1991 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE lock

17-26REAR SUSPENSION - Upper and Lower Arm
I12A0090
wrench12A0099
, MB990800Dust cover
Snap ring5. REMOVAL OF SELF LOCKING NUT
With the special tool, disconnect the lower arm ball
jo’intand knuckle.3cCaution
wtWhile the special tool is being used, do not remove the
self locking nut; only loosen it.
6. REMOVAL OF STABILIZER LINK INSTALLATION NUT
Hold the stabilizer link with a wrench and remove the
installation nut.
INSPECTIONN17SCAAl Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.
lCheck the upper arm or lower arm for bend or breakage.
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: 2-9 Nm (17-78
in.lbs.)(4) If the starting torque exceeds the upper limit of standard
value, replace the upper and 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.
BALL JOINT DUST COVER REPLACEMENT N17s~(1) Remove the dust cover.
(2) Apply multipurpose grease to the lip and
inside,of the dust
cover.Grease: MOPAR Multi-mileage, Lubricant
Part No.2525035 or equivalent
(3)
:;Fedin the dust cover with special tool until i,, is fully -T
LOWER ARM BUSHING REPVCEMENTN17SFAA(1) Use the special tool to remove and press fit the bushing,
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REAR SUSPENSION - Upper and Lower Arm
PipeOuter pipe(II;;’ (bushing)
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12AOlOO(2) Press fit the lower arm bushing until
the:bushing outer p&e
edge flush with the lower arm pipe edge.
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SERVICE POINTS OF INSTALLATIONN17SDAA6. INSTALLATION OF STABILIZER LINK
INSTAl!L&?hNUT
Holding the stabilizer link with a wrench, tighten the self
locking nut so that the protrusion of the
stabilizer link
(dimension A indicated in illustration) is within the standard
value.Standard value:
9-l 1 mm (.364-43 in.)/8.4

17-28REAR SUSPENSION - Trailing Arm
TRAILING ARMr
{EMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
9-14 Nm7-10 ft.lbs.
\SO-110
Nm50-60 Nm36-43 ft.lbs. !65-80 ftlbs.
/160-220 Nm\\\ /zdnnecting
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_-_ --- .~~~~116-159 ftlbs.55-65
Nm40-47 ft.lbs.5m
60-72 Nrn43-52 ft.lbs.
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103Removal steps
1. Parking cable end
4*2. Rear brake assembly
3. Rear brake disc
4. Drive shaft and companion flange
installation bolt, nut4I)
l +5. Self locking nut++ 6. Companion flange
7. Rear speed sensor 8. O-ring
+I) ++ 9. Rear axle shaft
10. Dust shield
::11. Self locking nut (upper arm)
12. Self locking nut (lower arm)
13. Parking brake cable and rear speed sensor
installation bolt
14. Trailing arm installation bolt, nut
15. Rear shock absorber installation bolt
16. Trailing arm
12A0639Post-installation Operation
Kheck of Wheel Alignment
(Refer to P.17-20.)@Check of Parking Brake Lever Stroke
(Refer to GROUP 5-Service Adjust-
ment Procedures.)
@Rear Brake Disc Run-out Check
(Refer to GROUP 5-Service Adjust-
ment Procedures.)
NOTE(I) Reverse the removal procedures to reinstall.(2) ++ : Refer to “Service Points of Removal”.(3) W : Refer to “Service Points of Installation”.(4) m : Non-reusable parts(5) *: Indicates parts which should be temporarily tight-
ened, and then fully tightened with the vehicle in
the unladen condition.
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REAR SUSPENSION - Trailina Arm
12A008’I
SERVICE POINTS OF REMOVALu17mAA2. REMOVAL OF REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLY
Remove the rear brake assembly installation
bolts, then
suspend the rear brake assembly from the
vehrcle, with
wire, etc.
5. REMOVAL OF SELF LOCKING NUT
With the special tool, secure the rear axle shaft, then
remove the self locking nut.
9. REMOVAL OF REAR AXLE SHAFT
With the special tool, remove the rear axle shaft.
11. REMOVAL OF SELF LOCKING NUT (UPPER ARM)
With the special tool, disconnect the upper arm ball joint
and knuckle.
Caution
While the special tool is being used, do not remove the
self locking nut; only loosen it.
12. REMOVAL OF SELF LOCKING NUT (LOWER ARM)
With the special tool, disconnect the lower arm ball joint
and knuckle.
Caution
While the special tool is being used, do not remove the
self locking nut; only loosen it.

REAR SUSPENSION - Trailing Arm
Specialtool(MB9912541(8) Remove the special tool after aligning the holes in the
special tool and trailing arm.
(9) Tighten the bolts and nuts to the specified torque.
“’Tightening torque:
85-110 Nm (81-80 ft.lbs.)(lO)Press fit the trailing arm bushing. (Refer to
P.?7-30.)Bolt
Ml2LI--
ength 80 mm (3.15 In.)
Guide shaft
/Screw /shaft
/MB591 255
12AO338
SERVICE POINTS OF INSTALLATION
NlTlDAA9. INSTALLATION OF REAR AXLE SHAFT/G. COM-
PANION
FLANGE/5. SELF LOCKING NUT
(1) Temporarily assemble the rear axle shaft to the ,trailing
arm.(2) Install the companion flange to the rear axle shaft, then
install the self locking nut.
(3) Hold the rear axle shaft with the special tool so that it
doesn’t turn and tighten the locking nut.

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REAR SUSPENSION - Stabilizer Bar
STABILIZER BAR:_-REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION/rq7lA-i.i;: 112AO620
70-85 Nm110-130 Nm51-81 ft.lbs.80-94 ftlbs.9-14 Nm
7-10 ft.lbs./4
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‘3w35-45 Nm
25-33 ft.lbg.Removal steps
::
1. Self locking nut
2. Crossmember bracket‘----e212A01133. Parking brake cable and rear speed sensormeA
installation bolt
4. Stabilizer bracket5. Bushing
+e l +6. Self locking nut7. Joint cup (A)
8. Stabilizer rubber9. Joint cup
(B)+e l a 10. Self locking nut++ l + 11. Stabilizer link!ykeverse the removal procedures to reinstall.
12. Joint cup (A)(2) +I) : Refer to “Service Points of Removyl”.
13. Stabilizer rubber(3) l * : Refer to “Service Points of Installation”.
4*14. Stabilizer bar(4) m : Non-reusable parts
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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.

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- Stabilizer Bar17-37Clip
ring
12LO217
Jrpose
\12LQ243
Hold with
wrench
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CHECKING OF STABILIZER LINK BALL JOINT FOR START-ING TORQUE
(1) If a crack is noted in the dust cover, replace it, adding
grease.(2) Deflect side to side the stabilizer link ball joint stud several
times.(3) Mount two nuts on the ball joint, and then measure the ball
joint starting torque.
Standard value:
1.7-3.2 Nm (15-28 in.lbs.)(4) If the starting torque exceeds the upper limit of standard
value, replace the stabilizer link.
(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.
BALL JOINT DUST COVER REPLACEMENTNozm(1) Remove the clip ring and the dust cover.
(2) Apply multipurpose grease to the lip and inside of the dust
cover.Grease: MOPAR Multi-mileage Lubricant
Part No.2525035 or equivalent
(3)Use vinyl tape to tape the stabilizer link where shown in theillustration, and then install the dust cover to the stabilizer
link.(4) Secure the dust cover by the clip ring.
SERVICE POINTS OF INSTALLATIONNl7ICAO
11. INSTALLATION OF STABILIZER LINK/ 10. SELF LOCK-
ING NUT/G. SELF LOCKING NUT
(1) Hold the stabilizer link ball studs with a wrench and
install the self locking nut (A).
(2)Holding the stabilizer link with a wrench, tighten the self
locking nut(B) so that the protrusion of the stabilizer linkis within the standard value.
Standard value: 9-11 mm
(.354-.433 in.)