2004 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR suspension

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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4. Position the dust cover as shown in the illustration. Make sure that there is no
abnormal bulge or pressure applied on the dust cover.
Fig. 25: Positioning Dust Cover

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5. Check the dust cover for cracks or damage by pushing it with your finger.
LOWER ARM BUSHING (REAR) REPLACEMENT Required Special Tools:
MB991963: Suspension Bushing Arbor MB990889: Rear Suspension Bushing Ring MB990890: Rear Suspension Bushing Base
Replace the lower arm bushin
g as follows:

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Fig. 26: Identifying Lower Arm Bushing

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1. Use special tools MB991963 and MB990890 to drive out the lower arm
bushin
g.

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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.

2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS 2004 SUSPENSION Front - Endeavor

Fig. 31: R
emoving & In
stallin
g Stabiliz
er Bar
(2 Of 2
)

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