Mitsubishi 1989-1993 GALANT Service Manual page 1040

ACTIVE-ELECTRONIC CONTROL SUSPENSION
Strut insulator bearing
TSB Revision
SERVICE POINTS OF DISASSEMBLY
5. REMOVAL OF STRUT INSULATOR MOUNTING NUT
(1) Using the special tool, loosen (but do not remove) the
strut insulator installation nut while holding the spring
seat (upper).
Caution
Take care: Do not remove the nut.
(2) Using the special tool, compress the coil spring and
then remove the strut insulator installation nut.
Cautions for coil spring compression during dis-
assembly
the special tool.
(2) Install the arms of the special tool uniformly and so
that, within the installation rang of the special tool,
the length is maximum.
(3) Be careful that the position of attachment of the
special tool's arm is not too deep or too shallow,
and that the coil spring does not bend improperly
during compression.
NOTE
The reinstallation of the coil spring will be made
easier if, when the special tool is removed from the
coil spring, a mark is made (by using a white felt pen
or similar method) at the set position of the arm.
INSPECTION
Check the coil spring for deformation, deterioration or
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damage.
Check the strut insulator bearing for wear.
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SERVICE POINTS OF REASSEMBLY
9. INSTALLATION OF COIL SPRING
Attach the special tool to the coil spring and compress the
spring, and then install to the strut.
Caution for coil spring compression during reassembly
Insert the special tool from the direction opposite from the
end of the coil spring, and set so that the arm's tab is at the
approximate center of the coil spring's diameter.
NOTE
If the position of attachment of the arm of the special tool is
too deep or too shallow, the coil spring will bend improperly
during compression and will be difficult to fit to the spring
seat.