Mitsubishi Galant (2004+). Manual — part 1388
REAR SUSPENSION DIAGNOSIS
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SYMPTOM CHART
M1341013500276
SYMPTOM PROCEDURES
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1: Squeaks or other Abnormal Noise
DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Check for loose rear suspension
installation bolts and nuts.
Q: Are the rear suspension installation bolts and nuts
loose?
YES :
Retighten them, and then go to Step 5.
NO :
Go to Step 2.
STEP 2. Check the condition of the shock
absorbers (worn bushings).
Q: Are the shock absorbers (bushings) in good
condition?
YES :
Go to Step 3.
NO :
Replace the faulty part, and then go to Step
5.
STEP 3. Check the upper arms and/or lower arms
and/or toe control arms for deformity or damage.
Q: Are the upper arms and/or lower arms and/or toe
control arms in good condition?
YES :
Go to Step 4.
NO :
Replace the faulty part, and then go to Step
5.
STEP 4. Check the trailing arms for deformity or
damage.
Q: Are the trailing arms in good condition?
YES :
Go to Step 5.
NO :
Replace the faulty part, and then go to Step
5.
STEP 5. Retest the system.
Q: Is the malfunction eliminated?
YES :
The procedure is complete.
NO :
Return to Step 1.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 2: Poor Ride
DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Check for excessive tire inflation
pressure.
Refer to GROUP 31, On-vehicle Service
− Tire Infla-
tion Pressure Check
Q: Is the tire inflation pressure correct?
YES :
Go to Step 2.
NO :
Adjust the pressure, and then go to Step 4.
STEP 2. Check the condition of the shock
absorbers (weak or broken springs).
Q: Are the shock absorbers in good condition?
YES :
Go to Step 3.
NO :
Replace the faulty part, and then go to Step
4.
STEP 3. Check the stabilizer bar and/or stabilizer
bar links for deformity or damage.
Q: Are the stabilizer bar and/or stabilizer bar links
deformed or damaged?
YES :
Replace the faulty part, and then go to Step
NO :
Go to Step 4.
SYMPTOM
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
REFERENCE PAGE
Squeaks or other abnormal noise
1
Poor ride
2
Body tilting
3
REAR SUSPENSION DIAGNOSIS
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STEP 4. Retest the system.
Q: Is the malfunction eliminated?
YES :
The procedure is complete.
NO :
Return to Step 1.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 3: Body Tilting
DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Check for weak or deteriorated
bushings.
Q: Are the bushings in good condition?
YES :
Go to Step 2.
NO :
Replace the faulty part, and then go to Step
5.
STEP 2. Check for weak or broken coil springs.
Q: Are the coil springs in good condition?
YES :
Go to Step 3.
NO :
Replace the faulty part, and then go to Step
5.
STEP 3. Check the upper arms and/or lower arms
and/or toe control arms for deformity or damage.
Q: Are the upper arms and/or lower arms and/or toe
control arms deformed or damaged?
YES :
Replace the faulty part, and then go to Step
NO :
Go to Step 4.
STEP 4. Check the trailing arms for deformity or
damage.
Q: Are the trailing arms deformed or damaged?
YES :
Replace the faulty part, and then go to Step
NO :
Go to Step 5.
STEP 5. Retest the system.
Q: Is the malfunction eliminated?
YES :
The procedure is complete.
NO :
Return to Step 1.
SPECIAL TOOLS
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REAR SUSPENSION
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SPECIAL TOOLS
M1341000600433
TOOL
TOOL NUMBER AND
NAME
SUPERSESSION
APPLICATION
MB991897
Ball joint remover
MB991113-01,
MB990635-01 or General
service tool
Knuckle and toe control
arm ball joint
disconnection
NOTE: Steering linkage
puller (MB990635 or
MB991113) is also
available to disconnect
knuckle and tie rod end
ball joint.
MB990326
Preload socket
General service tool
• Toe control arm ball
joint turning torque
check
• Stabilizer bar link ball
joint breakaway
torque check
MB990800
Ball joint dust cover
installer
MB990800-01or General
service tool
Toe control arm ball joint
dust cover installation
• A: MB991237
Spring compressor
body
• B: MB991239
Arm set
MIT221369 or general
service tool
Coil spring removal and
installation
NOTE: Spring
compressor set
(MB991832) is also
available to compress
coil spring (refer to
GROUP 33, Special
Tools
MB991680
Wrench set
• A: MB991681
Wrench
• B: MB991682
Socket
−
Shock absorber
disassembly and
assembly
AC106827
MB990326
MB990800
MB991237
A
B
MB991680
A
B
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
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ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK AND
ADJUSTMENT
M1341011000394
Measure wheel alignment with an alignment equipment on
level ground.
The rear suspension and tires should be serviced to the normal
condition prior to wheel alignment measurement.
.
CAMBER
Standard value:
− 0° 50’ ± 30’ (Left/right deviation within 30’)
NOTE: For vehicles with aluminum wheels, attach the cam-
ber/caster/kingpin gauge by using a compensator.
.
TOE-IN
Standard value: 3
± 3 mm (0.12 ± 0.12 inch)
.
If camber and/or toe-in is not within the standard value, adjust
by the following procedures.
CAUTION
• When adjusting the camber, tighten the lower arm
assembly and the trailing arm assembly, not the toe
control arm.
• After adjusting the camber, be sure to adjust the toe.
1. Carry out camber adjustment by turning the camber
adjusting bolt.
NOTE:
.
•
LH: Clockwise viewed from the rear
→
(
−
) camber
•
RH: Clockwise viewed from the rear
→
(+) camber
•
If either the camber or toe is adjusted, both should fluctu-
ate. For the relationship between the two, refer to CAM-
BER AND TOE REFERENCE TABLE (Refer to
).
AC305848 AB
COMPENSATOR
AC305842
AB
TOE CONTROL ARM
CAMBER
ADJUSTING
BOLT
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