Mitsubishi Eclipse / Eclipse Spyder (2000-2002). Service and repair manual - part 558

SPECIAL TOOLS

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SPECIA L TO O LS

M1341000600079

O N -VEH IC LE SERVIC E

REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK AND 
ADJUSTMENT

M1341011000071

Measure wheel alignment with an alignment equipment on 
level ground.
The rear suspension and wheels should be serviced to the 
normal condition prior to wheel alignment.

TOOL

TOOL NUMBER AND 
NAME

SUPERSESSION

APPLICATION

•

A: MB991237
Spring compressor 
body

•

B: MB991239
Arm set

MIT221369

Coil spring removal and 
installation

MB990635 or MB991113
Steering linkage puller

MB991113-01 MB990635-
01 or General service tool

Ball joint disconnection

MB990326
Preload socket

General service tool

Ball joint rotating torque 
check

MB990800
Ball joint remover and 
installer

MB990800-01 or General 
service tool

Dust cover installation

MB991237

A

B

MB990635

MB990326

MB990800

REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

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TOE-IN

Standard value: 3 

±

 3 mm (0.12 

±

 0.12 inch)

Loosen nut, then turn the toe control arm mounting bolt to 
adjust toe.

NOTE: 

.

•

LH: Clockwise viewed from the rear 

→

 Toe-out

•

RH: Clockwise viewed from the rear 

→

 Toe-in

•

Toe adjustment can be made at graduations of 
approximately 2.5 mm (0.10 inch).

CAMBER

Standard value: 

<ECLIPSE> 

−

1

° 

20' 

±

 30' (Difference between right 

and left within 30')

<ECLIPSE SPYDER> 

−

1

° 

10' 

±

 30' (Difference 

between right and left within 30')

NOTE: Camber is preset at the factory and cannot be adjusted.

NOTE: If camber is not within the standard value, check and 
replace bent or damaged parts.

BALL JOINT DUST COVER INSPECTION

M1341012800081

1. Check dust covers for cracks or damage by pushing it with 

your finger.

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

control arm assembly or stabilizer link.

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

R EAR  SU SPENSIO N  A SSEM BLY

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1341001000036

CAUTION

  

*

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

the ground in the unladen condition.

AC001056AB

CROSSMEMBER

Pre-removal Operation

•

Fully Close Convertible Top Assembly. <ECLIPSE SPY-
DER>

•

Brake Fluid Draining <Vehicles with drum brake>

•

Service Lid Removal <ECLIPSE> (Refer to GROUP 52A, 
Trims 

P.52A-10

.)

•

Center Exhaust Pipe Removal (Refer to GROUP 15, 
Exhaust Pipe and Main Muffler 

P.15-19

 and 

P.15-21

.)

Post-installation Operation

•

Center Exhaust Pipe Installation (Refer to GROUP 15, 
Exhaust Pipe and Main Muffler 

P.15-19

 and 

P.15-21

.)

•

Service Lid Installation <ECLIPSE> (Refer to GROUP 
52A, Trims 

P.52A-10

.)

•

Parking Brake Lever Stroke Check (Refer to GROUP 36, 
On-vehicle Service 

−

 Parking Brake Lever Stroke Check 

and Adjustment 

P.36-4

.)

•

Brake Line bleeding <Vehicles with drum brake> (Refer to 
GROUP 35A, On-vehicle Service 

−

 Bleeding 

P.35A-22

.)

•

Wheel Alignment Check and Adjustment (Refer to 

P.34-

5

.)

REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

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AC003096

N

8

13

44 ± 5 N·m
33 ± 3 ft-lb

AC

14

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

39 ± 5 N·m
29 ± 4 ft-lb

88 ± 10 N·m
65 ± 7 ft-lb

60 ± 5 N·m
45 ± 3 ft-lb

15

11

11

12

10

9

15 ± 2 N·m
11 ± 1 ft-lb

147 ± 10 N·m*
109 ± 7 ft-lb*

REMOVAL STEPS

<<A>>

.

•

DRAIN TURF MOUNTING HOOK 
<ECLIPSE SPYDER>

1.

CAP

2.

SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTING 
NUTS

<<B>>

3.

BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

4.

BRAKE DISC OR BRAKE DRUM

5.

SHOE AND LINING ASSEMBLY 
(DRUM BRAKE: REFER TO 
GROUP 36, PARKING BRAKE 
CABLE 

P.36-7

. /DRUM-IN-DISC 

BRAKE: REFER TO GROUP 36, 
PARKING BRAKE CABLE 

P.36-8

.)

6.

PARKING BRAKE CABLE 
CONNECTION (DRUM BRAKE: 
REFER TO GROUP 36, PARKING 
BRAKE CABLE 

P.36-7

. /DRUM-IN-

DISC BRAKE: REFER TO GROUP 
36, PARKING BRAKE CABLE 

P.36-

8

.)

7.

BRAKE HOSE CONNECTION 
<VEHICLES WITH DRUM BRAKE>

8.

UPPER ARM MOUNTING BOLTS

9.

GROMMET

10. TRAILING ARM MOUNTING BOLT

>>A<<

11. STOPPER A

>>A<<

12. STOPPER B

<<C>>

13. CROSSMEMBER MOUNTING NUT
14. REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR 

CONNECTOR CONNECTION 
<VEHICLES WITH ABS>

15. REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)

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REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

<<A>> DRAIN TURF MOUNTING HOOK REMOVAL 
<ECLIPSE SPYDER>
Remove the drain turf mounting hook so that the cap can be 
seen from the passenger compartment.

<<B>> BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
Secure the removed caliper assembly with a wire, so that it 
does not fall.

<<C>> CROSSMEMBER MOUNTING NUT REMOVAL
Support the crossmember with a garage jack or transmission 
jack to remove the crossmember mounting nut.

AC004074AB

REAR GLASS

DRAIN TURF

AC001058