MITSUBISHI GALANT 1989 Service Repair Manual

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REAR SUSPENSION - SDecifications
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONSM34cGB
Items
Rear suspension assembly Center exhaust pipe to main muffler installation boltHook installation bolt
Hanger installation bolt
Center exhaust pipe to front exhaust pipe installation nut
Rear shock absorber installation nut
Differential carrier to differential support member
Differential support member to body
Brake tube bracket to rear shock absorber
Differential carrier to propeller shaft
Crossmember bracket to body
Crossmember bracket to crossmember Rear brake assembly installation bolt
Upper and lower arm
Upper arm to crossmember
Upper arm to knuckle
Lower arm to crossmember
Lower arm to knuckle
Trailing arm
Companion flange to rear axle shaft
Companion flange to drive shaft
Trailing arm to crossmember
Upper arm to knuckle
Lower arm to knuckle
Rear shock absorber (lower)
Rear brake assembly installation bolt
Rear speed sensor jhock
absorber assembly
Shock absorber installation nut
Shock absorber installation bolt Brake tube bracket to rear shock absorber
Piston rod tightening nut
itabilizer bar
Differential support member to body
Crossmember bracket to crossmember
Crossmember bracket to body
Stabilizer link to stabilizer bar
Nmftlbs.
30-4022-2
9
IO-157-11
IO-157-11
30-4022-2

9
40-5029-3

6
80-10058-72
110-13080-94
17-26
12-19
30-3522-2
5
70-8551-61
110-13080-94
50-6036-4

3
140-160101-116
60-7243-5

2
90-I 1065-80
60-7243-5

2
160-220116-159
55-65
40-47
140-160101-116
60-7243-5
2
60-7243-5

2
90-I 1065-80
50-6036-4

3
9-14
7-10
40-5029-3
6
90-I 1065-80
17-26
12-19
20-2514-18
110-13080-94
110-13080-94
70-8551-61
35-4
5
25-33
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REAR SUSPENSION - Special Tools34-21
SPECIAL TOOLS
M34DA-B
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NameI II‘S
MB991 113-01
OPTIONAL: AVAILABLE FROM O.T.C.
Removal of the rear axle shaft MB99021 l-01
MB990847-01
Lower armbushing
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34-22REAR SUSPENSION - Special Tools/Troubleshooting
OPTIONAL: AVAILABLE FROM O.T.C.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom
Squeaks or otherabnormal noiseProbable cause
Remedy
Loose rear suspension installation bolts and nuts Retighten
Malfunction of shock absorber
Worn bushings Replace
Upper arms and/or lower arms deformed or
damaged
Poor ride
3ody tilting Trailing arms deformed or damaged Crossmember
deformed or damaged
Excessive tire inflation pressure
Malfunction of shock absorber
Weak or broken springs
Stabilizer bar and/or stabilizer link deformed or
damaged
Weak or deteriorated bushings
Weak or broken springs
Upper arms and/or
lower arms deformed or
damaged Adjust the pressure
Replace
Replace
Trailing arms deformed or damaged
Crossmember deformed or damaged
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REAR SUSPENSION - Service Adjustment Procedures34-23
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12A0081
SERVICE ADJUSTMENT. PROCEDURES
REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT INSPECTION mm
The rear suspension assembly must be free of worn, loosen or
damaged parts prior to measurement of wheel alignment.
TOE-IN
(1) Measure the toe-in with a toe-in gauge.
Standard value:
3+3 mm (.12+.12 in.)
(2) If the toe-in is not within the standard value, adjust it by moving the mounting bolts located on the crossmember
side of the trailing arm.
NOTE
Make the adjustment by moving the left and the right bolts
equally.
Movement of one division on the scale will cause toe-in
variation of about 2 mm
(.08 in.).
CAMBER
(1) Measure the camber with a camber/caster/kingpin gauge.
Standard value:
-1”OO’f30’
(2) If the camber is not within the standard value, adjust it bymoving the mounting bolt located on the crossmember
side of the upper arm.
NOTE
Movement of one division on the scale will cause camber
variation of about 15’.
Caution
1. As toe-in will vary 0.9 mm LO35 in.) for every
camber scale adjustment, adjust the toe after
adjusting camber.
2. The difference between the left and the right camber shall be less than 15’.
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34-24’ REAR SUSPENSION - Rear Suspension Assembly
REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONM24GA.B
9-14 N
m
7- 10 ftlbs.
7-11
ft.lbs.
IO-15 Nm /7-l 1 ft.lbs.
Removal steps
1. Shock absorber
installation nut2.
Brake tube bracket
installation boltl +3. Parking
brake
cable
end4*4.
Caliper
assembly5. Center exhaust pipe6.
Gasket7.
Gasket** I)+8.
Propeller
shaft installation
bolt and nut
lo-15 N
m
7- 11 ft.lbs.
-30-40 N
m
22-29
ftlbs.
12AO514
Post-installation Operation*Check of Wheel Alignment(Refer to P.34-23.)aCheck of Parking Brake Lever Stroke(Refer to GROUP 36-Service
Adjust-ment Procedures.) *Installation
of Trunk Room Trim(Refer to GROUP 52-Trims.)
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40-50 Nm
29-36 ftlbs.
80-100 N
m
58-72
ft.lbs.
22-25 ftlbs.
\
50-60Nm36-4
3
ftlbs.
70-85Nm70-85Nm110-130 Nm51-61ft.lbs.51-61ftlbs.80-94 ftlbs.
12AO619
9. Self locking nut
10. Differential support member
II. Crossmember bracket
12. Parking brake cable and rear speed sensor
installation bolt
13. Cable band
14. Rear speed sensor connector
15. O-ring
16. Rear suspension assembly
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34-26REAR SUSPENSION - Rear Suspension Assembly
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SERVICE POINTS OF REMOVAL
4. REMOVAL OF CALIPER ASSEMBLYM?dGSAP
(1) Remove the lock pin, rotate the caliper assembly
upward, then remove the caliper assembly and secure
it with wire, etc.
Caution
The lock pin has a special grease applied to it, so be
sure not to wipe it off, and ensure that the lock pin
stays clean.
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(2) After removing the caliper assembly, cover the guide pin with a cloth, etc.
8. REMOVAL OF PROPELLER SHAFT’ INSTALLATION BOLT AND NUT
Place mating marks on the differential carrier companion
flange and the propeller shaft flange yoke.
NOTE
The mating marks should be used as a reference for
re-installation.
9. REMOVAL OF SELF LOCKING NUT
(1) Before removing the self locking nuts, support the differential case with a transaxle jack.
(2) Remove the self locking nuts.
12. REMOVAL OF PARKING BRAKE CABLE AND REAR
SPEED SENSOR INSTALLATION BOLT
(1) Lower the transaxle jack slightly.
(2) Remove the parking brake cable and the rear speed sensor installation bolts.
NOTE
The task may be made easier by increasing the gapbetween the body and the crossmember.

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12A0222
12A.0221
,
16. REMOVAL OF REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
(1) Supporting the rear suspension assembly with a trans-
mission jack, move it toward the rear (in the direction of
the fuel tank).
(2)
Graduallyibwer the transmission jack, avoiding contact
with the stabilizer bar and the propeller shaft.
Caution
1. Ensure that the propeller shaft does not bend
greatly.
2.Ensure that the liibro joint does not receive any
shock.
NOTE
The lowering of the rear suspension assembly from the
transmission jack requires three individuals due to the
amount of weight being handled (one on the differen-
tial, and one on either side of the lower arm).
(3) In order to protect the rear suspension assembly dust shield, support the lower arm ball joint with a wooden
block.
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INSPECTIONM24GCAM
l Check crossmember for cracks or other damage.
SERVICE POINTS OF INSTALLATION
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8. INSTALLATION OF PROPELLER SHAFT INSTALLATION
BOLT AND NUT Install the propeller shaft to the differential carrier, ensuring
that the mating marks are aligned.
3. INSTALLATION OF PARKING BRAKE CABLE END
NOTE
Connecting a parking brake cable end to parking brake lever
and prying up the parking brake lever, the installation of the other cable end will be easy.

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REAR SUSPENSION - Upper and Lower Arm
UPPER AND
LOWER ARM
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Upper arm
+I) ::
140-160 Nm*101-116 ft.lbs.*
W-72,y7 43-52
8
removal steps
Self locking nutUDDer arm installation nut
3. Upper
arm installation bolt
4. Upper arm
Lower arm removal steps
*I)5. Self locking nut+I) I)4 6. Stabilizer link installation nut
7. Lower arm installation nut
8. Lower arm installation bolt
9. Lower arm
NOTE *:
Indicates parts whtch should first
be temporarily tight-ened, then fully
tightened with
the vehicle on the ground with no load (curb weight).
EL.
Dustcove1
SERVICE POINTS OF REMOVAL
1. REMOVAL OF SELF LOCKING NUT With the special tool, disconnect the upper arm ball jointand knuckle.
Caution
While the special tool is being used, do not remove the
self locking nut; only loosen it.
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REAR SUSPENSION - Upper and Lower Arm34-29
6. REMOVAL OF SELF LOCKING NUTWith the special tool, disconnect the lower arm ball joint
and knuckle.
Caution
While the special tool is being used, do not remove the
self locking nut; only loosen it.
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6. REMOVAL OF STABILIZER LINK INSTALLATION NUT
Hold the stabilizer link with a wrench and remove the
installation nut.
INSPECTION l Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.
lCheck the upper arm or lower arm for bend or breakage.
l Check the ball joint dust cover for cracks.
l Check all bolts for condition and straightness.
CHECKING OF BALL JOINT FOR STARTING TORQUE
(1) If a crack is noted in the dust cover, replace it, adding
grease.
(2) Deflect side to side the ball joint stud several times.
(3) Mount two nuts on the ball joint, and then measure the ball
joint starting torque.
Standard value: 2-9 Nm (17-78
in.lbs.)
(4) If the starting torque exceeds the upper limit of standard value, replace the upper and lower arm assembly.
(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
REPLACEMENTn
(1) Remove the dust cover.
(2) Apply multipurpose grease to the lip and inside of the dust
cover.
(3) F;Fein the dust cover with special tool until it is fully
LOWER ARM BUSHING REPLACEMENT
MJOSFAA
(1) Use the special tool to remove and press fit the bushing.
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