1991 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE jack points

17-8REAR SUSPENSION - Shock Absorber AssemblySHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONN17NA-A
Post-installation Operation
Removal steps
1. Cap
::2. Shock absorber upper mounting nut
3. Shock absorber lower mounting bolta*4. Shock.absorber
NOTE(I) Reverse the removal procedures to reinstall.(2) ** : Refer to “Service Points of Removal”.
(3) *: Indicates parts which should be temporarily tight-
ened, and then fully tightened with the vehicle in
the unladen condition.
40-50 Nm29-36 ft.lbs.
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SERVICE POINTS OF REMOVALNI’INBAA
2. REMOVAL OF SHOCK ABSORBER UPPER MOUNTINGNUT/3. SHOCK ABSORBER LOWER MOUNTING
BOLT/4. SHOCK ABSORBER(1) Jack up the torsion axle and arm assembly in order to
raise it slightly.
Caution
1.Always insert a wooden block between the jack
receptacle and the axle beam and place the jackat the center of the axle beam.
2.Be sure that the jack does not contact the lateral
rod..
(2) Remove the shock absorber’s upper mounting nuts andlower mounting bolt, and then remove the shock
absorber.

REAR SUSPENSION - Torsion Axle and Arm Assemblv1 T-,l’JAxle beam
Inut
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-Spindle
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SERVICE POINTS OF REMOVALNliP9AG
1.REMOVAL OF REAR SPEED SENSOR ABS>Refer to GROUP
5-Wheel Speed Sensor.
4. REMOVAL OF CALIPER ASSEMBLYRemove the caliper assembly and suspend it with a piece
of wire.
9. REMOVAL OF REAR HUB BEARING UNIT
NOTERear hub bearing unit cannot be disassemble.
12. REMOVAL OF SHOCK ABSORBER LOWER MOUNTING
BOLT/lB. TRAILING ARM MOUNTING BOLT/ 14.
TORSION AXLE AND ARM ASSEMBLY
(1) Jack up the torsion axle and arm assembly in order to
raise it slightly.
Caution
1.Always insert a wooden block between the jack
receptacle and the axle beam and place the jackat the center of the axle beam.
2. Make sure that the jack does not contact the
lateral rod.(2) Remove the shock absorber’s mounting bolts and the
trailing arm mounting bolts.
(3)Lower the jack slowly, and then remove the torsion axleand arm assembly.
INSPECTIONN17PCAAa
l Check the trailing arm and axle beam for deformation or
damage.l Check the torsion bar for damage.
0Check the bushings for cracking, deterioration, or unusual
wear.
NOTEFor information concerning the replacement of the trailing
arm bushing, refer to
P.17-6.
SERVICE POINTS OF INSTALLATIONN17PDAI
11. INSTALLATION OF LATERAL ROD MOUNTING
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(AXLE BEAM SIDE)Install the lateral rod mounting bolt from the direction
shown in the illustration.
9. INSTALLATION OF REAR HUB BEARING UNITPress inner race further until inner race contacts with
spindle end.
7. INSTALLATION OF WHEEL BEARING NUTAfter tightening the wheel bearing nut, align with the
spindle’s indentation and crimp.
1. INSTALLATION OF REAR SPEED SENSOR ABS>Refer to GROUP
5-Wheel Speed Sensor.

REAR SUSPENSION - Rear Suspension ~Assembly
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SERVICE POINTS OF REMOVALN17GQAOa4. REMOVAL OF CALIPER ASSEMBLY
(1) Remove the lock pin, rotate the calipei
&&e-@blyupward, then remove the caliper assembly and secure
it with wire, etc.
Caution
The lock pin has a special grease appl‘ied tq it, so besure not to wipe it off, and ensure that the lock pin
stays clean.
(2) After removing the caliper assembly,
.cover the guide
pin with a cloth, etc.
8. REMOVAL OF PROPELLER SHAFT INSTALLATION
BOLT AND NUT
Place mating marks on the differential carrier companion
flange and the propeller shaft flange yoke.
NOTEThe mating marks should be used as a reference for
re-installation.9. REMOVAL OF SELF LOCKING NUT
(1) Before removing the self’ locking nuts, support the
differential case with a transaxle jack.
(2) Remove the self locking nuts.
12. REMOVAL OF PARKING BRAKE CABLE AND REAR
SPEED SENSOR INSTALLATION BOLT
(1) Lower the transaxle jack slightly.
(2) Remove the parking brake cable installation bolts.
NOTEThe task may be made easier by increasing the gap
between the body and the
crossmember.

17-24REAR SUSPENSION - Rear Suspension Assembly
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brakeA022116. REMOVAL OF REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
(1) Supporting the rear suspension assembly with a trans-
mission jack, move it toward the rear (in the direction of
wtthe fuel tank).
c1(2) Gradually lower the transmission jack, avoiding contact
with the stabilizer bar and the propeller shaft.
Caution
1. Ensure that the propeller shaft does not bend
greatly.
2.Ensure that the liibro joint does not receive any
shock.
NOTEThe lowering of the rear suspension assembly from the
transmission jack requires three individuals due to the
amount of weight being handled (one on the differen-
tial, and one on either side of the lower arm).
(3) In order to protect the rear suspension assembly dust
shield, support the lower arm ball joint with a wooden
block.
INSPECTIONNl7GCAMl Check crossmember for cracks or other damage.
SERVICE POINTS OF INSTALLATIONN17GOAR -
8.INSTALLATION OF PROPELLER SHAFT INSTALLATIONBOLT AND NUT
Install the propeller shaft to the differential carrier, ensuringthat the mating marks are aligned.
3. INSTALLATION OF PARKING BRAKE CABLE END
NOTE
Connecting a parking brake cable end to parking brake lever
and prying up the parking brake lever, the installation of theother cable end will be easy.
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17-36REAR SUSPENSION - Stabilizer Barwith wrench
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SERVICE POINTS OF REMOVALNl7ljMB
1. REMOVAL OFSELFLOCKINGNUT/P.CROSSMEMBER BRACKET
(1) Support the rear suspension assembly with a transaxle
jack.(2) Remove the self locking nuts and crossmember brack-
ets.6. REMOVAL OF SELF LOCKING NUT
Hold the stabilizer link with a wrench, then remove the self
locking nut.
10. REMOVAL OF SELF LOCKING NUT/ 11. STABILIZER
LINK
(1) Hold the stabilizer links with a wrench and remove the
self locking nut.
(2) Remove the stabilizer link.
14. REMOVAL OF STABILIZER BAR
(1) Lower the transaxle jack slightly, maintaining a gap
between the rear suspension and the body.
(2) Remove the stabilizer bar.7
INSPECTIONNOZTCAFl Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.
l Check the stabilizer bar for deterioration or damage..
l Check the stabilizer link ball joint dust cover for
cracks.l Check all bolts for condition and straightness.

1 S-40STEERING - Power Steering Oil Pump
SERVICE POINTS OF REMOVAL
Nl8RW2. DISCONNECTION OF RETURN HOSE
(1) Removal the reservoir cap and disconnect the return
hose from the reservoir to drain the fluid.
(2) Jack up the front wheels.
(3) Disconnect the high tension cable and turn the engine
over several times to drain the fluid from the gear box.
3. DISCONNECTION OF SUCTION
HOSE14. PRESSURE
HOSE
Caution
The alternator is located under the oil pump. If any of the
hoses are to
be removed, cover the alternator with a ragto protect it from oil.
INSPECTION
NIRCAA0 Check the V-belt for cracks.0 Check the pulley assembly for uneven rotation.
SERVICE POINTS OF INSTALLATION
4. INSTALLATION OF PRESSURE HOSE
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Connect the pressure hose so that its slit part contacts theoil pump’s guide bracket.

21-22MANUAL TRANSAXLE - Transaxle
1 Transaxleside1 Radiator lower hose
1 Transaxle side1 Radiator lower hosepart ofdrive shaft
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-Transaxle
09LOO5819. REMOVAL OF TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
Caution
On the turbo vehicle, take care to prevent damaging
+Gthe lower hose of the radiator with the end of the
’transaxle housing.
As a protective countermeasure, wind tape around the
lower hose and the transaxle housing at the positions
shown in the figure.
Support the transaxle assembly by using a transaxle jack;
then, after moving the transaxle assembly to the right,
lower it.
NOTEWhen supporting the transaxle assembly by the transaxle
jack, take care to be sure that the jack’s force is applied to awide area, not to only a small localized area.
SERVICE POINTS OF INSTALLATION
NZlMDAP19. INSTALLATION OF TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
Caution
On the turbo vehicle, take care to prevent damaging
Athe lower hose of the radiator with the end of the
-transaxle housing.
As a protective countermeasure, wind tape around the
lower hose and the transaxle housing at the positions
shown in the figure.
15. INSTALLATION OF DRIVE SHAFT
(1) Provisionally install the drive shaft so that the inboard
joint part of the drive shaft is straight, and not bent
relative to the transaxle.
Caution
Care must be taken to ensure that the oil seal lip
part of the transaxle is not damaged by the serratedpart of the drive shaft.
(2) Align the serrations and securely insert the drive shaft
into the transaxle.
7. INSTALLATION OF STARTER
Tighten the starter installation bolts with the wiring harness
clip and the ground cable.