1991 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE ECU

2-36FRONT SUSPENSION - Lower Arm
Lips
/IDust
cover
12R0487BALL JOINT DUST COVER REPLACEMENT
NOZNEAF
(1) Remove the dust cover.
(2) Apply multipurpose grease to the lip and inside of the dust
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cover.Grease: MOPAR Multi-mileage Lubricant
Part No.2525035 or equivalent
(3) Drive in the dust cover with special tool until it is fully
seated.SERVICE POINTS OF INSTALLATION
NOZNFAL5. INSTALLATION OF STABILIZER LINK MOUNTING
NUTS
Using a wrench or similar tool to secure the ball studs at
Tboth ends of the stabilizer link, tighten the mounting nuts.
1. INSTALLATION OF STABILIZER BAR MOUNTING NUT
Tighten the nut on the stabilizer bar bolt to the specified
distance.Standard value:
Protruding length of stabilizer bar
.M”mounting bolt16-18 mm
(.63-.70 in.) .

FRONT SUSPENSION - Stabilizer Bar2-39SERVICE POINTS OF REMOVAL
NOZTBAFa2. REMOVAL OF FRONT EXHAUST PIPE
After disconnection of the front exhaust pipe assembly and
the exhaust manifold, use wire, etc. to hang the front
exhaust pipe down.
Caution
There is danger of damage to the interior if the flexible
joint is bent very much. Do not bend it more than
shown in the figure.
10. REMOVAL OF STABILIZER LINK MOUNTING NUT
Using a wrench or similar tool to secure the ball studs at
both ends of the stabilizer link, remove the mounting nuts.
15. REMOVAL OF STABILIZER BAR
(1) Pull out both ends of the stabilizer bar to the rear of the
drive shaft.
(2) Move the right stabilizer bar until the end of the
stabilizer bar clears the lower arm.
(3) With the end that has cleared the lower arm, pull out
the stabilizer bar diagonally.

12LO244Z-40FRONT SUSPENSION - Stabilizer Bar
INSPECTIONNO2TCAFl 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.
CHECKING OF STABILIZER LINK BALL JOINT FOR START-ING TORQUE
(1) If a crack is noted in the dust cover, replace it, adding
(2)
~~f~~~t side to side the stabilizer link ball joint stud several
times.
(3) Mount two nuts on the ball joint, and then measure the balljoint 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.
12LO217
12LQ242-BALL JOINT DUST COVER REPLACEMENT
(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 vinyltape 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 link.
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FRONT SUSPENSION - Stabilizer Bar241
3 *!-Marking
A I I\/\ \lZAOOOESERVICE POINTS OF INSTALLATION
NO2lDAK13. INSTALLATION OF STABILIZER BAR
FRACKET(1) Temporarily tighten the stabilizer bar bracket:
’(2) Align the bushing end with the marked part of the
stabilizer bar, and then fully tighten the stabilizer. bar
bracket.10. INSTALLATION OF STABILIZER LINK MOUNTING NUT
Using a wrench or similar tool to secure the ball studs at
both ends of the stabilizer
link, tighten the mounting nuts.
6. INSTALLATION OF STABILIZER BAR MOUNTING NUT
Tighten the nut on the stabilizer bar bolt to the specified
distance.Standard value:
Protruding length of stabilizer bar
mounting bolt16-18 mm
(.63-.70 in.)

FRONT SUSPENSION - Stabilizer Bar2-43SERVICE POINTS OF REMOVAL
NOZlBAG4. 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 tfie mounting nuts,
19. REMOVAL OF STABILIZER BAR
(1) Disconnect the coupling of the knuckle and lower arm
at the right side.
(2) Pull out the left side stabilizer bar edge, pulling it out
between the drive shaft and lower arm.
(3) Pull out the right side stabilizer bar edge, pulling it out
from below the lower arm.
INSPECTIONRefer to
P.2-40.
NOZTCAHBALL JOINT DUST COVER
REPLACEMENTNomDRefer to
P.2-40.SERVICE POINTS OF INSTALLATION
NOZTDAN7. INSTALLATION OF STABILIZER BAR
BRACKET!4. STABILIZER LINK INSTALLATION NUT
Refer to
P.2-41.

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REAR AXLE - Axle Shaft3-116. REMOVAL OF SELF-LOCKING NUT
With the special tool, secure the axle shaft and remove thecompanion flange self-locking nut.
9. REMOVAL OF AXLE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
With the special tool, remove the axle shaft from the
trailing arm.
10. REMOVAL OF REAR ROTOR Remove the rear rotor from the axle shaft.
111. REMOVAL OF OUTER BEARING/lZ. DUST COVER
With the special tool, remove the outer bearing and dust
cover concurrently from the axle shaft.
115. REMOVAL OF OIL SEAL/lG. INNER BEARING
MB990560
/Trailing arm
/
/MB99092811
A0038
With the special tool, remove the inner bearing and oil sealfrom the trailing arm.
INSPECTIONNOBHCAFl Check the companion flange for wear or damage.
l Check the dust cover for deformation or damage.
l Check the wheel bearings for burning or discoloration.
l Check the wheel bearing for unsmooth rotation.
l Check the axle shaft for cracking, wear or damage.
l Check oil seal for cracking or damage.

REAR AXLE - Axle Shaft/Drive Shaft3-13
DRIVE SHAFTN03JA--
PARTS DISTINCTION--
Boots and boot bands can be distinguished by the
indicated part number as below.
10. INSTALLATION OF REAR ROTOR ABS>Press fit the rear rotor to the axle shaft with the rear rotor
groove surface toward the axle shaft flange.
6. INSTALLATION OF SELF LOCKING NUT
With the special tool, secure the axle shaft and tighten the
companion flange self locking nut.
F
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IIidentification number
location
1 D.O.J. boot 1 nB.J. boot band

3-18REAR AXLE - Drive Shaft
ring
\
Inner race
1180116
llE507
7.(4) Secure the B.J. boot with boot bands (A) and
(C) to the
drive shaft and B.J.
Caution
-Ensure that the B.J. is at a zero angle with the drive
shaft to ensure the boot contains the specified
amount of air.
INSTALLATION OF D.O.J. INNER RACE, CAGE AND
BALL ASSEMBLY
(1) Apply the specified grease to the D.O.J. cage, the balls
and the D.O.J. inner race.
Specified grease:Repair kit grease (As required)
(2) Install the cage, balls and inner race to the drive shaft,
then, using the snap ring pliers, fit the snap ring
securely into the groove in the shaft.
5. APPLICATION OF GREASE TO D.O.J. OUTER RACE
(1) Fill the specified grease to the D.O.J. outer race, fit the
drive shaft into the D.O.J. outer race, and then fill moregrease to the D.O.J. outer race.
Specified grease: Repair kit grease
90 g (3.2 oz.)
Caution
The grease in the repair kit should be divided in halffor use, respectively, at the joint and inside the
boot.A special type of grease is used on the joint. Be
cautious to ensure that no other grease is allowed
to come in contact with the joint.
(2) Install the
circlip to the D.O.J. outer race.
(3) Assemble the D.O.J. boot to the D.O.J. outer race, thensecure the boot to the drive shaft with boot band
(C).(4) Place boot band
(B) on the D.O.J. boot.
NOTEDo not secure boot band
(9)(5) Set the D.O.J. boot bands at the specified distance in
order to adjust the amount of air inside the D.O.J. boot,and then tighten the D.O.J. boot band
(C) securely.
Standard value: 76+-3 mm (3.00
& .23 in.)
(6) Release a part of the D.O.J. boot from the D.O.J. outer
--race to allow pressure to escape from the boot.
(7) Tighten boot band
(9) and secure the D.O.J. boot.
Boot band
(8’)