1991 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE tow

ENGINE CONTROL - Engine Contrd
ENGINE CONTROL
YREMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONN14QA-
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1*Accelerator Cable Adjustment (Refer to
*Accelerator Switch Adjustment (Refer to
Removal steps
1.Adjusting bolt
2. Throttle body side inrl
3.Bushing
+4 4. Accelerator arm side
4*5. Accelerator pedal
6.Spring7. Accelerator switch CI
l +8. Accelerator arm brat9.Split pinl + 10. Accelerator armI)+ 11. Return spring12. Accelerator switch <
13. Accelerator arm stop
14.Bolt
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NOTE(I) Reverse the removal procedures to reinstall.(2) ++ : Refer to “Service Points of Removal”.(3) l : Refer to “Service Points of Installation”.(4) m : Non-reusable partsSERVICE POINTS OF REMOVAL
NlUlBAC5. REMOVAL OF ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Pull the left side of the accelerator pedal toward you, and
then remove the accelerator pedal from the acceleratorarm.

17-24REAR SUSPENSION - Rear Suspension Assembly
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brakeA022116. REMOVAL OF REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
(1) Supporting the rear suspension assembly with a trans-
mission jack, move it toward the rear (in the direction of
wtthe fuel tank).
c1(2) Gradually lower the transmission jack, avoiding contact
with the stabilizer bar and the propeller shaft.
Caution
1. Ensure that the propeller shaft does not bend
greatly.
2.Ensure that the liibro joint does not receive any
shock.
NOTEThe lowering of the rear suspension assembly from the
transmission jack requires three individuals due to the
amount of weight being handled (one on the differen-
tial, and one on either side of the lower arm).
(3) In order to protect the rear suspension assembly dust
shield, support the lower arm ball joint with a wooden
block.
INSPECTIONNl7GCAMl Check crossmember for cracks or other damage.
SERVICE POINTS OF INSTALLATIONN17GOAR -
8.INSTALLATION OF PROPELLER SHAFT INSTALLATIONBOLT AND NUT
Install the propeller shaft to the differential carrier, ensuringthat the mating marks are aligned.
3. INSTALLATION OF PARKING BRAKE CABLE END
NOTE
Connecting a parking brake cable end to parking brake lever
and prying up the parking brake lever, the installation of theother cable end will be easy.
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19-8STEERING - Service Adjustment Procedures < Manual Steering>
136005!Tape or mark
on steering
column cover
Tape or mark
on steering
wheel hub16A0901
Dotted lines
show wheel
Tape or mark
on steering
wheel rim
nce off-center
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IO036 splines
;EEE;D END BALL JOINT STARTING TORQUE
Nl9FEBCa1. Disconnect tie rod and knuckle with special tool.
Caution
Be sure to tie the cord of the special tool to the nearby
part-2. Move ball joint stud several times and install nut on stud.
’ Measure ball joint starting torque.
Standard value:
0.5-2.5 Nm (4-22 in.lbs.1
3.When starting torque exceeds the standard value, replace tie
rod end.
4.When the starting torque is under the standard value, checkfor play or ratcheting in ball joint. If none of these, it is still
serviceable.
STEERING WHEEL CENTERINGNlSFNAC
SIMPLIFIED STEERING WHEEL CENTERING
Determining Steering Wheel’s Off Center1. For the road test, take along chalk or tape and a ruler.
2. Drive straight ahead on an uncambered level surface.
3.When the vehicle’s wheels are pointing straight ahead, markthe steering wheel hub and column cover with a chalk or
tape line.4. Stop the vehicle and line up the marks on the hub and
column cover.5. Place a tape strip or mark on the steering wheel rim.
6.Hold a ruler next to the rim as shown in the illustration, and
then steer the steering wheel until it is in the desired centered
position.
7.Record the distance the strip or mark on the rim has moved.This is how far the steering wheel is off center. If it is more
than 16 mm
(518 in.) off center, it can be centered by
indexing it ten degrees towards the center.
,Indexing Steering Wheel to Center
ltThe steering wheel shaft has 36 splines, allowing the steering
wheel to be indexed in tendegree increments.
1. Remove the steering wheel.
2. Without disturbing the position of the steering wheel shaft,
re-install the wheel as near on-center as possible.

STEERING - Service Adjustment Procedures < Manual Steering>_ i ‘I 9;sSteering wheel off center left
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Off center to leftOff center to left
Off center to rightOff center to right
Turn both tie rods in the same direction.
PRECISIG~ STEERING WHEEL CENTFFJIhll
In general,. the tie rods are adjusted to steer the’front wheels inthe same direction that the steering wheel is off center. If the
steering wheel is off canter to the left, center it by adjusting the
tie rods to make the front wheels steer toward the left, and vice
versa.1. Mark the tie rods and tie rod ends with chalk before
loosening the lock nuts.
2. Hold the tie rod with a wrench and loosen the lock nut.
3.Hold the tie rod end with a wrench and turn the tie rod the
desired number of turns.
For
2O or 6 mm (.25 in.) at the steering wheel rim 115
turn of tie rods
4. Tighten the lock nut to specified torque, taking care not to
turn the tie rod.

19-10STEERING - Service Adjustment Procedures c Power Steering>
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SERVICE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES

STEERING WHEEL FREE PLAY CHECKNlSFABH
1. With engine running (hydraulic operation), set front wheels
straight ahead.2. Measure the play on steering wheel circumference before
wheels start to move when slightly moving steering wheel
in both directions.
Limit: 30 mm (1.2
in.13. When the play exceeds the limit, check for play on steering
shaft connection and steering linkage. Correct or replace.
4.If the free play still exceeds the limit value set steering wheel
straight ahead with engine stopped. Load 5
N (1 lb.1 towardssteering wheel circumference and check play.
Standard value (steering wheel play with engine
stopped): 11 mm
I.43 in.)
If the play exceeds the standard value, remove steering gearbox and check total pinion torque.
STEERING ANGLE CHECKN19FDBJ1. Set front wheels on turning radius gauge and measure
steering angle.Standard values:
Turbo
Inner wheel
31”30’+2”Outer wheel
27”OOOther models
Inner wheel
35”00’_+2”Outer wheel
2990’
2. When not within the standard value, it is probably a toe
problem. Adjust toe (refer to GROUP 2-Service Adjustment
Procedures) and recheck.TIE ROD END BALL JOINT VARIATION CHECK
(SHAFT DIRECTION)N19FVA8The inspection procedure for the tie rod end ball joint variation
is the same as for the manual steering system. (Refer to
P. 19-7.)
TIE ROD END BALL JOINT STARTING TORQUE
CHECKNlSFEBDThe inspection procedure for the tie rod end ball joint starting
torque is the same as for the manual steering system. (Refer to
P.19-8.)

19-18STEERING - Steering Wheel and Shaft
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLYNlBGE-
4-5
Nm3-4;lbs. -6
18-z.
11-14 ft.lbs.
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Disassembly steps
1. Boot*+ 2. Cover assemblyl * 3. Bearingl + 4. Joint assembly5. Column switch
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.+ 6. Steering lock installation special boltl * l + 7. Steering lock bracket+I) l + 8. Steering lock9. Snap ring
10. Stopper~~ 11. Bearing spacerW 12. Column tube clamp
13. Column tube upper
14. Steering shaft
l + 15. Bearing spacer16. Column bushing
17. Column tube tower
4, ,+ 18. Bearing
19. Snap ring
4,20. Clevis pin
21. Bushing
22. Lower bracket
NOTE(I 1 Reverse the disassembly procedures to reassemble.(2) +I) : Refer to “Service Points of Disassembly”.(3) I)+ : Refer to “Service Points of Reassembly”.(4) q : Non-reusable parts
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19-26STEERING - Manual Steering Gear Box
Grease
13AO172(2) Apply specified sealant to the threaded portion of the
top plug.
Specified sealant:
3M ATD, Part No. 8663 or equiva-klent
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ISTALLATION OF RACK SUPPORT/l2. RACK SUPPORT‘RING/II. CUSHION RUBBER/IO. RACK SUPPORT
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(I) Apply a coating of multipurpose grease to the surface of
the rack support that contacts the rack, and then installthe rack support to the rack housing.
Grease: MOPAR Multi-mileage Lubricant Part
No. 2525035 or equivalent
(2) Fill the inner side of the rack support spring with
multipurpose grease, and then install the rack support
spring to the rack housing.
Grease: MOPAR Multi-mileage Lubricant Part
No. 2525035 or equivalent
(3) Install the rubber cushion to the rack support cover.
(4) Apply a coating of the specified sealant to the threaded
-Lpart of the rack support cover, and then install the rack
.‘.support cover to the rack housing.
Specified sealant:3M ATD, Part No.8663 or equiva-lent0 ADJUSTMENT OF TOTAL PINION TORQUE
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) Position rack at its center and tighten rack support coverto 15 Nm (1.5 kgm, 11
ftlbs.).
:) In neutral position, rotate pinion shaft clockwise one
turn/4-6 seconds with special tool. Return rack support
cover
30”-60” and adjust torque to the standard value.
Standard value:
From
0-90°From
90°-650°
Caution
0.6-I .3 Nm (5-l 1 inIbs.
0.2-1.0 Nm (2-9 in.lbs.1
I. When adjusting, set the standard value at its
highest value.2. Assure no ratcheting or catching when operating
rack towards the shaft direction.
NOTEWhen it cannot be adjusted within the specified return
angle, check rack support cover components or replace.A
(3) After adjusting, lock rack support cover with locking nut.

STEERING - Power Steering Gear Box
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Lip
Sealant131564-r-MB990776-A
13A0259l ADJUSTMENT OF TOTAL PINION TORQUE
(1) Position rack at its center. With special tool, tighten racksupport cover to 15 Nm (11
ftlbs.).(2) In neutral position, rotate pinion shaft clockwise one
turn/4-6 seconds with special tool. Return rack, support
cover
30°-60° and adjust torque to the stanoard,vaiue.Standard value:
0.6-l .3 Nm (5-l 1 in.lbs.1
Caution1. When adjusting, set the standard value at its
highest value.2. Assure no ratcheting or catching when operating
rack towards the shaft direction.
NOTEWhen it cannot be adjusted within the specified return
angle, check rack support cover components or replace.
(3) After adjusting, lock rack support cover with locking nut.8. INSTALLATION OF TIE ROD
After installing tie rod to rack, fold tab washe;, end (2
locations) to tie rod notch.
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\6. APPLICATION OF GREASE TO BELLOWS
Pack tie rod bellows lock groove with specified grease.
Specified grease: Silicone grease3. INSTALLATION OF DUST COVER
(1) Pack dust cover interior and lip with multipurpose grease.Grease: MOPAR Multi-mileage Lubricant Part
No. 2525035 or equivalent
(2) Apply specified sealant to dust cover.
Specified sealant: 3M ATD Part
No.8663 or equiva-
lent
(3) Using the spcial tool, press dust cover to tie rod end.