2004 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR Ball joint nut

Fig. 39: Installing Front Axle Crossmember Stay

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INSPECTION
Check the stabilizer bushings for wear and deterioration. Check the stabilizer bar for deterioration or damage. Check all bolts for condition and straightness.
STABILIZER LINK BALL JOINT BREAKAWAY TORQUE CHECK Required Special Tool:
MB990326: Preload Socket
1. After shaking the ball joint stud several times, install the nut to the stud and use
special tool MB990326 to measure the breakawa
y tor
que of the ball
joint.

2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS 2004 SUSPENSION Front - Endeavor

Fig. 16: Adjusting Toe

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3. Recheck the steering angle.
4. On vehicles with ASC, if the steering angle is adjusted, always carry out
steering wheel sensor calibration (Refer to STEERING WHEEL SENSOR
CALIBRATION
).
TIE ROD END BALL JOINT BREAKAWAY TORQUE CHECK Required Special Tools:
MB990326: Preload Socket MB991897: Ball Joint Remover
CAUTION:
Do not remove the nut from ball
joint. Loosen it

2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS
2004 STEERING Power Steering - Endeavor

3. Tighten the bolt with a wrench to disconnect the tie rod end.
Fig. 18: Turning Bolt And Knob Of Special Tool

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4. Move the ball joint stud several times and install the nut on the stud. Using
special tool MB990326, measure the ball joint breakaway torque.
Standard value: 0.5 - 3.5 N.m (4.4 - 31.0 in-lb)
5. If the breakaway torque exceeds the standard value, replace the tie rod end.
6. If the breakaway torque is under the standard value, check the ball joint for end
play or ratcheting. If there is no end play or ratcheting, the ball joint can be
reused.
is in the position shown in the figure.

2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS
2004 STEERING Power Steering - Endeavor

Fig. 19: Measuring Ball Joint Breakaway Torque

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7. Install the tie rod end to the knuckle, then tighten a new self-locking nut to the
specified torque.
Tightening torque: 29 +/- 4 N.m (21 +/- 3 ft-lb)
STATIONARY STEERING EFFORT CHECK 1. With the vehicle sto
pped on a flat and
paved surface, turn the steerin
g wheel to
CAUTION: Always use a new ball joint nut, as it is a self-
locking nut.

2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS
2004 STEERING Power Steering - Endeavor

MB991897: Ball Joint Remover
REMOVAL SERVICE POINT << A>> TIE ROD END AND KNUCKLE DISCONNECTION 1. Install special tool MB991897 as shown in the figure.
Fig. 42: Installing Special Tool

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CAUTION:
Do not remove the nut from ball joint. Loosen it
and use special tool MB991897 to avoid possible
damage to ball joint threads. Hang special tool MB991897 with a cord to
prevent it from falling.

2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS
2004 STEERING Power Steering - Endeavor

Fig. 25: Removing/InsatllingKnuckle

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Required Special Tool:
MB991897: Ball Joint Remover
REMOVAL SERVICE POINT <> SELF LOCKING NUT (TOE CONTROL ARM CONNECTION) REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Do not remove the nut from the ball joint. Loosen
it and use the special tool to avoid possible
damage to ball joint threads.

2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS
2004 SUSPENSION Rear Axle < AWD > - Endeavor

Fig. 27: Tightening Bolt

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3. Tighten the bolt with a wrench to disconnect the ball joint and remove the self
locking nut.
INSPECTION Check the knuckle for wear or cracks. DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS
2004 SUSPENSION Rear Axle < AWD > - Endeavor

Fig. 8: Camber & Toe Reference Table

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LOWER ARM PILLOW BALL BUSHING END PLAY CHECK 1. Raise the vehicle.
2. Remove the stabilizer bar link assembly from the lower arm assembly.
3. Move the lower arm up and down with your hands to check for an excessive
play in the axial direction of the pillow ball bushing. If there is an excessive
play, replace the knuckle assembly. (For both FWD and AWD, refer to
KNUCKLE
).
4. After inspection, install the stabilizer bar link assembly to the lower arm
assembly, and tighten the mounting nuts to 40 +/- 5 N.m (30 +/- 3 ft-lb).
TOE CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT END PLAY CHECK 1. Raise the vehicle.
2. Move the toe control arm up and down with your hands to check for an
excessive play in the axial direction of the ball joint. If there is an excessive
play, replace the toe control arm assembly.
2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS 2004 SUSPENSION Rear - Endeavor