1991 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE Service Manual

FRONTSUSPENSION
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CONTENTSNOZAA-CENTERMEMBER AND
CROSSMEMBER..............................................44
DRIVESHAFT..................................................15HUB AND KNUCKLE
......................................9
LOWERARM
...................................................33
~SERVICE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES.......8
FrontWheelAlignment................................8Hub End Play Inspection
.............................8
WheelBearingAdjustment..........................9
SPECIALTOOLS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
SPECIFICATIONS.............................................2General Specifications
..................................2
Lubricants......................................................5Service Specifications
...................................4
TorqueSpecifications...................................4STABILIZER BAR
.............................................37
STRUTASSEMBLY.........................................29

2-2FRONT SUSPENSION - Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONSNOZCA-

ItemsVehicles with 1.8L EngineVehicles with 2.0L DOHCVehicles with 2.0L DOHC
Engine Engine MIT
MM/TAITMITNTSuspension systemMcPherson strut with’ coil spring and compression’ rod type
Coil spring
Wire dia.
x0.D. x13.4x173.4x 13.6x173.6x 13.7x173.7x 13.9x173.9x 13.9x173.9x 14.1 x174.1xfree length326.5 (.53x334.5 (.54x314 (.54x321.5 (.55x321.5 (.55x329 (.55x
mm (in.) 6.83x12.9)6.83x
13.2)6.84x 12.4)6.85x 12.7)6.85x 12.7)6.85x 12.9)Coil springGreen
x 1Green x 2Light blue x 1 Light blue x 2 Light blue x 2 Orange x 1
identification
colorSpring constant
N/mm
(IbsAn.) 22 (123)22 (123)24 (134)24 (134)24 (134)24 (134)Shock absorber
TypeHydraulic, cylindrical double acting type
Maximum length
mm (in.) 483 (19.02)
Compressed length
mm (in.) 330 (12.99)
Strokemm (in.) 153 (6.02)
Damping force
[at 0.3
m/set.
(0.984 ft./sec.)l
Expansion
N (Ibs.) 1,000 (220)
ContractionN (Ibs.) 300 (66)
Wheel bearing
TypeDouble-row angular-contact ball bearing
0.D.xl.D. mm (in.) 80x40 (3.15x1.57)
Drive shaft
Joint type
OuterB.J.“l
InnerT.J.“’Drive shaft
Lengthmm (in.)
L.H. shaft708 (27.9)706 (27.8)
R.H. shaft368 (14.5)366 (14.4)
NOTE*1: B.J.: Birfield joint*2: T.J.: Tripod joint706 (27.8)
702 (27.6)366 (14.4)
370 (14.5)

FRONT SUSPENSION - SpecificationsItemsMiT
Al-rSuspension system
McPherson strut with coil spring and compression rod type
Coil spring
Wire
dia.xO.D.xfree length
mm (in.) 14.0x174.0x326.514.2x174.2x333.5(.55x6.85x 12.9)(.56x6.86x13.1)
Coil spring identification color
Pink
x 1
Pink x 2
Spring constant
N/mm
(Ibs./in.) 26 (146)26 (146)Shock absorber
TypeHydraulic, cylindrical double acting type
Maximum length
mm (in.) 489 (19.25)
Compressed length
mm (in.) 340 (13.39)
Strokemm (in.) 149 (5.87)
Damping force [at 0.3 m/set.
(0.984 ft./set.)]
ExpansionN (Ibs.) 1,000 (220)
ContractionN (Ibs.) 300 (66)
Wheel bearing
TypeDouble-row angular-contact ball bearing
0.D.xl.D.mm (in.) 80x40 (3.15x1.57)
Drive shaft
Joint type
Outer
B.J.“’
InnerT.J.“’Drive shaft
Lengthmm (in.)
L.H. shaft368 (14.5)365 (14.4)
R.H. shaft368 (14.5)371 (14.6)
NOTE
*I: B.J.: Birfield joint**: T.J.: Tripod joint

2-4FRONT SUSPENSION - Specifications
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS;02CB-
ItemsVehicles with
1.8L Engine
Vehicles with
2.0L DOHC Engine
Standard value
Camber14’230’5’+30’10’+30’
Caster2”20’ -t 30’2”24’ 3130’2”18’ f 30’
Toe-inmm (in.) Of3 (Ok.12)Of3 (Ok .12)Of3 (Ok.12)
Protruding length of stabilizer bar
mounting boltmm (in.) 16-18
(.63-.70)--Setting of T.J. boot lengthmm (in.)
L.H.75+3 (2.95f.12)80-+3 (3.15f.12)85_+3 (3.35k.12)
R.H.85f3 (3.35k.12)80+3 (3.15k.12)85f3 (3.35f.12)Lower arm ball joint starting
torqueNm (in.lbs.) 3-10 (26-87)3- 10 (26-87)3- 10 (26-87)
Stabilizer link ball joint starting
torqueNm (inlbs.) -1.7-3.2 (15-28)1.7-3.2 (15-28)
Crossmember bushings projection
mm (in.)
Bushing A
7.2-10.2 (.28-.40)7.2-10.2 (.28-.40)7.2-10.2 (.28-.40)
Bushing
B6.5-9.5 (.26-.37)6.5-9.5 (.26-.37)6.5-9.5 (.26-.37)
LimitHub end playmm (in.) 0.2
(.008) or less
Wheel bearing starting torque
(Hub starting torque)Nm
(in.lbs.) 1.8 (16) or less
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONSNO2CG.
ItemsDrive shaft nut
Tie rod end ball joint
Knuckle to ball joint
Knuckle to strut assembly
Strut top end nut
Strut mounting nut
upperCaliper assembly mounting bolt
Center bearing bracket
Front speed sensor bracket
Front toothed rotor
Stabilizer bar bracket to crossmember
Stabilizer link
Lower arm clamp to crossmember (nut)
Lower arm clamp to crossmember (bolt)
Lower arm to crossmember
Stay to crossmember
Front exhaust pipe to exhaust manifold
Turbo
Non-TurboFront exhaust pipe clamp
Crossmember to body
Front roll stopper bracket to centermember
Nmftlbs.
200-260144-188
24-3417-25
60-7243-52
1 IO-14080-101
60-7043-51
40-5029-39
80-10058-72
36-4626-33
9-14
7-109-14
7-10
30-4222-3035-4525-33
35-4725-34
80-I 0058-72
100-12072-87
70-8051-58
40-6029-43
30-4022-29
30-4022-29
100-12072-87
40-5029-36

FRONT SUSPENSION - Specifications2-5Items
Rear roll stopper bracket to centermember
Centermember installation bolts (front)
Centermember installation bolts (rear)
Joint assembly and gear box connecting bolt
Steering gear box assembly to return tube
Steering gear box assembly to pressure hose
Steering gear box assembly to crossmember
Pressure hose bracket to crossmember
Transfer installation bolt
Nmftlbs. I’, ‘,
40-5029-36
80-10058-72
80-I 0058-72
15-20II-1412-18
9-13
12-189-13
60-8043-58
9-14
7-10
55-6040-43
60-8043-58
Gusset installation bolt
70-8051-58Left member installation bolt (front)
80-10058-72
Left member installation bolt (rear)
70-8051-58
Vo. 1 crossmember installation nut80-10058-72qight member installation bolt (front)
80-10058-72?ight member installation bolt (rear)
70-8051-58
+ont roll stopper to No. 1 crossmember40-5029-36
?ont roll stopper installation nut50-6536-47
Iront exhaust pipe to catalytic converter40-6029-43
‘rant exhaust pipe to hangerIO-157-11
‘-. LUBRICANTSNO2CD--
ItemsSpecified lubricantsQuantity
Outer surface of wheel bearing outer race
MOPAR Multi-mileage LubricantAs required
Wheel bearing inner racePart No. 2525035 or equivalent
Oil seal lip
Strut insulator bearing
Lower arm ball joint
Stabilizer link
Inner dust coverMOPAR Multi-mileage Lubricant
Part No. 2525035 or equivalent
7-10 g (.25-.35 oz.)
Outer dust cover
MOPAR Multi-mileage Lubricant
Part
No.2525035 or equivalent4-6
g (.14-.21 oz.)
B.J. boot grease
Repair kit grease
Vehicles with
1.8L engine
95 g (3.4 oz.)
Vehicles with
2.0L DOHC engine110 g (3.9 oz.)
95 g (3.4 oz.)
T.J. boot grease
Repair kit grease
Vehicles with
1.8L engine105 g (3.7 oz.)
Vehicles with
2.0L DOHC engine120 g (4.2 oz.)
105 g (3.7 oz.)
Spider assemblyRepair kit greaseAs required
NOTEThe grease in the repair kit should be divided in half for use, respectively, at the joint and inside the boot.

2-6FRONT SUSPENSION - Special Tools
SPECIAL TOOLS
ToolNumberNameI UseMB991004
Wheel alignmentgauge attachment

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FRONT SUSPENSION - Special Tools2-T
101Number
NameI Use
0
Fi3
M B990800Ball joint remover and
Installation of the dust cover
installer
C-4628
MB991 248
or
MD998801Bearing installerRemoval of wheel bearing
Inner shaft removerRemoval of the inner shaft
M 6990925
Bearing and oil sealRemoval and installation of the center bearing
installer set
Press-fitting of the dust sealBrass bar
Car (one-touch type)A
Installer adapter
Tool number
(MB9909251O.D. mm (in.)MB99092639 (1.54)
M B99092745 (1.77)
M 899092849.5 (1.95)
M B99092951 (2.01)MB99093054 (2.13)
MB99093157 (2.24)Tool number
(MB9909251O.D. mm (in.)
A
M B99093363.5 (2.50)
M B99093467.5 (2.66)
M B99093571.5 (2.81)
M B99093675.5 (2.97)
M B99093779 (3.11)
BM B990938-
M 899093261 (2.40)1 c 1MB990939-

2-8FRONT SUSPENSION - Service Adjustment Procedures
SERVICE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES
HUB END PLAY INSPECTIONNO2FAAB --- ’
1. Jack up the vehicle and remove the front wheels.
2.Remove the disc brake caliper and suspend it with a wire.
(Refer to GROUP
5-Service Adjustment Procedures.)
3.Attach a dial indicator as shown in the illustration, and thenmeasure the axial play while moving the hub back and
forth.Limit
: 0.2 mm (.008 in.) or less
NOTE
Secure the brake disc and hub by the wheel nut so that thebrake disc won’t come off the hub.
4.If axial play exceeds the limit, disassemble and check parts.
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENTNOZFBAQ
NOTEThe front suspension assembly must be free of worn, loose or
damaged parts prior to measurement of front wheel align-
A
ments.--l
Measure wheel alignment by using the special tool.
CAMBER AND CASTER
Standard value
:
<1.8L><2.0L>
FWDAWD
Camber
14’+ 30’5’k3010’f 30
Caster250 + 30’2”24’ + 30’29 8’ f 30Camber and caster are pre-set at the factory and cannot be
adjusted.
NOTE
If camber and caster are not within specifications, replace bentor damaged parts.
TOE-INStandard value
:Of3 mm (Of.12 in.)
1. Adjust the toe-in by undoing the clips and turning the left
and right tie rod turnbuckles by the same amount (in
-opposite directions).
2. The toe will move out as the left turnbuckle is turned
- ,’toward the front of the vehicle and the right turnbuckle is
turned toward the rear of the vehicle.