Mitsubishi Galant 9G. Manual — part 1508

LOWER ARM

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REAR SUSPENSION

34-10

LOWER ARM

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1341006500047

CAUTION

*

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

the ground in an unladen condition.

Post-installation Operation
• Rear Wheel Alignment Check and Adjustment (Refer to

P.34-6

).

AC305777

1

2

5

AB

78 ± 7 N·m*
57 ± 5 ft-lb*

N

113 ± 12 N·m*
83 ± 9 ft-lb*

40 ± 5 N·m
30 ± 3 ft-lb

3

4

REMOVAL STEPS

•

SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
AND KNUCKLE CONNECTION
(REFER TO

P.34-16

).

1.

LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY AND
STABILIZER BAR LINK ASSEMBLY
CONNECTION

2.

LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY AND
KNUCKLE CONNECTION

<<A>>

3.

LOWER ARM BOLT

4.

LOWER ARM PLATE

5.

LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)

LOWER ARM

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REAR SUSPENSION

34-11

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

.

<<A>> LOWER ARM BOLT REMOVAL

Place mating marks on the crossmember and the plate before
removing the lower arm bolt.

INSPECTION

M1341006600055

• Check the bushings for wear and deterioration.

• Check the lower arm for bending or breakage.

• Check all bolts for condition and straightness.

AC306251

AB

LOWER ARM
ASSEMBLY

CROSSMEMBER

PLATE

MATING MARKS

TRAILING ARM

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REAR SUSPENSION

34-12

TRAILING ARM

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1341002200390

CAUTION

*

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

the ground in an unladen condition.

NOTE: Bolt A and nut B are interchangeable.

INSPECTION

M1341002300201

• Check the bushings for wear and deterioration.

• Check the trailing arm for bending or breakage.

• Check all bolts for condition and straightness.

Post-installation Operation
• Rear Wheel Alignment Check and Adjustment (Refer to

P.34-6

).

AC305778

1

2

3

AB

113 ± 12 N·m*
83 ± 9 ft-lb*

N

N

113 ± 12 N·m*
83 ± 9 ft-lb*

100 ± 10 N·m
74 ± 7 ft-lb

A

B

A

B

REMOVAL STEPS

1.

TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY AND
KNUCKLE CONNECTION

2.

TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY

3.

TRAILING ARM BRACKET

REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)

TOE CONTROL ARM

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REAR SUSPENSION

34-13

TOE CONTROL ARM

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1341016600045

CAUTION

*

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

the ground in an unladen condition.

Required Special Tool:

• MB991897: Ball Joint Remover

Post-installation Operation
• Press the dust cover with your finger to check that there

are no cracks or damage in the dust cover.

• Rear Wheel Alignment Check and Adjustment (Refer to

P.34-6

).

AC305779

AC205712

2

AB

78 ± 7 N·m*
57 ± 5 ft-lb*

66 ± 6 N·m
49 ± 4 ft-lb

3

4

4

MULTIPURPOSE GREASE
SAE J310, NLGI No.2
OR EQUIVALENT

7 ± 0.5 g
(0.247 ± 0.018 oz)

1

2

78 ± 7 N·m
57 ± 5 ft-lb

N

REMOVAL STEPS

•

TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY AND
KNUCKLE CONNECTION (REFER
TO

P.34-12

).

<<A>>

1.

TOE CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY
AND KNUCKLE CONNECTION

<<B>>

2.

ASSIST LINK BOLT

3.

ASSIST LINK PLATE

4.

TOE CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)