Mitsubishi Eclipse / Eclipse Spyder (2000-2002). Service and repair manual - part 559

REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

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REAR SUSPENSION

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INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

>>A<< STOPPER B/STOPPER A INSTALLATION
1. Install stopper B in the shown direction.

2. Install stopper A in the shown direction while checking that 

the notches on stopper A are engaged with the projections 
on the trailing arm bushing.

INSPECTION

M1341001100033

Check crossmember for cracks or other damage.

AC001059

STOPPER A

STOPPER A

STOPPER B

STOPPER B

TRAILING ARM

TRAILING ARM

NOTCHES AND PROJECTIONS

AB

UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY

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UPPER A RM  A SSEM B LY

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1341003600078

CAUTION

  

*

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

the ground in the unladen condition.

Post-installation Operation

•

Wheel Alignment Check and Adjustment (Refer to 

P.34-

5

.)

AC001060

39 ± 5 N·m
29 ± 3 ft-lb

98 ± 10 N·m*
73 ± 7 ft-lb*

57 ± 7 N·m
42 ± 5 ft-lb

57 ± 7 N·m
42 ± 5 ft-lb

4

5

1

2

3

AB

REMOVAL STEPS

1.

UPPER ARM AND KNUCKLE 
CONNECTING BOLT

2.

UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY 
MOUNTING BOLTS

3.

UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY

>>A<<

4.

UPPER ARM BRACKET

5.

UPPER ARM

REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)

UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY

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REAR SUSPENSION

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INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

>>A<< UPPER ARM BRACKET INSTALLATION
Install the upper arm bracket so that the dimension shown in 
the illustration is at the standard value.

Standard value (A): 37.2 

±

 2 mm (1.46 

±

 0.08 inches)

NOTE: Refer to distances B and C shown in the illustration to 
check the installation angle of the upper arm bracket.

INSPECTION

M1341003700075

•

Check the bushings for wear and deterioration.

•

Check the upper arm for bends or damage.

•

Check all bolts for condition and straightness.

AC001061 AB

A

UPPER ARM

UPPER ARM BRACKET

AC001062

B: 220.1 mm (8.67 in)
C: 274.4 mm (10.80 in) 

B

C

B

C

AB

TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY

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REAR SUSPENSION

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TR AILING  A R M  A SSEM BLY

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1341002200033

CAUTION

  

*

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

the ground in the unladen condition.

Post-installation Operation

•

Wheel Alignment Check and Adjustment (Refer to 

P.34-

5

.)

AC001063

147 ± 10 N·m*
109 ± 7 ft-lb*

128 ± 9 N·m*
94 ± 7 ft-lb*

4

5

5

4

3

2

6

1

AB

REMOVAL STEPS

1.

KNUCKLE AND TRAILING ARM 
ASSEMBLY CONNECTING BOLT

2.

GROMMET

3.

TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY 
MOUNTING BOLT

>>A<<

4.

STOPPER A

>>A<<

5.

STOPPER B

6.

TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)