2004 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR Install rear control arm

SYMPTOM CHART Fig. 3: Symptom Chart

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SYMPTOM PROCEDURES INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1: Squeaks or other Abnormal Noise DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Check for loose rear suspension installation bolts and nuts.
Q: Are the rear suspension installation bolts and nuts loose?
YES: Retighten them, then go to Step 5 .
NO: Go to Step 2.
STEP 2. Check the malfunction of shock absorbers (worn bushings).
Q: Are the shock absorbers (bushings) in good condition?
YES: Go to Step 3.
NO: Replace the faulty part, then go to Step 5 .
STEP 3. Check the upper arms and/or lower arms and/or toe control arms
for deformity or damage.
Q: Are the u
pp
er arms and/or lower arms and/or toe control arms in
good
condition?
YES: Go to Step 4.
NO: Re
place the fault
y part, then
go to Ste
p 5 .

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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

BALL JOINT DUST COVER INSPECTIONCheck the toe control arm assembly and the stabilizer bar link assembly ball joint
dust cover as follows.
1. Check dust covers for cracks or damage by pushing it with your finger.
2. If a dust cover is cracked or damaged, replace the toe control arm assembly or
the stabilizer bar link assembly. UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
NOTE: Cracks or damage to the dust cover may cause damage
to the ball joint.
CAUTION: *: 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. 12: Removing & Installing Trailing Arm

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INSPECTION
Check the bushings for wear and deterioration. Check the trailing arm for bending or breakage. Check all bolts for condition and straightness.
TOE CONTROL ARM
CAUTION: *: Indicates parts which should be temporarily
tightened, and then fully tightened with the vehicle
on the ground in an unladen condition.
NOTE: Bolts A and B are interchangeable
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONFig. 13: Removing & Installing Toe Control Arm

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Required Special Tool:
MB991897: Ball Joint Remover
REMOVAL SERVICE POINT << A>> TOE CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY AND KNUCKLE DISCONNECTION
CAUTION: *: 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. 16: Removing Assist Link Bolt

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INSPECTION
Check the bushings for wear and deterioration. Check the toe control arm for bending or breakage. Check all bolts for condition and straightness.
TOE CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT TURNING TORQUE CHECK Required Special Tool:
MB990326: Preload Socket
1. After shaking the ball joint stud several times, in order to make the ball joint
turn smoothl
y, install the nut to the stud and use s
pecial tool MB990326 to

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Fig. 18: Checking Toe Control Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover

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TRAILING ARM BALL JOINT DUST COVER REPLACEMENT Required Special Tool:
MB990800: Ball Joint Remover and Installer
Only when the dust cover is damaged accidentally during service work, replace the
dust cover as follows:
1. Remove the dust cover.
to the ball joint. When it is damaged during service
work, replace the dust cover.

2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS 2004 SUSPENSION Rear - Endeavor