MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE 1991 Repair Manual

FRONT SUSPENSION - Hub and Knuckle2-13
llA0281
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

2-16FRONT SUSPENSION - Drive Shaft
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
q 4sm 24-34 Nm
\ I17-25 ft.lbs.
/I200-260 Nm144-168 ftlbs.-7
Removal steps
l * 1. Cotter pin
4e l +2. Drive shaft nutl 4 3. Washer4. Self locking nut
+e l +5. Connection for lower arm ball joint6. Cotter pin
**7. Connection for tie rod end
l *8. Drive shaft
9. Circlip
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NOTE(1) 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 parts
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llLOO15SERVICE POINTS OF REMOVAL
NOZOBAL2. REMOVAL OF DRIVE SHAFT NUT
Loosen the drive shaft nut while the vehicle is on the floor
with the brakes applied.
5. 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
nearby part.
2. Loose the nut but do not remove it.
7. 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.

FRONT SUSPENSION - Drive Shaft247Pry bar
13E526
12RO426Cotter pin
/
/HubllR0015
8. REMOVAL OF DRIVE SHAFT.’
(1) Use the suitable tool to push out the drive shaft from
the front hub.
(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.Caution
Do not apply the vehicle weight to the wheel bearing
while the drive shaft is disconnected. If the vehicle
weight must unavoidably be applied (because of
vehicle movement or some other reason), use the
special tool to hold the wheel bearing, as shown in the
figure.
INSPECTIONN62CXACl Check the drive shaft boot for damage or deterioration.
l Check the ball joints for wear or operating condition.
l Check the spline part for wear or damage.
SERVICE POINTS OF INSTALLATION
N62aoAJ5. INSTALLATION OF LOWER ARM BALL JOINT
Lower the vehicle to the ground and tighten the knuckle to
the lower arm ball joint connecting nut.
3.INSTALLATlON OF WASHER/2. 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
ft.lbs.) in maximum.
(4) Install the cotter pin in the first matching holes and
bend it securely.

Z-18FRONT SUSPENSION - Drive Shaft
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY
NOZOE-A
Disassembly steps
l +1. T.J. boot band
W 2. Boot band (small)e4 3. T.J. case
4*4. Snap ring
4I) l +5. Spider assembly4ee4 6. T.J. boot
7. B.J. boot band
8. Boot band (small)
4ee4 9. B.J. boot10.B.J. assembly
11.Dust cover
12.Circlip
T.J. Boot kitllR0166
llA0128
B.J. Boot kitllAOf35
NOTE(I) Reverse the disassembly procedures to reassemble.
(2) 4+ : Refer to “Service Points of Disassembly”.(3) l : Refer to “Service Points of Reassembly”.
(4) q : Non-reusable parts
2 6
1
llR0169
T.J. Joint kit
-IB.J. Joint and shaft kit

FRONT SUSPENSION - Drive Shaft249'
IllE561 ISERVICE POINTS OF DISASSEMBLY
NO2ClFDC4. REMOVAL OF SNAP RING/S. SPIDER ASSEMBLY
(1) Remove the snap ring from the drive shaft with the
snap ring pliers.
(2) Take out the spider assembly from the drive shaft.
(3) Clean the spider assembly.
Caution1. Do not disassemble the spider assembly.
2.If the T.J. of the drive shaft assembly is bent, thejoint may be damaged. Use care in handling the
drive shaft.
3. The drive shaft joint use special grease. Do not
add another type of grease.
6. REMOVAL OF T.J. BOOT/g. B.J. BOOT
(1
(2
) Wrap vinyl tape around the spline part on the T.J. side
of the drive shaft so that the T.J. and B.J. boots are notdamaged when they are removed.
‘) Withdraw the T.J. and B.J. boots from the drive shaft.
CautionDo not disassemble the B.J.
Distinguish between
B.J. boot and T.J. boot parts.
INSPECTIONNO2QGDCl Check the drive shaft for damage, bending or corrosion.
l Check the drive shaft spline part for wear or damage.
lCheck for entry of water and/or foreign material into B.J.
l Check the spider assembly for roller rotation, wear or
corrosion.lCheck the groove inside T.J. case for wear or corrosion.
l Check the boots for deterioration, damage or cracking.
SERVICE POINTS OF REASSEMBLY
NMOHDD9. INSTALLATION OF B.J.
BOOT/6. T.J. BOOT
(1) Wrap vinyl tape around the spline part on the drive
shaft, and then install the B.J. boot and T.J. boot, in that
order.Caution
Distinguish between B.J. boot and T.J. boot parts
according to the section “Parts Distinction”, and be
sure to assemble them correctly.

FRONT SUSPENSION - Drive Shaft
IllA0127
llE560
Grease
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llE559(2) Fill the inside of the
B.J. and B.J., boot with the
specified grease.
Specified grease: Repair kit grease
Wil95
g (3.4 oz.)*I, 110 g (3.9 oz.)**-
NOTEThe grease in the repair kit should be divided in half for
use, respectively, at the joint and inside the boot.
*I:
*2:
(3) Secure the boot bands.
Caution
The boot bands should be tightened with the drive
shaft at a
0” joint angle.
5. APPLICATION OF GREASE TO SPIDER ASSEMBLY
Apply the specified grease furnished in the repair kit to the
spider assembly.
Specified grease: Repair kit grease
3. APPLICATION OF GREASE TO T.J. CASE
Fill the specified grease furnished in the repair kit to the T.J.
case.Specified grease: Repair kit grease
105 g (3.7 oz.)*‘I,120 g (4.2 oz.)**
NOTEA
The grease in the repair kit should be divided in half for use,-respectively, at the joint and inside the boot.
*I:
*2:
2. INSTALLATION OF BOOT BAND (SMALL)/ 1. T.J.
BOOT BAND
Set the T.J. boot bands at the specified distance in order toadjust the amount of air inside the T.J. boot, and then
tighten the T.J. boot band securely.
Standard value:
LHRH
75+3 mm8523 mm
(2.95f .I2 in.)(3.35 f .I2 in.)
<2.0L>80f3 mmSO+3 mm
(3.15f.12 in.)(3.15+ .I2 in.)

FRONT SUSPENSION - Drive Shaft
DRIVE SHAFT NOZOA-6
T.J.-B.J. type drive shaft is used. The left side drive
shaft has an inner shaft and center bearing so that
the left and right side drive shafts are same length.
PARTS DISTINCTION
Boots and boot bands can be distinguished by the
indicated part number as below.
Part shapes and
part identification
number location
T.J. boot bandT.J. bootBoot band (small) B.J. bootB.J. boot band
Identification
IdentificationIdentification
location
locationlocation
uIdentification
locationIdentificationlocation6
llK033llRO,SBllK033llK033llKO33
20-I 1017-261 #TJ8720-14617-249#BJ87L 20-I 13

2-22FRONT SUSPENSION - Drive Shaft
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Pre-removal OperationPre-installation Operation
l Removal of the Under Coverl installation of the Under Cover
60-72 Nm
43-52 ftlbs.
I60-72 Nm
43-52 ftlbs.
200-260 irn145-188 ft.lbs.
I24-34 Nm
17-25 ft.lbs.
Y36-46 Nm
26-33
ft.lbs.
llAO322Removal steps
I. Cotter pin
+I) l *2. Drive shaft nut
4*3. Lower arm ball joint connection4. Cotter pin
l *5. Tie rod end connection
6. Center bearing bracket installation bolt
7. Spacer (Vehicles without air conditioner)
::8. Drive shaft and inner shaft assembly
(L.H.)9. Drive shaft (R.H.)10. Circlip
NOTE(1) Reverse the removal procedures to reinstall.(2) 4* : Refer to “Service Points of Removal”.
(3) l + : Refer to “Service Points of Installation”.(4) m : Non-reusable parts
1 lA0266SERVICE POINTS OF REMOVAL
NOZQBAT2. REMOVAL OF DRIVE SHAFT
NUT/3. LOWER ARM
BALL
JOINT/5. TIE ROD END
Refer to P.2-16.
8. REMOVAL OF DRIVE SHAFT AND INNER SHAFT
ASSEMBLY
(L.H.)/9. DRIVE SHAFT (R.H.)
(1) Use the suitable tools to push out the drive shaft and
inner shaft assembly (L.H.) or the drive shaft
(R.H.) from
the front hub.
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