Rear suspension MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE 1991 Workshop Manual

17-36REAR SUSPENSION - Stabilizer Barwith wrench
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SERVICE POINTS OF REMOVALNl7ljMB
1. REMOVAL OFSELFLOCKINGNUT/P.CROSSMEMBER BRACKET
(1) Support the rear suspension assembly with a transaxle
jack.(2) Remove the self locking nuts and crossmember brack-
ets.6. REMOVAL OF SELF LOCKING NUT
Hold the stabilizer link with a wrench, then remove the self
locking nut.
10. REMOVAL OF SELF LOCKING NUT/ 11. STABILIZER
LINK
(1) Hold the stabilizer links with a wrench and remove the
self locking nut.
(2) Remove the stabilizer link.
14. REMOVAL OF STABILIZER BAR
(1) Lower the transaxle jack slightly, maintaining a gap
between the rear suspension and the body.
(2) Remove the stabilizer bar.7
INSPECTIONNOZTCAFl Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.
l Check the stabilizer bar for deterioration or damage..
l Check the stabilizer link ball joint dust cover for
cracks.l Check all bolts for condition and straightness.

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- Stabilizer Bar17-37Clip
ring
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Jrpose
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Hold with
wrench
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CHECKING OF STABILIZER LINK BALL JOINT FOR START-ING TORQUE
(1) If a crack is noted in the dust cover, replace it, adding
grease.(2) Deflect side to side the stabilizer link ball joint stud several
times.(3) Mount two nuts on the ball joint, and then measure the ball
joint starting torque.
Standard value:
1.7-3.2 Nm (15-28 in.lbs.)(4) If the starting torque exceeds the upper limit of standard
value, replace the stabilizer link.
(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 REPLACEMENTNozm(1) Remove the clip ring and 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)Use vinyl tape to tape the stabilizer link where shown in theillustration, and then install the dust cover to the stabilizer
link.(4) Secure the dust cover by the clip ring.
SERVICE POINTS OF INSTALLATIONNl7ICAO
11. INSTALLATION OF STABILIZER LINK/ 10. SELF LOCK-
ING NUT/G. SELF LOCKING NUT
(1) 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 linkis within the standard value.
Standard value: 9-11 mm
(.354-.433 in.)