Mitsubishi Galant 9G. Manual — part 1509

TOE CONTROL ARM

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REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

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<<A>> TOE CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY AND
KNUCKLE DISCONNECTION

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 the

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 toe control

arm assembly and the knuckle.

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<<B>> ASSIST LINK BOLT REMOVAL

Place mating marks on the crossmember and the plate before
removing the assist link bolt.

INSPECTION

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• Check the bushings for wear and deterioration.

• Check the toe control arm for bending or breakage.

• Check all bolts for condition and straightness.

AC208247AC

CORD

BOLT

MB991897

NUT

BALL JOINT

AC106821

KNOB

PARALLEL

BOLT

CORRECT

WRONG

AC

AC306251

AC

TOE CONTROL
ARM ASSEMBLY

CROSSMEMBER

PLATE

MATING MARKS

TOE CONTROL ARM

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TOE CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT TURNING
TORQUE CHECK

Required Special Tool:

• MB990326: Preload Socket

1. After shaking the ball joint stud several times, in order to

make the ball joint turn smoothly, install the nut to the stud
and use special tool MB990326 to measure the turning
torque of the ball joint.

Standard value: 1.0

− 2.6 N⋅m (8.9 − 23 in-lb)

2. If the measured value exceeds the standard value, replace

the toe control arm assembly.

3. If 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.

TOE CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT DUST COVER
CHECK

1. Check the toe control arm ball joint dust cover for cracks or

damage by pushing it with your finger.

2. If the dust cover is cracked or damaged, replace the toe

control arm assembly.
NOTE: Cracks or damage of the dust cover may cause
damage to the ball joint. When it is damaged during service
work, replace the dust cover.

TOE CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT DUST COVER
REPLACEMENT

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Required Special Tool:

• MB990800: Ball Joint Remover and Installer

Only when the dust cover is damaged accidentally during ser-
vice work, replace the dust cover as follows:
1. Remove the dust cover.
2. Fill the new dust cover with multipurpose grease and

lubricate the lip [Amount of grease in the dust cover:
approximately 7g (0.247 ounce)].

3. Using special tool MB990800, punch the dust cover until it

contacts the snap ring.

4. Press the dust cover with your finger to check that there are

no cracks or damage in the dust cover.

AC101919AB

MB990326

AC209167AB

BALL JOINT
DUST COVER

TOE CONTROL ARM
ASSEMBLY

AC212031AB

MB990800

SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY

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SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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CAUTION

*

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

the ground in the unladen condition.

INSPECTION

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• Check the rubber parts for cracks and wear.

• Check the shock absorber for malfunctions, oil leakage, or

abnormal noise.

Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation
• Trunk Room Trim (front side) Removal and Installation

(Refer to GROUP 52A, Trims

P.52A-10

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AC305780 AB

45 ± 5 N·m
34 ± 3 ft-lb

3

2

100 ± 10 N·m*
74 ± 7 ft-lb*

5

1

4

6

REMOVAL STEPS

1.

COIL SPRING NUT

2.

COIL SPRING BOLT

3.

COIL SPRING WASHER

4.

COIL SPRING WASHER

5.

SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
AND KNUCKLE CONNECTION

6.

SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)

SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY

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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

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Required Special Tools:

• MB991237: Spring Compressor Body

• MB991239: Arm Set

• MB991680: Wrench Set

• MB991681: Wrench

• MB991682: Socket

AC305784

AB

23 ± 2 N·m
17 ± 1 ft-lb

1

3

6

4

5

9

13

2

8

7

10

11

12

DISASSEMBLY STEPS

<<A>> >>C<<

1. COIL SPRING NUT (SELF-LOCKING

NUT)

2. COIL SPRING WASHER
3. COIL SPRING BUSHING
4. SHOCK ABSORBER GASKET

>>B<<

5. SHOCK ABSORBER INSULATOR
6. SPRING UPPER PAD
7. COIL SPRING BUSHING
8. COIL SPRING COLLAR

>>A<<

9. COIL SPRING
10. SHOCK ABSORBER CUP

11. SHOCK ABSORBER COVER
12. SHOCK ABSORBER DAMPER
13. SHOCK ABSORBER

DISASSEMBLY STEPS (Continued)