jack points MITSUBISHI LANCER 2005 Workshop Manual

CROSSMEMBER
POWER PLANT MOUNT32-11
REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
<<A>> TIE ROD END AND KNUCKLE
DISCONNECTION
CAUTION
•Do not remove the nut from ball joint. Loosen
it and use special tool to avoid possible
damage to ball joint threads.
•Hang special tool with a cord to prevent it
from falling.
1. Install the special tool ball joint remover
(MB991897) as shown in the figure.
2. Turn the bolt and knob as necessary to make the
jaws of the special tool parallel, tighten the bolt by
hand and confirm that the jaws are still parallel.
NOTE: When adjusting the jaws in parallel, make
sure the knob is in the position shown in the
figure.
3. Tighten the bolt with a wrench to disconnect the
tie rod end.
<<B>> CROSSMEMBER ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
1. Use a transmission jack to hold the crossmember,
and then remove the crossmember mounting nuts
and bolts.
2. Lower the crossmember with the engine rear roll
stopper bracket, the stabilizer bar, the return tube,
and the steering gear.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
>>A<< STABILIZER
BAR/BUSHING/FIXTURE INSTALLATION
Align the stabilizer bar identification mark with the
right end of the bushing (LH).
>>B<< SELF-LOCKING NUT
INSTALLATION
Tighten the self-locking nut until the stabilizer link
thread part protruding length meets the standard
value.
Standard value (A): 22 ± 1.5 mm
AC208247AD
Cord
BoltMB991897
Nut
Ball joint
AC106821
Knob ParallelBolt
Good
Bad
AB
AC102600
AD
Piece of wood
Transmission
jack
AC006141
AD
Fixture (LH) Outside of
vehicle
Bushing (LH)Approximately
10 mm
Identification
mark
AC101741AC
A

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

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 SUSPENSION34-16
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