lock MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE 1991 User Guide

2-30FRONT SUSPENSION - Strut Assembly
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Strutinsulator
Fronta12A0521SERVICE POINTS OF INSTALLATION
NOZLDAG5. INSTALLATION OF STRUT ASSEMBLY
Install the strut assembly so that the strut insulator faces in7the direction indicated in the illustration.
NOTEBe sure to confirm that the direction is correct, because
there will be a deviation of the wheel alignment if it is not.
Disassembly steps
I, Dust cover+e I)+ 2. Self-locking nut
3. Strut insulator
l * 4. Spring seat, upper
5. Spring pad, upper
l + 6. Bump rubber
l + 7. Dust cover
8. Coil spring
9. Strut assembly
N02LE-43-51
ft.lbs.~d/-2~60-70 Nm
-6
-7
12A0528
NOTE(I) Reverse the disassembly procedures to reassemble.(2) +e : Refer to “Service Points of Disassembly”(3) e+ : Refer to “Service Points of Reassembly”(4) m : Non-reusable parts

FRONT SUSPENSION - Strut Assembly
MB991237 -12l.0254
Strut insulator bearing12A0523
Bu’mp rubber
Dust Gover12LOO32-SERVICE POINTS OF DISASSEMBLY
NO2LFAI2. REMOVAL OF SELF-LOCKING NUT
(1) Holding the spring upper seat with the special tool,
loosen the self-locking nut.
CautionThe self-locking nut should be loosened
,only, not
removed.(2) Using the special tools, compress the coil spring, and
then remove the self-locking nut.
NOTEInstall the special tools evenly, and so that the
maximum length will be attained within the installation
range.
INSPECTIONNOZLGAEl Check the strut insulator bearing for wear or rust.
l Check the rubber parts for damage or deterioration.
0 Check the spring for deformation, deterioration or dam-
age.l Check the shock absorber for deformation.
SERVICE POINTS OF REASSEMBLYNO2LHAK7. INSTALLATION OF DUST COVER/G. BUMP RUBBER
Join the dust cover and bump rubber.

2-32FRONT SUSPENSION - Strut Assemblv
12LO251Insulator rubber12A0522,4. INSTALLATION OF SPRING UPPER SEAT ASSEMBLY
(1) Assemble the spring upper seat to the piston rod,
fitting the notch in the rod to the shaped hole in spring
-
seat.L .I(2) Line up the holes in the strut assembly spring lower
seat with the hole in the spring upper seat.
NOTEThe job is easily accomplished with a pipe
[ralO mm x300 mm (0.4 in.
x 11.8 in.)].
2.
INSTALLATON OF SELF-LOCKING NUT
(1) With the coil spring held compressed by the special
tools
(MB991 237 and MB991 238), provisionally tighten
the self-locking nut.
(2) Correctly align both ends of the coil spring with the
?grooves in the spring seat, and then loosen the special
tools (MB991237 and
MB991 238).
(3) Using the special tool, tighten the strut insulator at the
specified torque.
(4) Apply multipurpose grease to the bearing part of the
strut, insulator, and install the insulator cap.
Grease: MOPAR Multi-mileage Lubricant
Part No.2525035 or equivalent
Caution
When applying the grease, take care that grease
does not adhere to the insulator’s rubber
part.

FRONT SUSPENSION - Lower Arm2h33
LOWER ARM
--” REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

10072--12/o Nm*
!!.87 ft.lbs.*
12
NOZNA-
80-100 Nm*58-72 ft.lbs.*
\100-120 Nm
72-87 ft.lbs.12A0527
Removal step
H 1. Stabilizer bar mounting nut
2. Stabilizer bar mounting bolt
3. Joint cups and bushing
-
+*4. Collar
7. Self-locking nut
8. Lower arm mounting nut and bolt
9. Self-locking nut
In PIP.-..I “. b,cdl, l)J1 I. Lower arm
12. Stopper
13. Ball joint dust cover
NOTE(I) Reverse the removal procedures to reinstall.(2) 4+: Refer to “Service Points of Removal”.(3) w : Refer to “Service Points of Installation”.14.; m : Non-reusable parts*: Indicates parts whrch should be temporarily tight-
ened, and then fully tightened with the vehicle in
the unladen condition.

2-34FRONT SUSPENSION - Lower Arm

35-45 Nm
25-33
ftlbs.
\,/- +-
100-120 Nm*72-87 ft.lbs.*
35-47 Nm
35-45 Nm’
25-33
ft.lbs.
_ -
/80-100 Nm*58-72 ft.lbs.*
100-120 Nm
72-87 ft.lbs.12A0526
Removal step+e
l 45. Stabilizer link mounting nut
6. Stabilizer link
l *7. Self-locking nut
8. Lower arm mounting nut and bolt
9. Self-locking nut
10. Clamp
1 I. Lower arm
12. Stopper
13. Ball joint dust cover
NOTE(1) Reverse the removal procedures to reinstall.
(2) +e : Refer to “Service Points of Removal”.
(3) l + : Refer to “Service Points of Installation”.I# m : Non-reusable parts*: Indicates parts which should be temporarily tight-ened, and then fully tightened with the vehicle Inthe unladen condition.

FRONT SUSPENSION - Lower Arm2-35
12UOO18SERVICE POINTS OF REMOVAL
NOZNSAL5. REMOVAL OF STABILIZER LINK MOUNTING NUTS
Using a wrench or similar tool to secure the ball studs at
both ends of the stabilizer link, remove the mounting nuts.
7. REMOVAL OF SELF-LOCKING NUT
Using the special tool, disconnect the lower arm ball joint
from the knuckle.
Caution
1. Be sure to tie the cord of the special tool to the
nearby part.
2. Loosen the nut but do not remove it.
INSPECTIONNOZNCAEl Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.
l Check the lower arm for bend or breakage.
l Check the clamp for deterioration or damage.
l Check the ball joint dust cover for cracks.
l Check all bolts for condition and straightness.
CHECKING OF BALL JOINT FOR STARTING TORQUE
(1) If a crack is noted in the dust cover, replace it, adding
grease.(2) Deflect side to side the ball joint stud several times.
(3) Mount two nuts on the ball joint, and then measure the ball
joint starting torque.
Standard value:
3-10 Nm (26-87 in.lbs.)(4) If the starting torque exceeds the upper limit of standard
value, replace the lower arm assembly.
(5) Even if the starting torque is below the lower limit of the
standard value, the ball joint may be reused unless it has
drag and excessive play.

FRONT SUSPENSION - Stabilizer Bar2-37
STABILIZER BAR
-I*_ REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

. .Removal steps
1. Self-locking nut
4*2. Front exhaust pipez’
gitket5: Center member rear installation bolt
l 4 6.Stabilizer bar mounting nut
7.Stabilizer bar mounting bolt
8.J&~;~cups and bushing
Stabilizer bar bracket mounting bolt
Sg:asAi;r bar bracket
Stabilizer bar
9.
l41::
14.4*15.22-29
ft.lbs.
30-40 Nm
22-29 ft.lbs.2
12A0555
NO2TAANOTE
(I) Reverse the removal procedures to reinstall.(2) 4* : Refer to “Service Points of Removal”.(3) l 4 : Refer to “Service Points of Installation”.(4) q : Non-reusable parts12*0229

2-38FRONT SUSPENSION - Stabilizer Bar
type>
40-60 Nm
29-43 fLlb52-72
klbs.
Removal steps
4*
1, Self-locking nut
2. Front exhaust pipe
3. Gasket30-:O Nm
22-29 ftlbs.
V2
30-40 Nm
22-29 ft.lbs.
4.Stay
5. Center member rear installation bolt
4e l 4 10. Stabilizer link mounting nutII. Stabilizer link12. Stabilizer bar bracket mounting bolt
l 413.Stabilizerbarbracket
14.Bushing4*15. Stabilizer bar
c- r35-45
25-33
ft.lbs. 10
NOTE(I) Reverse the removal procedures to reinstall.(2) 4e : Refer to “Service Points of Removal”.(3) l + : Refer to “Service Points of Installation”(4) m : Non-reusable parts12A0228

FRONT SUSPENSION - Centermember and Crossmember2-45 bar>
27X0-42 Nm.- .-___-ii-30 ft.lbs.
35-45
25-33
~~ 10. Self locking nut11.Jointcup12.Stabilizerrubber13.Stabilizerbarinstallation bolt14.Jointcup15.Stabilizerrubber
16.Jointcup17.Stabilizerrubber18.Jointcup19.Collar
20.Joint
cup
21.Stabilizerrubber:
+e l 4 22. Nut
>
Pillow-ball type
23. Stabilizer link
stabilizer bar
24. Stabilizer bar bracket
installation bolt
Rubber-bushing
type stabilizer bar
I)4 25. Stabilizer bar bracket26. Bushing
4*27. Stabilizer bar
NOTE(1) Reverse the removal procedures to reinstall.(21 4* : Refer to “Service Points of Removal”.i3j l * : Refer to “Service Points of Installation”.
(4) m : Non-reusable parts

.-FRONT SUSPENSION
-Centermember and Crossmember2-47
f
39
40-50 Nm
29-36 ft.lbs.
r---
100-120 Nm*
72-87 ft.lbs.*
80-100 Nm
JIY- \I58-72 ftlbs.
80-lb0 Nm 3\7 !58-72 ft.lbs.I
80-100 Nm*58-72 ft.lbs.*
100-120 Nm72-87 ftlbs.35. Self locking nut
36. Clamp37. Lower arm mounting bolt
38. Stopper
39. Rear roll stopper bracket mounting bolt40. Self locking nut
41. Lower plate
42. Crossmember
43. Stopper
44. Bushing
FFEeverse the removal procedures to reinstall.(2) m : Non-reusable parts(3) *: Indicates parts which should be temporarily tight-ened, and then fully tightened with the vehicle in
the unladen condition.