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Fig. 27: Removing Lower Arm Bushing
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2. Position the lower arm bushing so that its projections are as shown, and then
use special tools MB991963, MB990889 and MB990890 to press in the lower
arm bushing.
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Fig. 28: Positioning Lower Arm Bushing
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3. Press the lower arm bushing until its outer tube is flush with the lower arm
assembly surface while checking that the press-in pressure is at the standard
value. If the press-in pressure is lower than the standard value, replace the
lower arm assembly.
Standard value: 9.8 kN (2,205 pounds) or more
CAUTION: When pressing in the lower arm bushing, take
care not to transform the lower arm.
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Fig. 29: Installing Lower Arm Bushing
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STABILIZER BAR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
Before removin
g the steerin
g wheel and air ba
g
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Fig. 30: Removing & Installing Stabilizer Bar (1 Of 2)
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y of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA
.
module assembly, refer to AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
and DRIVER
-SIDE AIR BAG
MODULE & CLOCKSPRING
. Also, put the front
wheels in straight-ahead position. Failure to do
so may damage the SRS clock spring and render
the SRS air bag inoperative, which results
serious driver injury.
*: Indicates parts which should be temporarily
tightened, and then fully tightened with the
vehicle on the ground in an unladen condition.
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Fig. 31: R
emoving & In
stallin
g Stabiliz
er Bar
(2 Of 2
)
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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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1. Remove the steering gear and steering column shaft connecting bolt.
2. Pinch the steering column shaft clip with pliers, and pull up the shaft towards
the direction shown in illustration to disengage the steering column shaft from
the steering gear.
Fig. 34: Disengaging Steering Column Shaft From Steering Gear
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NOTE: If the steering column shaft is removed accidentally,
remove the steering column assembly and be sure to
insert the steering column shaft into the steering
column as shown in the figure.
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