1991 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE ECU

2-8FRONT SUSPENSION - Service Adjustment Procedures
SERVICE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES
HUB END PLAY INSPECTIONNO2FAAB --- ’
1. Jack up the vehicle and remove the front wheels.
2.Remove the disc brake caliper and suspend it with a wire.
(Refer to GROUP
5-Service Adjustment Procedures.)
3.Attach a dial indicator as shown in the illustration, and thenmeasure the axial play while moving the hub back and
forth.Limit
: 0.2 mm (.008 in.) or less
NOTE
Secure the brake disc and hub by the wheel nut so that thebrake disc won’t come off the hub.
4.If axial play exceeds the limit, disassemble and check parts.
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENTNOZFBAQ
NOTEThe front suspension assembly must be free of worn, loose or
damaged parts prior to measurement of front wheel align-
A
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Measure wheel alignment by using the special tool.
CAMBER AND CASTER
Standard value
:
<1.8L><2.0L>
FWDAWD
Camber
14’+ 30’5’k3010’f 30
Caster250 + 30’2”24’ + 30’29 8’ f 30Camber and caster are pre-set at the factory and cannot be
adjusted.
NOTE
If camber and caster are not within specifications, replace bentor damaged parts.
TOE-INStandard value
:Of3 mm (Of.12 in.)
1. Adjust the toe-in by undoing the clips and turning the left
and right tie rod turnbuckles by the same amount (in
-opposite directions).
2. The toe will move out as the left turnbuckle is turned
- ,’toward the front of the vehicle and the right turnbuckle is
turned toward the rear of the vehicle.

FRONT SUSPENSION - Hub and Knuckle2-11Pry bar
Transaxle
llE5&
Huber pin(2)

Insert a pry bar between the transaxle case and the
drive shaft, and then pry the drive shaft from the
transaxle.Caution
1. Do not pull on the drive shaft; doing so will
damage the T.J.; be sure to use the pry bar.
2.Do not insert the pry bar so deep as the damage
the oil seal.
A/T>Refer to
P.2-23.
INSPECTIONNO2lCADl Check the hub for cracks and spline for wear.
l Check the oil seal for damage.
l Check the knuckle for cracks.
l Check for defective bearing.
NOTEIf the meshing of the wheel bearing outer race and the
knuckle, or of the wheel bearing inner race and the hub, is
loose, replace the bearing or damaged parts.
SERVICE POINTS OF INSTALLATION
NOZIDAD8. INSTALLATION OF LOWER ARM BALL JOINT
Lower the vehicle to the ground and tighten the knuckle to
the lower arm ball joint connecting bolt.
3. INSTALLATION OF WASHER/S. DRIVE SHAFT
NUT/l.
COTTER PIN(1) Be sure to install the washer and wheel bearing nut in
the specified direction.
(2) After installing the wheel, lower the vehicle to the
ground and finally tighten the wheel bearing nut.
(3) If the position of the cotter pin holes does not match,
tighten the nut up to 260 Nm (188
ftlbs.) in maximum.
(4) Install the cotter pin in the first matching holes and
bend it securely.

2-12FRONT SUSPENSION - Hub and Knuckle
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY
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Disassembly steps
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1. Front hub
2. Oil seal (drive shaft side)
3. Snap ring
4. Oil seal (hub side)
5. Wheel bearing6. Dust shield
7. Knuckle
8. Front toothed rotor
’
(Refer to GROUP 5-Wheel Speed
Sensor.)
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Reassembly steps8. Front toothed rotor

(Refer to GROUP 5-Wheel Speed
Sensor.)
7. Knuckle6. Dust shield
‘.++ 5. Wheel bearingl +4. Oil seal (hub side)
3. Snap ring
l + 1. Front hub
l *Adjustment of wheel bearing starting
torque
~~ 2. Oil seal (drive shaft side)
NOTE(1) +e : Refer to “Service Points of Disassembly”.(2) l + : Refer to “Service Points of Reassembly”.(3) m : Non-reusable parts
MB991 056 or
11uo050SERVICE POINTS OF DISASSEMBLY
NO2lFAO-1. REMOVAL OF FRONT HUB
(1) Attach the special tools to the knuckle and front hub.
(2) Secure the knuckle in a vise.
(3) Tighten the nut of the special tool and remove the front
hub from the knuckle.
Caution
1. Be sure to use the special tools.
2.If the front hub and knuckle are disassembled bystriking them with a hammer, the bearing will
be damaged.

FRONT SUSPENSION - Drive Shaft247Pry bar
13E526
12RO426Cotter pin
/
/HubllR0015
8. REMOVAL OF DRIVE SHAFT.’
(1) Use the suitable tool to push out the drive shaft from
the front hub.
(2)

Insert a pry bar between the transaxle case and the
drive shaft, and then pry the drive shaft from the
transaxle.Caution
1. Do not pull on the drive shaft; doing so will
damage the T.J.; be sure to use the pry bar.
2.Do not insert the pry bar so deep as the damage
the oil seal.
A/T>Refer to
P.2-23.Caution
Do not apply the vehicle weight to the wheel bearing
while the drive shaft is disconnected. If the vehicle
weight must unavoidably be applied (because of
vehicle movement or some other reason), use the
special tool to hold the wheel bearing, as shown in the
figure.
INSPECTIONN62CXACl Check the drive shaft boot for damage or deterioration.
l Check the ball joints for wear or operating condition.
l Check the spline part for wear or damage.
SERVICE POINTS OF INSTALLATION
N62aoAJ5. INSTALLATION OF LOWER ARM BALL JOINT
Lower the vehicle to the ground and tighten the knuckle to
the lower arm ball joint connecting nut.
3.INSTALLATlON OF WASHER/2. DRIVE SHAFT NUT/l.
COTTER PIN(1) Be sure to install the washer and wheel bearing nut in
the specified direction.
(2) After installing the wheel, lower the vehicle to the
ground and finally tighten the wheel bearing nut.
(3) If the position of the cotter pin holes does not match,
tighten the nut up to 260 Nm (188
ft.lbs.) in maximum.
(4) Install the cotter pin in the first matching holes and
bend it securely.

FRONT SUSPENSION - Drive Shaft
IllA0127
llE560
Grease
llE563
llE559(2) Fill the inside of the
B.J. and B.J., boot with the
specified grease.
Specified grease: Repair kit grease
Wil95
g (3.4 oz.)*I, 110 g (3.9 oz.)**-
NOTEThe grease in the repair kit should be divided in half for
use, respectively, at the joint and inside the boot.
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*2:
(3) Secure the boot bands.
Caution
The boot bands should be tightened with the drive
shaft at a
0” joint angle.
5. APPLICATION OF GREASE TO SPIDER ASSEMBLY
Apply the specified grease furnished in the repair kit to the
spider assembly.
Specified grease: Repair kit grease
3. APPLICATION OF GREASE TO T.J. CASE
Fill the specified grease furnished in the repair kit to the T.J.
case.Specified grease: Repair kit grease
105 g (3.7 oz.)*‘I,120 g (4.2 oz.)**
NOTEA
The grease in the repair kit should be divided in half for use,-respectively, at the joint and inside the boot.
*I:
*2:
2. INSTALLATION OF BOOT BAND (SMALL)/ 1. T.J.
BOOT BAND
Set the T.J. boot bands at the specified distance in order toadjust the amount of air inside the T.J. boot, and then
tighten the T.J. boot band securely.
Standard value:
LHRH
75+3 mm8523 mm
(2.95f .I2 in.)(3.35 f .I2 in.)
<2.0L>80f3 mmSO+3 mm
(3.15f.12 in.)(3.15+ .I2 in.)

2-26FRONT SUSPENSION - Drive Shaft
llE560
INSPECTIONN02QGEB
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0Check the dust cover for damage or deterioration.Check the drive shaft for damage, bending or corrosion.
Check the inner shaft for damage, bending or corrosion.
-Check the drive shaft spline part for wear or damage.
=-Check the inner shaft spline for wear or damage.
Check for entry of water and/or foreign material into
B-J..Check the spider assembly for roller rotation, wear or
corrosion.Check the groove inside T.J. case for wear of corrosion.
Check the boots for deterioration, damage or cracking.
Check the center bearing for seizure, discoloration or
roughness of rolling surface.
SERVICE POINTS OF REASSEMBLY
NOZQHEEa
18, INSTALLATION OF B.J. BOOT/15. T.J. BOOT
(1) Wrap vinyl tape around the spline part on the drive
shaft, and then install the B.J. boot and T.J. boot, in that.*
order.Caution
Distinguish between B.J. boot and T.J. boot parts
according to the section “Parts Distinction”, and be
sure to assemble them correctly.
(2) Fill the inside of the B.J. and B.J. boot with the
specified grease.
Specified grease: Repair kit grease 95
g (3.4 OZ.)
NOTEThe grease in the repair kit should be divided in half for
use, respectively, at the joint and inside the boot.
(3) Secure the boot bands.
Caution
The boot bands should be tightened with the drive
shaft at a
0” break angle.14.APPLlCATlON OF GREASE TO SPIDER ASSEMBLY
Apply the specified grease furnished in the repair kit to the
spider assembly.
Specified grease: Repair kit grease

2-28FRONT SUSPENSION - Drive Shaft
Inner shaft
llA0083
1T.J. case.,
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IHA00876. INSTALLATION OF INNER SHAFT
Use a pipe to hold the inner race of the center bearing and
“4force the inner shaft into place.
.a3. INSTALLATION OF T.J. CASE AND INNER SHAFT
ASSEMBLY
(1) Apply multipurpose grease to the inner shaft spline,
then press fit it into the T.J. case.
Grease: MOPAR Multi-mileage Lubricant
Part No.2525035 or equivalent
(2) Using the special tools, press the seal plate into the T.J.
case.
(3) Fill the specified grease furnished in the repair kit to the
T.J. case.Specified grease: Repair kit grease 105
g (3.7 oz.1
NOTEThe grease in the repair kit should be divided in half for
use, respectively, at the joint and inside the boot.
Caution
The drive shaft joint use special grease. Do not add
another type of grease.
2. INSTALLATION OF BOOT BAND (SMALL)/ 1. T.J.
BOOT BAND
Set the T.J. boot bands at the specified distance in order toadjust the amount of air inside the T.J. boot, and then
tighten the T.J. boot band securely.
eStandard value:
85f3 mm (3.35+ .12 in.)

FRONT SUSPENSION - Lower Arm2-35
12UOO18SERVICE POINTS OF REMOVAL
NOZNSAL5. REMOVAL OF STABILIZER LINK MOUNTING NUTS
Using a wrench or similar tool to secure the ball studs at
both ends of the stabilizer link, remove the mounting nuts.
7. REMOVAL OF SELF-LOCKING NUT
Using the special tool, disconnect the lower arm ball joint
from the knuckle.
Caution
1. Be sure to tie the cord of the special tool to the
nearby part.
2. Loosen the nut but do not remove it.
INSPECTIONNOZNCAEl Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.
l Check the lower arm for bend or breakage.
l Check the clamp for deterioration or damage.
l Check the ball joint dust cover for cracks.
l Check all bolts for condition and straightness.
CHECKING OF BALL JOINT FOR STARTING TORQUE
(1) If a crack is noted in the dust cover, replace it, adding
grease.(2) Deflect side to side the ball joint stud several times.
(3) Mount two nuts on the ball joint, and then measure the ball
joint starting torque.
Standard value:
3-10 Nm (26-87 in.lbs.)(4) If the starting torque exceeds the upper limit of standard
value, replace the lower arm assembly.
(5) Even if the starting torque is below the lower limit of the
standard value, the ball joint may be reused unless it has
drag and excessive play.