Mitsubishi MOTORS Space Runner 1998, Workshop Manual

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REAR SUSPENSION -
Rear spring
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REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
A
A
"
BOLT REMOVAL <4WD>
Remove the bolt, and then hold the drive shaft to the vehicle
body with a wire.
A
B
"
SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTING BOLT REMOVAL
Support the lower arm assembly with a transmission jack,
and after compressing the coil spring, remove the shock
absorber mounting bolt.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
"
A
A
TUBE PAD/COIL SPRING INSTALLATION
Install the tube pad to the coil spring while aligning the end
of the pad with that of the spring. Then engage the bottom
of the coil spring in the spring seat groove of the lower arm
assembly properly.
"
B
A
SELF-LOCKING NUT INSTALLATION
Check that joint cups A and B face as shown, and then tighten
the self-locking nut so that the shown dimension (A) is at
the standard value.
Standard value (A): 15 - 17 mm
INSPECTION
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D Check the coil springs for crack, damage or deterioration.
D Check the spring seats for cracks and wear.
Coil spring
Tube pad
Align each end
Lower arm assembly
Joint cup B
A
Joint cup A