Mitsubishi 1989-1993 GALANT Service Manual page 1120

REAR SUSPENSION <AWD> - Stabilizer Bar
CHECKING OF STABILIZER LINK BALL JOINT FOR START-
ING TORQUE
(1) If a crack is noted in the dust cover, replace it, adding
(2) gz;zEt side to side the stabilizer link ball joint stud several
(3) h!z% 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-w
(1) Remove the clip ring and the dust cover.
(2) Apply multipurpose grease to the lip and inside of the dust
cover.
(3) Use vinyl tape to tape the stabilizer link where shown in the
illustration, and then install the dust cover to the stabilizer
l i n k .
(4) Secure the dust cover by the clip ring.
SERVICE POINTS OF INSTALLATION
11. INSTALLATlON OF STABILIZER LINK/ 10. SELF
ING NUT/G. SELF LOCKING NUT
(2) Holding the stabilizer link with a wrench, tighten the self
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install the self locking nut (A).
locking nut (B) so that the protrusion of the stabilizer link
is within the standard value.
Standard value: 9-11 mm (.354-.433 in.)
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