Diamante Models
Removing
1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
Attention! If the stereo system installed in the car is equipped with a security code, before disconnecting the battery, make sure that you have the correct combination to activate the audio system!
2. Jack up the car and put it on stands. Remove both rear wheels.
3. Support the lower control arm with a jack.
4. Mark the installation position of the upper plate of the helical spring.
5. On models with active suspension (Active-ECS) Loosen the nut securing the air line to the top of the rack. Throw away the sealing ring - it must be replaced without fail. Remove the mounting bolts and remove the Active-ECS actuator from the top of the rack - do not forget to disconnect the electrical wiring.
6. Turn out a bolt of the bottom support of the shock-absorber. Give nuts of fastening of the top plate of the shock-absorber to a body element.
7. Lower the jack supporting the lower arm, remove the rack and remove it from under the car.
Installation
1. Fill the upper plate of the coil spring in its regular place and install the rack on the car - use the jack.
2. Tighten the top fixing nuts to the required torque (45 Nm).
3. Tighten the bottom bolt to 98 Nm.
4. On models with Active-ECS, connect the air line to the rack - do not forget to replace the O-ring. Tighten the union nut to the required torque (9 Nm).
5. Install the Active-ECS actuator on the rack, connect the electrical wiring to it and secure it with bolts.
6. Remove the jack, install the wheels and lower the vehicle to the ground.
7. Connect the negative cable to the battery.
Galant models through 1993, FWD
Removing
Note. Since the strut is a component that determines the load on the wheel bearing, the chassis and the rear axle of the vehicle must be supported separately with different jacks.
1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
Attention! If the stereo system installed in the car is equipped with a security code, before disconnecting the battery, make sure that you have the correct combination to activate the audio system!
2. Jack up the car and put it on stands.
3. Slightly support the torsion beam and lever, - make sure that the jack does not touch the transverse torque rod.
Attention! Between the head of the jack and the beam of the bridge, be sure to lay a wooden block, start the jack under the central part of the beam.
4. For the purpose of ensuring access to the top fixing nuts remove the corresponding elements of an upholstery of a luggage space.
5. On models with active suspension (Active-ECS) mark and disconnect the air lines from the top of the shock absorber. Seal the open ends of pipes and fittings immediately to prevent dirt from entering the system. Try to avoid twisting and bending the tubes. Remove the o-ring and bushing. Remove the actuator assembly.
6. Remove a protective cover and give the top nuts of fastening of the shock-absorber.
7. Turn out the bottom fixing bolt and remove rack assembly from the car.
Installation
1. Place the stand in place, screw in and lightly tighten the bottom mounting bolt.
2. Jack up the rear axle beam, ensuring that the mounting studs of the upper shock absorber support fall into the receiving holes. Lock the stand in the up position.
3. Screw the fixing nuts onto the studs and tighten them to the required torque (40 Nm).
4. Lower the vehicle to the ground and finally tighten the lower shock absorber mounting bolt to the required torque (100 Nm).
5. On models with active suspension, reinstall the Active-ECS components and restore the original air line connections - do not forget to replace the o-rings. Tighten the locknut to 9 Nm. Wet the union connector with soapy water, start the engine and check the connection for signs of air leaks. Replace sealing ring if necessary.
6. Establish the top protective cover of the shock-absorber and elements of an upholstery of a luggage space.
1993 Galant Models, AWD
Removing
1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
Attention! If the stereo system installed in the car is equipped with a security code, before disconnecting the battery, make sure that you have the correct combination to activate the audio system!
2. Jack up the car and put it on stands.
3. Jack up the trailing arm lightly.
4. For the purpose of ensuring access to the top fixing nuts remove the corresponding elements of an upholstery of a luggage space.
5. Remove a protective cover and give the top nuts of fastening of a shock-absorber.
6. Give a bolt of fastening of a basic arm of a brake hose.
7. Turn out the bottom fixing bolt and remove rack assembly from the car.
Installation
1. Place the stand in place, screw in and lightly tighten the bottom mounting bolt.
2. Jack up the trailing arm, ensuring that the mounting studs of the upper shock absorber support get into the receiving holes. Lock the stand in the up position.
3. Screw the fixing nuts onto the studs and tighten them to the required torque (40 Nm).
4. Lower the vehicle to the ground and finally tighten the lower shock absorber mounting bolt to the required torque (90÷110 Nm).
5. Install the brake hose support bracket and tighten its fastening bolt to the required torque (17 Nm).
6. Establish the top protective cover of the shock-absorber and elements of an upholstery of a luggage space.
Galant models since 1994
Removing
1. Jack up the car and put it on stands.
2. Lightly jack up the lower control arm.
3. In order to provide access to the upper fixing nuts, pull the rear seat stopper outward, lift and remove the cushion. Turn out fixing bolts and remove a back of a seat.
4. Give the top nuts of fastening of the shock-absorber.
5. Turn out the bottom fixing bolt and remove rack assembly from the car.
Installation
1. Place the stand in place, screw in and lightly tighten the bottom mounting bolt.
2. Jack up the rear axle beam, ensuring that the mounting studs of the upper shock absorber support fall into the receiving holes. Lock the stand in the up position.
3. Screw the nuts onto the studs and tighten them to the required torque (44 Nm).
4. Lower the vehicle to the ground and finally tighten the lower shock absorber mounting bolt to the required torque (98 Nm).
5. Reinstall the rear seat components.
Mirage Models
Removing
1. For the purpose of providing access to the top fixing nuts remove the corresponding elements of an upholstery of a luggage space.
2. Remove a protective cover and give the top nuts of fastening of the shock-absorber.
3. Jack up the car and put it on stands.
4. Jack up the trailing arm lightly.
5. Mark the mounting position of the upper spring plate relative to the chassis, then remove the fixing nuts.
6. Turn out the bottom fixing bolt and remove rack assembly from the car.
Installation
1. Place the stand in place, screw in and lightly tighten the bottom mounting bolt.
2. Jack up the trailing arm, ensuring that the mounting studs of the upper shock absorber support get into the receiving holes. Lock the stand in the up position.
3. Screw the fixing nuts onto the studs and tighten them to the required torque (27 Nm).
4. Lower the vehicle to the ground and finally tighten the lower shock absorber mounting bolt to the required torque (90 Nm).
5. Install the brake hose support bracket and tighten its fastening bolt to the required torque (17 Nm).
6. Establish the top protective cover of the shock-absorber and elements of an upholstery of a luggage space.