Mitsubishi Eclipse 1990 Service Manual page 1629

REAR SUSPENSION
Toe control arm side
Lower Arm and Toe Control Arm Assemblies
Eccentric
Make mating marks on the toe control arm' and eccentric
cam bolt before removing the bolt.
INSPECTION
Check the bushings for wear and deterioration.
Check the lower arm or toe control arm for bends or
damage.
Check
BALL JOINT BREAKAWAY TORQUE CHECK
(1) After shaking the ball joint stud several times, install the
nut to the stud and use the special tool to measure the
breakaway torque of the ball joint.
Standard value:
When the measured value exceeds the standard value,
replace the toe control arm assembly.
(3) When the measured value is lower than the standard
value, check that the ball joint turns smoothly without
excessive play. If so, it is possible to use that ball joint.
BALL JOINT DUST COVER CHECK
If there are any cracks in or damage to the dust cover, replace
the arm assembly.
REPLACEMENT
Replace the dust cover by the following procedure only if
the dust cover has become damaged by accident during
servicing.
(1) Remove the dust cover.
(2) Apply multi-purpose grease to the lip and inside of the
dust cover.
(3) Drive in the dust cover with the special tool until it is
fully seated.
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CONTROL, ARM
BOLT REMOVAL
bolts for condition and straightness.
CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT DUST COVER
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