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Mitsubishi Galant (2004+). Manual - part 1384

 

 

LOWER ARM

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LOWER ARM

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 an unladen condition.

Required Special Tool:

• MB991897: Ball Joint Remover

Post-installation Operation
• Check the dust cover for cracks or damage by pushing it 

with your finger.

• Front Wheel Alignment Check and Adjustment (Refer to 

P.33-6

).

AC305734

AC305736

AB

1

2

N

165 ± 15 N·m*
122 ± 11 ft-lb*

65 ± 6 N·m
48 ± 4 ft-lb

SPECIFIED GREASE :

     MULTIPURPOSE GREASE SAE 

     J310, NLGI NO.2 OR EQUIVALENT

165 ± 15 N·m
122 ± 11 ft-lb

N

2

REMOVAL STEPS

<<A>>

1.

LOWER ARM AND KNUCKLE 
CONNECTION

2.

LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY

LOWER ARM

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REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

.

<<A>> LOWER ARM 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. Replace the self-locking nut for lower arm ball joint with a 

regular nut, because the original one is a little bit large to 
install the special tool. And then install special tool 
MB991897 as shown in the figure.

2. Turn the bolt and knob as necessary to make the jaws of 

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 ball joint.

INSPECTION

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• Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.

• Check the lower arm assembly for bending or breakage.

• Check all bolts for condition and straightness.

.

LOWER ARM BALL JOINT BREAKAWAY TORQUE CHECK

Required Special Tool:

• MB990326: Preload Socket

1. Move the ball joint stud several times and install the lower 

arm nut on the stud. Using special tool MB990326, measure 
the ball joint breakaway torque.

Standard value: 3.5 

 6.9 Nm (31  61 in-lb)

2. If the measured value is not within the standard value, or if 

the ball joint is difficult to turn or does not turn smoothly, 
replace the lower arm assembly.

.

AC208247AC

CORD

BOLT

MB991897

NUT

BALL JOINT

AC106821

KNOB

PARALLEL

BOLT

CORRECT

WRONG

AC

AC305846 AB

MB990326

LOWER ARM

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LOWER ARM 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 lower 

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

LOWER ARM BALL JOINT DUST COVER 
REPLACEMENT

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Required Special Tool:

• MB990776: Front Axle Base

If the dust cover is damaged accidentally during service work, 
replace the dust cover as follows:
1. Remove the dust cover.
2. Apply the multipurpose grease SAE J310, NLGI No.2 or 

equivalent to the lip and the inside of a new dust cover.

Grease amount for the inside the dust cover (refer-
ence): 13 

± 0.5 g (0.45 ± 0.02 oz)

3. Using special tool MB990776, drive in the dust cover until it 

is fully seated.

4. Position the dust cover as shown in the illustration. Make 

sure that there is no abnormal bulge or pressure applied to 
the dust cover.

5. Check the dust cover for cracks or damage by pushing it 

with your finger.

AC305847

AB

MB990776

DUST COVER

AC205611

AC305736 AB

32.3 mm
1.27 in

DUST COVER

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LOWER ARM BUSHING (REAR) REPLACEMENT

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Required Special Tools:

• MB991963: Suspension Bushing Arbor

• MB990889: Rear Suspension Bushing Ring

• MB990890: Rear Suspension Bushing Base

Replace the lower arm bushing as follows:

1. Use special tools MB991963 and MB990890 to drive out the 

lower arm bushing. 

AC306250 AB

LOWER ARM BUSHING

AC207421

AB

MB991963

MB990890

LOWER ARM
ASSEMBLY

LOWER ARM 
BUSHING

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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