Mitsubishi 1989-1993 GALANT Service Manual page 1050

ACTIVE-ELECTRONIC
grease
Apply rubber
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absorber assembly side
Air tube
Vehicle-height switch
(2) Remove the shock absorber upper mounting nuts and
the lower mounting bolts, and then remove the shock
absorber assembly.
INSPECTION
CHECKING FOR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY AIR LEAK-
AGE
For information concerning checking for air leakage of the
shock absorber assembly, refer to the section concerning the
strut assembly (P.33B-98.)
CHECKING ACTUATOR
For information concerning the checking of the actuator, refer
to the troubleshooting guide and the service adjustment
procedures section.
SERVICE POINTS OF INSTALLATION
1. CONNECTION OF AIR TUBE
(1) After applying a coating of rubber grease to the O-ring,
install the O-ring, bush and joint at the shock absorber
assembly side.
Caution
1. The O-ring might be damaged if it is installed at
the air tube side and then the insertion is made.
2. The bush must be installed so that the projec-
tion part is facing in the direction indicated in
the illustration.
(2) First insert the air tube until resistance is felt, and then
push in the tube until the painted place on the air tube.
Caution
Air leakage may occur if the air tube connection is
not complete and secure.
(3) In order to prevent double-folding of the air spring
diaphragm after reconnection of the air tube. the
vehicle-height switch should be pressed (wrth the
vehicle lifted) two seconds or more so as to Supply air
to the air spring.
NOTE
By using the switch as described above, air should be
introduced to the rear air springs and front air springs, in
that sequence, for five seconds each.
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Shock Absorber