Wheel MITSUBISHI LANCER 2005 Owner's Guide

SPECIAL TOOLS
FRONT SUSPENSION33-4
SPECIAL TOOLS
M1332000600297
Tool Number Name Use
MB991004 Wheel alignment gauge
attachmentWheel alignment
measurement 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

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
FRONT SUSPENSION33-6
NOTE: The toe will move out as the left
turnbuckle is turned toward the front of the vehicle
and the right turnbuckle is turned toward the rear
of the vehicle.
2. Install the clip and tighten the lock nut to the
specified torque.
Tightening torque: 40 ± 5 N⋅m
3. Confirm that the toe-in is at the standard value.
4. Use a turning radius gauge to check that the
steering angle is at the standard value.
STEERING ANGLE
Standard value:
TOE-OUT ANGLE ON TURNS
To check the steering linkage, especially after the
vehicle has been involved in an accident or if an
accident is presumed, it is advisable to check the
toe-out angle on turns in addition to the wheel
alignment.
Conduct this test on the left turn as well as on the
right turn.
Standard value:
CAMBER, CASTER AND KINGPIN
INCLINATION
Standard value:NOTE: *: difference between right and left wheels
must be less than 30'
NOTE: Camber and caster are preset at the factory
and cannot be adjusted.
CAUTION
Never subject the wheel bearings to the vehicle
load when the driveshaft nuts are loosened.
NOTE:
For vehicles with aluminium wheels, attach the
camber/caster/kingpin gauge to the driveshaft by
using special tool wheel alignment gauge attachment
(MB991004). Tighten the special tool to the same
torque 245
± 29 N⋅m as the driveshaft nut.
LOWER ARM BALL JOINT AXIAL PLAY
CHECK
M1332011300074
1. Raise the vehicle.
2. Remove the stabilizer link from the lower arm.
3. Move the lower arm up and down with your hands
to check for an excessive play in the axial
direction of the ball joint. If there is an excessive
play, replace the lower arm assembly.
LOWER ARM BALL JOINT COVER
CHECK
M1332008600321
1. Press the lower arm ball joint cover with your
finger to check that there are no cracks or
damage in the lower arm ball joint cover.
2. If the lower arm ball joint cover is cracked or
damaged, replace the lower arm assembly.
NOTE: If the lower arm ball joint cover is cracked
or damaged, it is possible that there may also be
damage to the ball joint. Inner
wheelsComfort 39°30' ± 1°30'
Sport (LH drive
vehicles)33°40' +1°00'/-2°00'
Sport (RH drive
vehicles)37°00' +1°00'/-2°00'
Outer
wheels
(reference)Comfort 32°30'
Sport (LH drive
vehicles)28°46'
Sport (RH drive
vehicles)30°00'
Item Specification
Toe-out angle on turns (inner
wheel when outer wheel at 20°)21°42' ± 1°30'
Item Comfort Sport
Camber 0°05' ± 30'* -0°05' ± 30'*
Caster 2°45' ± 30'* 2°55' ± 30'*
Kingpin
inclination12°30' ± 1°30' 12°40' ± 1°30'
AC001079
MB991004
AB

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)

LOWER ARM
FRONT SUSPENSION33-11
LOWER ARM
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONM1332001600331
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
•Check the lower arm ball joint cover for cracks or damage
by pushing it with your finger.
•Front Wheel Alignment Check and Adjustment (Refer to
P.33-5).
AC006097AD
7
1
3
4
5
108 ± 10 N·m 186 ± 10 N·m*
7
3 6
N
Specified grease :
Multipurpose grease SAE J310,
NLGI No.2 or equivalent
167 ± 9 N·m
6
2
Removal steps
>>A<<1. Self-locking nut
2. Bolt
3. Stabilizer rubber
4. Collar5. Lower arm bolt<>6. Lower arm bolt
7. Lower arm assemblyRemoval steps (Continued)

STABILIZER BAR
FRONT SUSPENSION33-14
STABILIZER BAR
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONM1332004000468
CAUTION
•Before removing the steering wheel and air bag module assembly, refer to GROUP 52B, Service
Precautions P.52B-5 and Air Bag Module and Clock Spring P.52B-210. Also, put the front wheels in
straight-ahead position. Failure to do so may damage the SRS clock spring and render the SRS air
bag inoperative, which results serious driver injury.
•
*: Indicates parts which should be initially tightened, and then fully tightened after placing the
vehicle horizontally and loading the full weight of the engine on the vehicle body.
Pre-removal Operation
•Steering Wheel and Air Bag Module Assembly Removal
(Comfort: refer to GROUP 37, Steering Wheel
P.37-17/Sport: refer to GROUP 37, Steering Wheel
P.37-19).
•Clock Spring Removal (Refer to GROUP 52B, Air Bag
Modules and Clock Spring P.52B-210).
•Centermember Removal (Refer to GROUP 32, Engine
Roll Stopper, Centermember P.32-7).
•Front Exhaust Pipe Removal (Refer to GROUP 15,
Exhaust Pipe and Main Muffler P.15-11).Post-installation Operation
•Front Exhaust Pipe Installation (Refer to GROUP 15,
Exhaust Pipe and Main Muffler P.15-11).
•Centermember Installation (Refer to GROUP 32, Engine
Roll Stopper, Centermember P.32-7).
•Clock Spring Installation (Refer to GROUP 52B, Air Bag
Modules and Clock Spring P.52B-210).
•Steering Wheel and Air Bag Module Assembly Installation
(Comfort: refer to GROUP 37, Steering Wheel
P.37-17/Sport: refer to GROUP 37, Steering Wheel
P.37-19).
•Check the dust covers for cracks or damage by pushing it
with your finger.
•Checking Steering Wheel Position with Wheels Straight
Ahead
•Front Wheel Alignment Check and Adjustment (Refer to
P.33-5).

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

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 N⋅m0.5 − 3.0
Upper arm pillow ball bushing rotation starting torque 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

SPECIAL TOOLS
REAR SUSPENSION34-4
SPECIAL TOOLS
M1341000600392
Tool Number Name Use
MB991014 Wheel alignment gauge
attachmentWheel alignment
measurement with aluminium wheels>
MB990326 Preload socket•Pillow ball bushing
rotation starting
torque check
•Stabilizer link ball
joint turning torque
check
MB991447 Bushing remover and
installerLower arm bushing
removal and press-fitting
MB991448 Bushing remover and
installer base
MB991449 Bushing remover and
installer supporter
MB990957
A: MB990969
B: MB990971Lower arm bushing
remover and installer
A: Guide
B: BaseLower arm pillow ball
bushing removal and
press-fitting
MB990996 Lower arm bushing arbor
MB991004
MB990326
MB990957
AB
B990996

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