Mitsubishi Galant. Manual - part 502
SPECIFICATIONS
TSB Revision
REAR SUSPENSION
34-21
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Check all bolts for condition and straightness.
STABILIZER LINK BALL JOINT BREAKAWAY
TORQUE CHECK
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.
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.
SPECIFIC ATIO NS
FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
M1341012700051
AC001129
MB990326
AB
ITEMS
SPECIFICATIONS
Lower arm and toe control arm assembly
Lower arm assembly to crossmember nut
98 N
⋅
m (72 ft-lb)
Lower arm assembly to knuckle jam nut
108 N
⋅
m (80 ft-lb)
Stabilizer link nut
39 N
⋅
m (29 ft-lb)
Toe control arm assembly to crossmember nut
69
−
78 N
⋅
m (51
−
58 ft-lb)
Toe control arm assembly to knuckle jam nut
28 N
⋅
m (21 ft-lb)
Rear suspension assembly
Brake caliper assembly bolt
55
−
65 N
⋅
m (41
−
48 ft-lb)
Brake hose
15 N
⋅
m (11 ft-lb)
Crossmember to body nut
88 N
⋅
m (65 ft-lb)
Shock absorber assembly to body nut
44 N
⋅
m (32 ft-lb)
Trailing arm assembly to body nut
137
−
157 N
⋅
m (101
−
116 ft-lb)
Upper arm assembly to body bolt
39 N
⋅
m (29 ft-lb)
Shock absorber assembly
Shock absorber assembly to body nut
44 N
⋅
m (32 ft-lb)
Shock absorber assembly to knuckle bolt
98 N
⋅
m (72 ft-lb)
Shock absorber jam nut
20
−
25 N
⋅
m (15
−
18 ft-lb)