1991 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE service

PROPELLER SHAFT - Propeller Shaft
PROPELLER SHAFT
e-,DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY
l-
160420 Nm160-&O Nm
116-159
ft.lbs.30-40 Nm
22-29
ft.lbs.
Disassembly stepsl *+*
1. Snap ring+I) l +2. Journal bearing++ 3. Journal
4. Flange yoke5. Sleeve yoke
6. Front propeller shaft41) +47. Lobro joint assembly installation bolt~~ +4 8. Self locking nut4r)+4 9. Center yokea* l + 10. Companion flange~~ 11. Rubber packing++ I)+ 12. Center bearing assembly
13. Rear propeller shaft
l I 14. Snap rjng+* l + 15. Lobro fount assemblyH 16. Rubber packing~~ l + 17. Boot band++ 18. Lobro joint boot~~ 19. Washer20. Center propeller shaft
NOTE(1) Reverse the disassembly procedures to reassemble.(2) ++ : Refer to “Service Points of Disassembly”.(3) l : Refer to “Service Points of Reassembly”.(4) m : Non-reusable parts

16-8PROPELLER SHAFT - Propeller ShaftlOS511
Journal
M B9908
U\lLijbro joint-Mating marks/assembly
SERVICE POINTS OF DISASSEMBLYNi6SfhK
1. REMOVAL OF SNAP RING
(1) Make mating marks on the yoke and universal joint thatis to be disassembled.
(2) Remove the snap rings from the yoke with snap ring
pliers.
2. REMOVAL OF JOURNAL BEARING
Force out the journal bearings from the yoke with a specialtool by the following procedures.
@ Install the collar to the special tool proper.
@ Press the journal bearing by using the special tool to
force out the journal bearing on the opposite side.
@ Pull out the journal bearing from the yoke.
NOTEIf the journal bearing is hard to remove, strike the yoke
with a plastic hammer.
@IPress the journal shaft by using the special tool to forceout the remaining bearings.
@ Pull out the journal.
7. REMOVAL OF LOBRO JOINT ASSEMBLY INSTALLA-
TION BOLT
(1) Place mating marks on the companion flange and Lobrojoint assembly.
(2) Remove the Lobro joint installation bolts and separate
the Lobro joint from the companion flange.
8. REMOVAL OF SELF LOCKING NUT/S. CENTER YGKE/10. COMPANION
FLANGE/lZ. CENTER BEARING
ASSEMBLY
(1) After placing mating ma,rks on the center yoke and
center propeller shaft, and companion flange and rear
propeller shaft, remove the self locking nuts, then
remove the center yoke and
companjon. flange.
NOTEBe careful not to damage or deform the dust seals on
center propeller shaft assembly and rear propeller shaft.

16-10PROPELLER SHAFT - ProDeller Shaft
Ldbro joint/ assemblvcommercially avail
10x0021
10x0018
Washer
Tape
I(3) If the outer race cannot be removed, remove the
complete Lobro joint assembly from the center prop-
eller shaft by using a commercially available puller.
17. REMOVAL OF BOOT BAND
Caution
Be careful not to damage the Liibro joint boot when the
boot band is loosened.
INSPECTIONNWGCAF
l Check the propeller shaft splines for wear or damage.
lCheck the ball grooves in inner and outer races for unevenwear, damage or rust.
l Check ball surface for rust, wear or other damage.
l Check the cage for rust or damage.
SERVICE POINTS OF REASSEMBLYNlOGHAP
19. INSTALLATION OF WASHER /18. LOBRO JOINT BOOT/17. BOOT
BAND/lG. RUBBER PACKING/ 15. LOBRO
JOINT ASSEMBLYI14. SNAP RING
(I) Put the washer and boot band on the center propeller
shaft.
(2) Wrap the splined end of center propeller shaft with
adhesive tape.
(3) Install the Lijbro joint boot on the center propeller shaft
and then remove the adhesive tape on the
splined, end
of the propeller shaft.

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REAR
SUSPENSION
LATERAL ROD.................................................11
REAR AXLE HUB............................................14
REARSUSPENSIONASSEMBLY..................5
SERVICE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES.......3Rear Hub Rotary-Sliding Resistance
(Torque)Adjustment.....................................4Rear Wheel Alignment Inspection
...............3Wheel Bearing End Play Adjustment
..........3
SHOCKABSORBERASSEMBLY...................8
SPECIAL TOOL................................................3
SPECIFICATIONS.............................................2
GeneralSpecifications..................................2
ServiceSpecifications...................................2Torque Specifications
...................................2
TORSION AXLE AND ARM ASSEMBLY......12
TROUBLESHOOTING......................................3
REARSUSPENSIONASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY...................32
SERVICE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES.......20Rear WheelAlignment
Inspection................20
SPECIAL TOOLS.............................................18
SPECIFICATIONS.............................................16
GeneralSpecifications..................................16
ServiceSpecifications...................................16LTorqueSpecifications...................................17
Lubricant.......................................................17
STABILIZER BAR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
TRAILING ARM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
TROUBLESHOOTING......................................19
UPPER AND LOWER ARM............................25
CONTENTSN17AA-

17-2REAR SUSPENSION - SpecificationsSPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
LN17CAA
ItemsVehicles with 1.8L EngineVehicles with 2.0L DOHC
Engine
jSuspension system
3-link, torsion axle with coil spring type
Coil spring
Wire dia.
x O.D. x free length
mm (in.) 10.1 x 105.1 x 336.510.2 x 105.2 x 316.5
(40 x 4.14 x 13.25)(40 x 4.14 x 12.46)
[Coil spring identification color]
[Light Blue
x 11[Orange x 11Spring constant
N/mm
(Ibs./in.) 20 (112.0)23 (128.8)
Shock absorber
TypeHydraulic, cylindrical, double-acting type
Max. length
mm (in.) 495 (19.5)485 (19.1)
Min. length
mm (in.) 315 (12.4)315 (12.4)
Strokemm (in.) 180 (7.1)170 (6.7)Damping force [at 0.3 m/set. (0.9
ft./set.)]
ExpansionN (Ibs.)800 (176)
ContractionN (Ibs.)300 (66)
Wheel bearing
TypeUnit ball bearing
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
Items
Standard valueToe-in (Left-right difference)
Camber
LimitWheel bearing end play
Rear hub rotary-sliding resistance
Rear hub rotary-sliding torque
NOTEToe-in and camber cannot be adjusted.mm (in.)
mm (in.)
N (Ibs.)
Nm
(ftlbs.)
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications
0+3 (Of.1 18)
-45’
f 30’
0.01 (004) or less
31
(7) or less
1.8
(1.30) or lessNI’ICB-A
ItemsNmft.lbs.
Wheel bearing nut
Shock absorber upper mounting nut
Shock absorber lower mounting nut
Lateral rod mounting nut (body side)
Lateral rod mounting bolt (axle beam side)
Trailing arm mounting bolt
Piston rod tightening nut
Brake hose and tube bracket mounting bolt
Caliper assembly mounting nut
Rear speed sensor mounting bolt
200-260
40-50
80- 100
80-100
100-120
100-120
20-2517-26
50-609-14144-188
29-36
58-72
58-72
72-87
72-87
14-18
12-19
36-43
I7-10
Nl7CGA

Special Tools/Troubleshooting/REAR SUSPENSION - Service Adjujltment Procedures
SPECIAL TOOLN17DA.A
ToolNumberName1 Use1
L-451 4
Spring compressorRemoval and installation of the coil spring
bodyTROUBLESHOOTINGNI’IEA-A
Symptom
Squeaks or other
abnormal noiseProbable cause
Loose rear suspension installation bolts and nuts
Malfunction of shock absorber
Worn bushings
Remedy
Retighten
Replace
Poor rideExcessive tire inflation pressure
Malfunction of shock absorberWeak or broken springs
Adjust the pressure
Replace
Body tiltingWeak or deteriorated bushings
Weak or broken springs
Replace
SERVICE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES
REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT INSPECTIONN17FAAC
The rear suspension assembly must be free of worn, loosen or
damaged parts prior to measurement of rear wheel alignment.
Standard value:
Toe-in (Left-right difference)
Of3 mm (Of.118 in.)
Camber-45’ + 30’
NOTEThe rear wheel alignment is set at the factory and cannot be
adjusted.If toe-in or camber is not within the standard value, replace
bent or damaged parts.
WHEEL BEARING END PLAY ADJUSTMENT,7FBA0
1.Inspect the play of the bearings while the vehicle is jacked
up and resting on floor jack.
2.Remove the hub cap and then release the parking brake.
3. Remove the caliper assembly and the brake disc.
4. Check the bearing’s end play.
Place a dial gauge against the hub surface; then move the
hub in the axial direction and check whether or not there isend play.
Limit: 0.01 mm
(.004 in.) or less
NOTE12AO531If the limit value is exceeded, the lock nut should be
tightened to the specified torque and check the end play
again.
5.Replace the rear hub bearing unit if an adjustment cannot
be made to within the limit.

17-4REAR SUSPENSION - Service Adjustment Procedures
12A0533
3REAR HUB ROTARY-SLIDING
RESISTANCE
(TORQUE) ADJUSTMENTN17FCAC -
1.Inspect the play of the bearings while the vehicle is jacked.
up and resting on floor jack.
2. Release the parking brake.
3. Remove the caliper assembly and the brake disc.
4. After turnina the hub a few times to seat the bearing,
attach a spriig balance to the hub bolt, and, pulling at a 9@angle from the hub bolt, measure to determine whether or
not the rotary-sliding resistance of the rear hub (the
rotary-sliding torque of the rear hub) is the standard value.
Limit:
Rear hub rotary-sliding resistance
31N (7 Ibs.) or less
Rear hub rotary-sliding torque1.8 Nm (1.30
ft.lbs.) or less
NOTEIf the limit value is exceed, loosen the nut and then tighten
it to the specified torque, and check the rear hub
rotary-sliding torque again.
5. Replace the rear hub bearing unit if an adjustment cannot
+.be made to within the limit.
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REAR SUSPENSION - Rear Suspension Assembly17-5
REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLYu
-%. REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONN17GAA
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--..17-26 Nm12-19
ft.lbs.9-14 Nm
7- 10 ft.lbs.
Pre-removal Operationl Removal of the Hole Cover(Refer to GROUP 23-Trims.)
Post-installation Operation@Installation of the Hole Cover
(Refer to GROUP
23-Trims.)l Checking and Adiustment of BrakeDisc De‘ilection ’(Refer to GROUP 5-Service Adjust-ment Procedures.)
l Checking and Adjustment of RearDisc Brake Dragging Torque
(Refer to GROUP &Service Adjust-ment Procedures.)
l Parking Brake Lever Stroke Adjust-ment
(Refer to GROUP 5-Service Adjust-ment Procedures.)
Removal steps
W l1. Rear speed sensor
2. Parking brake cable3. Brake hose and tube bracket
4.
Calioer assemblv
200-280 Nm144-168 ftlbs.
llAO293
40-50 Nm
29-36 ltlbs.80-100
Nm*58-72 ft.lbs.*5. Brake disc
’6.Hubcapl +7. Wheel bearing nut8.Tongued washer9. Rear hub bearing unit
10.Dust shield
4*11. Lateral rod mounting bolt (body side)12.Cap
t:
13. Shock absorber upper mounting nut
14. Trailing arm mounting bolt
4*15. Rear suspension assembly
NOTE(I) Reverse the removal procedures to reinstall.
(2) +e : Refer to “Service Points of Removal”.(31 ~~ : Refer to “Service Points of Installation”.
(4) q : Non-reusable parts
(5)
*: Indicates parts which should be temporarily tight-ened, and then fully tightened with the vehicle Inthe unladen condition.12AO336