1991 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE Service Manual

REAR SUSPENSION - Trailing Arm
Specialtool(MB9912541(8) Remove the special tool after aligning the holes in the
special tool and trailing arm.
(9) Tighten the bolts and nuts to the specified torque.
“’Tightening torque:
85-110 Nm (81-80 ft.lbs.)(lO)Press fit the trailing arm bushing. (Refer to
P.?7-30.)Bolt
Ml2LI--
ength 80 mm (3.15 In.)
Guide shaft
/Screw /shaft
/MB591 255
12AO338
SERVICE POINTS OF INSTALLATION
NlTlDAA9. INSTALLATION OF REAR AXLE SHAFT/G. COM-
PANION
FLANGE/5. SELF LOCKING NUT
(1) Temporarily assemble the rear axle shaft to the ,trailing
arm.(2) Install the companion flange to the rear axle shaft, then
install the self locking nut.
(3) Hold the rear axle shaft with the special tool so that it
doesn’t turn and tighten the locking nut.

17-32REAR SUSPENSION - Shock Absorber Assembly
SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION+4zNI’INA-B
40-50 Nm
29-36 ft.lbs.
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12AO303Post-installation Operation
l installation of Trunk Room Trim(Refer to GROUP 23-Trims.)Removal steps
NOTE
Reverse the removal procedures to reinstall.
1. Shock absorber upper installation nut
2. Brake tube bracket installation bolt
3. Shock absorber lower installation bolt
4. Shock absorber assembly
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REAR SUSPENSION - Shock Absorber Assemblv
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY
Nl’IGM-Bnut Piston rod tightening
Washer
Upper bushing
(A)Bracket assembly
Spring pad
Upper bushing
(8)CollarCup assembly
Dust cover
Bump rubber
Coil spring
Shock absorber
20-25 Nm1210360
SERVICE POINTS OF DISASSEMBLYN17GNAA22. REMOVAL OF PISTON ROD TIGHTENING NUT
(1) Before removing the piston rod tightening nut com-
press the coil spring using the special tools.
Caution
Do not use an air tool to tighten the bolt of the
special tool.
(2) While holding the piston rod, remove the piston rod
tightening nut.
INSPECTIONN17GOAA2l Check the rubber parts for damage.
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Check the coil springs for crack, damage or deterioration.

17-34REAR SUSPENSION - Shock Absorber Assembly
12A0049CUP assemblv
Dud cover
Bracket assembly
1Shock absorber lower bushing
12R0140I
SERVICE POINTS OF REASSEMBLY; N17GPi4te12. INSTALLATION OF COIL SPRING
(1) Use the special tools (L-4514) to compress the coi! zspring and insert it in the shock absorber.
(2) Align the edge of the coil spring to the position of the
shock absorber spring seat as shown.
10. INSTALLATION OF DUST COVER/S. CUP ASSEMBLY
As shown in the illustration, fit the dust cover to the cup
assembly.5. INSTALLATION OF BRACKET ASSEMBLY/Z. PISTON
ROD TIGHTENING NUT
(1) With the position of the bracket assembly as shown in
the figure, tighten the tightening nut to the specified
.%
torque.
-(2) Install the coil spring so that the lower edge fits into the
spring seat groove and the upper edge fits into the
spring pad groove, then remove the special tools
(L-4514).

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REAR SUSPENSION - Stabilizer Bar
STABILIZER BAR:_-REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION/rq7lA-i.i;: 112AO620
70-85 Nm110-130 Nm51-81 ft.lbs.80-94 ftlbs.9-14 Nm
7-10 ft.lbs./4
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‘3w35-45 Nm
25-33 ft.lbg.Removal steps
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1. Self locking nut
2. Crossmember bracket‘----e212A01133. Parking brake cable and rear speed sensormeA
installation bolt
4. Stabilizer bracket5. Bushing
+e l +6. Self locking nut7. Joint cup (A)
8. Stabilizer rubber9. Joint cup
(B)+e l a 10. Self locking nut++ l + 11. Stabilizer link!ykeverse the removal procedures to reinstall.
12. Joint cup (A)(2) +I) : Refer to “Service Points of Removyl”.
13. Stabilizer rubber(3) l * : Refer to “Service Points of Installation”.
4*14. Stabilizer bar(4) m : Non-reusable parts
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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
12LO217
Jrpose
\12LQ243
Hold with
wrench
12AOlOO
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.)

NOTES