service MITSUBISHI 3000GT 1991 Service Manual

34-14REAR SUSPENSION - Shock Absorber Assemblv
12K(u9
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Coil
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seat12A0049
SERVICE POINT OF DISASSEMBLYM34GNAB1. REMOVAL OF PISTON ROD TIGHTENING NUT
(1) Before removing the piston rod tightening nut, corn-
press the coil spring using the special tool.
d(2) While holding the piston rod, remove the piston rod
tightening nut.
INSPECTIONM34GOACl
l Check the rubber parts for damage.
lCheck the coil springs for crack, damage or deterioration.
SERVICE POINTS OF REASSEMBLYM34GPAC
11. INSTALLATION OF COIL SPRING(1) Use the special tool
(MB990987-01) to compress the
coil spring and insert it in the shock absorber.
(2) Align the edge of the coil spring to the position of the
shock absorber spring seat as shown.
4. INSTALLATION OF BRACKET ASSEMBLY / 1. PISTONROD TIGHTENING NUT
(1) With the position of the bracket assembly as shown inthe figure, tighten the tightening nut to the specified
torque.
(2) Install the coil spring so that the lower edge fits into thespring seat groove and the upper edge fits into the
spring pad groove, then remove the special tool
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34-16
REAR SUSPENSION - Stabilizer Bar
CGrinafiMultipurpose
grease
12LO21-
\12LO24:Hold with
wrench
BALL JOINT DUST COVER REPLACEMENTMWEAA
(1) Remove the clip ring and the dust cover.
(2) Apply multipurpose grease to the lip and inside of the dust
cover.
(3) Use vinyl tape to tape the stabilizer link where shown in the
illustration, and then install the dust cover to the stabilizer
link.
(4) Secure the dust cover by the clip ring.
SERVICE POINTS OF INSTALLATIONM341CAE
9. INSTALLATION OF STABILIZER LINK
/ 8. SELF-LOCKING NUT
/ 4. SELF-LOCKING NUT
(I) Hold the stabilizer link ball studs with a wrench and
install the self-locking nut (A).
(2) Holding the stabilizer link with a wrench, tighten the
self-locking nut
(B) so that the protrusion of the
stabilizer link is within the standard value.
Standard value: 5
- 7 mm (197 - .276 in.)
2. INSTALLATION OF STABILIZER BAR BRACKET
(1) Align the bushing (L.H.) with the stabilizer bar marking
end and temporarily tighten the stabilizer bar bracket
(L.H.).(2) In this condition, mount the stabilizer bar bracket
(R.H.)and temporarily tighten it.
(3) Temporarily fix the both ends of the stabilizer bar to the
link and tighten the stabilizer bar bracket mounting bolts
to specification.
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REAR SUSPENSION - Rear Axle Hub
REAR AXLE HUB34-17
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
50-60Nm36 - 43 ftlbs.
1
Removal steps
*I)I, Rear speed sensor a*2. Caliper assembly
3. Brake disc
4. Hubcap
l +5. Wheel bearing nut
6. Tongued washer
7. Rear hub assembly
*I)8. Rear rotor 9. Rear hub unit bearing
Caution
Rear hub unit bearing cannot be disassembled.
llN0018
14NOlO14N009E
SERVICE POINTS OF REMOVALM34MBAC
1.REMOVAL OF REAR SPEED SENSOR ABS>Caution
Be careful when handling the pole piece at the tip of the
speed sensor and the toothed edge of the rotor so as
not to damage them by striking against other parts.
2. REMOVAL OF CALIPER ASSEMBLY
Remove the caliper assembly and suspend it with a piece of
wire.
8. REMOVAL OF REAR ROTOR ABS>Caution
Care must be taken not to scratch or scar the rotor’s
toothed surface, and not to drop it.
If the rotor’s toothed surface is chipped or the rotor is
deformed, it might not be able to accurately sense the
wheel rotation speed and the system as a result might
not perform normally.
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34-18
REAR SUSPENSION - Rear Axle Hub
Spindle
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SERVICE POINT OF INSTALLATIONM34MDAG5. INSTALLATION OF WHEEL BEARING NUT
After tightening the wheel bearing nut, align with the
spindle’s indentation and crimp.
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REAR SUSPENSION - Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS34-19M34CA-B
Items
Suspension system
Coil spring
Wire dia. x O.D. x free lengthmm (in.)
Coil spring identification color
Spring constantN/mm
(Ibs./in.)Shock absorberType
Max. lengthmm (in.)
Min. lengthmm (in.)
Strokemm (in.)
Damping force [at 0.3 misec. (0.9
ft./set.)]ExpansionN
(Ibs.)Contraction
N (Ibs.)Specifications
Double wishbone suspension type
12.2x105x379.3(.48x4.13x14.93)
Blue x 228.0
2 1.4 (I 57 -t 8)
Hydraulic, cylindrical, double-acting type
610
2 3 (24.0 f .I)407
f 3 (16.0 2 .I)
203 (8.0)Hard: 1,800
+ 250 (397 +- 55)
Medium: 1,200
rtr 170 (265 t 37)
Soft: 550
f 90(121 + 20)
Hard:
950? 140 (209 t 31)
Medium: 850
2 130 (187 + 29)
Soft: 650
f 100 (143 2 22)
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONSM34CB-B
ItemsSpecifications
Standard value
Toe-inmm (in.)0.5
k 2.5(.01 f .09)Camber
-0”lO’ Ifr 30'
Protruding length of stabilizer bar mounting boltmm (in.)5-7
(.197-,276)Lower arm ball joint starting torqueNm (in.lbs.)
2.0-9.0(17 - 78)Stabilizer link ball joint starting torqueNm
(inlbs.)1.7-3.2(15-28)Crossmember support bushing projectionmm (in.)
Upper part
15.5 (.59)Lower part
2.1-3.7(.08-.15)Differential support bushing projectionmm (in.)6.7-7.3
(.26-.29)
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REAR SUSPENSION - Service Adjustment Procedures34-23
SERVICE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES
REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT INSPECTIONM34FDACCAMBER
Standard value:
-0”lO’ + 30’
To adjust camber, turn the lower arm mounting bolt on the
crossmember side.
NOTE
12FOO21Left wheel: Clockwise (0 camber)
Right wheel: Clockwise
(0 camber)
The difference between the right and left wheels
shoiuld be 30’
or less.
One graduation changes camber by about 12’.
\Trailing arm (L.H.)
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17FllO75TOE-IN
Standard value: 0.5
-t 2.5 mm (.Ol + .09 in.)
To adjust toe, turn the trailing arm mounting bolts on the
crossmember side on both sides the same amount.
NOTELeft wheel: Clockwise (toe-in)
Right wheel: Clockwise (toe-out)
The difference between right and left wheels should be 3 mm
(.12 in.) or less.
One graduation changes toe by about 2 mm
(.08 in.).
Caution
1. Adjust the eccentric cam bolt within 90” from’ the
central position.
2.Adjust camber and toe, in that order, and, if camber is
adjusted, be sure to adjust toe also.
3.For the vehicles with 4WS, make the adjustments with
the 4WS tie rod end disconnected from the trailing arm.
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34-24REAR SUSPENSION - Rear Suspension Assembly
REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
M34GA-B
L
Rel
145 Nm9- 33 ftlbs.
1. Shock absorber mounting nuts (upper)*
2. ECS connector
*Pre-removal Operationl Removal of the Rear Side Trim Absorber Lid
(RefertoGROUP52A-Trims.)l Removal of the Center Exhaust Pipe and Main Muffler
(Refer to GROUP 15
- Exhaust Pipe and Main Muffler.)
5. Brake caliper*
1,50-60NmI36 - 43 ft.lbs.35 Nm
$8 Nm“?C,ILc. ashwez I,..“=.BP’----12Nm9 ftlbs.
15..e12FO1088. Pressure tube assembly to pipe assembly
connection
<4WS>9. Feed pipe assembly to suction hose connec-
tion
<4WS>10. Return pipe assembly to rubber hose con-
nection t4WS>11. Power cylinder tie rod coupling nut <4WS>*12. Differential carrier to propeller shaft coupling
bolt and nut
Post-installation Operationl installation of the Center Exhaust Pipe and Main Muffler
(Refer to GROUP 15
- Exhaust Pioe and Main Muffler.)
l Installation of the Rear Side Trim Absorber Lid
(Refer to GROUP
52A-Trims.)13. Center bearing mounting nut
14. Harness connector connection
CABS>*15. Parking brake cable and ABS sensor fixingl Refilling and Bleeding of the Power Steering System
(Refer to GROUP
37A- Service AdjustmentProcedures.)bolt
*16. Cable band*
17. Crossmember bracket*
18. Crossmember mounting nut (on differential
side)”19. Rear suspension assemblyl Checking Wheel Alignment
(Refer to P.34-23.)
l Bleeding of 4WS System
(Refer to GROUP 37B
- Service Adjustment
Procedures.)
l Operation Inspection of the 4WS System
(Refer to GROUP 37B - Service AdiustmentProcedures.)
NOTEParts marked with * are symmetrical.
,* Checking the Parking Brake Lever Stroke
(Refer to GROUP 36 -Service Adjustment
Procedures.)i
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REAR SUSPENSION - Rear Suspension Assembly34-2512AOlOE
Dust shield12A022i
Press outMB991 387
MB991 38812N008E
Press-fitMB991 387
MB99089012N008f
SERVICE POINTS OF REMOVALM34GBAU17. REMOVAL OF CROSSMEMBER BRACKET
/ 18. CROSS-
MEMBER MOUNTING NUT (ON DIFFERENTIAL SIDE)
/19. REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
(1) Before removing the crossmember bracket, support the
differential case with the transmission jack.
(2) Remove the crossmember mounting bolt and nut.
NOTELowering the rear suspension assembly down from the
transmission jack requires three persons, as the rear
suspension assembly is very heavy. (Assign one person
to the differential and one each to the left and right
lower arm.)
(3) Apply a wood block to the ball joint of the lower arm to
prevent the dust shield from being deformed.
INSPECTIONM34GCAN2l Check the crossmember for cracks or deformation.
l Check the bushings for cracks or deterioration.
CROSSMEMBER SUPPORT BUSHING (FRONT)
REPLACEMENTM34GTAG
(1) Using the special tool, remove and press-fit the crossmem-
ber support bushing.
(2) When press-fitting the bushing, make sure that the hollow
portions are positioned as shown.
NOTEEnsure that the shift in rotating direction is within
+ 5”.
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REAR SUSPENSION - Upper and Lower Arm34-27
4slDust
cover12R0487
UPPER AND LOWER ARM
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Post-installation Operation/ l $e;k pd ri;;k0ignrnent 1A
140- 160 NmIOI- 116ft.lbs.Upper arm removal steps
*I)1. Self-locking nut
2. Upper arm mounting nut
3. Upper arm
mounting.bolt4. Upper arm
Lower arm removal steps
5. Lower arm mounting nut
6. Lower arm mounting bolt
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L;:Stabilizer link tolowerarm
Self-locking nut9.Lower arm
NOTE
140- 160 Nm*/3IOI- 116ftlbs.* gFor tightening points marked with *, first temporarily tighten
and then ground the vehicle to torque to specification where the
vehicle is empty.
SERVICE POINTS OF REMOVALM34SBAC1. REMOVAL OF SELF-LOCKING NUT
Using the special tool, disconnect the upper arm ball joint
from the knuckle.
NOTE(1) Do not remove the nut from the ball joint, but just
loosen it.
(2) Suspend the special tool with a rope to prevent it from
dropping.
c8. REMOVAL OF SELF-LOCKING NUT
Lower down the lower arm on the crossmember side.
Then, install the special tool and disconnect the lower arm
ball joint from the knuckle.
NOTE
(1) Do not remove the nut from the ball joint, but just
loosen it.
(2) Suspend the special tool with a rope to prevent it from
dropping.M34SA-B
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iREAR SUSPENSION
- Upper and Lower Arm34-29
3
Pipe.(lower
arm)tluter pipe
(bushing)12A003512AOlOC(2) Press-fit the lower arm bushing until the bushing outer pipe
edge flush with the lower arm pipe edge.
SERVICE POINT OF INSTALLATIONM34SDAB7. INSTALLATION OF STABILIZER LINK TO LOWER ARM
COUPLING NUT
Holding the stabilizer link with a wrench, tighten the
self-locking nut so that the protrusion of
thG stabilizer link
(dimension A indicated in illustration) is within the standard
value.
Standard value: 5
- 7 mm (.197 - .276 in.)
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