Mitsubishi Galant (2004+). Manual - part 1386

STABILIZER BAR

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<<B>> STEERING GEAR AND STEERING COLUMN 
ASSEMBLY DISCONNECTION
1. Remove the steering gear and steering column assembly 

connecting bolt.

2. Pinch the steering column shaft clip with pliers, and pull up 

the shaft in the direction shown to disengage the steering 
column assembly.

NOTE: If the steering column shaft is removed accidentally, 
remove the steering column assembly and be sure to insert the 
steering column shaft into the steering column as shown in the 
figure.

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<<C>> FRONT AXLE CROSSMEMBER STAY REMOVAL
The crossmember mounting bolts need not be unscrewed 
when the front axle crossmember stay is replaced. However, 
the bolts may be loosened while the front axle crossmember 
stay is removed. It is recommended that you retighten the bolts 
to 180 

± 20 N⋅m (133 ± 14 ft-lb).

AC306565 AB

CLIP

STEERING
COLUMN
SHAFT

AC306564 AB

X

X

Y

Y

X

X

Y

Y

YOKE Y

VIEW A

7.6˚ ± 3˚

YOKE X

A

AC306568 AB

FRONT AXLE 
CROSSMEMBER 
STAY

CROSSMEMBER 
MOUNTING BOLT

STABILIZER BAR

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INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

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>>A<< STABILIZER BAR/STABILIZER BUSHING/STABI-
LIZER BRACKET INSTALLATION
Align the stabilizer bar identification mark with the right end of 
the bushing (LH).

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>>B<< FRONT AXLE NO.1 CROSSMEMBER, REAR ROLL 
STOPPER AND STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY 
INSTALLATION
Align the steering column dash panel cover notch (arrow A) 
with the steering gear lug (arrow B), and install the front axle 
number 1 crossmember, the rear roll stopper and steering gear 
assembly.

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>>C<< FRONT AXLE CROSSMEMBER 
STAY/SELF-LOCKING NUT INSTALLATION
Ensure that the crossmember mounting bolts have been tight-
ened to 180 

± 20 N⋅m (133 ± 14 ft-lb), and then install the front 

crossmember stay with the self-locking nut.

AC006141AE

STABILIZER 
BRACKET (LH)

OUTSIDE OF
VEHICLE

STABILIZER 
BUSHING (LH)

APPROXIMATELY 
20 mm ( 0.79 in )

IDENTIFICATION
MARK

AC306751 AB

B

A

STEERING GEAR

STEERING COLUMN 
DASH PANEL COVER

AC306568 AC

FRONT AXLE 
CROSSMEMBER 
STAY

CROSSMEMBER 
MOUNTING BOLT

SELF-LOCKING NUT

STABILIZER BAR

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INSPECTION

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• Check the stabilizer bushings for wear and deterioration.

• Check the stabilizer bar for deterioration or damage.

• Check all bolts for condition and straightness.

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STABILIZER LINK BALL JOINT BREAKAWAY TORQUE 
CHECK

Required Special Tool:

• MB990326: Preload Socket

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.

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

AC001129

MB990326

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SPECIFICATIONS

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SPECIFICATIONS

FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

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COIL SPRING

ITEM

SPECIFICATION

Lower arm assembly
Lower arm to crossmember connection bolt

165 

± 15 N⋅m (122 ± 11 ft-lb)

Lower arm to crossmember connection nut (self-locking 
nut)

165 

± 15 N⋅m (122 ± 11 ft-lb)

Lower arm to knuckle connection nut (self-locking nut)

65 

± 6 N⋅m (48 ± 4 ft-lb)

Stabilizer bar
Crossmember to body connection bolt and nut

180 

± 20 N⋅m (133 ± 14 ft-lb)

Front axle crossmember stay bolt and nut

83 

± 12 N⋅m (61 ± 9 ft-lb)

Pressure hose clamp bolt

12 

± 2 N⋅m (102 ± 22 in-lb)

Rear roll stopper connection nut

58 

± 7 N⋅m (43 ± 5 ft-lb)

Return tube clamp bolt and nut

12 

± 2 N⋅m (102 ± 22 in-lb)

Stabilizer bracket bolt

58 

± 7 N⋅m (43 ± 5 ft-lb)

Stabilizer link nut

48 

± 7 N⋅m (36 ± 5 ft-lb)

Steering gear and joint connecting bolt

18 

± 2 N⋅m (13 ± 2 ft-lb)

Steering gear and pressure tube flare nut

15 

± 3 N⋅m (11 ± 2 ft-lb)

Steering gear and return tube flare nut

15 

± 3 N⋅m (11 ± 2 ft-lb)

Tie rod to knuckle connection nut

29 

± 4 N⋅m (21 ± 3 ft-lb)

Strut assembly
Stabilizer link nut

48 

± 7 N⋅m (36 ± 5 ft-lb)

Strut assembly to body connection nut

48 

± 7 N⋅m (36 ± 5 ft-lb)

Strut assembly to knuckle connection nut

305 

± 25 N⋅m (225 ± 18 ft-lb)

Strut nut (self-locking nut)

65 

± 5 N⋅m (48 ± 4 ft-lb)

ITEM

2.4L ENGINE

3.8L ENGINE

Wire diameter mm (in)

15.3 (0.60)

15.0 (0.59)

Average diameter mm (in)

170 

− 180 (6.7 − 7.1)

170 

− 180 (6.7 − 7.1)

Free length mm (in)

348.0 (13.70)

333.5 (13.13)