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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMITSUBISHI1990PRECIS BASE, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)SUSPENSIONFRONT SUSPENSIONSUSPENSION - FRONTREMOVAL & INSTALLATIONLOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS (MIRAGE 1.5L)INSTALLATION
1990 Mitsubishi Precis Base, Standard
Lower Control Arm Bushings (Mirage 1.5L): Installation
1990 Mitsubishi Precis Base, StandardSECTION Installation
- Apply soapy water on the control arm shaft and replacement bushing. Install bushing on control arm shaft, with locator pin located within 72-78 degrees of control arm's center.
- Using press and wood block, press bushing on control arm until specified clearance exists between bushing and control arm. See BUSHING CLEARANCE SPECIFICATIONS table. See Fig 1 .
BUSHING CLEARANCE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | In. (mm) |
|---|---|
| Mirage 1.5L | .04-.12 (1-3) |
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.