MITSUBISHI LANCER 2005 Workshop Manual

CONTROL LINK, UPPER ARM AND LOWER ARM
REAR SUSPENSION34-11
LOWER ARM PILLOW BALL BUSHING
REPLACEMENTUse following special tools to drive out and press fit
the bushing.
•MB990957: Lower Arm Bushing Remover and
Installer
•MB990969: Guide
•MB990971: Base
•MB990996: Lower Arm Bushing Arbor
After press fitting, the space between the edges of
the bushing outer sleeve and of the lower arm should
be 3 mm.
AC102522
AC
3 mm MB990996
Lower arm
MB990971MB990969

TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY
REAR SUSPENSION34-12
TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONM1341002200594
CAUTION
*: Indicates parts which should be temporarily tightened, and then fully tightened with the vehicle on
the earth in the unladen condition.
Pre-removal Operation
•Brake Fluid Draining
•Rear Hub Assembly Removal (Refer to GROUP 27, Rear
Axle Hub Assembly P.27-5).Post-installation Operation
•Rear Hub Assembly Installation (Refer to GROUP 27,
Rear Axle Hub Assembly P.27-5).
•Brake Fluid Supplying and Bleeding (Refer to GROUP
35A, On-vehicle Service − Bleeding P.35A-6).
•Rear Wheel Alignment Check and Adjustment (Refer to
P.34-5).
•Parking Brake Lever Stroke Adjustment (Refer to GROUP
36, On-vehicle Service − Parking Brake Lever Stroke
Check and Adjustment P.36-3).
AC101449
AC301223
AC304155AB
90 ± 10 N·m*
120 ± 10 N·m*
95 ± 15 N·m*63 ± 7 N·m
6 78
1 1011
23
4
120 ± 10 N·m*
15 ± 2 N·m
N
9
5
Removal steps
<<A>>•Lifting point
1. Rear ABS Sensor (Refer to
GROUP 35B, ABS Sensor
P.35B-71).
2. Parking brake cable
3. Brake hose and trailing arm
connection
4. Rear parking brake assembly>>A<<5. Lower arm assembly and stabilizer
link connection
6. Lower arm assembly and shock
absorber connection
7. Control link and trailing arm
connection
8. Upper arm assembly and trailing
arm connection Removal steps (Continued)

TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY
REAR SUSPENSION34-13
REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
<<A>> LIFTING POINT
When removing the trailing arm, move the lifting arm
slightly towards the front of the vehicle so that it will
not be in the way.
<<B>> LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY AND
TRAILING ARM DISCONNECTION
After supporting the lower arm assembly with a jack,
separate the lower arm assembly and trailing arm
connection.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
>>A<< STABILIZER LINK INSTALLATION
Tighten the self-locking nut until the stabilizer link
thread part protruding length meets the standard
value.
Standard value (A): 6 − 8 mm
INSPECTIONM1341002300182
•Check the bushings for wear and deterioration.
•Check the trailing arm for bending or damage.
TRAILING ARM BUSHING
REPLACEMENT
M1341011300221
1. Use the following special tools to drive out the
trailing arm bushing.
•MB990890: Rear Suspension Bushing Base
•MB990947: Lower Arm Bushing Arbor
•MB991816: Bushing Remover and Installer Base
<<B>>9. Lower arm assembly and trailing
arm connection
10. Trailing arm and body connection
11. Trailing armRemoval steps (Continued)
AC006171AC
Trailing arm
AC107126AB
Piece of wood
AC103744
A
AC
AC006172AE
Driving out
MB990890
Trailing armMB990947
MB991816

TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY
REAR SUSPENSION34-14
2. Set the installation direction and installation
location of the trailing arm bushing.
(1) Place the long projection end of the trailing
arm bushing inner pipe towards the inside of
the vehicle.(2) Make sure that the hollow of the trailing arm
bushing is located as shown in the illustration.
3. Using the special tools, press the trailing arm
bushing into the position shown.
AC006173 AB
AC006172AF
Press-fitting
MB990890
Trailing armMB990947
MB991816 16.2 ± 0.5 mm

SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
REAR SUSPENSION34-15
SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONM1341002500261
CAUTION
*: Indicates parts which should be temporarily tightened, and then fully tightened with the vehicle on
the earth in the unladen condition.
Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation
•Centre Luggage Floor Lid <Wagon> Removal and
Installation
•Centre Luggage Floor Box <Wagon> Removal and
Installation
AC304794AB
44 ± 5 N·m
2413
5
95 ± 15 N·m*95 ± 15 N·m*
N
Removal steps
>>B<<1. Stabilizer link connection
<<A>>2. Lower arm bolt
3. Coil spring nut4. Coil spring bolt>>A<<5. Shock absorber assemblyRemoval steps (Continued)

SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
REAR SUSPENSION34-16
REMOVAL SERVICE POINT
<<A>> LOWER ARM BOLT REMOVAL
After supporting the lower arm with a jack, remove
the lower arm bolt.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
>>A<< SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
INSTALLATION
Install the spring seat stepped section so that it
points towards the rear side of the vehicle.
>>B<< STABILIZER LINK INSTALLATION
Tighten the self-locking nut until the stabilizer link
thread part protruding length meets the standard
value.
Standard value (A): 6 − 8 mm
INSPECTIONM1341002600150
•Check the rubber parts for cracks and wear.
•Check the shock absorber for malfunctions, oil
leakage, or abnormal noise.
AC107126AB
Piece of wood
AC304795
AB
Spring seat
stepped section
Rear of
the vehicle
AC103744
A
AC

SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
REAR SUSPENSION34-17
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLYM1341005300222
AC304156
AB
25 ± 5 N·m
1
2
4
5 3
6
7 8
9 11
13 12
10
8
Wagon
(comfort) Sedan,
Wagon
(sport)
Disassembly steps
<<A>> >>E<<1. Rear suspension coil spring nut
(self-locking nut)
2. Rear suspension coil spring washer
3. Rear suspension coil spring bushing
4. Rear suspension coil spring collar
>>D<<5. Rear shock absorber insulator
6. Rear suspension coil spring bushing
7. Rear suspension spring damper plate
8. Rear shock absorber damper9. Rear shock absorber cover <Wagon
(comfort)>
>>C<<10. Rear suspension spring upper pad
>>B<<11. Rear suspension coil spring
>>A<<12. Rear suspension spring lower pad
<<B>>13. Rear suspension shock absorberDisassembly steps (Continued)

SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
REAR SUSPENSION34-18
DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS
<<A>> REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRING
NUT (SELF-LOCKING NUT) REMOVAL
CAUTION
•To hold the coil spring securely, install
special tool arm set (MB991239) evenly, and
so that the space between both arms of the
special tool will be maximum within the
installation range.
•Do not use an impact wrench to tighten the
bolt of special tool spring compressor body
(MB991237). It will break the special tool.
1. Use following special tools to compress the coil
spring.
•MB991237: Spring Compressor Body
•MB991239: Arm Set
WARNING
Do not use an impact wrench to remove the
rear suspension coil spring nut (self-locking
nut). Vibration of the impact wrench will
cause special tools (MB991237 and
MB991239) to slip and cause personal injury.
2. While holding the piston rod, remove the rear
suspension coil spring nut (self-locking nut).
<<B>> REAR SUSPENSION SHOCK
ABSORBER DISPOSAL
WARNING
Wear goggles when drilling to protect your
eyes from flying metal debris.
The gas must be discharged from the shock
absorber before discarding it. Place the shock
absorber horizontally with its piston rod extended.
Then drill a hole of approximately 3 mm in diameter
at the location shown in the illustration and discharge
the gas.
REASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS
>>A<< REAR SUSPENSION SPRING
LOWER PAD INSTALLATION
Align the stepped section of the spring lower pad
with the stepped section of the spring seat of the
shock absorber, and install the spring lower pad.
AC001070
MB991237
MB991239
AB
AC102268AC
Piston rod
AC102270
AC
AC304800AB
Spring lower pad
Stepped section
Spring seat

SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
REAR SUSPENSION34-19
>>B<< REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRING
INSTALLATION
CAUTION
Do not use an impact wrench to tighten the bolt
of special tool spring compressor body
(MB991237). It will break the special tool.
1. Use following special tools to compress the coil
spring, and install the rear suspension coil spring
to the spring lower pad.
•MB991237: Spring Compressor Body
•MB991239: Arm Set
2. The rear suspension coil spring lower end must
be positioned as illustrated.
>>C<< REAR SUSPENSION SPRING
UPPER PAD INSTALLATION
Align the stepped section of the spring upper pad
with the upper end of the coil spring, and install the
spring upper pad.
>>D<< REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
INSULATOR INSTALLATION
Install the rear shock absorber insulator so that the
axis of the lower bushing inner pipe of the shock
absorber and the line between the rear shock
absorber insulator mounting bolts are straight when
looking from above.
>>E<< REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRING
NUT (SELF-LOCKING NUT)
INSTALLATION
1. Temporarily tighten the rear suspension coil
spring nut (self-locking nut).
CAUTION
Do not use an impact wrench to tighten the rear
suspension coil spring nut (self-locking nut),
otherwise the piston rod locking nut inside the
shock absorber will be damaged.
2. Remove the special tools (MB991237,
MB991239), and then tighten the rear suspension
coil spring nut (self-locking nut) to 25 ± 5 N⋅m.
AC001070
MB991237
MB991239
AB
AC304800AC
Less than 10 mm
Stepped section
AC304801AC
Spring upper pad
stepped section
AC304802
Lower bushing inner pipe
Rear shock absorber
insulator mounting bolt
AB
Lower bushing
inner pipe

STABILIZER BAR
REAR SUSPENSION34-20
STABILIZER BAR
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONM1341003000258
Post-installation Operation
•Press the dust cover with your finger to check that there
are no cracks or damage in the dust cover.
AC304232
AC107102
AB
12 ± 2 N·m
39 ± 5 N·m
4
5
6 7
25 ± 4 N·m
Specified grease:
Multipurpose grease SAE J310,
NLGI No.2 or equivalent
2
2
3
1N
3
Removal steps
>>B<<1. Self-locking nut
2. Stabilizer rubber
3. Stabilizer link
>>A<<4. Fixture
>>A<<5. Bushing
>>A<<6. Stabilizer bar
7. Stabilizer bracketRemoval steps (Continued)