2004 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR service

Fig. 18: Installing Strut Insulator

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ASSEMBLY SERVICE POINT >>C<< STRUT NUT INSTALLATION 1. Ensure that the bearing is seated correctly.
2. Install special tools MB991237 and MB991238 to the strut assembly same as
its removal.
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CAUTION: Do not use an impact wrench to tighten the bolt
of special tool MB991237, otherwise the special
tool will break.

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1. After shaking the ball joint stud several times, use special tool MB991006 to
measure the breakaway torque of the ball joint.
Fig. 23: Measuring Ball Joint Breakaway Torque

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Standard value: 2.5 - 6.1 N.m (22 - 54 in-lb)
2. If the measured value is not within the standard value, or if the ball joint is
difficult to turn or does not turn smoothly, replace the lower arm assembly.
LOWER ARM BALL JOINT DUST COVER CHECK 1. Check the dust cover for cracks or damage by pushing it with your finger.
2. If the dust cover is cracked or damaged, replace the lower arm. BALL JOINT DUST COVER REPLACEMENT
NOTE: Cracks or damage to the dust cover may cause damage
to the ball joint. When it is damaged during service
work, replace the dust cover.

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Required Special Tool
:
MB990800: Ball Joint Remover and Installer
If the dust cover is damaged accidentally during service work, replace the dust
cover as follows:
1. Remove the dust cover.
2. Apply the multipurpose grease SAE J310, NLGI No. 2 or equivalent to the lip
and the inside of a new dust cover.
Grease amount for the inside the dust cover (reference): 13 +/- 0.5 g (0.45
+/- 0.02 oz.)
3. Using special tool MB990800, drive in the dust cover until it is fully seated.
Fig. 24: Installing Dust Cover

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

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Fig. 32: Installing Special Tool MB991897

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2. Turn the bolt and knob as necessary to make the jaws of special tool
MB991897 parallel, tighten the bolt by hand and confirm that the jaws are still
parallel.
Fig. 33: Using Special Tool MB991897

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3. Tighten the bolt with a wrench to disconnect the tie rod end.
REMOVAL SERVICE POINT <> STEERING GEAR AND STEERING COLUMN SHAFT DISCONNECTION
NOTE: When adjusting the jaws in parallel, make sure the knob
is in the position shown in the figure.

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