Mitsubishi Galant 9G. Manual — part 1504

STABILIZER BAR

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Required Special Tool:

• MB991897: Ball Joint Remover

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

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<<A>> TIE ROD END AND KNUCKLE DISCON-
NECTION

CAUTION

• Do not remove the nut from ball joint. Loosen it and use

special tool MB991897 to avoid possible damage to ball
joint threads.

• Hang special tool MB991897 with a cord to prevent it

from falling.

1. Install special tool MB991897 as shown in the figure.

2. Turn the bolt and knob as necessary to make the jaws of

special tool MB991897 parallel, tighten the bolt by hand and
confirm that the jaws are still parallel.
NOTE: When adjusting the jaws in parallel, make sure the
knob is in the position shown in the figure.

3. Tighten the bolt with a wrench to disconnect the tie rod end.

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>>B<<

14.

FRONT AXLE NO.1
CROSSMEMBER, REAR
ROLL STOPPER AND
STEERING GEAR
ASSEMBLY

15.

STEERING GEAR AND
LINKAGE PROTECTOR
<3.8L ENGINE> (REFER TO
GROUP 32, CROSSMEMBER

P.32-10

).

>>A<<

16.

STABILIZER BRACKET

STABILIZER BAR REMOVAL
STEPS (Continued)

>>A<<

17.

STABILIZER BUSHING

>>A<<

18.

STABILIZER BAR

STABILIZER BAR REMOVAL
STEPS (Continued)

AC208247AC

CORD

BOLT

MB991897

NUT

BALL JOINT

AC106821

KNOB

PARALLEL

BOLT

CORRECT

WRONG

AC

STABILIZER BAR

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<<B>> STEERING GEAR AND STEERING
COLUMN ASSEMBLY DISCONNECTION

1. Remove the steering gear and steering column assembly

connecting bolt.

2. Pinch the steering column shaft clip with pliers, and pull up

the shaft in the direction shown to disengage the steering
column assembly.

NOTE: If the steering column shaft is removed accidentally,
remove the steering column assembly and be sure to insert the
steering column shaft into the steering column as shown in the
figure.

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<<C>> FRONT AXLE CROSSMEMBER STAY
REMOVAL

The crossmember mounting bolts need not be unscrewed
when the front axle crossmember stay is replaced. However,
the bolts may be loosened while the front axle crossmember
stay is removed. It is recommended that you retighten the bolts
to 180

± 20 N⋅m (133 ± 14 ft-lb).

AC306565 AB

CLIP

STEERING
COLUMN
SHAFT

AC306564 AB

X

X

Y

Y

X

X

Y

Y

YOKE Y

VIEW A

7.6˚ ± 3˚

YOKE X

A

AC306568 AB

FRONT AXLE
CROSSMEMBER
STAY

CROSSMEMBER
MOUNTING BOLT

STABILIZER BAR

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INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

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

Align the stabilizer bar identification mark with the right end of
the bushing (LH).

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>>B<< FRONT AXLE NO.1 CROSSMEMBER,
REAR ROLL STOPPER AND STEERING GEAR
ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION

Align the steering column dash panel cover notch (arrow A)
with the steering gear lug (arrow B), and install the front axle
number 1 crossmember, the rear roll stopper and steering gear
assembly.

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>>C<< FRONT AXLE CROSSMEMBER
STAY/SELF-LOCKING NUT INSTALLATION

Ensure that the crossmember mounting bolts have been tight-
ened to 180

± 20 N⋅m (133 ± 14 ft-lb), and then install the front

crossmember stay with the self-locking nut.

INSPECTION

M1332002000291

• 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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AC006141AE

STABILIZER
BRACKET (LH)

OUTSIDE OF
VEHICLE

STABILIZER
BUSHING (LH)

APPROXIMATELY
20 mm ( 0.79 in )

IDENTIFICATION
MARK

AC306751 AB

B

A

STEERING GEAR

STEERING COLUMN
DASH PANEL COVER

AC306568 AC

FRONT AXLE
CROSSMEMBER
STAY

CROSSMEMBER
MOUNTING BOLT

SELF-LOCKING NUT

STABILIZER BAR

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STABILIZER 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 link.

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

AC001129

MB990326

AB