Mitsubishi Galant (2004+). Manual - part 1393

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REAR SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1341006800178

CAUTION

For vehicles with ABS, be careful when handling the pole piece at the tip of the wheel speed sensor 
so as not to damage it by striking against other parts.

Pre-removal Operation
• Main Muffler, Center Exhaust Pipe Removal (Refer to 

GROUP 15, Exhaust pipe and Main Muffler 

P.15-21

).

• Rear Splash Shield Removal (Refer to GROUP 51, Rear 

Bumper Assembly 

P.51-4

).

Post-installation Operation
• Rear Splash Shield Installation (Refer to GROUP 51, 

Rear Bumper Assembly 

P.51-4

).

• Main Muffler, Center Exhaust Pipe Installation (Refer to 

GROUP 15, Exhaust pipe and Main Muffler 

P.15-21

).

• Rear Wheel Alignment Check and Adjustment (Refer to 

P.34-6

).

AC305782

45 ± 5 N·m
34 ± 3 ft-lb

1

2

5

6

7

N

AB

83 ± 12 N·m
61 ± 9 ft-lb

100 ± 10 N·m
74 ± 7 ft-lb

6

8

100 ± 10 N·m
74 ± 7 ft-lb

83 ± 12 N·m
61 ± 9 ft-lb

8

3

N

83 ± 12 N·m
61 ± 9 ft-lb

83 ± 12 N·m
61 ± 9 ft-lb

4

REMOVAL STEPS

<<A>>

•

REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR 
<VEHICLES WITH ABS>

•

STABILIZER BAR LINK 
ASSEMBLY (REFER TO 

P.34-21

).

•

LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY (REFER 
TO 

P.34-10

).

<<B>>

•

TOE CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY 
(REFER TO 

P.34-13

).

•

UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY (REFER 
TO 

P.34-9

).

•

STABILIZER BAR (REFER TO 

P.34-21

).

>>C<<

1.

CROSSMEMBER NUT

<<C>>

>>C<<

2.

CROSSMEMBER STAY

>>B<<

3.

CROSSMEMBER NUT

<<D>>

>>B<<

4.

CROSSMEMBER BRACKET

>>A<<

5.

CROSSMEMBER STAY

6.

CROSSMEMBER PLATE

7.

REAR SUSPENSION 
CROSSMEMBER

8.

CROSSMEMBER UPPER 
STOPPER

REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)

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REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

.

<<A>> REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL <VEHI-
CLES WITH ABS>

CAUTION

For vehicles with ABS, be careful when handling the pole 
piece at the tip of the wheel speed sensor so as not to 
damage it by striking against other parts.
The rear wheel speed sensor can be damaged during service 
work. Unclamp the rear wheel speed sensor cable as shown, 
and use a cord to tie it out of the way.

.

<<B>> TOE CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
Disconnect the toe control arm only from its rear suspension 
crossmember side, and use a cord to tie it to the trailing arm 
assembly as shown.

.

<<C>> CROSSMEMBER STAY REMOVAL
The crossmember mounting bolts need not be unscrewed 
when the crossmember stay is replaced. However, the bolts 
may be loosened while the crossmember stay is removed. It is 
recommended that you should retighten the bolts to 100 

± 10 

N

⋅m (74 ± 7 ft-lb).

.

AC308672 AB

AC305742 AB

TRAILING ARM 
ASSEMBLY

TOE CONTROL 
ARM ASSEMBLY

AC306481AB

CROSSMEMBER 
STAY

CROSSMEMBER 
MOUNTING BOLT

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<<D>> CROSSMEMBER BRACKET REMOVAL
The crossmember mounting bolts need not be unscrewed 
when the crossmember bracket is replaced. However, the bolts 
may be loosened while the crossmember bracket is removed. It 
is recommended that you retighten the bolts to 100 

± 10 N⋅m 

(74 

± 7 ft-lb).

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

.

>>A<< CROSSMEMBER STAY INSTALLATION
Install the crossmember stay with its arrow facing the front of 
vehicle.

.

>>B<< CROSSMEMBER BRACKET/CROSSMEMBER NUT 
INSTALLATION
Ensure that the crossmember mounting bolts have been tight-
ened to 100 

± 10 N⋅m (74 ± 7 ft-lb), and then install the cross-

member bracket with the crossmember nut.

.

>>C<< CROSSMEMBER STAY/CROSSMEMBER NUT 
INSTALLATION
Ensure that the crossmember mounting bolts have been tight-
ened to 100 

± 10 N⋅m (74 ± 7 ft-lb), and then install the cross-

member stay with the crossmember nut.

AC306482AB

CROSSMEMBER 
BRACKET

CROSSMEMBER 
MOUNTING BOLT

AC209171

AB

FRONT OF VEHICLE

CROSSMEMBER
STAY

AC306482AC

CROSSMEMBER 
BRACKET

CROSSMEMBER 
MOUNTING BOLT

CROSSMEMBER NUT

AC306481AC

CROSSMEMBER 
STAY

CROSSMEMBER 
MOUNTING BOLT

CROSSMEMBER 
NUT

SPECIFICATIONS

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INSPECTION

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• Check the crossmember for cracks or deformation.

• Check all bolts for condition and straightness.

SPECIFICATIONS

FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

M1341012700299

ITEM

SPECIFICATION

Lower arm assembly
Lower arm assembly to crossmember nut

78 

± 7 N⋅m (57 ± 5 ft-lb)

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

113 

± 12 N⋅m (83 ± 9 ft-lb)

Lower arm assembly to stabilizer bar link assembly nut

40 

± 5 N⋅m (30 ± 3 ft-lb)

Rear suspension crossmember
Crossmember bracket mounting bolt and nut (self-locking 
nut)

83 

± 12 N⋅m (61 ± 9 ft-lb)

Crossmember stay (front) mounting bolt

45 

± 5 N⋅m (34 ± 3 ft-lb)

Crossmember stay (rear) mounting bolt and nut 
(self-locking nut)

83 

± 12 N⋅m (61 ± 9 ft-lb)

Rear suspension crossmember to body bolt

100 

± 10 N⋅m (74 ± 7 ft-lb)

Shock absorber assembly
Shock absorber assembly to body nut

45 

± 5 N⋅m (34 ± 3 ft-lb)

Shock absorber assembly to knuckle bolt

100 

± 10 N⋅m (74 ± 7 ft-lb)

Shock absorber self-locking nut (coil spring nut)

23 

± 2 N⋅m (17 ± 1 ft-lb)

Stabilizer bar
Stabilizer bar link assembly nut

40 

± 5 N⋅m (30 ± 3 ft-lb)

Stabilizer bracket bolt

45 

± 5 N⋅m (34 ± 3 ft-lb)

Toe control arm assembly
Toe control arm assembly to crossmember nut

78 

± 7 N⋅m (57 ± 5 ft-lb)

Toe control arm assembly to knuckle nut (self-locking nut)

66 

± 6 N⋅m (49 ± 4 ft-lb)

Trailing arm assembly
Trailing arm assembly to knuckle nut (self-locking nut)

113 

± 12 N⋅m (83 ± 9 ft-lb)

Trailing arm assembly to trailing arm bracket nut 
(self-locking nut)

113 

± 12 N⋅m (83 ± 9 ft-lb)

Trailing arm bracket to body bolt

100 

± 10 N⋅m (74 ± 7 ft-lb)

Upper arm assembly
Upper arm assembly to crossmember bolt and nut 
(self-locking nut)

113 

± 12 N⋅m (83 ± 9 ft-lb)

Upper arm assembly to knuckle nut (self-locking nut)

113 

± 12 N⋅m (83 ± 9 ft-lb)