Mitsubishi 1989-1993 GALANT Service Manual page 1055

ACTIVE-ELECTRONIC CONTROL SUSPENSION - z%rension
Apply rubber grease
absorber side.
Paint
19. REMOVAL OF SHOCK ABSORBER UPPER MOUNTING
REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
(1) Jack up the torsion axle and arm assembly in order to
raise it slightly.
Caution
1. Always insert a wooden block between the jack
receptacle and the axle beam and place the jack
at the centre of the axle beam.
2. Make sure that the jack does not contact the
lateral rod.
(2) Remove the shock absorber mounting bolts and the
trailing arm mounting bolts.
(3) Lower the jack slowly, and then remove the rear
suspension assembly.
INSPECTION
Check the trailing arm and axle beam for deformation or
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damage.
Check the torsion bar for damage.
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Check the lateral rod for damage or deformation.
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Check the bushings for cracking, deterioration, or unusual
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wear.
BUSHING REPLACEMENT
TRAILING ARM BUSHING
Refer to P.33B-121.
LATERAL ROD BUSHING
Refer to P.33B-118.
SERVICE POINTS OF INSTALLATION
11. 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 may be damaged if it is installed at
the air tube side when the connection 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 connectYon is
not complete and secure.