1991 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE brake

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
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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

z-10FRONT SUSPENSION - Hub and Knuckle
SERVICE POINTS OF REMOVAL
NOZIBAG2. REMOVAL OF DRIVE SHAFT NUT
6-eLoosen the drive shaft nut while the vehicle is on the floor
_ ,’with the brakes applied.
Front speedsensorPole piece
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J&14. DISCONNECTION OF FRONT SPEED SENSOR
Remove the mounting bolts which hold the speed sensor
bracket to the knuckle, and then remove the speed sensor.Caution
Be careful when handling the pole piece at the tip of
the speed sensor and the toothed edge of the rotor so
as not to damage them by striking against other parts.
5. REMOVAL OF CALIPER ASSEMBLY
Remove the caliper assembly and suspend it with wires.
8. 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
1nearby part.
2. Loose the nut but do not remove it.
IO. 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.
11. REMOVAL OF DRIVE SHAFT
(1) Using the suitable tool to push out the drive shaft from
the front hub.

FRONT SUSPENSION - Hub and Knuckle2-13
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MB991 056 orMB991 001! 12A05542. REMOVAL OF OIL SEAL (DRIVE SHAFT SIDE)
Remove the oil seal (drive shaft side) from the knuckle.
5. REMOVAL OF WHEEL BEARING
(1) Crush the oil seal in two places so that the tabs of the
special tool will be caught on the wheel bearing inner
race.(2) Remove the wheel bearing inner race from the front
hub by using the suitable puller.
NOTEBe careful that the front hub will not fall down at the
wheel bearing inner race (outer side) removed from the
hub.(3) Remove the snap ring from the knuckle.
(4) Remove the bearing by using the special tools.
Caution
Removal is easier if the outer side inner race
removed from the hub is placed on the bearing and
the wheel bearing is then removed.
INSPECTIONNOZffiAkh
0Check the front hub and brake disc mounting surfaces for
galling and contamination.
l Check the knuckle inner surface for galling and cracks.
0 Check for defective bearing.

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
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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.

FRONT SUSPENSION - Strut Assembly
STRUT ASSEMBLY
- REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION40-50 Nm
29-36 ft.lbs.\4N02lA-
.-Removal steps
4*1. Brake hose and tube bracket
2. Front speed sensor cramp ABS>
4*3. Strut lower mounting bolt
4. Strut upper mounting nut
e+ 5. Strut assembly
!rEeverse the removal procedures to reinstall.
(2) **: Refer to “Service Points of Removal”.
(3) l 4 : Refer to “Service Points of Installation”.
1.with
110-140 Nm80-101 ft.lbs.
1110355SERVICE POINTS OF REMOVAL
NO2LBAF1. REMOVAL OF BRAKE HOSE AND TUBE BRACKET
Do not pry the brake hose and tube clamp away when
removing it.
3. REMOVAL OF STRUT LOWER MOUNTING BOLT
After the union between the strut and the knuckle has beenremoved, jack up the lower arm, attaching the brake hose,
tube and drive shaft to the knuckle with wire so that they
will not be pulled on.
INSPECTIONNO2LCABl Check for oil leaks from the strut assembly.
lCheck the strut assembly shock absorber for damage or
deformation.

REAR AXLE - Specifications
ItemsLimit
Rear axle total backlash
Drive gear
runoutRear wheel bearing end play
Differential gear backlashSpecifications
mm (in.) 5
(.2)mm (in.) 0.05
(.002)mm (in.) 0.8
(.031)mm (in.) 0.2
(.008)
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
ItemsNmft.lbs.
Drive shaft to companion flange55-65
40-47Axle shaft installation nut
160-220116-159Rear brake assembly installation bolts
50-6036-43
Rear speed sensor brackets9-14
7-10Differential carrier to crossmember
100-12072-87
Differential carrier to propeller shaft
30-3522-25
Differential carrier to differential support
member80- 10058-72
Differential support member to bolt
110-13080-94Drain plug
60-7043-51
Filler plug40-6029-43
Companion flange to drive pinion
160-220116-159
Bearing cap installation bolt
40-6029-43
Drive to differential case
gear80-9058-65
Cover to carrier
gear30-4222-30
LUBRICANTS
ItemsRear axle gear oilSpecified lubricantsQuantity
MOPAR Hypoid Gear Oil API classification
GL-5 or higher0.7 lit. (0.74 qts.Above
-23°C (-10°F) SAE 90, 85W-90, 8OW-90From
-34°C (-30°F) to -23°C (-10°F) SAE 8OW, 8OW-90Below
-34°C (-30°F) SAE 75WB.J. boot grease
D.O.J. boot greaseRepair kit grease90
g (3.2 dz.)Seal lip of outer bearingMOPAR Multi-Mileage Lubricant Part No.2525035 or equivalent As required
Trailing arm oil seal lip
Oil seal lip of side bearing
Washer of special tool
(M B990836)Oil seal lip of drive pinion
Differential companion
flange washer
SEALANTS AND ADHESIVES
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ItemsSpecified sealants and adhesivesIVent plug
Differential cover3M ATD Part
No.8661, 8663 or equivalent
Drive gear threaded holeMOPAR Part
No.4318031 or 4318032 or equivalent

3-6REAR AXLE - Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTINGNO3EA-
Symptom
Probable cause
Remedy
AXLE SHAFTNoise while wheels areBrake drag
Replacerotating
Bent axle shaft
Worn or scarred axle shaft bearing
Grease leakageWorn or damaged oil sealReplaceMalfunction of bearing seal
DRIVE SHAFT
Noise
Wear, play or seizure of ball jointReplaceExcessive drive shaft spline looseness
DIFFERENTIAL (CONVEN-TIONAL DIFFERENTIAL)
Constant noise
Improper final drive gear tooth contact adjustment
Correct or replace
Loose, worn or damaged side bearing
Loose, worn or damaged drive pinion bearing
Worn drive gear, drive pinion
ReplaceWorn side gear spacer or pinion shaft
Deformed drive gear or differential case
Damaged gear
Foreign materialEliminate the foreign material
and check; replace the parts if
necessaryInsufficient oil
Replenish
Gear noise while driving
Poor gear engagementCorrect or replace
Improper gear adjustment
Improper drive pinion preload adjustment
Damaged gear
Replace
Foreign materialEliminate the foreign material
and check; replace the parts if
necessaryInsufficient oil
Replenish
Gear noise while coastingImproper drive pinion preload adjustmentCorrect or replace
Damaged gear
Replace
Bearing noise while drivingCracked or damaged drive pinion rear bearingReplace
or coasting.-
Noise while turningLoose side bearingReplaceDamaged side gear, pinion gear or pinion shaft
HeatInsufficient gear backlashAdjust
Excessive preloadInsufficient oil
Replenish
Oil leakageClogged vent plugClean or replaceCover insufficiently tightened
Retighten, apply sealant, or re-
Seal malfunctionplace the gasket
Worn or damaged oil seal
Replace
Excessive oilAdjust the oil level
DIFFERENTIAL (LIMITED
SLIP DIFFERENTIAL)Abnormal noise during driv-
Excessive final drive gear backlashAdjusting or gear changingInsufficient drive pinion preload
Excessive differential gear backlashAdjust or replace
Worn spline of a side gear
Replace
Loose companion flange self-locking nutRetighten or replace

3-8REAR AXLE - Service Adjustment Procedures
09D031
llA0065SERVICE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES
REAR AXLE TOTAL BACKLASH CHECK
N03FAAF
If the vehicle vibrates and produces a booming sound due to animbalance of the driving system, measure the rear axle total
backlash by the following procedures to see if the differential
carrier assembly required removal.
(1) Place the gearshift lever in the neutral position, apply the
parking brake and jack up the vehicle.
(2) Manually turn the propeller shaft clockwise as far as it will
go and make mating marks on the companion flange dust
cover and the differential carrier.
(3) Manually turn the propeller shaft counterclockwise as far as
it will go and measure the movement of the mating marks.Limit: 5 mm
(.2 in.)
(4) If the backlash exceeds the limit, remove the differential
carrier assembly and adjust the backlash. (Refer to P.3-20.)
GEAR OIL LEVEL CHECKN03FCAA1. Remove the filler plug, and check the oil level.
2. The oil level is sufficient if it reaches the filler plug hole.
Specified gear oil:
MOPAR Hypoid Gear Oil API classification
GL-5 or
higher
[0.7 liter (0.74 qts.)]
NOTEAbove
-23°C (-10°F): SAE 90, 85W-90, 8OW-90
From
-34°C (-30°F) to -23°C (-10°F): SAE 8OW,
8OW-90Below
-34°C (-30°F): SAE 75WREAR WHEEL BEARING END PLAY
CHECKN03FEAE
(1) Support the vehicle on axle stands positioned at the
specified locations and remove the rear wheel.
(2) Separate the parking brake cable from the rear brake.
(3) Remove the caliper assembly and brake disc.
(4) Place a dial gauge as shown in the figure, and then
measure the play when the axle shaft is moved in the axial
direction.Limit: 0.8 mm
(.031 in.)
(5) If the play exceeds the limit, check the tightening torque of
the companion flange of the axle shaft; if it is correct,
replace the wheel bearing.