Mitsubishi Galant. Manual — part 495

STRUT ASSEMBLY

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2. Using a rod as shown, line up the holes in the strut assembly

spring lower seat with the hole in the spring upper seat.

3. Align both ends of the coil spring with the grooves in spring

seat, and then loosen special tools MB991237 and
MB991238.

CAUTION

Do not use an impact wrench to tighten the jam nut,
otherwise the jam nut will not be tightened securely.
4. Using special tool MB991176, tighten the jam nut to 59

−

69

N

⋅

m (44

−

51 ft-lb).

INSPECTION

M1332001400036

•

Check the bearing for wear or rust.

•

Check the rubber parts for damage or deterioration.

•

Check the spring for deformation, deterioration or damage.

•

Check the shock absorber for deformation.

AC001088AB

ROD

AC001089

MB991176

59 – 69 N·m
44 – 51 ft-lb

AC

LOWER ARM

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LO W ER A R M

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1332001600041

CAUTION

*

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

the ground in an unladen condition.

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.33A-5

.)

AC003623 AB

5

<2.4L ENGINE>

<3.0L ENGINE>

98 – 118 N·m
72 – 87 ft-lb

98 – 118 N·m
72 – 87 ft-lb

98 –118 N·m*
72 – 87 ft-lb*

98 – 118 N·m*
72 – 87 ft-lb*

N

N

N

N

1

2

81 N·m
60 ft-lb

81 N·m
60 ft-lb

5

3

2

5

1

4

<For jam nut>

<For spring washer and nut>

88 – 108 N·m
66 – 80 ft-lb

REMOVAL STEPS

1.

LOWER ARM AND KNUCKLE
CONNECTION

2.

LOWER ARM MOUNTING BOLT

3.

LOWER ARM CLAMP
<2.4L ENGINE>

>>A<<

4.

LOWER ARM CLAMP
<3.0L ENGINE>

5.

LOWER ARM

REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)

LOWER ARM

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Required Special Tools:

•

MB990799: Ball Joint Remover and Installer

•

MB991006: Preload Socket

•

MB991007: Bearing Installer

•

MB991446: Bushing Remover and Installer
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INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

>>A<< LOWER ARM CLAMP <3.0L ENGINE>
INSTALLATION
1. The arrow mark on the clamp should point as shown.

2. Install the clamp into the shaft at the angle shown in the

illustration.

INSPECTION

M1332001700059

•

Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.

•

Check the lower arm for bend or breakage.

•

Check the lower arm clamp for deterioration or damage.

•

Check all bolts for condition and straightness.

BALL JOINT BREAKAWAY TORQUE CHECK
1. After shaking the ball joint stud several times, use special

tool MB991006 to measure the breakaway torque of the ball
joint.

Standard value: 2.5

−−−−

6.1 N

⋅⋅⋅⋅

m (22

−−−−

54 in-lb)

2. If the measured value exceeds the standard value, replace

the lower arm.

3. If the measured value is lower than the standard value,

verify that the ball joint turns smoothly without excessive
play. If so, the ball joint is reusable.

LOWER ARM BALL JOINT DUST COVER CHECK
1. Check the dust cover for cracks or damage by pushing it

with your finger.

2. If the dust cover is cracked or damaged, replace the lower

arm.

AC003625AB

CLAMP

LOWER ARM

AC003624

HORIZONTAL
LINE

OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE

CENTER LINE OF BOLT
INSTALLATION HOLE

6.0 ± 3.5 mm
(0.24 ± 0.14 in)

AB

AC001091AB

MB991006

LOWER ARM

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NOTE: Cracks or damage to the dust cover may cause
damage to the ball joint. When it is damaged during service
work, replace the dust cover.

BALL JOINT DUST COVER REPLACEMENT

M1332008200055

If the dust cover is damaged accidentally during service work,
replace the dust cover as follows:
1. Remove the dust cover.

2. Apply specified grease to the lip and inside of the dust cover.

Specified grease: Mopar









Multi-mileage Lubricant

Part No. 2525035 or equivalent

3. Using special tool MB990799, drive in the dust cover until it

is fully seated.

4. Using special tool MB991007, drive in the dust cover plate

until it contacts the projection of the ball joint.

5. Check the dust cover for cracks or damage by pushing it

with your finger.

LOWER ARM REAR BUSHING REPLACEMENT

M1332008100069

<2.4L ENGINE>

1. Apply soapy water between the shaft and old bushing, and

pry up bushing using a flat-tipped screwdriver.

2. Apply soapy water to the shaft and new bushing.
3. Drive in the bushing until it contacts the stopper.

AC001092

MB990799

DUST
COVER

SNAP RING

AB

AC001093AB

MB991007

DUST COVER

PLATE

PROJECTION

AC001094

WOODEN
PIECE

STOPPER

AB

LOWER ARM
REAR BUSHING