1991 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE service

17-36REAR SUSPENSION - Stabilizer Barwith wrench
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SERVICE POINTS OF REMOVALNl7ljMB
1. REMOVAL OFSELFLOCKINGNUT/P.CROSSMEMBER BRACKET
(1) Support the rear suspension assembly with a transaxle
jack.(2) Remove the self locking nuts and crossmember brack-
ets.6. REMOVAL OF SELF LOCKING NUT
Hold the stabilizer link with a wrench, then remove the self
locking nut.
10. REMOVAL OF SELF LOCKING NUT/ 11. STABILIZER
LINK
(1) Hold the stabilizer links with a wrench and remove the
self locking nut.
(2) Remove the stabilizer link.
14. REMOVAL OF STABILIZER BAR
(1) Lower the transaxle jack slightly, maintaining a gap
between the rear suspension and the body.
(2) Remove the stabilizer bar.7
INSPECTIONNOZTCAFl 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.

-.REAR SUSPENSION
- Stabilizer Bar17-37Clip
ring
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Jrpose
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Hold with
wrench
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CHECKING OF STABILIZER LINK BALL JOINT FOR START-ING TORQUE
(1) If a crack is noted in the dust cover, replace it, adding
grease.(2) Deflect side to side the stabilizer link ball joint stud several
times.(3) Mount two nuts on the ball joint, and then measure the ball
joint 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.
BALL JOINT DUST COVER REPLACEMENTNozm(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 vinyl tape 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 ring.
SERVICE POINTS OF INSTALLATIONNl7ICAO
11. INSTALLATION OF STABILIZER LINK/ 10. SELF LOCK-
ING NUT/G. SELF LOCKING NUT
(1) Hold the stabilizer link ball studs with a wrench and
install the self locking nut (A).
(2)Holding the stabilizer link with a wrench, tighten the self
locking nut(B) so that the protrusion of the stabilizer linkis within the standard value.
Standard value: 9-11 mm
(.354-.433 in.)

STEERING
CONTENTSNISAA-
MANUAL STEERINGGEAR BOX.................21
POWER STEERINGGEAR BOX...................
28
POWER STEERING
HOSES........................
46
POWER STEERING OIL PUMP....................39
SERVICE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES >...........................7
Steering Angle Check..............................7
Steering Wheel Centering.........................8
Steering Wheel Free Play Check.............:..7Tie Rod End Ball Joint Starting Torque
Check..................................................8Tie Rod End Ball Joint Variation Check
(Shaft direction).....................................7
SERVICE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES
< POWER STEERING >.............................
10
Bleeding...............................................13Fluid Level Check...................................
12
Fluid Replacement..................................12
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Oil Pressure Switch Check........................15
Oil Pump Pressure Test...........................14
Stationary Steering Effort Check.................11Steering Angle Check..............................
10
Steering Wheel Centering.........................1 1
Steering Wheel Free Play Check................10Steering Wheel Return to Center Check.......
11Tie Rod End Ball Joint Starting Torque
Check..................................................10Tie Rod End Bail Joint Variation Check
(Shaft direction).....................................10
V-Belt Tension Check..............................12
SPECIAL TOOLS......................................6
SPECIFICATIONS.....................................2;
General Specifications..............................2
Lubricants.............................................5
Sealants and Adhesives............................5
Service Specifications.............‘................2
Torque Specifications,. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..*..........3
STEERING WHEEL AND SHAFT.................. 16

19-2STEERING - Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
ItemsSteering wheel
Steering wheel O.D.mm (in.)
Gear boxSteering gear type
Power steering oil pump
Oil pump type
Displacementcm3/rev. (cu.in./rev.)
Relief set pressureMPa (psi)
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
MANUAL STEERING
Items
Standard value
Steering angleInner wheel
Outer wheel
Tie rod end ball joint starting torqueNm
(in.lbs.)Assembly dimension of lower column tubemm (in.)
Total pinion torqueNm
(in.lbs.)From
O-90”From
90”-650”Tie-rod joint swing resistance
N (Ibs.)Tie-rod joint swing torque
Nm
(in.lbs.)
LimitSteering wheel free play
mm (in.)
Variation of tie rod end ball joint shaft directionmm (in.)
POWER STEERING
Items
Standard valueSteering wheel free play (with engine stopped)
mm (in.
Steering angle
Turbo
Inner wheel
Outer wheel
Other models
Inner wheel
Outer wheel
Tie rod end ball joint starting torque
Nm
(in.lbs.)Stationary steering effort
N (Ibs.)Assembly dimension of lower column tube
mm (in.)
V-belt deflection
mm (in.)
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Specifications372 (14.6)
Rack and pinion
Vane type
9.6 t.59)
8 (1,138)NlSCB-
Specifications37000’
* 20
3OOOO’
0.5-2.5 (4-22)
24.8-25.2
(.98-,991
0.6-l .3 (5-l 1 I
0.2-l .o (2-9)
8-20 (I .8-4.4)2-5
(17-43)30 (1.2)
1.5 l.059)
Specifications
11
(.43)
31"30'+2"
27"OO'
35"00'f2"
29"20'
0.5-2.5 (4-22)
37 (8) or less
24.8-25.2
(.98-.99)6-9 (.24-.35)

STEERING - Special Tools/Service Adjustment Procedures l’gkf
ToolNumberName1 UseI
MB991213Rack installer ’Rack installation:,.I/ ._i’, ‘,‘#
MB991317Seal ring installerCompression of the seal rings afterreplacement of the pinion seal rings13A0282
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SERVICE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURiS
< MANUAL STEERING >
STEERING WHEEL FREE PLAY CHECKNOSFAAE
1. Set front wheels straight ahead.
2.’ Measure the play on steering wheel circumference before
wheels move when slightly moving steering wheel in both
directions.Limit: 30 mm (1.2
in.1
3.When the play exceeds the limit, check play in steering shaft
connection and steering linkage. Correct or replace.4. When
(3) check provides good results, check the following
to adjust:l Remove the steering gear box, check and adjust total
pinion starting torque.
STEERING ANGLE CHECKNlSFDBFl1. Set front wheels on turning radius gauge and measure
steering angle.
Standard values:
Inner wheel37000’
2 20
Outer wheel30000’
2. When not within the standard value, it is probably a toe
problem. Adjust toe (refer to GROUP 2-Service Adjusttierit
Procedures) and recheck.
TIE ROD END BALL JOINT VARIATION CHECK
(SHAFT DIRECTION)NlSFPAB1. Hold the ball joint with pliers.
2. Set a caliper gauge as illustrated and measure the dis-
placement with the ball stud compressed.
Limit: 1.5 mm
LO59 in.)
3.If the measured displacement exceeds the limit, replace the
tie-rod end.
CautionEven if the variation is within the limit, check ball joint
starting torque.

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.)