1991 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE lock

FRONT SUSPENSION - Stabilizer Bar2-37
STABILIZER BAR
-I*_ REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

. .Removal steps
1. Self-locking nut
4*2. Front exhaust pipez’
gitket5: Center member rear installation bolt
l 4 6.Stabilizer bar mounting nut
7.Stabilizer bar mounting bolt
8.J&~;~cups and bushing
Stabilizer bar bracket mounting bolt
Sg:asAi;r bar bracket
Stabilizer bar
9.
l41::
14.4*15.22-29
ft.lbs.
30-40 Nm
22-29 ft.lbs.2
12A0555
NO2TAANOTE
(I) 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 parts12*0229

2-38FRONT SUSPENSION - Stabilizer Bar
type>
40-60 Nm
29-43 fLlb52-72
klbs.
Removal steps
4*
1, Self-locking nut
2. Front exhaust pipe
3. Gasket30-:O Nm
22-29 ftlbs.
V2
30-40 Nm
22-29 ft.lbs.
4.Stay
5. Center member rear installation bolt
4e l 4 10. Stabilizer link mounting nutII. Stabilizer link12. Stabilizer bar bracket mounting bolt
l 413.Stabilizerbarbracket
14.Bushing4*15. Stabilizer bar
c- r35-45
25-33
ft.lbs. 10
NOTE(I) Reverse the removal procedures to reinstall.(2) 4e : Refer to “Service Points of Removal”.(3) l + : Refer to “Service Points of Installation”(4) m : Non-reusable parts12A0228

FRONT SUSPENSION - Centermember and Crossmember2-45 bar>
27X0-42 Nm.- .-___-ii-30 ft.lbs.
35-45
25-33
~~ 10. Self locking nut11.Jointcup12.Stabilizerrubber13.Stabilizerbarinstallation bolt14.Jointcup15.Stabilizerrubber
16.Jointcup17.Stabilizerrubber18.Jointcup19.Collar
20.Joint
cup
21.Stabilizerrubber:
+e l 4 22. Nut
>
Pillow-ball type
23. Stabilizer link
stabilizer bar
24. Stabilizer bar bracket
installation bolt
Rubber-bushing
type stabilizer bar
I)4 25. Stabilizer bar bracket26. Bushing
4*27. Stabilizer bar
NOTE(1) Reverse the removal procedures to reinstall.(21 4* : Refer to “Service Points of Removal”.i3j l * : Refer to “Service Points of Installation”.
(4) m : Non-reusable parts

.-FRONT SUSPENSION
-Centermember and Crossmember2-47
f
39
40-50 Nm
29-36 ft.lbs.
r---
100-120 Nm*
72-87 ft.lbs.*
80-100 Nm
JIY- \I58-72 ftlbs.
80-lb0 Nm 3\7 !58-72 ft.lbs.I
80-100 Nm*58-72 ft.lbs.*
100-120 Nm72-87 ftlbs.35. Self locking nut
36. Clamp37. Lower arm mounting bolt
38. Stopper
39. Rear roll stopper bracket mounting bolt40. Self locking nut
41. Lower plate
42. Crossmember
43. Stopper
44. Bushing
FFEeverse the removal procedures to reinstall.(2) m : Non-reusable parts(3) *: Indicates parts which should be temporarily tight-ened, and then fully tightened with the vehicle in
the unladen condition.

2-48FRONT SUSPENSION - Centermember and CrossmemberSERVICE POINTS OF REMOVAL
22. REMOVAL OF NUT
Refer to
P.2-39.
N02YBAEa27. REMOVAL OF STABILIZER BAR
Refer to
P.2-39.34. REMOVAL OF STEERING GEAR BOX ASSEMBLY
Refer to GROUP
19-Steering Gear Box.
INSPECTIONN02YCMl
l Check the crossmember for cracks or deformation.
l Check the bushings for cracks or deterioration.
l Check the centermember for cracks or deformation.
Press outPress fit
Bushing ABushing
BInner sleeve
12R012812RO129
BUSHING REPLACEMENTNOZYDAAa
(1) Remove and press in bushings A and B using the illustrated
method.(2) Press in bushings A and
B so that the projecting amount
of the inner sleeve agrees with the standard value.
Standard value:
Bushing A
7.2-10.2 mm (.28-.40 in.)
Bushing
B6.5-9.5 mm (.26-.37 in.)
Caution
When pressing in, apply a solution of soap and water to
the sliding part of the bushings, and then press them inwithout stopping one after the other.
If there is a pause during the pressing operation, the
frictional resistance will prevent installation.
SERVICE POINTS OF INSTALLATION
NOZYEAEa34. INSTALLATION OF STEERING GEAR BOX ASSEMBLY
Refer to GROUP
19-Steering Gear Box.
25. INSTALLATION OF STABILIZER BAR
Refer to
P.2-41.
10./22. INSTALLATION OF SELF LOCKING NUT/NUT
Refer to
P.2-41.

2-50FRONT SUSPENSION -Centermember and Crossmember
40-60 Nm
29-43 ftlbs.
“1I
30-40 Nm
22-29 ftlbs.
40-60 /Nm29-43 ftlbs.
11. Front exhaust pipe rear installation bolts12. Gasket
13. Self locking nut
14. Front exhaust pipe
15. Gasket35-45
25-33
IO-15 Nm7- 11 ftlbs.
22-30 ftlbs.
12AO352
+e MI 16. Stabilizer link installation nut17.Stabilizerlink
18. Stabilizer bar bracket installation boltsl 19. Stabilizer bar bracket20.Bushing
4*21. Stabilizer bar
05AO169
$?everse the removal procedures to reinstall.(2) +* : Refer to “Service Points of Removal”.(3) l 4 : Refer to “Service Points of Installatron”.(4) m : Non-reusable partsA
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ct
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FRONT SUSPENSION - Centermember and Crossmember
34
40-50 Nm
29-36 ftlbs.
38
100-12072-87 ft32
;56-72 ft.lbs.-39
-36
‘350
’ 80-100 Nm
58-72 ft.lbs.
60-100 Nm*58-72 ft.lbs.*
30. Self locking nut
31.Clamp32. Lower arm mounting bolt
33.Stopper
34. Rear roll stopper bracket mounting bolt35. Self locking nut
36.Lower plate37.Crossmember38.Stopper
39.Spacer40.BushingNOTE(1) Reverse the removal procedures to reinstall.(2) m : Non-reusable parts(3) * Indicates parts which should be temporarily tightened,
and then fully tightened with the vehicle in the unladen
condition.
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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