Mitsubishi Galant (2004+). Manual - part 1390

LOWER ARM

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REAR SUSPENSION

34-11

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

.

<<A>> LOWER ARM BOLT REMOVAL
Place mating marks on the crossmember and the plate before 
removing the lower arm bolt.

INSPECTION

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• Check the bushings for wear and deterioration.

• Check the lower arm for bending or breakage.

• Check all bolts for condition and straightness.

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LOWER ARM 
ASSEMBLY

CROSSMEMBER

PLATE

MATING MARKS

TRAILING ARM

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REAR SUSPENSION

34-12

TRAILING ARM

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1341002200390

CAUTION

*

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

the ground in an unladen condition.

NOTE: Bolt A and nut B are interchangeable.

INSPECTION

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• Check the bushings for wear and deterioration.

• Check the trailing arm for bending or breakage.

• Check all bolts for condition and straightness.

Post-installation Operation
• Rear Wheel Alignment Check and Adjustment (Refer to 

P.34-6

).

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1

2

3

AB

113 ± 12 N·m*
83 ± 9 ft-lb*

N

N

113 ± 12 N·m*
83 ± 9 ft-lb*

100 ± 10 N·m
74 ± 7 ft-lb

A

B

A

B

REMOVAL STEPS

1.

TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY AND 
KNUCKLE CONNECTION

2.

TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY

3.

TRAILING ARM BRACKET

REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)

TOE CONTROL ARM

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REAR SUSPENSION

34-13

TOE CONTROL 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
• Press the dust cover with your finger to check that there 

are no cracks or damage in the dust cover.

• Rear Wheel Alignment Check and Adjustment (Refer to 

P.34-6

).

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2

AB

78 ± 7 N·m*
57 ± 5 ft-lb*

66 ± 6 N·m
49 ± 4 ft-lb

3

4

4

MULTIPURPOSE GREASE
SAE J310, NLGI No.2 
OR EQUIVALENT

7 ± 0.5 g 
(0.247 ± 0.018 oz)

1

2

78 ± 7 N·m
57 ± 5 ft-lb

N

REMOVAL STEPS

•

TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY AND 
KNUCKLE CONNECTION (REFER 
TO 

P.34-12

).

<<A>>

1.

TOE CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY 
AND KNUCKLE CONNECTION

<<B>>

2.

ASSIST LINK BOLT

3.

ASSIST LINK PLATE

4.

TOE CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)

TOE CONTROL ARM

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REAR SUSPENSION

34-14

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

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<<A>> TOE CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY 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 the 

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 toe control 

arm assembly and the knuckle.

.

<<B>> ASSIST LINK BOLT REMOVAL
Place mating marks on the crossmember and the plate before 
removing the assist link bolt.

INSPECTION

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• Check the bushings for wear and deterioration.

• Check the toe control arm for bending or breakage.

• Check all bolts for condition and straightness.

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CORD

BOLT

MB991897

NUT

BALL JOINT

AC106821

KNOB

PARALLEL

BOLT

CORRECT

WRONG

AC

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TOE CONTROL 
ARM ASSEMBLY

CROSSMEMBER

PLATE

MATING MARKS