ball joint MITSUBISHI LANCER 2006 User Guide
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MB990883
SPECIA L T OOLS
FRONT SU SPENSION33-5
MB990883Rear suspension bushing
arborLo wer arm bushing (rear)
re
moval a nd press-fittin g
MB990971
MB990972To rsion b a r bushin g
remover base
MB990887Ring
MB990890
MB990 890Rear suspension bushing
base
AC106827
MB991897 or MB9920 1 1Ball j o int remo verKnuckle an d tie rod end
b
a ll joint disco nnection
NOTE: St eering linka ge
p
u
ller (MB99 0635 o r
MB991
1 13) is also
a
v
ailable to d i sconne ct
knuckle and t i e rod end
b
a
ll
joi
n t.
T ool Nu mber Na me Use
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STRUT ASSEMBLY
FRONT SUSPENSION33-7
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.
STRUT ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
M1332001100325
Post-installation Operation
•Front Wheel Alignment Adjustment (Refer to P.33-6).
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 connection
4.Strut nut (self-locking nut)
5.Strut assembly
INSPECTION
M13320012 0024 7
•Check for oil leaks fro m the stru t assemb ly .
•Check the stru t assemb ly for damage o r defor-
mation.
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LOWER ARM
FRONT SUSPENSION33-12
As for the L.H. lower arm assembly, withdraw the
lower arm bolt (front) with the transmission lift up by
using a transmission jack.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
>>A<< SELF-LOCKING NUT INSTALLA-
TION
AC101741AC
A
T i ghten the self-locking nut un til t he st abilizer link
thread p
a rt protrud i ng length meet s the st a ndard
valu
e.
St andard va lue (A): 22 ± 1.5 m m
INSPECTION
M1332 0017 0028 6
•Check the lower arm bushing s for wear and det e-
riora t i o n.
•Check th e lo we r arm assemb ly for be nd or break-
age.
•Check all bo lt s for c ond ition and straightness.
LOWER ARM BALL JOINT ST ARTING
T
O RQUE CHECK
AC404846AF
MB991006
1.Af ter shaking the b a ll joint stud several times, use
special tool p r eloa d socke t (MB991 006) to
measure the st artin g torqu e of the ball joint.
St andard va lue: 0 − 3.9 N⋅m
2.If the measu r ed value is n o t within the st anda rd
value , or if the ba ll joint is dif f icu l t to t u rn or d oes
no t turn smo o thly , replace the lower a r m
asse mbly .
LOWER ARM BALL JOINT COVER
CHECK
1.Check t he lo we r arm b a ll joint co ver fo r cracks or
d a mag e by push i ng it with your finger .
2.If the lower arm ball joint co ver is cracked or
d a mag ed, rep l ace the lower arm assemb ly .
NOTE: Cracks or dama ge to t he dust co ver may
cause damage to the b a ll join t. When it is dam
-
aged du ring service wo rk, rep l ace the lower arm
b
a ll j o in t cover .
LOWER ARM BALL JOINT COVER
REPLACEMENT
M13320082 0026 0
If the lower arm ball jo int cove r is dama ged acciden-
ta lly durin g ser v ice work, repla c e th e lower arm b a ll
join
t cover as follows:
1.Remove the lower arm ball joint cover .
2.App l y specified grea se to the lip an d the inside of
a new lower arm ba ll join t cover .
Specified grease: Multipurpos e grease SAE
J310,
NLGI No.2 o r e quivale n t
Grease amount for the insi de the du st cove r
(re
f erence): 8
− 10 g
AC006135AD
MB990800
Lower arm
ball joint
cover
3. Using special tool ball joint remover and inst aller
(MB99080 0), drive in the lower arm ball jo int
cove r until it is fu lly se ated.
AC107030AC
22 mm
Lower arm
ball joint cover
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LOWER ARM
FRONT SUSPENSION33-13
4. Position the lower arm ball joint cover as shown in the illustration. Make sure that there is no
abnormal bulge or pressure applied on the lower
arm ball joint cover.
5. Check the lower arm ball joint cover for cracks or damage by pushing it with your finger.
LOWER ARM BUSHING (REAR)
REPLACEMENT
M1332008100348
AC006136 AD
Lower arm bushing (rear)
Repl ace the lower arm bushing (rear) a s follows:
AC006137
AC
MB990883
MB990972
MB990887
MB990890
Lower arm
assembly
1.
Use following special tool s to drive out t he lo we r
a r m bushin g (rear).
•Rear suspension bu shing arb o r (MB99 0883)
•To rsion bar b u sh ing re mover base (MB9 90972 )
•Ring (MB990 887)
•
AC006138
AC
MB990883
MB990972
MB990887MB990890
Lower arm
assembly
Projection30˚
Lower arm assembly Outer tube
Rear susp
ension bu shing base (MB99089 0)
2.Position the lower ar m bushin g (rear) so tha t it s
p r ojection is as shown, an d then use the special
to ols to press in the bush i ng.
3.Press th e lower arm b u shing (rea r) until it s outer
tu be is flush with the lower a r m asse mbly surface.
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Removal steps
>>B<<1.Self-locking nut
2.Stabilizer rubber
3.Collar
>>A<<4.Stabilizer bar bracket
>>A<<5.Stabilizer bushing
6.Lower arm and knuckle
connection
<>7.Tie rod end and knuckle
connection
8.Engine rear roll stopper
bracket connecting bolt
9.Steering shaft cover
10.Steering gear and joint
connecting bolt
<>>>A<<11 .Stabilizer bar
STABILIZER BA R
FRONT SU SPENSION33-15
REMOVA L SER V ICE POINTS
<> TIE ROD END AND KNUCKLE DIS-
CONNECTION
CAUTION
•Do not remove the nut from the tie rod end
ball joint. Loosen it and use special tool ball
joint remover (MB991897 or MB992011) to
avoid possible damage to the ball joint
threads.
•
AC208247AJ
Cord
BoltMB991897
or
MB992011
Nut
Ball joint
Hang special tool ball joint remover
(MB991897 or MB992011) with cord to prevent
them from falling.
1. Install the special tool ball joint remover (MB991897 or MB992011) as shown in the figure.
AC106821
Knob
Parallel
Bolt
Good Bad
AB
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.
<> STABILIZER BAR REMOVAL
Carry out the following operations to ensure working
space in order to remove the stabilizer bar.
AC102600 AD
Piece of wood
Transmission
jack
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 exces-
sively, otherwise the power steering return hose
bracket may deform.
2. Lower the crossmember until the stabilizer bar
brackets, the stabilizer bush ings and the stabilizer
bar can be removed.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
>>A<< STABILIZER BAR/STABILIZER
BUSHING/STABILIZ ER BAR BRACKET
INSTALLATION
AC006141 AI
Stabilizer bar
bracket (LH)
Outside of
vehicle
Stabilizer
bushing (LH) Approximately
10 mm
Identification
mark
Align the stabilizer bar iden
tification mark with the
right end of the stabilizer bushing (LH).
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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 . . . . . . . . . . .34-6
REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK AND
ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-6
CONTROL LINK PILLOW BALL BUSHING
AXIAL PLAY CHECK
UPPER ARM PILLOW BALL BUSHING
AXIAL PLAY CHECK
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 . . .34-14
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 34-14
INSPECTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-15
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY . . . . . 34-16
STABILIZER BAR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34-19
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 34-19
INSPECTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-19
STABILIZER LINK BALL JOINT DUST
COVER REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-20
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SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
REAR SUSPENSION34-3
SPECIFICATION
COIL SPRING
ItemSedanWagon
InviteIntenseInviteIntense
Wire diameter mm10101010
Average diameter mm78 − 9078 − 9078 − 9078 − 90
Free length mm359331377368
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
M1341000300733
ItemStandard value
Camber (Difference between right and left within 30') −0°40' ± 0°30'
Toe-inAt the centre of tyre tread mm3 ± 2
Toe-angle (per wheel)0°08' ± 0°05'
Thrust angle0°00' ± 0°09'
Control link pillow ball bushing starting torque
Upper arm pillow ball bushing starting torque
Lower arm pillow ball bushing starting torque N⋅m0.5 − 3.0
Protruding length of stabilizer link bolt mm6 − 8
Stabilizer link ball joint continuous turning torque N⋅m0.5 − 1.5
LUBRICANT
M1341000400172
ItemSpecified lubricantQuantity
Stabilizer link ball joint (inside of dust cover)Multipurpose grease SAE J310, NLGI No.2
or equivalentAs required
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SPECIAL TOOLS
REAR SUSPENSION34-4
SPECIAL TOOLS
M1341000600392
ToolNumberNameUse
MB991004
MB991014Wheel alignme n t gau ge
att
a chmentWheel alig nme n t
measurement
MB990326
MB990326Prel oad socket•Pillow ba ll b u shing
st
a r ting t o rque check
•St abil i ze r lin k ba ll
joint t
u rnin g torque
check
MB991447Bushing remove r and
inst
al lerLo wer arm bushing
re
moval and press-fit t ing
MB991448Bushing remove r and
inst
al ler b a se
MB991449Bushing remove r and
inst
aller suppo rter
MB990957
A B
MB990
957
A: MB9909 69
B: MB990971
Lower arm bushing
remover an
d inst a lle r
A: Guide
B: Base
Lo wer arm pillow ball
b
u shing removal an d
p
r ess-fitting
B990996
MB990 996Lower arm bushing arbor
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ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
REAR SUSPENSION34-7
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 → To e - i n
•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
M1341018500066
1. Raise the vehicle.
AC304398ABControl link pillow ball bushing
Front of
vehicle
2.Move the control link up and d o wn with your
ha nds to ch eck for an excessive pla y in the a x ia l
direct ion o f the p illow ball bushing . If the r e is an
exce ssive play , re place the cont rol link (Re f er to
P.34-8).
UPPER ARM PILLOW BALL BUSHING
AXIAL PLAY CHECK
M13410184 0006 9
1.Raise th e ve hicle.
AC304398AC
Upper arm pillow
ball bushing
Front of
vehicle
2. Move the up per arm up and down with you r hand s
to che ck for an e xce ssive play in the axial
d i rection o f the p illow ball bushing . If the r e is an
e xce ssive play , re place the upper arm (Refe r to
P.34-8).
LOWER ARM PILLOW BALL BUSHING
AXIAL PLAY CHECK
M13410169 0005 7
1.Raise th e ve hicle.
2.Remove the st a b ilizer link and shock a b sorb er
f r om t h e l o we r arm a s s e mb l y .
AC304398ADLower arm pillow ball bushing
Front of
vehicle
3.Move the lower a r m u p and down with your h ands
to che ck for an e xce ssive play in the axial
d i rection o f the p illow ball bushing . If the r e is an
e xce ssive play , re place the lower a r m pillo w b a ll
b u shing (Refer to
P.34-10).
4.Af ter inspe c tio n , in st all the st a b ilizer link and
shock a b sorb er to the lower arm assembly (Refer
to
P.34-8).
STABILIZER LINK BALL JOINT DUST
COVER INSPECTION
M1341 0128 0027 4
1.Check st abilize r lin k ba ll joint dust covers f o r
cracks o r damage by pushing it wit h you r fing er .
2. If a du st cove r is crack ed or da mag ed, rep l ace t he
st a b ili zer link assembly .
NOTE: Cracks or dama ge to t he dust co ver may
cause damage to the b a ll join t.
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STABILIZER BAR
REAR SUSPENSION34-20
STABILIZER LINK BALL JOINT TURNING
TORQUE CHECK
AC001129
MB990326
AB
1.Af ter shaking th e ball jo int stud seve ral times,
inst all the n u t to t he st ud and use special tool
pre l oad socket (MB990 326) to measure th e
tu rning torque of the ball joint.
St andard va lue: 0.5 − 1.5 N⋅m
2.If the measu r ed value exceeds the st a ndard
value , replace the st ab ilizer link.
3.If the measu r ed value is lower tha n the st andard
value , che c k that th e ball jo int tu rns smoo thly
wit hout exce ssive play . I f so, it is possible to
re- u se t hat ball joint.
STABILIZER LINK BALL JOINT DUST
COVER CHECK
1. Check t he dust co ver fo r cracks or da mage by
pu shing it with your finger .
2.If the du st cover is cracked o r damaged, replace
th e st abilizer link.
NOTE: Cracks or dama ge of t he dust co ver may
cause damage to the b a ll join t. When it is dam
-
aged du ring service wo rk, rep l ace the d u st cover
(Refe
r to
P.34-2 0).
STABILIZER LINK BALL JOINT DUST
COVER REPLACEM
ENT
M13410109 0024 2
Only when the du st cover is d a ma ged accident ally
during
service work, repla c e th e dust cover as fol
-
lows:
AC006188 AB
Clip ring
1.Remove the clip ring and the dust cover .
2.App l y specified g r ease to t he insid e of a ne w dust
cov e r .
Specified grease: Multipurpos e grease SAE
J310,
NLGI No.2 o r e quivale n t
3.W r ap plast i c t ape aroun d the st a b ilize r lin k stud,
a nd then inst a ll th e dust co ver to the st a b ilizer
li nk.
4.Secure th e dust co ver by the clip rin g .
5.Check t he dust co ver f o r cracks or da mage by
p u shing it with finger .