Rear Suspension Troubleshooting (Awd - Up To 1992 Models) - Mitsubishi 1989-1993 GALANT Service Manual

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REAR SUSPENSION <AWD> - Special Tools/Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom Probable cause
Squeaks or other Loose rear suspension installation bolts and nuts Retighten
abnormal noise
Malfunction of shock absorber
Worn bushings
Upper arms and/or lower arms deformed or
damaged
Trailing arms deformed or damaged
Poor ride Excessive tire inflation pressure
Malfunction of shock absorber
Weak or broken springs
Stabilizer bar and/or stabilizer link deformed or
damaged
Weak or deteriorated bushings
Weak or broken springs
Upper arms and/or lower arms deformed or
damaged
Trailing arms deformed or damaged
Crossmember deformed or damaged
OPTIONAL: AVAILABLE FROM O.T.C.
TSB Revision
Remedy
Replace
Adjust the pressure
Replace
Replace