1991 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE lock

FRONT SUSPENSION - service Adjustment Procedures/Hub and Knuckle2-9
3.For each half turn of the left and right tie rods, the toe-in willbe adjusted by 6 mm
(24 in.).
4. After making the adjustments, use a turning radius gauge
to confirm that the steering wheel turning angle is within
the standard value range. (Refer to GROUP 19-Service
Adjustment Procedures.)
WHEEL BEARING ADJUSTMENTN02FCM
Bearing preload is pre-set to the specified value by design andtherefore can not be adjusted.
HUB AND KNUCKLE
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
NOZIA-
110-140 Nm80-101 ft.lbs.
/24-34 Nm
7- 10ft.lbs.
/80-106 Nm’58-72 ft.lbs.Removal steps
l *
1. Cotter pin5
+w ~~ 2. Drive shaft nutl + 3. Washer
+I)4. Front speed sensor connection
60->2 Nm
43-52 ft.lbs. B S:>
-70-260 Nm.A-188 ft.lbs.
(Refer to GROUP 5-Speed
Sensor.)
4*5. Caliper assembly11Ams46. Brake disc
7. Self locking nut
+e l +8. Connection for lower arm ball joint
9. Cotter pin
::
10.ivkeverse the removal procedures to reinstall.
11. Drive shaft
(2) +* : Refer to “Service Points of Removql”.
12. Front strut mounting bolt(3) l + : Refer to “Service Points of Installation”.
13. Hub and knuckle(4) a : Non-reusable parts

2-16FRONT SUSPENSION - Drive Shaft
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
q 4sm 24-34 Nm
\ I17-25 ft.lbs.
/I200-260 Nm144-168 ftlbs.-7
Removal steps
l * 1. Cotter pin
4e l +2. Drive shaft nutl 4 3. Washer4. Self locking nut
+e l +5. Connection for lower arm ball joint6. Cotter pin
**7. Connection for tie rod end
l *8. Drive shaft
9. Circlip
llA0099
NOTE(1) Reverse the removal procedures to reinstall.
(2)
4* : Refer to “Service Points of Removal”.
(3) l 4 : Refer to “Service Points of Installation”
(4) q : Non-reusable parts
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llLOO15SERVICE POINTS OF REMOVAL
NOZOBAL2. REMOVAL OF DRIVE SHAFT NUT
Loosen the drive shaft nut while the vehicle is on the floor
with the brakes applied.
5. DISCONNECTION OF LOWER ARM BALL JOINT
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. Loose the nut but do not remove it.
7. DISCONNECTION OF TIE ROD END
Using the special tool, disconnect the tie rod end from the
knuckle.
Caution1. Be sure to tie the cord of the special tool to the
nearby part.
2. Loose the nut but do not remove it.

2-30FRONT SUSPENSION - Strut Assembly
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Strutinsulator
Fronta12A0521SERVICE POINTS OF INSTALLATION
NOZLDAG5. INSTALLATION OF STRUT ASSEMBLY
Install the strut assembly so that the strut insulator faces in7the direction indicated in the illustration.
NOTEBe sure to confirm that the direction is correct, because
there will be a deviation of the wheel alignment if it is not.
Disassembly steps
I, Dust cover+e I)+ 2. Self-locking nut
3. Strut insulator
l * 4. Spring seat, upper
5. Spring pad, upper
l + 6. Bump rubber
l + 7. Dust cover
8. Coil spring
9. Strut assembly
N02LE-43-51
ft.lbs.~d/-2~60-70 Nm
-6
-7
12A0528
NOTE(I) Reverse the disassembly procedures to reassemble.(2) +e : Refer to “Service Points of Disassembly”(3) e+ : Refer to “Service Points of Reassembly”(4) m : Non-reusable parts

FRONT SUSPENSION - Strut Assembly
MB991237 -12l.0254
Strut insulator bearing12A0523
Bu’mp rubber
Dust Gover12LOO32-SERVICE POINTS OF DISASSEMBLY
NO2LFAI2. REMOVAL OF SELF-LOCKING NUT
(1) Holding the spring upper seat with the special tool,
loosen the self-locking nut.
CautionThe self-locking nut should be loosened
,only, not
removed.(2) Using the special tools, compress the coil spring, and
then remove the self-locking nut.
NOTEInstall the special tools evenly, and so that the
maximum length will be attained within the installation
range.
INSPECTIONNOZLGAEl Check the strut insulator bearing for wear or rust.
l Check the rubber parts for damage or deterioration.
0 Check the spring for deformation, deterioration or dam-
age.l Check the shock absorber for deformation.
SERVICE POINTS OF REASSEMBLYNO2LHAK7. INSTALLATION OF DUST COVER/G. BUMP RUBBER
Join the dust cover and bump rubber.

2-32FRONT SUSPENSION - Strut Assemblv
12LO251Insulator rubber12A0522,4. INSTALLATION OF SPRING UPPER SEAT ASSEMBLY
(1) Assemble the spring upper seat to the piston rod,
fitting the notch in the rod to the shaped hole in spring
-
seat.L .I(2) Line up the holes in the strut assembly spring lower
seat with the hole in the spring upper seat.
NOTEThe job is easily accomplished with a pipe
[ralO mm x300 mm (0.4 in.
x 11.8 in.)].
2.
INSTALLATON OF SELF-LOCKING NUT
(1) With the coil spring held compressed by the special
tools
(MB991 237 and MB991 238), provisionally tighten
the self-locking nut.
(2) Correctly align both ends of the coil spring with the
?grooves in the spring seat, and then loosen the special
tools (MB991237 and
MB991 238).
(3) Using the special tool, tighten the strut insulator at the
specified torque.
(4) Apply multipurpose grease to the bearing part of the
strut, insulator, and install the insulator cap.
Grease: MOPAR Multi-mileage Lubricant
Part No.2525035 or equivalent
Caution
When applying the grease, take care that grease
does not adhere to the insulator’s rubber
part.

FRONT SUSPENSION - Lower Arm2h33
LOWER ARM
--” REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

10072--12/o Nm*
!!.87 ft.lbs.*
12
NOZNA-
80-100 Nm*58-72 ft.lbs.*
\100-120 Nm
72-87 ft.lbs.12A0527
Removal step
H 1. Stabilizer bar mounting nut
2. Stabilizer bar mounting bolt
3. Joint cups and bushing
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+*4. Collar
7. Self-locking nut
8. Lower arm mounting nut and bolt
9. Self-locking nut
In PIP.-..I “. b,cdl, l)J1 I. Lower arm
12. Stopper
13. Ball joint dust cover
NOTE(I) Reverse the removal procedures to reinstall.(2) 4+: Refer to “Service Points of Removal”.(3) w : Refer to “Service Points of Installation”.14.; m : Non-reusable parts*: Indicates parts whrch should be temporarily tight-
ened, and then fully tightened with the vehicle in
the unladen condition.

2-34FRONT SUSPENSION - Lower Arm

35-45 Nm
25-33
ftlbs.
\,/- +-
100-120 Nm*72-87 ft.lbs.*
35-47 Nm
35-45 Nm’
25-33
ft.lbs.
_ -
/80-100 Nm*58-72 ft.lbs.*
100-120 Nm
72-87 ft.lbs.12A0526
Removal step+e
l 45. Stabilizer link mounting nut
6. Stabilizer link
l *7. Self-locking nut
8. Lower arm mounting nut and bolt
9. Self-locking nut
10. Clamp
1 I. Lower arm
12. Stopper
13. Ball joint dust cover
NOTE(1) Reverse the removal procedures to reinstall.
(2) +e : Refer to “Service Points of Removal”.
(3) l + : Refer to “Service Points of Installation”.I# m : Non-reusable parts*: Indicates parts which should be temporarily tight-ened, and then fully tightened with the vehicle Inthe unladen condition.

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.