Mitsubishi Eclipse 1990 Service Manual page 1612

FRONT SUSPENSION
REMOVAL SERVICE POINT
Caution
1. Use the special tool to loosen the tie rod
2. Support the special tool with a cord, etc. to prevent
INSPECTION
BALL JOINT BREAKAWAY TORQUE CHECK
(1) After shaking the ball, joint stud several times; install the
Compression lower arm ball joint
Lateral lower arm ball joint
(2)
(3) When the measured value is lower than the standard
BALL JOINT DUST COVER CHECK
If there are any cracks in or damage to
the arm assembly.
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LOWER ARM BALL
KNUCKLE/LATERAL LOWER ARM BALL JOINT
AND KNUCKLE
nut. Only loosen the nut; do
ball joint.
it from coming off.
Check the bushings for wear and deterioration.
Check the lower arm for bends or damage.
Check all bolts for condition and straightness.
nut to the stud and use the special tool to measure the
the
breakaway torque of
Standard value:
Standard value: 1.5 Nm (13
When the measured value exceeds. the standard value,
replace the compression lower arm assembly or lateral
lower arm assembly
value, check that the ball joint turns smoothly without
excessive play. If so, it is possible to use that ball joint.
.
mounting
from the
29299929959
ball joint.
'Nm (4-22
or less
dust cover, replace