MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE 1991 Manual PDF

FRONT SUSPENSION - Drive Shaft2-23
llE526(2) Remove the drive shaft and inner shaft
asSembly (L.H..)
from the transaxle by lightly tapping the T.J. case with a
plastic hammer, etc.
(3) The drive shaft
(R.H.) is removed as described below.
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 out 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 to damage
the oil seal.
Insert a pry bar at the projection part and remove the
drive shaft
(R.H.) from the transaxle.
Caution
Do not pull out the drive shaft; doing so will
damage the T.J.; be sure to use the pry bar.
INSPECTIONN02QCAEl 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.
l Check the operation of the center bearing.
SERVICE POINTS OF INSTALLATION
2. INSTALLATION OF DRIVE SHAFT NUT
Refer to
P.2-17.
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2-24FRONT SUSPENSION - Drive Shaft
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY
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T.J. boot repair kit
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T.J. kit
llA0316B.J. boot repair kitB.J. kit
Disassembly steps
1. T.J. boot band
2. Boot band (small)3.
T.J. case and inner shaft assembly
4. T.J. case
5. Seal plate6. Inner shaft
16. B.J. boot band
17. Boot band (small)
7.Bracket assembly+I)l 418.B.J. boot
8.Outer dust seal19.B.J. assembly9.Inner dust seal20.Dust coverBearing dust seal kit
llA0317
Bracket assembly kit
10. Center bearing11. Center bearing bracket12. Circlip
4*13. Snap ring+e e+ 14. Spider assembly4I) l 4 15. T.J. boot
FJ)TEeverse the disassembly procedures to reassembly.(2) +e : Refer to “Service Points of Disassembly”.(3) l + : Refer to “Service Points of Reassembly”.(4) m : Non-reusable parts

FRONT SUSPENSION - Drive Shaft2-25
T.J. caseI
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IllA0092
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11E561llYO97SERVICE POINTS OF DISASSEMBLY
NOZOFED6. REMOVAL OF INNER
SHAFT(1) Using the special tool, remove the inner shaft assem-
bly, together with the seal plate, from the T.J. case.
from
(2) Use the suitable puller to remove the inner shaft
the center bearing bracket.
10. REMOVAL OF CENTER BEARING
Use the special tools to remove the center bearing from thecenter bearing bracket.
ix13. REMOVAL OF SNAP
RING/l4. 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.
Caution
1. 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.
15. REMOVAL OF T.J.
BOOT/l8. B.J. BOOT
(1) 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.
(2) Withdraw the T.J. and
B.J. boots from the drive shaft.
Caution
Do not disassemble the B.J.
Distinguish between B.J. boot and T.J. boot parts.

2-26FRONT SUSPENSION - Drive Shaft
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INSPECTIONN02QGEB
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0Check the dust cover for damage or deterioration.Check the drive shaft for damage, bending or corrosion.
Check the inner shaft for damage, bending or corrosion.
-Check the drive shaft spline part for wear or damage.
=-Check the inner shaft spline for wear or damage.
Check for entry of water and/or foreign material into
B-J..Check the spider assembly for roller rotation, wear or
corrosion.Check the groove inside T.J. case for wear of corrosion.
Check the boots for deterioration, damage or cracking.
Check the center bearing for seizure, discoloration or
roughness of rolling surface.
SERVICE POINTS OF REASSEMBLY
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18, INSTALLATION OF B.J. BOOT/15. 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.
(2) Fill the inside of the B.J. and B.J. boot with the
specified grease.
Specified grease: Repair kit grease 95
g (3.4 OZ.)
NOTEThe grease in the repair kit should be divided in half for
use, respectively, at the joint and inside the boot.
(3) Secure the boot bands.
Caution
The boot bands should be tightened with the drive
shaft at a
0” break angle.14.APPLlCATlON OF GREASE TO SPIDER ASSEMBLY
Apply the specified grease furnished in the repair kit to the
spider assembly.
Specified grease: Repair kit grease

FRONT SUSPENSION - Drive Shaft2-27llAOO91
M B990938
11L0010Inner dust seal
Outer dust seal
llLOO12nner dust seal,
p MB990938
11 LOO09Outer dust seal10. INSTALLATION OF CENTER BEARING
(1) Apply multipurpose grease to the center bearing and
inside the center bearing bracket.
Grease: MOPAR Multi-mileage Lubricant
Part No.2525035 or equivalent
(2) Use the special tools to press-fit the center bearing into
the center bearing bracket.
9./8. INSTALLATION OF DUST SEALS
(1) Apply multipurpose grease to the rear surfaces of all
dust seals.
Grease: MOPAR Multi-mileage Lubricant
Part No.2525035 or equivalent
Inner dust seal
7-10 g (.25-.35 oz)Outer dust seal4-6
g (.14-.21 oz)(2) Use the special tools to install the dust seal so that its
surface runs even with that of the center bearing
bracket.(3) Apply multipurpose grease to the lip of each dust seal.
Grease: MOPAR
Multi-mi!eage Lubricant
Part No.2525035 or equivalent
NOTE
When applying grease, make sure that it does not adhere toanything outside the lip.

2-28FRONT SUSPENSION - Drive Shaft
Inner shaft
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1T.J. case.,
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IHA00876. INSTALLATION OF INNER SHAFT
Use a pipe to hold the inner race of the center bearing and
“4force the inner shaft into place.
.a3. INSTALLATION OF T.J. CASE AND INNER SHAFT
ASSEMBLY
(1) Apply multipurpose grease to the inner shaft spline,
then press fit it into the T.J. case.
Grease: MOPAR Multi-mileage Lubricant
Part No.2525035 or equivalent
(2) Using the special tools, press the seal plate into the T.J.
case.
(3) Fill the specified grease furnished in the repair kit to the
T.J. case.Specified grease: Repair kit grease 105
g (3.7 oz.1
NOTEThe grease in the repair kit should be divided in half for
use, respectively, at the joint and inside the boot.
Caution
The drive shaft joint use special grease. Do not add
another type of grease.
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.
eStandard value:
85f3 mm (3.35+ .12 in.)

FRONT SUSPENSION - Strut Assembly
STRUT ASSEMBLY
- REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION40-50 Nm
29-36 ft.lbs.\4N02lA-
.-Removal steps
4*1. Brake hose and tube bracket
2. Front speed sensor cramp ABS>
4*3. Strut lower mounting bolt
4. Strut upper mounting nut
e+ 5. Strut assembly
!rEeverse the removal procedures to reinstall.
(2) **: Refer to “Service Points of Removal”.
(3) l 4 : Refer to “Service Points of Installation”.
1.with
110-140 Nm80-101 ft.lbs.
1110355SERVICE POINTS OF REMOVAL
NO2LBAF1. REMOVAL OF BRAKE HOSE AND TUBE BRACKET
Do not pry the brake hose and tube clamp away when
removing it.
3. REMOVAL OF STRUT LOWER MOUNTING BOLT
After the union between the strut and the knuckle has beenremoved, jack up the lower arm, attaching the brake hose,
tube and drive shaft to the knuckle with wire so that they
will not be pulled on.
INSPECTIONNO2LCABl Check for oil leaks from the strut assembly.
lCheck the strut assembly shock absorber for damage or
deformation.

2-30FRONT SUSPENSION - Strut Assembly
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Strutinsulator
Fronta12A0521SERVICE POINTS OF INSTALLATION
NOZLDAG5. INSTALLATION OF STRUT ASSEMBLY
Install the strut assembly so that the strut insulator faces in7the direction indicated in the illustration.
NOTEBe sure to confirm that the direction is correct, because
there will be a deviation of the wheel alignment if it is not.
Disassembly steps
I, Dust cover+e I)+ 2. Self-locking nut
3. Strut insulator
l * 4. Spring seat, upper
5. Spring pad, upper
l + 6. Bump rubber
l + 7. Dust cover
8. Coil spring
9. Strut assembly
N02LE-43-51
ft.lbs.~d/-2~60-70 Nm
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NOTE(I) Reverse the disassembly procedures to reassemble.(2) +e : Refer to “Service Points of Disassembly”(3) e+ : Refer to “Service Points of Reassembly”(4) m : Non-reusable parts

FRONT SUSPENSION - Strut Assembly
MB991237 -12l.0254
Strut insulator bearing12A0523
Bu’mp rubber
Dust Gover12LOO32-SERVICE POINTS OF DISASSEMBLY
NO2LFAI2. REMOVAL OF SELF-LOCKING NUT
(1) Holding the spring upper seat with the special tool,
loosen the self-locking nut.
CautionThe self-locking nut should be loosened
,only, not
removed.(2) Using the special tools, compress the coil spring, and
then remove the self-locking nut.
NOTEInstall the special tools evenly, and so that the
maximum length will be attained within the installation
range.
INSPECTIONNOZLGAEl Check the strut insulator bearing for wear or rust.
l Check the rubber parts for damage or deterioration.
0 Check the spring for deformation, deterioration or dam-
age.l Check the shock absorber for deformation.
SERVICE POINTS OF REASSEMBLYNO2LHAK7. INSTALLATION OF DUST COVER/G. BUMP RUBBER
Join the dust cover and bump rubber.

2-32FRONT SUSPENSION - Strut Assemblv
12LO251Insulator rubber12A0522,4. INSTALLATION OF SPRING UPPER SEAT ASSEMBLY
(1) Assemble the spring upper seat to the piston rod,
fitting the notch in the rod to the shaped hole in spring
-
seat.L .I(2) Line up the holes in the strut assembly spring lower
seat with the hole in the spring upper seat.
NOTEThe job is easily accomplished with a pipe
[ralO mm x300 mm (0.4 in.
x 11.8 in.)].
2.
INSTALLATON OF SELF-LOCKING NUT
(1) With the coil spring held compressed by the special
tools
(MB991 237 and MB991 238), provisionally tighten
the self-locking nut.
(2) Correctly align both ends of the coil spring with the
?grooves in the spring seat, and then loosen the special
tools (MB991237 and
MB991 238).
(3) Using the special tool, tighten the strut insulator at the
specified torque.
(4) Apply multipurpose grease to the bearing part of the
strut, insulator, and install the insulator cap.
Grease: MOPAR Multi-mileage Lubricant
Part No.2525035 or equivalent
Caution
When applying the grease, take care that grease
does not adhere to the insulator’s rubber
part.