Mitsubishi Galant (2004+). Manual — part 1381
FRONT SUSPENSION DIAGNOSIS
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SYMPTOM CHART
M1332009400290
SYMPTOM PROCEDURES
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1: Steering Wheel is Heavy, Vibrates or Pulls to One Side
DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Check the tires.
Check for the tire pressure, the tire pressure balance
between left and right tires, and the tire condition.
Refer to GROUP 31, Diagnosis
Q: Are the tires in normal condition?
YES :
Go to Step 2.
NO :
If out of pressure, adjust the tire pressure. If
out of balance, balance the tires as
necessary. If excessively worn, replace the
tires as necessary and then go to Step 5.
STEP 2. Check the wheel alignment.
Refer to
Q: Is the wheel alignment correct?
YES :
Go to Step 3.
NO :
Adjust it, and then go to Step 5.
STEP 3. Check the lower arm ball joint.
Q: Is the ball joint in good condition?
YES :
Go to Step 4.
NO :
Replace the lower arm assembly, and then
go to Step 5.
STEP 4. Check the coil spring.
Q: Is the coil spring in good condition?
YES :
Go to Step 5.
NO :
Replace it, 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: Excessive Body Rolling
DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Check for broken or deteriorated
stabilizer bar.
Q: Is the stabilizer bar in good condition?
YES :
Go to Step 2.
NO :
Replace it, and then go to Step 3.
STEP 2. Check the strut assembly for damage.
Q: Is the strut assembly in good condition?
YES :
Go to Step 3.
NO :
Replace it, and then go to Step 3.
STEP 3. Retest the system.
Q: Is the malfunction eliminated?
YES :
The procedure is complete.
NO :
Return to Step 1.
SYMPTOM
INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
REFERENCE PAGE
Steering wheel is heavy, vibrates or pulls to one side
1
Excessive body rolling
2
Poor ride
3
Unequal ride height
4
Noise
5
FRONT SUSPENSION DIAGNOSIS
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INSPECTION PROCEDURE 3: Poor Ride
DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Check for improper tire inflation
pressure.
Refer to GROUP 31, On-vehicle Service
− Tire Infla-
tion Pressure Check
Q: Is the tire inflation correct?
YES :
Go to Step 2.
NO :
Adjust it, and then go to Step 4.
STEP 2. Check for broken or deteriorated coil
spring(s).
Q: Are the coil spring(s) broken or deteriorated?
YES :
Replace the coil spring(s), and then go to
Step 4.
NO :
Go to Step 3.
STEP 3. Check for strut assembly damage.
Q: Is the strut assembly damaged?
YES :
Replace it, and then go to Step 4.
NO :
Go to Step 4.
STEP 4. Retest the system.
Q: Is the malfunction eliminated?
YES :
The procedure is complete.
NO :
Return to Step 1.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 4: Unequal Ride Height
DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Check for broken or deteriorated coil
spring(s).
Q: Is the coil spring(s) broken or deteriorated?
YES :
Replace it, and then go to Step 2.
NO :
Go to Step 2.
STEP 2. Retest the system.
Q: Is the malfunction eliminated?
YES :
The procedure is complete.
NO :
Return to Step 1.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 5: Noise
DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Check for lack of lubrication.
Q: Is lubrication inadequate?
YES :
Lubricate it, and then go to Step 5.
NO :
Go to Step 2.
STEP 2. Check the tightened parts for looseness
and check the bushings for wear.
Q: Are the tightened parts and bushings in good
condition?
YES :
Go to Step 3.
NO :
Tighten or replace as necessary, then go to
Step 5.
STEP 3. Check for broken coil springs.
Q: Is the coil spring broken?
YES :
Replace it, and then go to Step 5.
NO :
Go to Step 4.
STEP 4. Check for strut assembly damage.
Q: Is the strut assembly damaged?
YES :
Replace it, and then go to Step 5.
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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SPECIAL TOOLS
M1332000600327
TOOL
TOOL NUMBER AND
NAME
SUPERSESSION
APPLICATION
MB991004
Wheel alignment gauge
attachment
MB991004-01 or General
service tool
Wheel alignment
measurement
MB991832
Spring compressor set
• A: MB991793
Spring compressor
• B: MB991795
Attachment A
• C: MB991794
Upper plate
• D: MB991829
Arm bracket
• E: MB991831
Spacer
• F: MB991830
Fixture
General service tool
Front coil spring
compression
NOTE: The coil spring can
not be compressed by
following conventional
special tools.
.
•
MB991237
Spring compressor
body
•
MB991238
Arm set
MB991680
Wrench set
• A: MB991681
Wrench
• B: MB991682
Socket
−
Strut assembly
disassembly and
assembly
MB991897
Ball joint remover
MB991113-01,
MB990635-01 or General
service tool
Knuckle and ball joint
disconnection
NOTE: Steering linkage
puller (MB990635 or
MB991113) is also
available to disconnect
knuckle and ball joint.
MB990326
Preload socket
General service tool
Ball joint breakaway
torque check
MB990776
Front axle base
MB990776-01
Lower arm ball joint dust
cover installation
MB991004
MB991832
A
B
C
D
E
F
MB991680
A
B
AC106827
MB990326
MB990776
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
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ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK AND
ADJUSTMENT
M1331000900477
Measure wheel alignment with alignment equipment on a level
surface. The front suspension, steering system and tires should
be serviced to normal condition before measuring wheel align-
ment.
.
TOE-IN
Standard value: 0
± 3 mm (0 ± 0.12 inch)
1. Adjust the toe-in by undoing the clip and jam nut, and
turning the left and right tie rod turnbuckles by the same
amount (in opposite directions).
NOTE: The toe will move out as the left turnbuckle is turned
toward the front of the vehicle and the right turnbuckle is
turned toward the rear of the vehicle.
2. Install the clip and tighten the jam nut to the specified
torque.
Tightening torque: 52
± 2 N⋅m (38 ± 2 ft-lb)
3. Confirm that the toe-in is at the standard value.
MB991963
Suspension bushing arbor
−
Lower arm bushing
removal and press-fitting
MB990889
Rear suspension bushing
ring
−
MB990890
Rear suspension bushing
base
MB990890-01 or general
service tool
TOOL
TOOL NUMBER AND
NAME
SUPERSESSION
APPLICATION
MB991963
MB990889
MB990890
AC305785
AB
JAM NUT
CLIP
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