The design of the rack assembly of the rear suspension of the Mirage and Galant models since 1994, no.
1 - Protective cover; 2 - Self-locking nut; 3 - Washer; 4 - Upper sleeve A; 5 - Upper seat of the spring; 6 - Overlay of a saddle of a spring; 7 - Upper sleeve B; 8 - Metal sleeve; 9 - Cup; 10 - Anther; 11 - Compression stroke limiter; 12 - Helical spring; 13 - Shock absorber; N - Replace
Mirage and Galant models since 1994 issue.
Disassembly
1. The design of the rear suspension strut assembly of the Galant and Mirage models is shown in the illustration.
2. Remove the rack assembly from the vehicle (see Section Removal and installation of rear racks).
3. Compress the coil spring with the special tool.
4. Remove the protective cover.
5. While holding the shock absorber rod from turning, release the self-locking nut.
6. Remove the top spring seat assembly with pad.
7. Remove the metal bushing, bushings A and B, cup, compression stroke stop and dust cover.
8. Remove the compressed helical spring from the shock absorber.
Installation
1. Install the compressed coil spring on the shock absorber - ensure that the end of the bar of the extreme coil of the spring hits the recess in the seat pad.
2. Install the dust boot, compression stroke limiter, cup, metal and rubber bushings, spring seat with lining on the shock absorber.
3. Put on the shock absorber rod the upper sleeve A and the washer.
4. Install a new self-locking nut and temporarily tighten it.
5. Remove the spring compression tool, then finally tighten the self-locking nut to the required torque (25 Nm).
6. Install the protective cover.
7. Install the coil spring damper assembly in its original location on the vehicle (see Section Removal and installation of rear racks).