Mitsubishi Eclipse / Eclipse Spyder (2000-2002). Service and repair manual — part 546

KNUCKLE

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REAR AXLE

27-7

K N U C K LE

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1271003000061

CAUTION

*

: Indicates parts which should be temporarily tightened, and then fully tightened with the vehicle on

the ground in the unladen condition.

Required Special Tool:

•

MB991113 or MB990635: Steering Linkage Puller

Pre-removal Operation
Rear Axle Hub Assembly Removal (Refer to

P.27-5

.)

Post-installation Operation

•

Check the Dust Cover for Cracks or Damage by Pushing
It with Finger.

•

Rear Axle Hub Assembly Installation (Refer to

P.27-5

.)

AC001187

128 ± 9 N·m*
94 ± 7 ft-lb*

29 ± 4 N·m
21 ± 4 ft-lb

108 ± 10 N·m*
80 ± 7 ft-lb*

98 ± 10 N·m*
73 ± 7 ft-lb*

1

7

6

5

4

3

2

AB

98 ± 10 N·m
73 ± 7 ft-lb

REMOVAL STEPS

1.

TRAILING ARM CONNECTION

2.

LOWER ARM CONNECTION

<<A>>

3.

TOE CONTROL ARM CONNECTION

4.

SHOCK ABSORBER CONNECTION

5.

UPPER ARM CONNECTION

6.

HUB CAP

7.

KNUCKLE

REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)

SPECIFICATIONS

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REAR AXLE

27-8

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

<<A>> TOE CONTROL ARM DISCONNECTION

CAUTION

•

Loosen the nut from the ball joint instead of removing
it.

•

Hang special tool MB991113 or MB990635 with a cord,
etc. to prevent it from falling.

INSPECTION

M1271003100046

Check the knuckle for wear or cracks.

SPECIFIC ATIO NS

FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

M1271004000064

SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS

M1271000300063

ACX01123AB

NUT

BALL JOINT

CORD

MB991113 OR MB990635

ITEMS

SPECIFICATIONS

Brake caliper assembly bolt <flange bolt>

60

±

5 N

⋅

m (45

±

3 ft-lb)

Brake caliper assembly bolt <bolt and washer>

55

±

5 N

⋅

m (41

±

3 ft-lb)

Lower arm assembly to knuckle jam nut

108

±

10 N

⋅

m (80

±

7 ft-lb)

Rear hub assembly bolt

81

±

7 N

⋅

m (60

±

5 ft-lb)

Shock absorber assembly to knuckle bolt

98

±

10 N

⋅

m (73

±

7 ft-lb)

Toe control arm assembly to knuckle jam nut

29

±

4 N

⋅

m (21

±

4 ft-lb)

Trailing arm assembly to knuckle nut

128

±

9 N

⋅

m (94

±

7 ft-lb)

Upper arm assembly to knuckle nut

98

±

10 N

⋅

m (73

±

7 ft-lb)

ITEMS

LIMIT

Wheel bearing end play mm (in)

0.05 (0.002)

Rear hub rotary-sliding resistance N

⋅

m (ft-lb)

18 (13)

31-1

GROUP 31

WHEEL AND TIRE

CONTENTS

WHEEL AND TIRE DIAGNOSIS . . . .

31-2

DIAGNOSIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

31-2

WHEEL BALANCE ACCURACY . . . . . . . .

31-3

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE. . . . . . . . . . .

31-6

TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE CHECK . . .

31-6

TIRE WEAR CHECK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

31-6

WHEEL RUNOUT CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . .

31-6

WHEEL AND TIRE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

31-6

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT . . . . . . .

31-6

SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

31-7

FASTENER TIGHTENING
SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

31-7

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . .

31-7

SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . .

31-7

WHEEL AND TIRE DIAGNOSIS

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WHEEL AND TIRE

31-2

.

W H EEL A N D TIR E D IA G N O SIS

DIAGNOSIS

M1311000700028

SYMPTOM

PROBABLE CAUSE

REMEDY

REFERENCE
PAGE

Rapid wear
at shoulders

Under-inflation
or lack of
rotation

Adjust the tire
pressure.

P.31-6

Rapid wear
at center

Over-inflation
or lack of
rotation

Cracked
treads

Under-inflation

Adjust the tire
pressure.

P.31-6

Wear on one
side

Excessive
camber

Check the camber.

Refer to GROUP
33A, On-vehicle
Service

−

Front

Wheel Alignment
Check and
Adjustment

P.33A-

6

.

ACX00923AB

ACX00924 AB

ACX00925 AB

ACX00926AB

ACX00927AB

ACX00928 AB

ACX00929 AB