1991 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE suspension

2-28FRONT SUSPENSION - Drive Shaft
Inner shaft
llA0083
1T.J. case.,
MB9909383%QilD998801
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IHA00876. INSTALLATION OF INNER SHAFT
Use a pipe to hold the inner race of the center bearing and
“4force the inner shaft into place.
.a3. INSTALLATION OF T.J. CASE AND INNER SHAFT
ASSEMBLY
(1) Apply multipurpose grease to the inner shaft spline,
then press fit it into the T.J. case.
Grease: MOPAR Multi-mileage Lubricant
Part No.2525035 or equivalent
(2) Using the special tools, press the seal plate into the T.J.
case.
(3) Fill the specified grease furnished in the repair kit to the
T.J. case.Specified grease: Repair kit grease 105
g (3.7 oz.1
NOTEThe grease in the repair kit should be divided in half for
use, respectively, at the joint and inside the boot.
Caution
The drive shaft joint use special grease. Do not add
another type of grease.
2. INSTALLATION OF BOOT BAND (SMALL)/ 1. T.J.
BOOT BAND
Set the T.J. boot bands at the specified distance in order toadjust the amount of air inside the T.J. boot, and then
tighten the T.J. boot band securely.
eStandard value:
85f3 mm (3.35+ .12 in.)

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.

2-30FRONT SUSPENSION - Strut Assembly
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Strutinsulator
Fronta12A0521SERVICE POINTS OF INSTALLATION
NOZLDAG5. INSTALLATION OF STRUT ASSEMBLY
Install the strut assembly so that the strut insulator faces in7the direction indicated in the illustration.
NOTEBe sure to confirm that the direction is correct, because
there will be a deviation of the wheel alignment if it is not.
Disassembly steps
I, Dust cover+e I)+ 2. Self-locking nut
3. Strut insulator
l * 4. Spring seat, upper
5. Spring pad, upper
l + 6. Bump rubber
l + 7. Dust cover
8. Coil spring
9. Strut assembly
N02LE-43-51
ft.lbs.~d/-2~60-70 Nm
-6
-7
12A0528
NOTE(I) Reverse the disassembly procedures to reassemble.(2) +e : Refer to “Service Points of Disassembly”(3) e+ : Refer to “Service Points of Reassembly”(4) m : Non-reusable parts

FRONT SUSPENSION - Strut Assembly
MB991237 -12l.0254
Strut insulator bearing12A0523
Bu’mp rubber
Dust Gover12LOO32-SERVICE POINTS OF DISASSEMBLY
NO2LFAI2. REMOVAL OF SELF-LOCKING NUT
(1) Holding the spring upper seat with the special tool,
loosen the self-locking nut.
CautionThe self-locking nut should be loosened
,only, not
removed.(2) Using the special tools, compress the coil spring, and
then remove the self-locking nut.
NOTEInstall the special tools evenly, and so that the
maximum length will be attained within the installation
range.
INSPECTIONNOZLGAEl Check the strut insulator bearing for wear or rust.
l Check the rubber parts for damage or deterioration.
0 Check the spring for deformation, deterioration or dam-
age.l Check the shock absorber for deformation.
SERVICE POINTS OF REASSEMBLYNO2LHAK7. INSTALLATION OF DUST COVER/G. BUMP RUBBER
Join the dust cover and bump rubber.

2-32FRONT SUSPENSION - Strut Assemblv
12LO251Insulator rubber12A0522,4. INSTALLATION OF SPRING UPPER SEAT ASSEMBLY
(1) Assemble the spring upper seat to the piston rod,
fitting the notch in the rod to the shaped hole in spring
-
seat.L .I(2) Line up the holes in the strut assembly spring lower
seat with the hole in the spring upper seat.
NOTEThe job is easily accomplished with a pipe
[ralO mm x300 mm (0.4 in.
x 11.8 in.)].
2.
INSTALLATON OF SELF-LOCKING NUT
(1) With the coil spring held compressed by the special
tools
(MB991 237 and MB991 238), provisionally tighten
the self-locking nut.
(2) Correctly align both ends of the coil spring with the
?grooves in the spring seat, and then loosen the special
tools (MB991237 and
MB991 238).
(3) Using the special tool, tighten the strut insulator at the
specified torque.
(4) Apply multipurpose grease to the bearing part of the
strut, insulator, and install the insulator cap.
Grease: MOPAR Multi-mileage Lubricant
Part No.2525035 or equivalent
Caution
When applying the grease, take care that grease
does not adhere to the insulator’s rubber
part.

FRONT SUSPENSION - Lower Arm2h33
LOWER ARM
--” REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

10072--12/o Nm*
!!.87 ft.lbs.*
12
NOZNA-
80-100 Nm*58-72 ft.lbs.*
\100-120 Nm
72-87 ft.lbs.12A0527
Removal step
H 1. Stabilizer bar mounting nut
2. Stabilizer bar mounting bolt
3. Joint cups and bushing
-
+*4. Collar
7. Self-locking nut
8. Lower arm mounting nut and bolt
9. Self-locking nut
In PIP.-..I “. b,cdl, l)J1 I. Lower arm
12. Stopper
13. Ball joint dust cover
NOTE(I) Reverse the removal procedures to reinstall.(2) 4+: Refer to “Service Points of Removal”.(3) w : Refer to “Service Points of Installation”.14.; m : Non-reusable parts*: Indicates parts whrch should be temporarily tight-
ened, and then fully tightened with the vehicle in
the unladen condition.

2-34FRONT SUSPENSION - Lower Arm

35-45 Nm
25-33
ftlbs.
\,/- +-
100-120 Nm*72-87 ft.lbs.*
35-47 Nm
35-45 Nm’
25-33
ft.lbs.
_ -
/80-100 Nm*58-72 ft.lbs.*
100-120 Nm
72-87 ft.lbs.12A0526
Removal step+e
l 45. Stabilizer link mounting nut
6. Stabilizer link
l *7. Self-locking nut
8. Lower arm mounting nut and bolt
9. Self-locking nut
10. Clamp
1 I. Lower arm
12. Stopper
13. Ball joint dust cover
NOTE(1) Reverse the removal procedures to reinstall.
(2) +e : Refer to “Service Points of Removal”.
(3) l + : Refer to “Service Points of Installation”.I# m : Non-reusable parts*: Indicates parts which should be temporarily tight-ened, and then fully tightened with the vehicle Inthe unladen condition.

FRONT SUSPENSION - Lower Arm2-35
12UOO18SERVICE POINTS OF REMOVAL
NOZNSAL5. REMOVAL OF STABILIZER LINK MOUNTING NUTS
Using a wrench or similar tool to secure the ball studs at
both ends of the stabilizer link, remove the mounting nuts.
7. REMOVAL OF SELF-LOCKING NUT
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. Loosen the nut but do not remove it.
INSPECTIONNOZNCAEl Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.
l Check the lower arm for bend or breakage.
l Check the clamp for deterioration or damage.
l Check the ball joint dust cover for cracks.
l Check all bolts for condition and straightness.
CHECKING OF BALL JOINT FOR STARTING TORQUE
(1) If a crack is noted in the dust cover, replace it, adding
grease.(2) Deflect side to side the ball joint stud several times.
(3) Mount two nuts on the ball joint, and then measure the ball
joint starting torque.
Standard value:
3-10 Nm (26-87 in.lbs.)(4) If the starting torque exceeds the upper limit of standard
value, replace the lower arm assembly.
(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.