Mitsubishi Galant. Manual — part 499

UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY

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UPPER A RM A SSEM B LY

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1341003600056

CAUTION

*

: Indicates parts which should be temporarily tightened, and then fully tightened with the vehicle on

the ground in the unladen condition.

Post-installation Operation
Wheel Alignment Check and Adjustment (Refer to

P.34-5

.)

AC001060

39 N·m
29 ft-lb

98 N·m*
72 ft-lb*

57 N·m
42 ft-lb

57 N·m
42 ft-lb

4

5

1

2

3

AC

REMOVAL STEPS

1.

UPPER ARM AND KNUCKLE
CONNECTING BOLT

2.

UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY
MOUNTING BOLTS

3.

UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY

>>A<<

4.

UPPER ARM BRACKET

5.

UPPER ARM

REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)

TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY

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INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

>>A<< UPPER ARM BRACKET INSTALLATION
Install the upper arm bracket so that the dimension shown in
the illustration is at the standard value.

Standard value (A): 37.2

±±±±

2 mm (1.46

±±±±

0.08 inches)

NOTE: Refer to distances B and C shown in the illustration to
check the installation angle of the upper arm bracket.

INSPECTION

M1341003700053

•

Check the bushings for wear and deterioration.

•

Check the upper arm for bends or damage.

•

Check all bolts for condition and straightness.

TR AILING A R M A SSEM BLY

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1341002200022

CAUTION

*

: Indicates parts which should be temporarily tightened, and then fully tightened with the vehicle on

the ground in the unladen condition.

AC001061AB

A

UPPER ARM

UPPER ARM BRACKET

AC001062

B: 220.1 mm (8.67 in)
C: 274.4 mm (10.80 in)

B

C

B

C

AB

Post-installation Operation
Wheel Alignment Check and Adjustment (Refer to

P.34-5

.)

TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY

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AC001063

137 – 157 N·m*
101 – 116 ft-lb*

118 – 137 N·m*
87 – 101 ft-lb*

4

5

5

4

3

2

6

1

AC

REMOVAL STEPS

1.

KNUCKLE AND TRAILING ARM
ASSEMBLY CONNECTING BOLT

2.

GROMMET

3.

TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY
MOUNTING BOLT

>>A<<

4.

STOPPER A

>>A<<

5.

STOPPER B

6.

TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)

LOWER ARM AND TOE CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY

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INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

>>A<< STOPPER B/STOPPER A INSTALLATION
1. Install stopper B in the shown direction.

2. Install stopper A in the shown direction while checking that

the notches on stopper A are engaged with the projections
on the trailing arm bushing.

INSPECTION

M1341002300029

•

Check the bushings for wear and deterioration.

•

Check the trailing arm for bends or damage.

LO W ER AR M AN D TO E CO N TR O L A R M ASSEM B LY

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1341004500052

CAUTION

*

: Indicates parts which should be temporarily tightened, and then fully tightened with the vehicle on

the ground in the unladen condition.

AC001059

STOPPER A

STOPPER A

STOPPER B

STOPPER B

TRAILING ARM

TRAILING ARM

NOTCHES AND PROJECTIONS

AB

Post-installation Operation

•

Check the Dust Cover for Cracks or Damage by Pushing
it with Your Finger.

•

Wheel Alignment Check and Adjustment
(Refer to

P.34-5

.)