1991 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE Service Manual

REAR SUSPENSION - Rear Suspension ~Assembly
14AO520
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SERVICE POINTS OF REMOVALN17GQAOa4. REMOVAL OF CALIPER ASSEMBLY
(1) Remove the lock pin, rotate the calipei
&&e-@blyupward, then remove the caliper assembly and secure
it with wire, etc.
Caution
The lock pin has a special grease appl‘ied tq it, so besure not to wipe it off, and ensure that the lock pin
stays clean.
(2) After removing the caliper assembly,
.cover the guide
pin with a cloth, etc.
8. REMOVAL OF PROPELLER SHAFT INSTALLATION
BOLT AND NUT
Place mating marks on the differential carrier companion
flange and the propeller shaft flange yoke.
NOTEThe mating marks should be used as a reference for
re-installation.9. REMOVAL OF SELF LOCKING NUT
(1) Before removing the self’ locking nuts, support the
differential case with a transaxle jack.
(2) Remove the self locking nuts.
12. REMOVAL OF PARKING BRAKE CABLE AND REAR
SPEED SENSOR INSTALLATION BOLT
(1) Lower the transaxle jack slightly.
(2) Remove the parking brake cable installation bolts.
NOTEThe task may be made easier by increasing the gap
between the body and the
crossmember.

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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REAR SUSPENSION - Upper and Lower Arm17-86Nl’ISA-
UPPER AND LOWER ARM
-. REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
140-160 Nm+/cc?!4
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Post-installa~o~ O&N tion-1
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a12A0381Upper arm removal steps
4+1. Self locking nut
2. Upper arm installation nut
3. Upper arm installation bolt
4. Upper arm
Lower arm removal steps
4*5. Self locking nut+I) H6. Stabilizer link installation nut
7. Lower arm installation nut
8. Lower arm installation bolt
9. Lower arm
NOTE(I) Reverse the removal procedures to reinstall.(2) ++ : Refer to “Service Points of Removal”.(3) e+ : Refer to “Service Points of installation”.[;I p i Non-reusable parts
Indicates parts which should be temporarily tight-
ened, and then fully tightened with the vehicle in
the unladen condition.
SERVICE POINTS OF REMOVALNl7S0AA1. REMOVAL OF SELF LOCKING NUT
With the special tool, disconnect the upper arm ball joint
and knuckle.
Caution
While the special tool is being used, do not remove the
self locking nut; only loosen it.

17-26REAR SUSPENSION - Upper and Lower Arm
I12A0090
wrench12A0099
, MB990800Dust cover
Snap ring5. REMOVAL OF SELF LOCKING NUT
With the special tool, disconnect the lower arm ball
jo’intand knuckle.3cCaution
wtWhile the special tool is being used, do not remove the
self locking nut; only loosen it.
6. REMOVAL OF STABILIZER LINK INSTALLATION NUT
Hold the stabilizer link with a wrench and remove the
installation nut.
INSPECTIONN17SCAAl Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.
lCheck the upper arm or lower arm for bend or breakage.
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: 2-9 Nm (17-78
in.lbs.)(4) If the starting torque exceeds the upper limit of standard
value, replace the upper and 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.
BALL JOINT DUST COVER REPLACEMENT N17s~(1) Remove 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)
:;Fedin the dust cover with special tool until i,, is fully -T
LOWER ARM BUSHING REPVCEMENTN17SFAA(1) Use the special tool to remove and press fit the bushing,
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REAR SUSPENSION - Upper and Lower Arm
PipeOuter pipe(II;;’ (bushing)
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12AOlOO(2) Press fit the lower arm bushing until
the:bushing outer p&e
edge flush with the lower arm pipe edge.
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SERVICE POINTS OF INSTALLATIONN17SDAA6. INSTALLATION OF STABILIZER LINK
INSTAl!L&?hNUT
Holding the stabilizer link with a wrench, tighten the self
locking nut so that the protrusion of the
stabilizer link
(dimension A indicated in illustration) is within the standard
value.Standard value:
9-l 1 mm (.364-43 in.)/8.4

17-28REAR SUSPENSION - Trailing Arm
TRAILING ARMr
{EMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
9-14 Nm7-10 ft.lbs.
\SO-110
Nm50-60 Nm36-43 ft.lbs. !65-80 ftlbs.
/160-220 Nm\\\ /zdnnecting
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_-_ --- .~~~~116-159 ftlbs.55-65
Nm40-47 ft.lbs.5m
60-72 Nrn43-52 ft.lbs.
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103Removal steps
1. Parking cable end
4*2. Rear brake assembly
3. Rear brake disc
4. Drive shaft and companion flange
installation bolt, nut4I)
l +5. Self locking nut++ 6. Companion flange
7. Rear speed sensor 8. O-ring
+I) ++ 9. Rear axle shaft
10. Dust shield
::11. Self locking nut (upper arm)
12. Self locking nut (lower arm)
13. Parking brake cable and rear speed sensor
installation bolt
14. Trailing arm installation bolt, nut
15. Rear shock absorber installation bolt
16. Trailing arm
12A0639Post-installation Operation
Kheck of Wheel Alignment
(Refer to P.17-20.)@Check of Parking Brake Lever Stroke
(Refer to GROUP 5-Service Adjust-
ment Procedures.)
@Rear Brake Disc Run-out Check
(Refer to GROUP 5-Service Adjust-
ment Procedures.)
NOTE(I) Reverse the removal procedures to reinstall.(2) ++ : Refer to “Service Points of Removal”.(3) W : Refer to “Service Points of Installation”.(4) m : Non-reusable parts(5) *: Indicates parts which should be temporarily tight-
ened, and then fully tightened with the vehicle in
the unladen condition.
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REAR SUSPENSION - Trailina Arm
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SERVICE POINTS OF REMOVALu17mAA2. REMOVAL OF REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLY
Remove the rear brake assembly installation
bolts, then
suspend the rear brake assembly from the
vehrcle, with
wire, etc.
5. REMOVAL OF SELF LOCKING NUT
With the special tool, secure the rear axle shaft, then
remove the self locking nut.
9. REMOVAL OF REAR AXLE SHAFT
With the special tool, remove the rear axle shaft.
11. REMOVAL OF SELF LOCKING NUT (UPPER ARM)
With the special tool, disconnect the upper arm ball joint
and knuckle.
Caution
While the special tool is being used, do not remove the
self locking nut; only loosen it.
12. REMOVAL OF SELF LOCKING NUT (LOWER ARM)
With the special tool, disconnect the lower arm ball joint
and knuckle.
Caution
While the special tool is being used, do not remove the
self locking nut; only loosen it.

17-30REAR SUSPENSION - Trailing ArmPressure fitting
Removal
JJ12A0305
Connecting rod
Trailing arm bushing
12AO298Bolt
BI
MB961254 H12AO299
MB991 254
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INSPECTIONN17TCAAl Check trailing arm for cracks and deformation.
hl Check bushing for cracks, deterioration and wear.
TRAILING ARM BUSHING REPLACEMENT Nl7TEAAUse the special tool to remove and press fit the bushing.
CONNECTING ROD REPLACEMENTNl7rFAAReplace the connecting rod using the following procedure:
(1) Remove the trailing arm bushing.
(2) Remove the bolt and nut.
(3) Set the special tool onto the trailing arm as shown in the
illustration.
NOTE(1) Apply lubricant to the sliding portion of the special tool
(at the arrow marked “A” in the illustration).
(2) Install bolt
B to the trailing arm, at the point shown in
the figure.
(4) Use a spanner, etc., to turn the portion marked “C” in the
illustration to remove the connecting rod.
(5) Installation of the body (special tool) should be performed
with the screw shaft and guide shaft center lines oriented
as shown in the illustration.
(6) Apply soapy water to the rubber portion of the connecting
rod.(7) Reverse the removal procedures to press fit.