Rear suspension MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR 2004 Service Repair Manual

SYMPTOM CHART Fig. 3: Symptom Chart

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SYMPTOM PROCEDURES INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1: Squeaks or other Abnormal Noise DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Check for loose rear suspension installation bolts and nuts.
Q: Are the rear suspension installation bolts and nuts loose?
YES: Retighten them, then go to Step 5 .
NO: Go to Step 2.
STEP 2. Check the malfunction of shock absorbers (worn bushings).
Q: Are the shock absorbers (bushings) in good condition?
YES: Go to Step 3.
NO: Replace the faulty part, then go to Step 5 .
STEP 3. Check the upper arms and/or lower arms and/or toe control arms
for deformity or damage.
Q: Are the u
pp
er arms and/or lower arms and/or toe control arms in
good
condition?
YES: Go to Step 4.
NO: Re
place the fault
y part, then
go to Ste
p 5 .

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STEP 4. Check the trailing arms for deformity or damage.
Q: Are the trailing arms in good condition?
YES: Go to Step 5.
NO: Replace the faulty part, then go to Step 5.
STEP 5. Retest the system.
Q: Is the malfunction eliminated?
YES: The procedure is complete.
NO: Return to Step 1 .
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 2: Poor Ride DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Check the excessive tire inflation pressure.
Refer to GROUP 31, On-vehicle Service - Tire Inflation Pressure Check P.31-
69.
Q: Is the tire inflation pressure in good condition?
YES: Go to Step 2.
NO: Adjust the pressure, then go to Step 4 .
STEP 2. Check for malfunction of shock absorbers (weak or broken
springs).
Q: Are the shock absorbers in good condition?
YES: Go to Step 3.
NO: Replace the faulty part, then go to Step 4 .
STEP 3. Check the stabilizer bar and/or stabilizer bar links for deformity
or damage.
Q: Are the stabilizer bar and/or stabilizer bar link deformed or damaged?

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YES: Replace the faulty part, then go to Step 4.
NO: Go to Step 4.
STEP 4. Retest the system.
Q: Is the malfunction eliminated?
YES: The procedure is complete.
NO: Return to Step 1 .
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 3: Body Tilting DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Check for weak or deteriorated bushings.
Q: Are the bushings in good condition?
YES: Go to Step 2.
NO: Replace the faulty part, then go to Step 5 .
STEP 2. Check for weak or broken springs.
Q: Are the springs in good condition?
YES: Go to Step 3.
NO: Replace the faulty part, then go to Step 5 .
STEP 3. Check the u
pp
er arms and/or lower arms and/or toe control arms
for deformity or damage.
Q: Are the upper arms and/or lower arms and/or toe control arms
deformed or damaged?
YES: Replace the faulty part, then go to Step 5 .
NO: Go to Step 4.
STEP 4. Check the trailing arms for deformity or damage.
Q: Are the trailing arms deformed or damaged?

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YES: Replace the faulty part, then go to Step 5.
NO: Go to Step 5.
STEP 5. Retest the system.
Q: Is the malfunction eliminated?
YES: The procedure is complete.
NO: Return to Step 1 .
SPECIAL TOOLS
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Fig. 4: Identifying Special Tools

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ON-VEHICLE SERVICE REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT Required Special Tool:
MB991004: Wheel Ali
gnment Gau
ge Attachment < AWD>

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Fig. 5: Attaching Camber/Caster/Kingpin Gauge To Drive Shaft

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CAUTION: For AWD-vehicles, never subject the wheel bearings
to the vehicle load when the drive shaft nuts, or the
special tool (MB991004) is loosened.
NOTE: For AWD-vehicles, attach the camber/caster/kingpin gauge
to the drive shaft by using the special tool MB991004.
Tighten special tool MB991004 to the same torque 230 +/- 30
N.m (170 +/- 21 ft-lb) as the drive shaft nut.

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Measure wheel alignment with an alignment equipment on level ground.
The rear suspension, wheels, and tires should be serviced to the normal condition
prior to wheel alignment measurement. CAMBER
Standard value: -0° 50' +/- 30' (Left/right deviation within 30')
TOE-IN
Standard value: 3 +/- 3 mm (0.12 +/- 0.12 inch)
If camber and/or toe-in is not within the standard value, adjust by following
procedures.
1. Carry out camber adjustment by turning the camber adjusting bolt.
CAUTION:
When adjusting the camber, the arms other than
the toe control arm should be tightened. After adjusting the camber, be sure to adjust the
toe.
NOTE:
LH: Clockwise viewed from the rear -> (-) camber RH: Clockwise viewed from the rear -> (+) camber If either of camber or toe is adjusted, both should
fluctuate. For the relationship between the two,
refer to CAMBER AND TOE REFERENCE TABLE
.

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Fig. 6: Adjusting Camber

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2. Carry out toe adjustment by turning the toe adjusting bolt.
CAUTION: When adjusting the toe, the arms other than the
lower arm assembly should be tightened.
NOTE:
LH: Clockwise viewed from the rear -> Toe-in RH: Clockwise viewed from the rear -> Toe-out If either of camber or toe is adjusted, both should
fluctuate. For the relationship between the two, refer to
CAMBER AND TOE REFERENCE TABLE (Refer to P.34-
8).

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Fig. 7: Turning Toe Adjusting Bolt

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CAMBER AND TOE REFERENCE TABLE
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Fig. 8: Camber & Toe Reference Table

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LOWER ARM PILLOW BALL BUSHING END PLAY CHECK 1. Raise the vehicle.
2. Remove the stabilizer bar link assembly from the lower arm assembly.
3. Move the lower arm up and down with your hands to check for an excessive
play in the axial direction of the pillow ball bushing. If there is an excessive
play, replace the knuckle assembly. (For both FWD and AWD, refer to
KNUCKLE
).
4. After inspection, install the stabilizer bar link assembly to the lower arm
assembly, and tighten the mounting nuts to 40 +/- 5 N.m (30 +/- 3 ft-lb).
TOE CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT END PLAY CHECK 1. Raise the vehicle.
2. Move the toe control arm up and down with your hands to check for an
excessive play in the axial direction of the ball joint. If there is an excessive
play, replace the toe control arm assembly.
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