MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION 2007 Service Repair Manual

POWER PLANT MOUNT - Engine Roll Stopper, Centermember32-7
52±7 N·m*35±5 N·m*
69±10 N·m
49±10 N·m
52±7 N·m*
35±5 N·m*
70±10 N·m
1 2
3 456
1 78
70±10 N·m
69±10 N·m
49±10 N·m

Front roll stopper and centermember
removal steps
1. Crossmember bar
2. Front roll stopper connecting bolt
3. Centermember
"AA4. Front roll stopper
5. Front roll mount bracketRear roll stopper removal steps
6. Rear roll stopper connecting bolt
7. Rear roll mount bracket
8. Rear roll stopper
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
"AAFRONT ROLL STOPPER INSTALLATION
Install the front roll stopper so that its hole points towards
the front side of the vehicle.
Hole
Front of vehicle

POWER PLANT MOUNT - Crossmember32-8
CROSSMEMBER
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Caution
1. Before removing the steering wheel and air bag module assembly, always refer to GROUP
52B - Service Precautions, Air bag Module and Clock Spring. Also, set the front wheels so
that they are facing straight forward, and remove the ignition key. If you fail to do this, the
SRS clock spring will be damaged, causing the SRS air bag to be inoperative and serious
injury.
2. *
1: 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.
3. *
2: Indicates parts which should be temporarily tightened, and then fully tightened with the
vehicle on the ground in the unladen condition.
Caution
If the vehicle is equipped the Brembo disc brake, during maintenance, take care not to contact
the parts or tools to the caliper because the paint of caliper will be scratched.
Pre-removal Operations
DUnder Cover Removal
(Refer to GROUP 51 - Front Bumper.)
DCentermember, Crossmember Bar Removal
(Refer to P.32-6.)
DFront Exhaust Pipe Removal
(Refer to GROUP 15.)
DSteering Wheel Air Bag Module Assembly Removal
(Refer to GROUP 37A.)
DPower Steering Fluid Draining
(Refer to GROUP 37A - On-vehicle Service.)Post-installation Operations
DCentermember, Crossmember Bar Installation
(Refer to P.32-6.)
DFront Exhaust Pipe Installation
(Refer to GROUP 15.)
DSteering Wheel Air Bag Module Assembly
Installation (Refer to GROUP 37A.)
DPower Steering Fluid Supplying
(Refer to GROUP 37A - On-vehicle Service.)
DPower Steering Fluid Line Bleeding
(Refer to GROUP 37A - On-vehicle Service.)
DPress the dust cover with a finger to check whether
the dust cover is cracked or damaged.
DChecking Steering Wheel Position with Wheels
Straight Ahead
DFront Wheel Alignment Check and Adjustment
(Refer to GROUP 37A - On-vehicle Service.)
DUnder Cover Installation
(Refer to GROUP 51 - Front Bumper.)

POWER PLANT MOUNT - Crossmember32-9

35±5 N·m*1
108±10 N·m 52
±7 N·m*1
18±2 N·m70±10 N·m
25
±4 N·m
21±4 N·m
49
±10 N·m
167±9 N·m
14
58
67186±10 N·m*2
57±7 N·m
9 1112
13
21±4 N·m15
±3 N·m
10
39±5 N·m 39
±5 N·m
2
3
Removal steps
1. Lower arm and knuckle connection
2. Stabilizer link
AA"3. Lower arm assembly
4. Steering shaft assembly and gear
box connecting bolt
5. Rear roll stopper connection bolt
6. Rear roll rod assembly and rear
roll rod bracket7. Return hose and return pipe
8. Pressure hose connection
AB"9. Tie rod end and knuckle connec-
tion
AC"10. Crossmember assembly
"AA11. Stabilizer bar
12. Steering gear and linkage
13. Crossmember

POWER PLANT MOUNT - Crossmember32-10

35±5 N·m*1
108±10 N·m52±7 N·m*1
18±2 N·m
69±9 N·m
25±4 N·m
21±4 N·m
49±10 N·m167±9 N·m
13 45
89
1011126
7
186±10 N·m*2
15±3 N·m
13
2
39±5 N·m
39±5 N·m
57±7 N·m
21±4 N·m
Removal steps
1. Lower arm and knuckle connection
2. Stabilizer link
AA"3. Lower arm assembly
4. Pressure hose connection
5. Return hose connection
6. Steering shaft assembly and gear
box connecting bolt
AB"7. Tie rod end and knuckle connec-
tion8. Rear roll stopper connection bolt
AC"9. Crossmember assembly
10. Rear roll stopper
"AA11. Stabilizer bar
12. Steering gear and linkage
13. Crossmember

POWER PLANT MOUNT - Crossmember32-11
REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
AA"LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
Lift the transmission with a transmission jack, and then
withdraw the front mounting bolt on the left lower arm
assembly.
AB"TIE ROD END AND KNUCKLE DISCONNECTION
Caution
1. The thread on the ball joint may be damaged. Do
not remove the tie rod end mounting nut from the
ball joint.Just loosen the nut. For this operation, use
the special tool.
2. Suspend the special tool with a cord to prevent it
from dropping.
AC"CROSSMEMBER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
Retain the crossmember with a transmission jack, and then
remove the crossmember mounting bolt.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
"AASTABILIZER BAR INSTALLATION
Align the identification colour on the left side of the stabilizer
bar with the right end of the bushing.
INSPECTION
DCheck the crossmember for cracks and damage.
Wooden block
Transmission jack
Mounting bolt
Cord
Ball joint
MB990635
MB991113 or
MB991406
Nut
Wooden
block
Transmission
jack
Identification
colourOutside of
vehicle
BushingFixture

NOTES

33A-1
FRONT
SUSPENSION
CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION 2..................
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS 3.................
SPECIAL TOOLS 3...........................
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE 4.....................
Wheel Alignment Check and Adjustment 4.......Ball Joint Dust Cover Check 5..................
STRUT ASSEMBLY 6.........................
LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY 9..................
STABILIZER BAR 12.........................
CROSSMEMBER BAR 15.....................

FRONT SUSPENSION -General Information33A-2
GENERAL INFORMATION
The front suspension is a McPherson strut with
coil spring. The shock absorber is gas-filled
hydraulic double-acting type.
COIL SPRING
ItemRS ,
RS-IIRS
Wire diameter·average
diameter·free length mm14·155·28114·155·275
CONSTRUCTION DIAGRAM
Stabilizer barCoil spring
Strut assembly
(shock absorber) Crossmember
Lower armStrut insulator
Stabilizer link
Crossmember bar
Lower arm bushing
(pillow ball bushing with rubber)

FRONT SUSPENSION -Service Specifications/Special Tools33A-3
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
ItemsStandard value
Toe-inAt the centre of tyre tread mm0±2
Toe-angle (per wheel)0_00’±05’
Toe-out angle on turns (inner wheel when outer wheel at 20_)22_00’±1_30’
Steering angleInner wheel31_45’±1_30’
Outer wheel (for reference)27_15’
Camber (Selectable from 2 options)-1_00’±30’* or - 2_00’±30’*
Caster3_55’±30’*
Kingpin inclination13_45’±1_30’
Lower arm ball joint rotation starting torque N·m0.5 - 3.4
Lower arm pillow ball bushing rotation starting torque N·m0.5 - 3.0
NOTE
*: difference between right and left wheels: less than 30’
SPECIAL TOOLS
ToolsNumberNameUse
B
A
A: MB991237
B: MB991238A: Spring
compressor
body
B: Arm setCoil spring compression
BAMB991680
A: MB991681
B: MB991682Wrench set
A: Wrench
B: SocketStrut assembly disassembly and reassembly
MB991006Preload socketLower arm ball joint rotation starting torque
measurement
MB990326Preload socketLower arm pillow ball bushing rotation starting
torque measurement

FRONT SUSPENSION -Special Tools/On-vehicle Service33A-4
Tools UseName Number
MB990800Ball joint remover &
installerLower arm ball joint dust cover press-in
MB990651BarLower arm pillow ball bushing removal and
press-fitting
MB990816Bushing remover &
installer base
MB991576Base
MB990635,
MB991113 or
MB991406Steering linkage
pullerTie rod end and knuckle disconnection
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK AND
ADJUSTMENT
Measure the wheel alignment with the vehicle parked on a
level surface.
The front suspension, steering system, and wheels should be
serviced to normal condition prior to measurement of wheel
alignment.
TOE-IN
Standard value:
At the centre of tyre tread 0±2mm
Toe angle (per wheel) 0_00’±05’
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).
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.
Clip
Lock nut