Front Suspension Component Layout Diagram for 1992-Pre-Mirage and Diamante Models
1 - Cotter pin; 2 - Drive shaft; 3 - Washer; 4 - Brake mechanism support; 5 - Self-locking nut; 6 - Lower suspension arm ball joint pin; 7 - Cotter pin; 8 - Tie rod end ball pin; 9 - Drive shaft; 10 - Lower strut support bolt; 11 - Assembling the hub with the steering knuckle
Rear suspension design for Mirage models up to 1992.
9 - Bolt pair for fastening the transverse reaction rod; 10 - Protective cover; 11 - Upper shock absorber mounting nut (2 pcs); 12 - Suspension trailing arm mounting bolt; 13 - Rear axle beam
Front suspension component layout diagram for 1993 and later Mirage models.
1 - Tie rod end; 2 - Lower ball joint; 3 - Lower control arm; 4 - Lower control arm support; 5 - Transverse stability stabilizer bar; 6 - Crossbar stabilizer bar; 7 - Suspension strut; 8 - Assembling the hub with the wheel bearing; 9 - Drive shaft
Front suspension component layout diagram for Galant models 1994÷1998.
1 - Suspension strut; 2 - Steering knuckle; 3 - Assembling the hub with the wheel bearing; 4 - Lower ball joints; 5 - Lower control arm reaction section; 6 - Lower control arm cross section; 7 - Lower control arm section supports; 8 - Rack and pinion steering gear; 9 - Crossbar stabilizer bar; 10 - Drive shaft; 11 - Upper ball joint; 12 - Upper control lever
Front suspension component layout diagram for Galant models from 1999 onwards.
1 - Tie rod end; 2 - Lower ball joint; 3 - Lower control arm; 4 - Lower control arm support; 5 - Transverse stability stabilizer bar; 6 - Suspension strut; 7 - Assembling the hub with the wheel bearing; 8 - Drive shaft
The design of the rear suspension of Mirage models since 1993.
1 - Hub assembly; 2 - Lower control arm; 3 - Control rod; 4 - Trailing arm suspension; 5 - Rack-mounted assembly
Rear suspension design for Galant models up to 1993.
11 - Bolt pair for fastening the transverse reaction rod; 12 - Protective cover; 13 - Upper shock absorber mounting nut (2 pcs); 14 - Suspension trailing arm mounting bolt; 15 - Rear axle beam
Rear suspension design for Galant models produced in 1994÷1998.
1 - Trailing arm suspension; 2 - Lower control arm; 3 - Camber adjustment control lever; 4 - Rack; 5 - Hub assembly
Rear suspension design of Diamante models 1992÷1996 without 4WS
1 - Upper shock absorber mounting nuts; 2 - Bolt; 3 - Brake caliper mounting bolts; 4 - Assembling the brake caliper; 5 - Brake disc; 6 - Bolt; 7 - Parking brake cable end; 8 - Bolt pair for mounting the trailing arm of the suspension; 9 - Beam mounting bolts; 10 - Rear axle beam
Rear suspension design of Galant models since 1999.
1 - Trailing arm suspension; 2 - Hub assembly; 3 - Lower control arm of suspension; 4 - Rack-mounted assembly; 5 - Anti-roll bar; 6 - Stabilizer link; 7 - Steering knuckle; 8 - Camber adjustment control lever
Rear suspension design of Diamante models 1992÷1996 with 4WS
1 - Upper shock absorber mounting nuts; 2 - Bolt; 3 - Brake caliper mounting bolts; 4 - Assembling the brake caliper; 5 - Brake disc; 6 - Bolt; 7 - Parking brake cable end; 8 - Bolt (models with ABS); 9 - Nipple connector; 10 - Tie rod end nut; 11 - Hydraulic tube fittings for steering gear; 12 - Bolt pair for mounting the trailing arm of the suspension; 13 - Beam mounting nut; 14 - Rear axle beam
The design of the rear suspension of Diamante models since 1997.
Note: Since suspension component maintenance procedures are performed under the vehicle, it is necessary to ensure that the vehicle can be lifted and secured in the raised position (have a reliable jack and supports available).
Attention! Never perform any work under a vehicle secured in a raised position only by means of a jack!
Front suspension
The front suspension on all models has an independent design. The steering knuckles are connected to the control arms of the suspension by means of ball joints. The arms are bolted to the frame at their opposite ends. The standard equipment includes a stabilizer bar that reduces the rocking and roll of the car on turns.
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The basis of the front suspension on most models is MacPherson struts, consisting of telescopic shock absorbers and coil springs. On Galant models of 1994-1998, separately installed telescopic shock absorbers with coil springs are used.
Rear suspension
The design of the rear suspension of the models considered in this Manual is organized by means of strut assemblies/telescopic shock absorbers with coil springs and control levers/rods and is presented in the illustrations.
Steering drive
All models are equipped with a hydraulically powered rack-and-pinion steering gear connected to the steering knuckles by means of two steering rods. The steering gear housing is bolted to the rear side of the longitudinal beam.
The steering drive is organized by means of two transverse rods, the ball pins of the ends of which are mounted on the steering knuckles of the vehicle's steered wheels.
Often, when servicing suspension and steering components, you have to deal with fasteners that cannot be loosened. The fasteners "stick" because they are constantly exposed to external influences, are in contact with water, dirt, soot and other substances that promote corrosion. In order to facilitate the procedure of loosening such "stuck" fasteners, they should be soaked in a large amount of penetrating oil beforehand. Cleaning the exposed threaded parts of the fasteners with a hard wire brush also helps to loosen rusted nuts. Sometimes, in especially difficult cases, a drift can be used to loosen a "stuck" bolt/nut. The drift rests against the edge of the nut/bolt head slot, then sharp blows are applied to its opposite end with a hammer. Make sure that the drift does not come off, try not to damage the thread with inaccurate blows. Another quite effective method is to heat the fastener that is difficult to loosen and the surface of the component around it with a blowtorch or gas torch, although the authors of this Guide do not recommend resorting to this technology unless absolutely necessary due to its potential danger associated with the possibility of fire and the risk of burns. Various types of extensions, collars and pipe attachments are designed to increase the torque when loosening the fastener. However, remember that you should not use such reinforcing devices in a set with a ratchet-equipped drive - the risk of failure of the ratchet mechanism is too great. Sometimes a "stuck" fastener begins to give in after it has been slightly tightened clockwise. All fasteners, the loosening of which required the use of extraordinary measures during assembly, are subject to replacement!
Note: After delivery, carefully check the condition of the fasteners and, if necessary, replace them with elements of the same size. When assembling, tighten the fasteners of the suspension and steering components strictly with the required force.
Attention! Do not attempt to straighten deformed suspension and steering components under any circumstances - replace defective parts with new ones!