Mitsubishi Eclipse / Eclipse Spyder (2000-2002). Service and repair manual — part 560

TRAILING 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

M1341002300030

•

Check the bushings for wear and deterioration.

•

Check the trailing arm for bends or damage.

AC001059

STOPPER A

STOPPER A

STOPPER B

STOPPER B

TRAILING ARM

TRAILING ARM

NOTCHES AND PROJECTIONS

AB

LOWER ARM AND TOE CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY

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

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1341004500063

CAUTION

*

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

the ground in the unladen condition.

Required Special Tools:

•

MB990326: Preload Socket

•

MB990635 or MB991113: Steering Linkage Puller

•

MB990800: Ball Joint Remover and Installer

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

.)

AC001064

8

8

N

6

2

1

3

N

4

7

5

AD

108 ± 10 N·m*
80 ± 7 ft-lb*

29 ± 4 N·m
21 ± 3 ft-lb

74 ± 4 N·m*
55 ± 3 ft-lb*

39 ± 5 N·m
29 ± 4 ft-lb

98 ± 10 N·m*
73 ± 7 ft-lb*

LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL STEPS

1.

STABILIZER LINK CONNECTION

2.

WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
MOUNTING BOLTS

3.

LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY AND
KNUCKLE CONNECTING BOLT

4.

LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY
MOUNTING BOLT

5.

LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY

TOE CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL STEPS

<<A>>

6.

TOE CONTROL ARM AND
KNUCKLE CONNECTION

<<B>>

7.

TOE CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY
MOUNTING BOLT

8.

TOE CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY

LOWER ARM AND TOE CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY

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REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

<<A>> TOE CONTROL ARM AND KNUCKLE
DISCONNECTION

CAUTION

•

Use special tool MB990635 or MB991113 to loosen the
nut only; do not remove it from the ball joint.

•

Tie special tool MB990635 or MB991113 with a cord to
prevent it from falling off.

Use special tool MB990635 or MB991113 to disconnect the toe
control arm and knuckle.

<<B>> TOE CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY MOUNTING BOLT
REMOVAL
Place mating marks on the crossmember and the plate before
removing the bolt.

INSPECTION

M1341004600060

•

Check the bushings for wear and deterioration.

•

Check the lower arm or toe control arm for bends or
damage.

•

Check all bolts for condition and straightness.

TOE CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT BREAKAWAY TORQUE
CHECK
1. After shaking the ball joint stud several times, in order to

make the ball joint turn smoothly, install the nut to the stud
and use the special tool MB990326 to measure the
breakaway torque of the ball joint.

Standard value: 1.0

−

3.1 N

⋅

m (8.9

−

27 in-lb)

2. When the measured value exceeds the standard value,

replace the toe control arm 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.

ACX00715AC

BALL JOINT

CORD

NUT

MB991113 OR
MB990635

AC001065AB

PLATE

MATING MARKS

AC001091

MB990326

AC

LOWER ARM AND TOE CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY

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TOE CONTROL 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 toe

control arm assembly.

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

TOE CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT DUST COVER
REPLACEMENT

M1341014800043

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

2. Apply multipurpose grease to inside and lip of the dust

cover.

3. Using special tool MB990800 press the dust cover until it

contacts the snap ring.

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

with your finger.

AC001066

MB990800

DUST COVER

SNAP RING

AB