Mitsubishi Galant (2004+). Manual - part 1392

SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY

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ASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS

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>>A<< COIL SPRING INSTALLATION

CAUTION

Do not use an impact wrench to tighten the bolt of special 
tool MB991237. It will break the special tool.
1. Use special tools MB991237 and MB991239 to compress 

the coil spring, and install it to the spring seat of the shock 
absorber.

2. Align the end of the coil spring with the stepped section of 

the spring seat of the shock absorber.

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>>B<< SHOCK ABSORBER INSULATOR INSTALLATION
Install the shock absorber insulator as follows.
1. Position the coil spring lower end as shown.
2. Position a center line (A) of the shock absorber lower 

bushing inner pipe as shown from the arrow (B) on the 
shock absorber insulator.

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AC001070

MB991237

MB991239

AB

AC305849

A

LOWER BUSHING
INNER PIPE

ARROW

<LH>

AB

0˚ ± 2˚

B

COIL SPRING 
LOWER END

AC305850

A

LOWER BUSHING
INNER PIPE

ARROW

<RH>

AB

0˚ ± 2˚

B

COIL SPRING 
LOWER END

SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY

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>>C<< COIL SPRING NUT (SELF-LOCKING NUT) 
INSTALLATION
1. Temporarily tighten the coil spring nut (self-locking nut).

CAUTION

Do not use an impact wrench to tighten the bolt of special 
tool MB991237. It will break the special tool. Vibration of 
the impact wrench will cause the valve inside the shock 
absorber to drop out.
2. Remove special tools MB991237 and MB991239.
3. For 2.4L engine models, using special tools MB991681 and 

MB991682, tighten the coil spring nut (self-locking nut) to 23 
± 2 N⋅m (17 ± 1 ft-lb).

For 3.8L engine models, using special tool MB991681, a 

hexagon wrench and a pipe, tighten the coil spring nut 
(self-locking nut) to 23 

± 2 N⋅m (17 ± 1 ft-lb).

SHOCK ABSORBER DISPOSAL

WARNING

Wear goggles when drilling to protect your eyes from 
flying metal debris.

The gas must be discharged from the shock absorber before 
discarding it. Place the shock absorber horizontally with its pis-
ton rod extended. Then drill a hole of approximately 3 mm (0.1 
inch) in diameter at the location shown in the illustration and 
discharge the gas.

INSPECTION

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• Check the rubber parts for damage or deterioration.

• Check the coil spring for deformation, deterioration or dam-

age.

• Check the shock absorber for deformation.

AC305844

AC306397

AB

MB991681

MB991682

<2.4L ENGINE>

AC305845

AC306398

AB

MB991681

HEXAGON WRENCH

PIPE

<3.8L ENGINE>

AC102270 AC

STABILIZER BAR

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STABILIZER BAR

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1341003000270

Post-installation Operation
• Press the dust cover with your finger to check that there 

are no cracks or damage in the dust cover.

AC305781AB

2

3

2

3

1

4

40 ± 5 N·m
30 ± 3 ft-lb

45 ± 5 N·m
34 ± 3 ft-lb

45 ± 5 N·m
34 ± 3 ft-lb

REMOVAL STEPS

1.

STABILIZER BAR LINK 
ASSEMBLY

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2.

STABILIZER BAR BRACKET

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3.

STABILIZER BUSHING

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4.

STABILIZER BAR

REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)

STABILIZER BAR

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INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

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>>A<< STABILIZER BAR/STABILIZER BUSHING/STABI-
LIZER BAR BRACKET INSTALLATION
1. Position the stabilizer bar identification paint to the left side.
2. Adjust the identification paint position as shown in the figure, 

and tighten the stabilizer bolt. 

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 BAR 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 bar link assembly.

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 BAR 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 bar link assembly.
NOTE: Cracks or damage of the dust cover may cause 
damage to the ball joint.

AC305843

AB

OUTSIDE OF
VEHICLE

APPROXIMATELY
20 mm (0.79 in)

IDENTIFICATION PAINT

AC001129

MB990326

AB