dış MITSUBISHI LANCER 2005 Repair Manual

SPECIAL TOOLS
FRONT SUSPENSION33-4
SPECIAL TOOLS
M1332000600297
Tool Number Name Use
MB991004 Wheel alignment gauge
attachmentWheel alignment
measurement <Vehicles
with aluminium wheels>
A: MB991237
B: MB991238A: Spring compressor
body
B: Arm setCoil spring compression
MB991680
A: MB991681
B: MB991682Wrench set
A: Wrench
B: SocketStrut assembly
disassembly and
reassembly
MB991006 Preload socket Lower arm ball joint
rotation starting torque
check
MB990800 Ball joint remover and
installerLower arm ball joint cover
installation
MB991004
MB991237
A
B
MB991680
A
B
MB991006
MB990800

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
FRONT SUSPENSION33-5
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK AND
ADJUSTMENT
M1331000900682
Measure wheel alignment with alignment equipment
on a level surface. The front suspension, steering
system, wheels, and tyres should be serviced to
normal condition before measuring wheel alignment.
TOE-IN
Standard value:
at the centre of tyre tread: 1 ± 2 mm
Toe angle (per wheel): 0°03' ± 06'
1. Adjust the toe-in by undoing the clip and lock nut,
and turning the left and right tie rod turnbuckles by
the same amount (in opposite directions). MB990883 Rear suspension bushing
arborLower arm bushing (rear)
removal and press-fitting
MB990972 Torsion bar bushing
remover base
MB990887 Ring
MB990890 Rear suspension bushing
base
MB991897 Ball joint remover Knuckle and tie rod end
ball joint disconnection
NOTE: Steering linkage
puller (MB990635 or
MB991113) is also
available to disconnect
knuckle and tie rod end
ball joint. Tool Number Name Use
MB990883
MB990971
MB990890
AC106827
AC006074AD
Lock nut
Clip

STRUT ASSEMBLY
FRONT SUSPENSION33-8
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLYM1332001300329
AC300065AC300065
9
101
2
3
4
5
6
60 ± 10 N·m
AC
8
7
<Sport><Comfort>
Disassembly steps
<<A>> >>B<<1. Strut nut (self-locking nut)
2. Strut insulator
3. Strut bearing
>>A<<4. Spring upper seat
5. Strut damper <Sport>6. Strut cover <Comfort>
7. Strut damper <Comfort>
8. Coil spring
9. Spring lower pad<<B>>10. StrutDisassembly steps (Continued)

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

STABILIZER BAR
FRONT SUSPENSION33-16
REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
<<A>> TIE ROD END AND KNUCKLE
DISCONNECTION
CAUTION
•Do not remove the nut from the tie rod end
ball joint. Loosen it and use special tool ball
joint remover (MB991897) to avoid possible
damage to the ball joint threads.
•Hang special tool ball joint remover
(MB991897) with rope or wire to prevent them
from falling.
1. Install the special tool ball joint remover
(MB991897) as shown in the figure.
2. After turning the bolt and knob to adjust the insert
arms of the special tool in parallel, tighten the bolt
by hand and confirm that the insert arms are
parallel.
NOTE: When adjusting the insert arms in parallel,
turn the knob in the direction shown in the figure.
3. Tighten the bolt with a wrench to disconnect the
tie rod end.
<<B>> STABILIZER BAR
BRACKET/STABILIZER
BUSHING/STABILIZER BAR REMOVAL
Carry out the following operations to ensure working
space in order to remove the stabilizer bar brackets,
the stabilizer bushings and the stabilizer bar.
1. Use a transmission jack to hold the crossmember,
and then remove the crossmember mounting nuts
and bolts.
CAUTION
Be careful not to lower the crossmember
excessively, otherwise the power steering return
hose bracket may deform.
2. Lower the crossmember until the stabilizer bar
brackets, the stabilizer bushings and the stabilizer
bar can be removed.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
>>A<< STABILIZER BAR/STABILIZER
BUSHING/STABILIZER BAR BRACKET
INSTALLATION
Align the stabilizer bar identification mark with the
right end of the stabilizer bushing (LH).
AC208247AD
Cord
BoltMB991897
Nut
Ball joint
AC106821
Knob ParallelBolt
Good
Bad
AB
AC102600
AD
Piece of wood
Transmission
jack
AC006141
AI
Stabilizer bar
bracket (LH) Outside of
vehicle
Stabilizer
bushing (LH)Approximately
10 mm
Identification
mark

34-1
GROUP 34
REAR SUSPENSION
CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . .34-2
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . .34-3
LUBRICANT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34-3
SPECIAL TOOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34-4
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . .34-5
REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK
AND ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-5
CONTROL LINK PILLOW BALL BUSHING
AXIAL PLAY CHECK <Sport> . . . . . . . . . . 34-6
UPPER ARM PILLOW BALL BUSHING
AXIAL PLAY CHECK <Sport> . . . . . . . . . . 34-7
LOWER ARM PILLOW BALL BUSHING
AXIAL PLAY CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-7
STABILIZER LINK BALL JOINT
DUST COVER INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . 34-7
CONTROL LINK, UPPER ARM AND
LOWER ARM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34-8
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 34-8
INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-9
LOWER ARM BUSHING AND LOWER
ARM PILLOW BALL BUSHING
REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-10
TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY . . . . . . .34-12
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 34-12
INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-13
TRAILING ARM BUSHING
REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-13
SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY . . .34-15
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 34-15
INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-16
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY . . . . . 34-17
STABILIZER BAR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34-20
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 34-20
INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-21
STABILIZER LINK BALL JOINT
DUST COVER REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . 34-21

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
REAR SUSPENSION34-6
If camber is not within the standard value, adjust by
following procedures.
1. Disconnect the conjunction of the control link and
the trailing arm.
2. Carry out adjustment by turning the camber
adjusting bolt (lower arm assembly mounting bolt
which is located on the inner side of the body).
NOTE: .
•LH: Clockwise viewed from the front → (+)
camber
•RH: Clockwise viewed from the front → (-)
camber
•The scale has gradations of approximately 14'.
CAUTION
To prevent bushings from breakage, the
connecting bolt should be temporarily tightened,
and then fully tightened to 90 ± 10 N⋅m with the
vehicle on the earth in the unladen condition.
3. Tighten the control link to the trailing arm.
4. After adjusting the camber, the toe should be
adjusted.
TOE-IN
Standard value:
At the centre of tyre tread: 3 ± 2 mm
Toe angle (per wheel): 0°08' ± 05'If toe-in is not within the standard value, adjust by
following procedures.
CAUTION
To prevent bushings from breakage, the control
link mounting nut should be temporarily
tightened, and then fully tightened to 120 ± 10
N⋅m with the vehicle on the earth in the unladen
condition.
Carry out adjustment by turning the toe adjusting bolt
(control link mounting bolt which is located on the
inner side of the body).
NOTE: .
•LH: Clockwise viewed from the front → Toe-in
•RH: Clockwise viewed from the front → Toe-out
•Turning the toe adjusting bolt by one groove of
the scale, toe can be changed approximately 2.6
mm (single side toe angle equivalent to 16').
CONTROL LINK PILLOW BALL BUSHING
AXIAL PLAY CHECK <Sport>
M1341018500011
1. Raise the vehicle.
2. Move the control link up and down with your
hands to check for an excessive play in the axial
direction of the pillow ball bushing. If there is an
excessive play, replace the control link (Refer to
P.34-8).
AC006159AC
Camber adjusting bolt
Lower arm
assembly
AC006160
AC
Connecting bolt
AC006145AD
Control link Toe adjusting boltControl link
<Control link front view> <Control link rear view>
Control link
mounting nut
AC304398ABControl link pillow ball bushing
Front of
vehicle

CONTROL LINK, UPPER ARM AND LOWER ARM
REAR SUSPENSION34-9
REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
<<A>> CONTROL LINK/LOWER ARM
ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
After making a mating mark on the toe adjusting bolt
or camber adjusting bolt, remove the control link or
lower arm assembly.
<<B>> UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY/LOWER
ARM ASSEMBLY AND TRAILING ARM
DISCONNECTION
After supporting the lower arm with a jack, separate
the upper arm assembly/lower arm assembly and the
trailing arm.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
>>A<< STABILIZER LINK CONNECTION
Tighten the self-locking nut until the stabilizer link
thread part protruding length meets the standard
value.
Standard value (A): 6 − 8 mm
>>B<< UPPER ARM
ASSEMBLY/CONTROL LINK
INSTALLATION
Install the upper arm assembly as shown so that its
hole is body side. <Comfort>
Install the upper arm assembly/control link as shown
so that its identification colour faces the trailing arm.
<Sport>
INSPECTIONM1341004900157
•Check the bushings for wear and deterioration.
•Check the control link, upper arm and lower arm
for bending or breakage.
•Check all bolts for condition and straightness.
AC304404AB
Mating mark
AC107126AB
Piece of wood
AC103744
A
AC
AC304674AB
Upper arm assembly
Hole
Trailing arm
<COMFORT>
AC300343AC
Upper arm
assembly
Control linkIdentification colour
Trailing arm
<SPORT>

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

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)