service MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE 1991 Service Manual

REAR SUSPENSION - Rear Suspension Assemblv
REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
5.REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONN17GA-BPost-installation Operation
l Check of Wheel Alignment(Refer to P.17-20.)@Check of ParkingBrakeLever Stroke
(Refer to GROUP 5-Service Adjust
ment Procedures.)
l installation of Hole Cover(Refer to GROUP 23-Trims.)9-14 Nm
7-10 ft.lbs.
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12AO640
\lo-15 Nm7-l 1 ft.lbs.
30-40 Nm
22-29 ft.lbs.
Removal steps
1. Shock absorber installation nut
2. Brake tube bracket installation bolt
l +3. Parking brake cable end
**4. Caliper assembly
5. Center exhaust pipe!rEeverse the removal procedures to reinstall.
6. Gasket(2) 4e: Refer to “Service Points of Removal”.
7. Gasket(3) l + : Refer to “Service Points of Installation”.’+I)
l +8. Propeller shaft installation bolt and nut(4) m : Non-reusable parts

17-22REAR SUSPENSION - Rear Suspension Assembly
40-50 Nm
129-36 ft.lbs./
80-100 Nm
58-72 fiq T
i) 30-35 Nm,22-25 ftlbs.-- -- .-._--.I
17-26 Nm
t
12-19 ft.lbs.\
\
llO-i30 Nm80-94 ft.lbs.
70-85’ Nm51-61ftlbs.
I50-60Nm
36-43 ft.lbs.
70-85Nm51-61ft.lbs.80-94ftlbs.
12AO641Removal steps
+*9. Self locking nut
10. Differential support member
11. Crossmember bracket
4*12. Parking brake cable and rear speed sensorinstallation bolt
13. Cable band
4*14. Rear speed sensor connector with
ABS15. O-ring16. Rear suspension assembly
NOTE(1) Reverse the removal procedures to reinstall.
(2)
+e : Refer to “Service Points of Removal”.
(3) l : Refer to “Service Points of Installation”.
(4) a : Non-reusable parts

REAR SUSPENSION - Rear Suspension ~Assembly
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SERVICE POINTS OF REMOVALN17GQAOa4. REMOVAL OF CALIPER ASSEMBLY
(1) Remove the lock pin, rotate the calipei
&&e-@blyupward, then remove the caliper assembly and secure
it with wire, etc.
Caution
The lock pin has a special grease appl‘ied tq it, so besure not to wipe it off, and ensure that the lock pin
stays clean.
(2) After removing the caliper assembly,
.cover the guide
pin with a cloth, etc.
8. REMOVAL OF PROPELLER SHAFT INSTALLATION
BOLT AND NUT
Place mating marks on the differential carrier companion
flange and the propeller shaft flange yoke.
NOTEThe mating marks should be used as a reference for
re-installation.9. REMOVAL OF SELF LOCKING NUT
(1) Before removing the self’ locking nuts, support the
differential case with a transaxle jack.
(2) Remove the self locking nuts.
12. REMOVAL OF PARKING BRAKE CABLE AND REAR
SPEED SENSOR INSTALLATION BOLT
(1) Lower the transaxle jack slightly.
(2) Remove the parking brake cable installation bolts.
NOTEThe task may be made easier by increasing the gap
between the body and the
crossmember.

17-24REAR SUSPENSION - Rear Suspension Assembly
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brakeA022116. REMOVAL OF REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
(1) Supporting the rear suspension assembly with a trans-
mission jack, move it toward the rear (in the direction of
wtthe fuel tank).
c1(2) Gradually lower the transmission jack, avoiding contact
with the stabilizer bar and the propeller shaft.
Caution
1. Ensure that the propeller shaft does not bend
greatly.
2.Ensure that the liibro joint does not receive any
shock.
NOTEThe lowering of the rear suspension assembly from the
transmission jack requires three individuals due to the
amount of weight being handled (one on the differen-
tial, and one on either side of the lower arm).
(3) In order to protect the rear suspension assembly dust
shield, support the lower arm ball joint with a wooden
block.
INSPECTIONNl7GCAMl Check crossmember for cracks or other damage.
SERVICE POINTS OF INSTALLATIONN17GOAR -
8.INSTALLATION OF PROPELLER SHAFT INSTALLATIONBOLT AND NUT
Install the propeller shaft to the differential carrier, ensuringthat the mating marks are aligned.
3. INSTALLATION OF PARKING BRAKE CABLE END
NOTE
Connecting a parking brake cable end to parking brake lever
and prying up the parking brake lever, the installation of theother cable end will be easy.
’ice,

REAR SUSPENSION - Upper and Lower Arm17-86Nl’ISA-
UPPER AND LOWER ARM
-. REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
140-160 Nm+/cc?!4
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Post-installa~o~ O&N tion-1
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a12A0381Upper arm removal steps
4+1. Self locking nut
2. Upper arm installation nut
3. Upper arm installation bolt
4. Upper arm
Lower arm removal steps
4*5. Self locking nut+I) H6. Stabilizer link installation nut
7. Lower arm installation nut
8. Lower arm installation bolt
9. Lower arm
NOTE(I) Reverse the removal procedures to reinstall.(2) ++ : Refer to “Service Points of Removal”.(3) e+ : Refer to “Service Points of installation”.[;I p i Non-reusable parts
Indicates parts which should be temporarily tight-
ened, and then fully tightened with the vehicle in
the unladen condition.
SERVICE POINTS OF REMOVALNl7S0AA1. REMOVAL OF SELF LOCKING NUT
With the special tool, disconnect the upper arm ball joint
and knuckle.
Caution
While the special tool is being used, do not remove the
self locking nut; only loosen it.

REAR SUSPENSION - Upper and Lower Arm
PipeOuter pipe(II;;’ (bushing)
12AOo39
12AOlOO(2) Press fit the lower arm bushing until
the:bushing outer p&e
edge flush with the lower arm pipe edge.
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SERVICE POINTS OF INSTALLATIONN17SDAA6. INSTALLATION OF STABILIZER LINK
INSTAl!L&?hNUT
Holding the stabilizer link with a wrench, tighten the self
locking nut so that the protrusion of the
stabilizer link
(dimension A indicated in illustration) is within the standard
value.Standard value:
9-l 1 mm (.364-43 in.)/8.4

17-28REAR SUSPENSION - Trailing Arm
TRAILING ARMr
{EMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
9-14 Nm7-10 ft.lbs.
\SO-110
Nm50-60 Nm36-43 ft.lbs. !65-80 ftlbs.
/160-220 Nm\\\ /zdnnecting
/
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_-_ --- .~~~~116-159 ftlbs.55-65
Nm40-47 ft.lbs.5m
60-72 Nrn43-52 ft.lbs.
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103Removal steps
1. Parking cable end
4*2. Rear brake assembly
3. Rear brake disc
4. Drive shaft and companion flange
installation bolt, nut4I)
l +5. Self locking nut++ 6. Companion flange
7. Rear speed sensor 8. O-ring
+I) ++ 9. Rear axle shaft
10. Dust shield
::11. Self locking nut (upper arm)
12. Self locking nut (lower arm)
13. Parking brake cable and rear speed sensor
installation bolt
14. Trailing arm installation bolt, nut
15. Rear shock absorber installation bolt
16. Trailing arm
12A0639Post-installation Operation
Kheck of Wheel Alignment
(Refer to P.17-20.)@Check of Parking Brake Lever Stroke
(Refer to GROUP 5-Service Adjust-
ment Procedures.)
@Rear Brake Disc Run-out Check
(Refer to GROUP 5-Service Adjust-
ment Procedures.)
NOTE(I) Reverse the removal procedures to reinstall.(2) ++ : Refer to “Service Points of Removal”.(3) W : Refer to “Service Points of Installation”.(4) m : Non-reusable parts(5) *: Indicates parts which should be temporarily tight-
ened, and then fully tightened with the vehicle in
the unladen condition.
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REAR SUSPENSION - Trailina Arm
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SERVICE POINTS OF REMOVALu17mAA2. REMOVAL OF REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLY
Remove the rear brake assembly installation
bolts, then
suspend the rear brake assembly from the
vehrcle, with
wire, etc.
5. REMOVAL OF SELF LOCKING NUT
With the special tool, secure the rear axle shaft, then
remove the self locking nut.
9. REMOVAL OF REAR AXLE SHAFT
With the special tool, remove the rear axle shaft.
11. REMOVAL OF SELF LOCKING NUT (UPPER ARM)
With the special tool, disconnect the upper arm ball joint
and knuckle.
Caution
While the special tool is being used, do not remove the
self locking nut; only loosen it.
12. REMOVAL OF SELF LOCKING NUT (LOWER ARM)
With the special tool, disconnect the lower arm ball joint
and knuckle.
Caution
While the special tool is being used, do not remove the
self locking nut; only loosen it.

REAR SUSPENSION - Trailing Arm
Specialtool(MB9912541(8) Remove the special tool after aligning the holes in the
special tool and trailing arm.
(9) Tighten the bolts and nuts to the specified torque.
“’Tightening torque:
85-110 Nm (81-80 ft.lbs.)(lO)Press fit the trailing arm bushing. (Refer to
P.?7-30.)Bolt
Ml2LI--
ength 80 mm (3.15 In.)
Guide shaft
/Screw /shaft
/MB591 255
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SERVICE POINTS OF INSTALLATION
NlTlDAA9. INSTALLATION OF REAR AXLE SHAFT/G. COM-
PANION
FLANGE/5. SELF LOCKING NUT
(1) Temporarily assemble the rear axle shaft to the ,trailing
arm.(2) Install the companion flange to the rear axle shaft, then
install the self locking nut.
(3) Hold the rear axle shaft with the special tool so that it
doesn’t turn and tighten the locking nut.

REAR SUSPENSION - Shock Absorber Assemblv
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY
Nl’IGM-Bnut Piston rod tightening
Washer
Upper bushing
(A)Bracket assembly
Spring pad
Upper bushing
(8)CollarCup assembly
Dust cover
Bump rubber
Coil spring
Shock absorber
20-25 Nm1210360
SERVICE POINTS OF DISASSEMBLYN17GNAA22. REMOVAL OF PISTON ROD TIGHTENING NUT
(1) Before removing the piston rod tightening nut com-
press the coil spring using the special tools.
Caution
Do not use an air tool to tighten the bolt of the
special tool.
(2) While holding the piston rod, remove the piston rod
tightening nut.
INSPECTIONN17GOAA2l Check the rubber parts for damage.
l
Check the coil springs for crack, damage or deterioration.