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Mitsubishi Galant (2004+). Manual - part 1385

 

 

LOWER ARM

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FRONT SUSPENSION

33-19

2. Position the lower arm bushing so that its projections are 

positioned as shown, and then use special tools MB991963, 
MB990889 and MB990890 to press in the lower arm 
bushing.

CAUTION

When pressing in the lower arm bushing, take care not to 
deform the lower arm. 
3. Press the lower arm bushing until its outer tube is flush with 

the lower arm assembly surface while checking that the 
press-in pressure is at the standard value. If the press-in 
pressure is lower than the standard value, replace the lower 
arm assembly.

Standard value: 10 kN (2,248 pounds) or more

AC207423

AB

PROJECTIONS

30˚± 3˚

LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY

AC207422

AB

MB991963

MB990890

LOWER ARM
ASSEMBLY

MB990889

LOWER ARM 
BUSHING
OUTER TUBE

STABILIZER BAR

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FRONT SUSPENSION

33-20

STABILIZER BAR

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1332004000297

CAUTION

• Before removing the steering wheel and air bag module assembly, refer to GROUP 52B  Service 

Precautions (

P.52B-26

) and Air Bag Module and Clock Spring (

P.52B-368

). Also, put the front 

wheels in straight-ahead position. Failure to do so may damage the SRS clock spring and render 
the SRS air bag inoperative, which results in serious driver injury.

*

: Indicates parts which should be initially tightened, and then fully tightened after placing the 

vehicle horizontally and loading the full weight of the engine on the vehicle body.

Stabilizer Bar Pre-removal Operation
• Power Steering Fluid Draining (Refer to GROUP 37, 

On-Vehicle Service 

− Fluid Replacement 

P.37A-21

).

• Front Under Cover Removal.
• Centermember Removal (Refer to GROUP 32, Engine 

Roll Stopper, Centermember 

P.32-7

).

• Lower Arm Assembly Removal (Refer to 

P.33-15

).

• Air Bag Module Assembly, Steering Damper and Steering 

Wheel Assembly Removal (Refer to GROUP 37, Steering 

Wheel 

P.37A-27

).

• Floor Console Assembly Removal (Refer to GROUP 52A, 

Floor Console Assembly 

P.52A-9

).

• Front Scuff Plate and Cowl Side Trim Removal (Refer to 

GROUP 52A, Trims 

P.52A-10

).

• Trunk Lid Opener Cover Removal
• Accelerator Pedal Stopper Removal

• Floor Carpet Removal

Stabilizer Bar Post-installation Operation
• Check the dust covers for cracks or damage by pushing it 

with your finger.

• Floor Carpet Installation
• Trunk Lid Opener Cover Installation

• Accelerator Pedal Stopper Installation

• Cowl Side Trim and Front Scuff Plate Removal (Refer to 

GROUP 52A, Trims 

P.52A-10

).

• Floor Console Assembly Installation (Refer to GROUP 

52A, Floor Console Assembly 

P.52A-9

).

• Steering Wheel Assembly, Steering Damper and Air Bag 

Module Assembly Installation (Refer to GROUP 37, Steer-

ing Wheel 

P.37A-27

).

• Checking Steering Wheel Position with Wheels Straight 

Ahead

• Lower Arm Assembly Installation (Refer to 

P.33-15

).

• Centermember Installation (Refer to GROUP 32, Engine 

Roll Stopper, Centermember 

P.32-7

).

• Front Wheel Alignment Check and Adjustment (Refer to 

P.33-6

).

• Front Under Cover Installation.

• Power Steering Fluid Supplying (Refer to GROUP 37, 

On-Vehicle Service 

− Fluid Replacemen

P.37A-21

).

• Power Steering Fluid Line Bleeding (Refer to GROUP 37, 

On-Vehicle Service 

− Power Steering System Air Bleeding 

P.37A-22

).

STABILIZER BAR

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FRONT SUSPENSION

33-21

AC305735

AB

48 ± 7 N·m
36 ± 5 ft-lb

180 ± 20 N·m
133 ± 14 ft-lb

58 ± 7 N·m*
43 ± 5 ft-lb*

83 ± 12 N·m
61 ± 9 ft-lb

18 ± 2 N·m
13 ± 2 ft-lb

8

5

9

2

3

4

10

7

29 ± 4 N·m
21 ± 3 ft-lb

1

58 ± 7 N·m
43 ± 5 ft-lb

48 ± 7 N·m
36 ± 5 ft-lb

12 ± 2 N·m
102 ± 22 in-lb

12 ± 2 N·m
102 ± 22 in-lb

15 ± 3 N·m
11 ± 2 ft-lb

12 ± 2 N·m
102 ± 22 in-lb

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

16

17

6

STABILIZER LINK REMOVAL 
STEPS

1.

STABILIZER NUT

2.

STABILIZER NUT

3.

STABILIZER LINK
STABILIZER BUSHING 
REMOVAL STEPS

1.

STABILIZER NUT

15.

STEERING GEAR AND 
LINKAGE PROTECTOR 
<3.8L ENGINE> (REFER TO 
GROUP 32, CROSSMEMBER 

P.32-10

).

>>A<<

16.

STABILIZER BRACKET

>>A<<

17.

STABILIZER BUSHING
STABILIZER BAR REMOVAL 
STEPS

1.

STABILIZER NUT

<<A>>

4.

TIE ROD END AND 
KNUCKLE CONNECTION 

5.

STEERING SHAFT PAD

<<B>>

6.

STEERING GEAR AND 
STEERING COLUMN 
ASSEMBLY CONNECTION

7.

STEERING GEAR AND 
RETURN TUBE 
CONNECTION

8.

RETURN TUBE CLAMP NUT 
AND BOLT

9.

PRESSURE HOSE CLAMP 
BOLT

10.

STEERING GEAR AND 
PRESSURE TUBE 
CONNECTION

11.

REAR ROLL STOPPER 
CONNECTION BOLT

>>C<<

12.

SELF-LOCKING NUT

<<C>>

>>C<<

13.

FRONT AXLE 
CROSSMEMBER STAY

STABILIZER BAR REMOVAL 
STEPS (Continued)

STABILIZER BAR

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FRONT SUSPENSION

33-22

Required Special Tool:

• MB991897: Ball Joint Remover

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

.

<<A>> TIE ROD END 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 

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 tie rod end.

.

>>B<<

14.

FRONT AXLE NO.1 
CROSSMEMBER, REAR 
ROLL STOPPER AND 
STEERING GEAR 
ASSEMBLY

15.

STEERING GEAR AND 
LINKAGE PROTECTOR 
<3.8L ENGINE> (REFER TO 
GROUP 32, CROSSMEMBER 

P.32-10

).

>>A<<

16.

STABILIZER BRACKET

STABILIZER BAR REMOVAL 
STEPS (Continued)

>>A<<

17.

STABILIZER BUSHING

>>A<<

18.

STABILIZER BAR

STABILIZER BAR REMOVAL 
STEPS (Continued)

AC208247AC

CORD

BOLT

MB991897

NUT

BALL JOINT

AC106821

KNOB

PARALLEL

BOLT

CORRECT

WRONG

AC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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