Rear suspension MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE 1991 Workshop Manual

17-26REAR SUSPENSION - Upper and Lower Arm
I12A0090
wrench12A0099
, MB990800Dust cover
Snap ring5. REMOVAL OF SELF LOCKING NUT
With the special tool, disconnect the lower arm ball
jo’intand knuckle.3cCaution
wtWhile the special tool is being used, do not remove the
self locking nut; only loosen it.
6. REMOVAL OF STABILIZER LINK INSTALLATION NUT
Hold the stabilizer link with a wrench and remove the
installation nut.
INSPECTIONN17SCAAl Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.
lCheck the upper arm or lower arm for bend or breakage.
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: 2-9 Nm (17-78
in.lbs.)(4) If the starting torque exceeds the upper limit of standard
value, replace the upper and 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.
BALL JOINT DUST COVER REPLACEMENT N17s~(1) Remove the dust cover.
(2) Apply multipurpose grease to the lip and
inside,of the dust
cover.Grease: MOPAR Multi-mileage, Lubricant
Part No.2525035 or equivalent
(3)
:;Fedin the dust cover with special tool until i,, is fully -T
LOWER ARM BUSHING REPVCEMENTN17SFAA(1) Use the special tool to remove and press fit the bushing,
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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
12A008’I
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.

17-30REAR SUSPENSION - Trailing ArmPressure fitting
Removal
JJ12A0305
Connecting rod
Trailing arm bushing
12AO298Bolt
BI
MB961254 H12AO299
MB991 254
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INSPECTIONN17TCAAl Check trailing arm for cracks and deformation.
hl Check bushing for cracks, deterioration and wear.
TRAILING ARM BUSHING REPLACEMENT Nl7TEAAUse the special tool to remove and press fit the bushing.
CONNECTING ROD REPLACEMENTNl7rFAAReplace the connecting rod using the following procedure:
(1) Remove the trailing arm bushing.
(2) Remove the bolt and nut.
(3) Set the special tool onto the trailing arm as shown in the
illustration.
NOTE(1) Apply lubricant to the sliding portion of the special tool
(at the arrow marked “A” in the illustration).
(2) Install bolt
B to the trailing arm, at the point shown in
the figure.
(4) Use a spanner, etc., to turn the portion marked “C” in the
illustration to remove the connecting rod.
(5) Installation of the body (special tool) should be performed
with the screw shaft and guide shaft center lines oriented
as shown in the illustration.
(6) Apply soapy water to the rubber portion of the connecting
rod.(7) Reverse the removal procedures to press fit.

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
12AO338
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.

17-32REAR SUSPENSION - Shock Absorber Assembly
SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION+4zNI’INA-B
40-50 Nm
29-36 ft.lbs.
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12AO303Post-installation Operation
l installation of Trunk Room Trim(Refer to GROUP 23-Trims.)Removal steps
NOTE
Reverse the removal procedures to reinstall.
1. Shock absorber upper installation nut
2. Brake tube bracket installation bolt
3. Shock absorber lower installation bolt
4. Shock absorber assembly
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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.
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Check the coil springs for crack, damage or deterioration.

17-34REAR SUSPENSION - Shock Absorber Assembly
12A0049CUP assemblv
Dud cover
Bracket assembly
1Shock absorber lower bushing
12R0140I
SERVICE POINTS OF REASSEMBLY; N17GPi4te12. INSTALLATION OF COIL SPRING
(1) Use the special tools (L-4514) to compress the coi! zspring 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.
10. INSTALLATION OF DUST COVER/S. CUP ASSEMBLY
As shown in the illustration, fit the dust cover to the cup
assembly.5. INSTALLATION OF BRACKET ASSEMBLY/Z. PISTON
ROD TIGHTENING NUT
(1) With the position of the bracket assembly as shown in
the figure, tighten the tightening nut to the specified
.%
torque.
-(2) Install the coil spring so that the lower edge fits into the
spring seat groove and the upper edge fits into the
spring pad groove, then remove the special tools
(L-4514).

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REAR SUSPENSION - Stabilizer Bar
STABILIZER BAR:_-REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION/rq7lA-i.i;: 112AO620
70-85 Nm110-130 Nm51-81 ft.lbs.80-94 ftlbs.9-14 Nm
7-10 ft.lbs./4
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‘3w35-45 Nm
25-33 ft.lbg.Removal steps
::
1. Self locking nut
2. Crossmember bracket‘----e212A01133. Parking brake cable and rear speed sensormeA
installation bolt
4. Stabilizer bracket5. Bushing
+e l +6. Self locking nut7. Joint cup (A)
8. Stabilizer rubber9. Joint cup
(B)+e l a 10. Self locking nut++ l + 11. Stabilizer link!ykeverse the removal procedures to reinstall.
12. Joint cup (A)(2) +I) : Refer to “Service Points of Removyl”.
13. Stabilizer rubber(3) l * : Refer to “Service Points of Installation”.
4*14. Stabilizer bar(4) m : Non-reusable parts
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