Mitsubishi 1989-1993 GALANT Service Manual page 1047

ACTIVE-ELECTRONIC CONTROL SUSPENSION
Clip ring
Multipurpose
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(3) Move either the left or right stabilizer bar until the end
of the stabilizer bar clears the lower arm.
(4) With the end that has cleared the lower arm, pull out
the stabilizer bar diagonally.
INSPECTION
Check the bushing for wear and deterioraton.
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Check the stabilizer bar for deterioration or damage.
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Check the stabilizer link bail joint dust cover for cracks.
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Check all bolts for condition and straightness.
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CHECKING OF STABILIZER LINK BALL JOINT FOR START-
ING TORQUE
(1) If a crack is noted in the dust cover, replace it, adding
(2) ?:"li?de to side the stabilizer link ball joint stud several
(3) h!E% two nuts on the ball joint, and then measure the
ball joint starting torque.
Standard value: 1.7-3.2 Nm (15-28 in.lbs.1
(4) If the starting torque exceeds the upper limit of standard
value, replace the stabilizer link.
(5) Even if the starting torque is below the lower limit of the
standard value, the ball joint may be reused unless it has
drag and excessive play.
BALL JOINT DUST COVER REPLACEMENT mxrrmc
(1) Remove the clip ring and the dust cover.
(2) Apply multipurpose grease to the lip and inside of the dust
cover.