oil MITSUBISHI LANCER 2005 Repair Manual

STRUT ASSEMBLY
FRONT SUSPENSION33-9
DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS
<<A>> STRUT NUT (SELF-LOCKING NUT)
REMOVAL
CAUTION
•Install special tool arm set (MB991238) evenly,
and so that the maximum length will be
attained within the installation range.
•Do not use an impact wrench to tighten the
bolt of special tool spring compressor body
(MB991237), otherwise the special tool will
break.
1. Use following special tools to compress the coil
spring.
•MB991237: Spring Compressor Body
•MB991238: Arm Set
WARNING
Do not use an impact wrench to remove the
strut nut (self-locking nut). Vibration of the
impact wrench will cause special tools
(MB991237 and MB991238) to slip and cause
personal injury.
2. Use following special tools to secure the strut, and
then remove the strut nut (self-locking nut).
•MB991681: Wrench
•MB991682: Socket
<<B>> STRUT DISPOSAL
WARNING
Wear goggles when drilling to protect your
eyes from flying metal debris.
The gas must be discharged from the strut before
discarding it. Place the strut 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<< SPRING UPPER SEAT
INSTALLATION
If the spring upper seat peeled off the pad, adhere
the seat and the pad with a double-sided tape.
AC001085 AB
MB991238
MB991237
AC006091 AB
MB991681 MB991682
AC001087
AC304396AB
Seat
Pad

STRUT ASSEMBLY
FRONT SUSPENSION33-10
>>B<< STRUT NUT (SELF-LOCKING NUT)
INSTALLATION
1. Ensure that the bearing is seated correctly.
CAUTION
Do not use an impact wrench to tighten the bolt
of special tool spring compressor body
(MB991237), otherwise the special tool will break.
2. Install following special tools to the strut assembly
same as its removal.
•MB991237: Spring Compressor Body
•MB991238: Arm Set
3. While the coil spring is being compressed by the
special tools, temporarily tighten the strut nut
(self-locking nut).
4. Align the hole in the strut spring lower seat with
the hole in the spring upper seat.
NOTE:
Using a rod as shown facilitates the alignment.5. Align lower end of the coil spring with the groove
in the spring lower seat, and then loosen the
special tools.CAUTION
Do not use an impact wrench to tighten the
self-locking nut, otherwise the strut nut
(self-locking nut) will be damaged.
6. Using following special tools, tighten the strut nut
(self-locking nut) to 60 ± 10 N⋅m.
•MB991681: Wrench
•MB991682: Socket
INSPECTIONM1332001400188
•Check the strut bearing for wear or rust.
•Check the rubber parts for damage or
deterioration.
•Check the coil spring for deformation,
deterioration or damage.
•Check the strut for deformation.
AC001085 AB
MB991238
MB991237
AC006091 AB
Rod
AC006091 AB
MB991681 MB991682

GENERAL INFORMATION
REAR SUSPENSION34-2
GENERAL INFORMATION
M1341000100353
A trailing arm type multi-link suspension has been
adopted as the rear suspension. The shock absorber
is a hydraulic, cylindrical double-acting type.
CONSTRUCTION DIAGRAM
AC304024AB
Shock absorber
Coil spring
Trailing arm bushing Lower arm assembly Control link Trailing armUpper arm assembly
Stabilizer barRear shock
absorber damper<Sedan>
<Wagon>
<Comfort>
Rear shock
absorber damper
Rear shock
absorber cover
AC304025AB
Shock absorber
Trailing arm bushing Control link Trailing armStabilizer bar
<Sport>
Coil spring
Lower arm assembly
Rear shock
absorber damper Upper arm assembly

SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
REAR SUSPENSION34-3
SPECIFICATION
COIL SPRING
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
M1341000300409
LUBRICANT
M1341000400172
Item Sedan Wagon
Comfort Sport Comfort Sport
Wire diameter mm 10 10 10 10
Average diameter mm 78 − 90 78 − 90 78 − 90 78 − 90
Free length mm 359 331 377 368
Item Standard value
Camber (Difference between right and left within 30')
−0°40' ± 30'
Toe-in At the centre of tyre tread mm 3 ± 2
Toe-angle (per wheel) 0°08' ± 05'
Thrust angle 0°00' ± 0°09'
Control link pillow ball bushing rotation starting torque <Sport> N⋅m0.5 − 3.0
Upper arm pillow ball bushing rotation starting torque <Sport> N⋅m0.5 − 3.0
Lower arm pillow ball bushing rotation starting torque N⋅m0.5 − 3.0
Protruding length of stabilizer link bolt mm 6 − 8
Stabilizer link ball joint continuous rotating torque N⋅m0.5 − 1.5
Item Specified lubricant Quantity
Stabilizer link ball joint (inside of dust cover) Multipurpose grease SAE J310, NLGI No.2
or equivalentAs required

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
REAR SUSPENSION34-5
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK AND
ADJUSTMENT
M1341011000372
Measure wheel alignment with an alignment
equipment on level earth.
The rear suspension, wheels, and tyres should be
serviced to the normal condition prior to wheel
alignment measurement.
CAMBER
Standard value: -0° 40' ± 30' (Left/right
deviation within 30')
CAUTION
Never subject the wheel bearings to the vehicle
load when the rear wheel hub nuts (self-locking
nuts) or special tool wheel alignment gauge
attachment (MB991014) are loosened.
NOTE:
For vehicles with aluminium wheels, attach the
camber/caster/kingpin gauge to the trailing arm
spindle by using special tool wheel alignment gauge
attachment (MB991014). Tighten the special tool to
the same torque 175
± 25 N⋅m as the rear wheel hub
nut (self-locking nut). MB990947 Lower arm bushing arbor Trailing arm bushing
removal and press-fitting
MB991816 Bushing remover and
installer base
MB990890 Rear suspension bushing
base
A: MB991237
B: MB991239A: Spring compressor
body
B: Arm setCoil spring compressing Tool Number Name Use
MB990947
MB990890
MB991237
A
B
AC001079
MB991014
AG
<Vehicles with aluminium wheels>

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