ABS MITSUBISHI LANCER 2005 User Guide

GENERAL INFORMATION
FRONT SUSPENSION33-2
GENERAL INFORMATION
M1332000100407
The front suspension is a McPherson strut with coil
spring. The shock absorber is gas-filled hydraulic
double-acting type.
CONSTRUCTION DIAGRAM
SPECIFICATIONS
COIL SPRING
NOTE: .
•The*mark indicates optional item.
AC304023
AC304022
AC304754
Lower arm assembly
Front axle No.1
crossmember Stabilizer bar
Strut (shock absorber) Coil spring
AB

Strut cover Strut damper
Strut damper
Item Sedan Wagon
Comfort Sport Comfort Sport
Wire diameter mm 13 13 13 <1600-M/T>
14 1600-A/T,
2000>14
13 <1600>
*
14 <2000>*
Average diameter mm 160 160 160 160
Free length mm 330 321 330 <1600-M/T>
338 <1600-A/T>
338 <2000>314 <1600>
321 <2000>
330 <1600>
*
338 <2000>*

STRUT ASSEMBLY
FRONT SUSPENSION33-7
STRUT ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONM1332001100325
INSPECTIONM1332001200247
•Check for oil leaks from the strut assembly.
•Check the strut assembly for damage or
deformation.
Post-installation Operation
•Front Wheel Alignment Adjustment (Refer to P.33-5.)
AC304153
44 ± 5 N·m
1
2
3 4
N
AB
167 ± 9 N·m
5
Removal steps
1. Front ABS sensor harness bracket
2. Brake hose bracket
3. Knuckle connection4. Strut nut (self-locking nut)
5. Strut assemblyRemoval steps (Continued)

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 . . . . . . . . . . 34-6
UPPER ARM PILLOW BALL BUSHING
AXIAL PLAY CHECK . . . . . . . . . . 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

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


Rear shock
absorber damper
Rear shock
absorber cover
AC304025AB
Shock absorber
Trailing arm bushing Control link Trailing armStabilizer bar

Coil spring
Lower arm assembly
Rear shock
absorber damper Upper arm assembly

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
REAR SUSPENSION34-7
UPPER ARM PILLOW BALL BUSHING
AXIAL PLAY CHECK
M1341018400014
1. Raise the vehicle.
2. Move the upper arm 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 upper arm (Refer to
P.34-8).
LOWER ARM PILLOW BALL BUSHING
AXIAL PLAY CHECK
M1341016900057
1. Raise the vehicle.
2. Remove the stabilizer link and shock absorber
from the lower arm assembly.3. Move the lower arm 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 lower arm pillow ball
bushing (Refer to P.34-10).
4. After inspection, install the stabilizer link and
shock absorber to the lower arm assembly (Refer
to P.34-8).
STABILIZER LINK BALL JOINT DUST
COVER INSPECTION
M1341012800274
1. Check stabilizer link ball joint dust covers for
cracks or damage by pushing it with your finger.
2. If a dust cover is cracked or damaged, replace the
stabilizer link assembly.
NOTE: Cracks or damage to the dust cover may
cause damage to the ball joint.
AC304398AC
Upper arm pillow
ball bushing
Front of
vehicle
AC304398ADLower arm pillow ball bushing
Front of
vehicle

CONTROL LINK, UPPER ARM AND LOWER ARM
REAR SUSPENSION34-8
CONTROL LINK, UPPER ARM AND LOWER ARM
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONM1341004800172
CAUTION
*: Indicates parts which should be temporarily tightened, and then fully tightened with the vehicle on
the earth in an unladen condition.
Post-installation Operation
•Rear Wheel Alignment Check and Adjustment (Refer to
P.34-5).
AC304154
12
3
45
6
AB
120 ± 10 N·m*
95 ± 15 N·m* 120 ± 10 N·m* 120 ± 10 N·m*
95 ± 15 N·m*
12
90 ± 10 N·m*120 ± 10 N·m*
N
Control link and upper arm
assembly removal steps
<> >>B<<1. Control link
<> >>B<<2. Upper arm assemblyLower arm assembly removal
steps
>>A<<3. Stabilizer link connection
<>4. Lower arm assembly and trailing arm
connection
5. Shock absorber connection
<>6. Lower arm assembly