suspension MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE 1991 User Guide

2-6FRONT SUSPENSION - Special Tools
SPECIAL TOOLS
ToolNumberNameI UseMB991004
Wheel alignmentgauge attachment

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FRONT SUSPENSION - Special Tools2-T
101Number
NameI Use
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Fi3
M B990800Ball joint remover and
Installation of the dust cover
installer
C-4628
MB991 248
or
MD998801Bearing installerRemoval of wheel bearing
Inner shaft removerRemoval of the inner shaft
M 6990925
Bearing and oil sealRemoval and installation of the center bearing
installer set
Press-fitting of the dust sealBrass bar
Car (one-touch type)A
Installer adapter
Tool number
(MB9909251O.D. mm (in.)MB99092639 (1.54)
M B99092745 (1.77)
M 899092849.5 (1.95)
M B99092951 (2.01)MB99093054 (2.13)
MB99093157 (2.24)Tool number
(MB9909251O.D. mm (in.)
A
M B99093363.5 (2.50)
M B99093467.5 (2.66)
M B99093571.5 (2.81)
M B99093675.5 (2.97)
M B99093779 (3.11)
BM B990938-
M 899093261 (2.40)1 c 1MB990939-

2-8FRONT SUSPENSION - Service Adjustment Procedures
SERVICE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES
HUB END PLAY INSPECTIONNO2FAAB --- ’
1. Jack up the vehicle and remove the front wheels.
2.Remove the disc brake caliper and suspend it with a wire.
(Refer to GROUP
5-Service Adjustment Procedures.)
3.Attach a dial indicator as shown in the illustration, and thenmeasure the axial play while moving the hub back and
forth.Limit
: 0.2 mm (.008 in.) or less
NOTE
Secure the brake disc and hub by the wheel nut so that thebrake disc won’t come off the hub.
4.If axial play exceeds the limit, disassemble and check parts.
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENTNOZFBAQ
NOTEThe front suspension assembly must be free of worn, loose or
damaged parts prior to measurement of front wheel align-
A
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Measure wheel alignment by using the special tool.
CAMBER AND CASTER
Standard value
:
<1.8L><2.0L>
FWDAWD
Camber
14’+ 30’5’k3010’f 30
Caster250 + 30’2”24’ + 30’29 8’ f 30Camber and caster are pre-set at the factory and cannot be
adjusted.
NOTE
If camber and caster are not within specifications, replace bentor damaged parts.
TOE-INStandard value
:Of3 mm (Of.12 in.)
1. Adjust the toe-in by undoing the clips and turning the left
and right tie rod turnbuckles by the same amount (in
-opposite directions).
2. The toe will move out as the left turnbuckle is turned
- ,’toward the front of the vehicle and the right turnbuckle is
turned toward the rear of the vehicle.

FRONT SUSPENSION - service Adjustment Procedures/Hub and Knuckle2-9
3.For each half turn of the left and right tie rods, the toe-in willbe adjusted by 6 mm
(24 in.).
4. After making the adjustments, use a turning radius gauge
to confirm that the steering wheel turning angle is within
the standard value range. (Refer to GROUP 19-Service
Adjustment Procedures.)
WHEEL BEARING ADJUSTMENTN02FCM
Bearing preload is pre-set to the specified value by design andtherefore can not be adjusted.
HUB AND KNUCKLE
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
NOZIA-
110-140 Nm80-101 ft.lbs.
/24-34 Nm
7- 10ft.lbs.
/80-106 Nm’58-72 ft.lbs.Removal steps
l *
1. Cotter pin5
+w ~~ 2. Drive shaft nutl + 3. Washer
+I)4. Front speed sensor connection
60->2 Nm
43-52 ft.lbs. B S:>
-70-260 Nm.A-188 ft.lbs.
(Refer to GROUP 5-Speed
Sensor.)
4*5. Caliper assembly11Ams46. Brake disc
7. Self locking nut
+e l +8. Connection for lower arm ball joint
9. Cotter pin
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10.ivkeverse the removal procedures to reinstall.
11. Drive shaft
(2) +* : Refer to “Service Points of Removql”.
12. Front strut mounting bolt(3) l + : Refer to “Service Points of Installation”.
13. Hub and knuckle(4) a : Non-reusable parts

z-10FRONT SUSPENSION - Hub and Knuckle
SERVICE POINTS OF REMOVAL
NOZIBAG2. REMOVAL OF DRIVE SHAFT NUT
6-eLoosen the drive shaft nut while the vehicle is on the floor
_ ,’with the brakes applied.
Front speedsensorPole piece
,4mx‘l4
J&14. DISCONNECTION OF FRONT SPEED SENSOR
Remove the mounting bolts which hold the speed sensor
bracket to the knuckle, and then remove the speed sensor.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.
5. REMOVAL OF CALIPER ASSEMBLY
Remove the caliper assembly and suspend it with wires.
8. DISCONNECTION OF LOWER ARM BALL JOINT
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
1nearby part.
2. Loose the nut but do not remove it.
IO. DISCONNECTION OF TIE ROD END
Using the special tool, disconnect the tie rod end from the
knuckle.
Caution1. Be sure to tie the cord of the special tool to the
nearby part.
2. Loose the nut but do not remove it.
11. REMOVAL OF DRIVE SHAFT
(1) Using the suitable tool to push out the drive shaft from
the front hub.

FRONT SUSPENSION - Hub and Knuckle2-11Pry bar
Transaxle
llE5&
Huber pin(2)

Insert a pry bar between the transaxle case and the
drive shaft, and then pry the drive shaft from the
transaxle.Caution
1. Do not pull on the drive shaft; doing so will
damage the T.J.; be sure to use the pry bar.
2.Do not insert the pry bar so deep as the damage
the oil seal.
A/T>Refer to
P.2-23.
INSPECTIONNO2lCADl Check the hub for cracks and spline for wear.
l Check the oil seal for damage.
l Check the knuckle for cracks.
l Check for defective bearing.
NOTEIf the meshing of the wheel bearing outer race and the
knuckle, or of the wheel bearing inner race and the hub, is
loose, replace the bearing or damaged parts.
SERVICE POINTS OF INSTALLATION
NOZIDAD8. INSTALLATION OF LOWER ARM BALL JOINT
Lower the vehicle to the ground and tighten the knuckle to
the lower arm ball joint connecting bolt.
3. INSTALLATION OF WASHER/S. DRIVE SHAFT
NUT/l.
COTTER PIN(1) Be sure to install the washer and wheel bearing nut in
the specified direction.
(2) After installing the wheel, lower the vehicle to the
ground and finally tighten the wheel bearing nut.
(3) If the position of the cotter pin holes does not match,
tighten the nut up to 260 Nm (188
ftlbs.) in maximum.
(4) Install the cotter pin in the first matching holes and
bend it securely.

2-12FRONT SUSPENSION - Hub and Knuckle
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY
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Disassembly steps
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1. Front hub
2. Oil seal (drive shaft side)
3. Snap ring
4. Oil seal (hub side)
5. Wheel bearing6. Dust shield
7. Knuckle
8. Front toothed rotor
’
(Refer to GROUP 5-Wheel Speed
Sensor.)
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Reassembly steps8. Front toothed rotor

(Refer to GROUP 5-Wheel Speed
Sensor.)
7. Knuckle6. Dust shield
‘.++ 5. Wheel bearingl +4. Oil seal (hub side)
3. Snap ring
l + 1. Front hub
l *Adjustment of wheel bearing starting
torque
~~ 2. Oil seal (drive shaft side)
NOTE(1) +e : Refer to “Service Points of Disassembly”.(2) l + : Refer to “Service Points of Reassembly”.(3) m : Non-reusable parts
MB991 056 or
11uo050SERVICE POINTS OF DISASSEMBLY
NO2lFAO-1. REMOVAL OF FRONT HUB
(1) Attach the special tools to the knuckle and front hub.
(2) Secure the knuckle in a vise.
(3) Tighten the nut of the special tool and remove the front
hub from the knuckle.
Caution
1. Be sure to use the special tools.
2.If the front hub and knuckle are disassembled bystriking them with a hammer, the bearing will
be damaged.

FRONT SUSPENSION - Hub and Knuckle2-13
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Snar,
MB991 056 orMB991 001! 12A05542. REMOVAL OF OIL SEAL (DRIVE SHAFT SIDE)
Remove the oil seal (drive shaft side) from the knuckle.
5. REMOVAL OF WHEEL BEARING
(1) Crush the oil seal in two places so that the tabs of the
special tool will be caught on the wheel bearing inner
race.(2) Remove the wheel bearing inner race from the front
hub by using the suitable puller.
NOTEBe careful that the front hub will not fall down at the
wheel bearing inner race (outer side) removed from the
hub.(3) Remove the snap ring from the knuckle.
(4) Remove the bearing by using the special tools.
Caution
Removal is easier if the outer side inner race
removed from the hub is placed on the bearing and
the wheel bearing is then removed.
INSPECTIONNOZffiAkh
0Check the front hub and brake disc mounting surfaces for
galling and contamination.
l Check the knuckle inner surface for galling and cracks.
0 Check for defective bearing.

2-14FRONT SUSPENSION - Hub and Knuckle
llR0032
llK012SERVICE POINTS OF REASSEMBLY
NOZIHAN5. INSTALLATION OF WHEEL BEARING
A(1) Fill the wheel bearing with multipurpose grease.
-(2) Apply a thin coating of multipurpose grease to the
knuckle and bearing contact surfaces.
Grease: MOPAR Multi-mileage Lubricant
Part No.2525035 or equivalent
(3) With the wheel bearing inner race removed, press-in
the bearing by using the special tools.
(4) Install the wheel bearing inner race to the wheel
bearing.4. INSTALLATION OF OIL SEAL (HUB SIDE)
(1) Drive the oil seal (hub side) into the knuckle by using
the
soecial tools until it is flush with the knuckle end
surface.A(2) Apply multipurpose grease to the lip of the oil seal and
to the surfaces of the oil seal which contact the front
hub.Grease: MOPAR Multi-mileage Lubricant
Part No.2525035 or equivalent
1. INSTALLATION OF FRONT HUB
(1) Use the special tool to mount the front hub assembly
onto the knuckle.
(2) Tighten the nut of the special tool to 200-260 Nm
(144-188
ft.lbs.).(3) Rotate the front hub assembly in order to seat the
bearing.l ADJUSTMENT OF WHEEL BEARING STARTING
TORQUE(1) Measure the wheel bearing starting torque (hub
starting torque) by using the special tools.
Limit: 1.8 Nm (16
in.lbs.) or lessic
‘-NOTEThe starting torque must be within the limit and, in
addition, the bearing must not feel rough when
rotated.

FRONT SUSPENSION - Hub and Knuckle/Drive Shaft245
M B990985
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DRIVE SHAFT NOPClA-A(2) Measure to determine whether the end play of the hub
is within the specified limit or not.
Limit: 0.2 mm
(.008 in.) or less
(3)If the starting torque and hub end play are not within thelimit range while the nut is tightened to
200-260 Nm
(144- 188 ftlbs.), the bearing, hub and/or knuckle haveprobably not been installed correctly. Repeat the
disassembly and assembly procedure.
The
T.J.-B.J. type is used for FWD all models.
PARTS DISTINCTION
Boots and boot bands can be distinguished by the
indicated part number as below.
T.J-B.J TYPE2. INSTALLATION OF OIL SEAL (DRIVE SHAFT SIDE)
Drive the oil seal (drive shaft side) into the knuckle until it
contacts the snap ring.
Apply multipurpose grease to the lip of the oil seal.
Grease: MOPAR Multi-mileage Lubricant
Part No.2525035 or equivalent
Part shapes andpart identification
number location
T.J. boot bandT.J. bootBoot band (small) B.J. bootB.J. boot band
IdentificationIdentificationIdentificationlocation
locationlocation
1800
2000
IdentificationIdentificationlocation
location
llK033llR0156llK033llK033llK03:
20-I 1017-261 #TJ87.20- 14617-249#BJ87L 20-I 13
20-1217-55#TJ9220-11117-31 #BJ92L20-75