MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR 2004 Service Repair Manual

2. Adjust the identification paint position as shown in the figure, and tighten the
stabilizer bolt.
Fig. 30: Adjusting Identification Paint Position (FWD)

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Fig. 31: Adjusting Identification Paint Position (AWD)

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INSPECTION
Check the stabilizer bushings for wear and deterioration. Check the stabilizer bar for deterioration or damage. Check all bolts for condition and straightness.
STABILIZER BAR LINK BALL JOINT BREAKAWAY TORQUE CHECK Required Special Tool:
MB990326: Preload Socket
1. After shaking the ball joint stud several times, install the nut to the stud and use
special tool MB990326 to measure the breakaway torque of the ball joint.

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Standard value: 3.4 - 9.0 N.m (30 - 80 i
n-lb)
2. When the measured value exceeds the standard value, replace the stabilizer bar
link assembly.
3. When the measured value is lower than the standard value, check that the ball
joint turns smoothly without excessive play. If so, it is possible to re-use that
ball joint.
Fig. 32: Checking Breakaway Torque
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STABILIZER BAR LINK BALL JOINT DUST COVER CHECK 1. Check the dust cover for cracks or dama
ge b
y pushin
g it with
your fin
ger.

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2. If the dust cover is cracked or damaged, replace the stabilizer bar link
assembly. REAR SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION < FWD>
NOTE: Cracks or damage of the dust cover may cause damage
to the ball joint.
CAUTION: For vehicles with ABS, be careful when handling the
pole piece at the tip of the ABS sensor so as not to
damage it by striking against other parts.

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Fig. 33: Removing & Installing Rear Suspension Crossmember (FWD)

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REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS << A>> REAR ABS SENSOR REMOVAL < VEHICLES WITH ABS> The rear ABS sensor can be damaged during service work. Unclamp the rear ABS
sensor cable as shown, and tie it out of the wa
y.
CAUTION: For vehicles with ABS, be careful when handling the
pole piece at the tip of the ABS sensor so as not to
damage it by striking against other parts.

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Fig. 34: Removing Rear ABS Sensor Cable

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<< B>> TOE CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY REMOVAL Disconnect the toe control arm only from its rear suspension crossmember side, and
tie it to the trailin
g arm assembl
y as shown.

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Fig. 35: Removing Toe Control Arm Assembly

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<< C>> CROSSMEMBER STAY REMOVAL The crossmember mounting bolts need not be unscrewed when the crossmember
stay is replaced. However, the bolts may be loose while the crossmember stay is
removed. It is recommended that you should retighten the bolts to 100 +/- 10 N.m (74 +
/- 7 f
t-lb
).

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Fig. 36: Removing Crossmember Stay

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INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS >>A<< CROSSMEMBER STAY INSTALLATION Install the crossmember stay with its arrow facing the front of vehicle.
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Fig. 37: Installing Crossmember Stay

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>>B<< CROSSMEMBER STAY/CROSSMEMBER NUT INSTALLATION Ensure that the crossmember mounting bolts have been tightened to 90 - 110 N.m (67 - 81 f
t-lb
), and then install the crossmember sta
y with the crossmember nut.

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Fig. 38: Installing Crossmember Stay/Nut

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION < AWD>
CAUTION: For vehicles with ABS, be careful when handling the
pole piece at the tip of the ABS sensor so as not to
damage it by striking against other parts.

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