Shock Absorber Assembly Disassembly And Reassembly (Rear) - Mitsubishi 1989-1993 GALANT Service Manual

REAR SUSPENSION <FWD> - Shock Absorber Assembly
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY
Disassembly steps
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+ 1. Piston rod tightening nut
2. Washer
3. Upper bushing (A)
5. Upper spring pad
6. Upper bushing (B)
Collar
7.
l + 11. Coil spring
12. Shock absorber
11
12
SERVICE POINTS OF DISASSEMBLY
1. REMOVAL OF PISTON ROD TIGHTENING NUT
(1) Before removing the piston rod tightening nut,
compress the
Caution
Do not use an air tool to tighten the bolt of the
special tool.
(2) While holding the piston rod, remove the piston rod
tightening nut.
INSPECTION
l Check the rubber parts for damage.
Check the
l
TSB Revision
' 1 4 - 1 8 ft.lbs.
spring using the special tools.
coil
for crack, damage or deterioration.
coil springs
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