Mitsubishi MOTORS Space Runner 1999 Workshop Manual Supplement page 761

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Lower bushing
inner pipe
Spring pad
Shock absorber
REAR SUSPENSION –
AB
REASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS
Self-locking nut
Bracket
Spring seat
Lower bushing
inner pipe
INSPECTION
D
D
Strut Assembly
SHOCK ABSORBER REMOVAL
To discard the low pressure gas-filled shock absorber,
place the assembly horizontally with its piston rod
extended. Then drill a hole approx. 3 mm in diameter
at the location shown in the illustration and discharge the
gas.
Caution
The gas itself is harmless but it may issue out of the
hole together with chips generated by the drill.
Therefore, be sure to wear goggles.
AA COIL SPRING INSTALLATION
1. Use the special tools (MB991237, MB991239) to
compress the coil spring, and install it to the shock
absorber.
Caution
Do not use an impact wrench to tighten the special
tool bolt, otherwise the special tool will break.
2. Align the end of the coil spring with the stepped section
of the spring seat of the shock absorber.
BA SPRING PAD INSTALLATION
Align the stepped section of the spring pad with the end
of the coil spring, and install the spring pad.
CA BRACKET INSTALLATION
Install the bracket so that the lower bushing inner pipe
of the shock absorber and the line between the bracket
mounting bolts are straight when looking from above.
DA SELF-LOCKING NUT INSTALLATION
1. Provisionally tighten the self-locking nut.
2. Remove the special tools (MB991237, MB991239),
tighten the self-locking nut at the specified torque.
Caution
Do not use an impact wrench, otherwise the strut
assembly internal parts will loose.
Check the rubber parts for damage.
Check the coil springs for crack, damage or deterioration.
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