95-99 Mitsubishi Eclipse and Eagle Talon Rear Kit Part No. 75681

Preparing the Vehicle
1. Raise the vehicle and support the body on jack stands .
2. Remove the rear wheels.
Strut Removal
1. In the trunk compartment on one side of the vehicle, remove the inner trim panel by removing two Phillips head screws (Figure 2, Figure 3).
2. Remove the two upper strut mounting nuts and retain for later use.
3. Remove the lower strut retaining nut and save for later use.
4. Remove the factory strut from the vehicle.
5. Remove the four bolts from the upper control arm and discard.
6. Place the supplied bushing (H) between the upper control arm and the body of the vehicle. Attach using the supplied bolt (J) and flat washer (I).
NOTE: Attach the bushing, bolt, and flat washer, one bolt at a time. Tighten securely.
7. Repeat steps 2-4 for the other side of the vehicle.
Removing and Preparing the Upper
Strut Mounting Bracket
1. Using a spring compressor, compress the spring and remove the center nut from the upper strut mount (Figure 8).
CAUTION: A spring compressor must be used to remove the upper strut mount safely.
2. Remove the upper strut mounting bracket and washer. Retain for later use (Figure 9).
3. Place the O.E.M. upper strut mount on the new strut assembly (A). Using a marking device, such as a marker or grease pencil, mark a notch large enough to accommodate the air line in the upper strut mount above the air fitting. Take the mount off of the strut and cut out the marked notch using a grinder or other suitable cutting device (Figure 10).
4. Place the notched O.E.M. mount back onto the new strut and insert the new strut into the strut tower. Using a marking device, such as a marker or grease pencil, mark where the air line will pass through the inner wall of the strut tower.

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