Mitsubishi Galant 9G. Manual — part 1511

STABILIZER BAR

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INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

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>>A<< STABILIZER BAR/STABILIZER BUSH-
ING/STABILIZER BAR BRACKET INSTALLATION

1. Position the stabilizer bar identification paint to the left side.
2. Adjust the identification paint position as shown in the figure,

and tighten the stabilizer bolt.

INSPECTION

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• Check the stabilizer bushings for wear and deterioration.

• Check the stabilizer bar for deterioration or damage.

• Check all bolts for condition and straightness.

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STABILIZER BAR LINK BALL JOINT
BREAKAWAY TORQUE CHECK

Required Special Tool:

• MB990326: Preload Socket

1. After shaking the ball joint stud several times, install the nut

to the stud and use special tool MB990326 to measure the
breakaway torque of the ball joint.

Standard value: 3.4

− 9.0 N⋅m (30 − 80 in-lb)

2. When the measured value exceeds the standard value,

replace the stabilizer bar link 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.

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STABILIZER BAR LINK 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

stabilizer bar link assembly.
NOTE: Cracks or damage of the dust cover may cause
damage to the ball joint.

AC305843

AB

OUTSIDE OF
VEHICLE

APPROXIMATELY
20 mm (0.79 in)

IDENTIFICATION PAINT

AC001129

MB990326

AB

REAR SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER

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REAR SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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CAUTION

For vehicles with ABS, be careful when handling the pole piece at the tip of the wheel speed sensor
so as not to damage it by striking against other parts.

Pre-removal Operation
• Main Muffler, Center Exhaust Pipe Removal (Refer to

GROUP 15, Exhaust pipe and Main Muffler

P.15-20

).

• Rear Splash Shield Removal (Refer to GROUP 51, Rear

Bumper Assembly

P.51-4

).

Post-installation Operation
• Rear Splash Shield Installation (Refer to GROUP 51,

Rear Bumper Assembly

P.51-4

).

• Main Muffler, Center Exhaust Pipe Installation (Refer to

GROUP 15, Exhaust pipe and Main Muffler

P.15-20

).

• Rear Wheel Alignment Check and Adjustment (Refer to

P.34-6

).

AC305782

45 ± 5 N·m
34 ± 3 ft-lb

1

2

5

6

7

N

AC

83 ± 12 N·m
61 ± 9 ft-lb

108 ± 17 N·m
79 ± 13 ft-lb

6

8

83 ± 12 N·m
61 ± 9 ft-lb

8

3

N

83 ± 12 N·m
61 ± 9 ft-lb

83 ± 12 N·m
61 ± 9 ft-lb

4

108 ± 17 N·m
79 ± 13 ft-lb

REMOVAL STEPS

<<A>>

•

REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
<VEHICLES WITH ABS>

•

STABILIZER BAR LINK
ASSEMBLY (REFER TO

P.34-21

).

•

LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY (REFER
TO

P.34-10

).

<<B>>

•

TOE CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY
(REFER TO

P.34-13

).

•

UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY (REFER
TO

P.34-9

).

•

STABILIZER BAR (REFER TO

P.34-21

).

>>C<<

1.

CROSSMEMBER NUT

<<C>>

>>C<<

2.

CROSSMEMBER STAY

>>B<<

3.

CROSSMEMBER NUT

<<D>>

>>B<<

4.

CROSSMEMBER BRACKET

>>A<<

5.

CROSSMEMBER STAY

6.

CROSSMEMBER PLATE

7.

REAR SUSPENSION
CROSSMEMBER

8.

CROSSMEMBER UPPER
STOPPER

REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)

REAR SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER

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REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

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<<A>> REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL
<VEHICLES WITH ABS>

CAUTION

For vehicles with ABS, be careful when handling the pole
piece at the tip of the wheel speed sensor so as not to
damage it by striking against other parts.
The rear wheel speed sensor can be damaged during service
work. Unclamp the rear wheel speed sensor cable as shown,
and use a cord to tie it out of the way.

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<<B>> TOE CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL

Disconnect the toe control arm only from its rear suspension
crossmember side, and use a cord to tie it to the trailing arm
assembly as shown.

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<<C>> CROSSMEMBER STAY REMOVAL

The crossmember mounting bolts need not be unscrewed
when the crossmember stay is replaced. However, the bolts
may be loosened while the crossmember stay is removed. It is
recommended that you should retighten the bolts to 100

± 10

N

⋅m (74 ± 7 ft-lb).

.

AC308672 AB

AC305742 AB

TRAILING ARM
ASSEMBLY

TOE CONTROL
ARM ASSEMBLY

AC306481AB

CROSSMEMBER
STAY

CROSSMEMBER
MOUNTING BOLT

REAR SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER

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<<D>> CROSSMEMBER BRACKET REMOVAL

The crossmember mounting bolts need not be unscrewed
when the crossmember bracket is replaced. However, the bolts
may be loosened while the crossmember bracket is removed. It
is recommended that you retighten the bolts to 100

± 10 N⋅m

(74

± 7 ft-lb).

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

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>>A<< CROSSMEMBER STAY INSTALLATION

Install the crossmember stay with its arrow facing the front of
vehicle.

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>>B<< CROSSMEMBER
BRACKET/CROSSMEMBER NUT INSTALLATION

Ensure that the crossmember mounting bolts have been tight-
ened to 100

± 10 N⋅m (74 ± 7 ft-lb), and then install the cross-

member bracket with the crossmember nut.

.

AC306482AB

CROSSMEMBER
BRACKET

CROSSMEMBER
MOUNTING BOLT

AC209171

AB

FRONT OF VEHICLE

CROSSMEMBER
STAY

AC306482AC

CROSSMEMBER
BRACKET

CROSSMEMBER
MOUNTING BOLT

CROSSMEMBER NUT