Mitsubishi MOTORS Space Runner 1999 Workshop Manual Supplement page 744

1 – 3 mm
75_ – 81_
Lower arm
rear bushing
Clip ring
FRONT SUSPENSION –
INSPECTION
Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.
Check the lower arm for bend or breakage.
Check the support bracket for deterioration or damage.
Check all bolts for condition and straightness.
BALL JOINT STARTING TORQUE/TURNING TORQUE
CHECK
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1. After shaking the ball joint stud several times, install the
nut to the stud and use the special tool to measure the
starting/turning torque of the ball joint.
Standard value:
2. If the measured values exceed the standard values, replace
the ball joint.
3. If the measured values are lower than the standard values,
check that the ball joint does not feel stiff. If it doesn't
feel stiff, it is possible to use the ball joint.
LOWER ARM BALL JOINT DUST COVER CHECK
1. Check the dust cover for cracks or damage by pushing
it with finger.
2. If the dust cover is cracks or damaged, replace the lower
arm assembly.
NOTE
Cracks or damage of the dust cover may cause damage
of the ball joint.
LOWER ARM REAR BUSHING REPLACEMENT
Wooden
piece
Lower
1. Apply soapy water between the shaft and old bushing,
arm
and pry up bushing using a screwdriver.
rear
2. Apply soapy water to the shaft and new bushing and install
bush-
ing
new bushing into the shaft at the angle shown in the
illustration.
Lower
arm
3. Press in the bushing as illustrated.
LOWER ARM BALL JOINT DUST COVER
REPLACEMENT
When the dust cover is damaged or the grease gushes out
accidentally during service work, replace the dust cover as
follows:
1. Remove the clip ring and the dust cover.
2. Apply multipurpose grease to the inside of the dust cover.
3. Install the dust cover to the ball joint.
4. Secure the dust cover by the clip ring.
Lower Arm
Starting torque 1.0 – 6.4 Nm
Turning torque 1.0 – 2.5 Nm
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