service MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION 2007 Service Repair Manual

WHEEL AND TYRE -Troubleshooting31-3
TROUBLESHOOTING
SymptomProbable causeRemedyReference page
Rapid wear at
shouldersUnder-inflation
or lack of rotationAdjust the tyre
pressure.31-6
Rapid wear at
centreOver-inflation or
lack of rotation
Cracked treadsUnder-inflationAdjust the tyre
pressure.31-6
Wear on one
sideExcessive
camberInspect the
camber.Refer to
GROUP 33A -
On-vehicle
Service.
Feathered edgeIncorrect toe-inAdjust the toe-in.
Bald spotsUnbalanced
wheelAdjust the
imbalanced
wheels.31-4
Scalloped wearLack of rotation of tyres or worn or
out-of-alignment suspensionRotate the tyres
and check the
front suspension
alignment.Refer to
GROUP 33A -
On-vehicle
Service.

WHEEL AND TYRE -On-vehicle Service/Wheel and Tyre31-6
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE CHECK
NOTE
For information on tyre inflation pressure, refer to the label
attached near the driver’s side door striker.
TYRE WEAR CHECK
Measure the tread depth of tyres.
Limit: 1.6 mm
If the remaining tread depth is less than the limit, replace
the tyre.
NOTE
When the tread depth of tyres is reduced to 1.6 mm or less,
wear indicators will appear.
WHEEL RUNOUT CHECK
Jack up the vehicle so that the wheels are clear of the floor.
While slowly turning the wheel, measure wheel runout with
a dial indicator.
Limit:
ItemSteel wheelAluminium wheel
Radial runout mm1.21.0
Lateral runout mm1.21.0
If wheel runout exceeds the limit, replace the wheel.
WHEEL AND TYRE
Caution
If the vehicle is equipped with 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.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
Tighten the wheel nut to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 98¶10 N·m
Radial
Lateral

32-1
POWER PLANT
MOUNT
CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION 2..................
SPECIAL TOOL 3............................
ENGINE MOUNTING 4........................TRANSMISSION MOUNTING 5................
ENGINE ROLL STOPPER, CENTERMEMBER
6 ............................................
CROSSMEMBER* 8..........................
WARNING REGARDING SERVICING OF SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) EQUIPPED VEHICLES
WARNING!
(1) Improper service or maintenance of any component of the SRS, or any SRS-related component, can lead to personal
injury or death to service personnel (from inadvertent firing of the air bag) or to driver and passenger (from rendering
the SRS inoperative).
(2) Service or maintenance of any SRS component or SRS-related component must be performed only at an authorized
MITSUBISHI dealer.
(3) MITSUBISHI dealer personnel must thoroughly review this manual, and especially its GROUP 52B - Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS) before beginning any service or maintenance of any component of the SRS or any SRS-related
component.
NOTE
The SRS includes the following components: SRS-ECU, SRS warning lamp, air bag module, clock spring, and interconnecting
wiring. Other SRS-related components (that may have to be removed/installed in connection with SRS service or maintenance) are
indicated in the table of contents by an asterisk (*).

POWER PLANT MOUNT - Engine Mounting32-4
ENGINE MOUNTING
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Caution
*: 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 and Post-installation Operation
DUnder Cover Removal and Installation (Refer to
GROUP 51 - Front Bumper.)DRaise the engine and transmission assembly until
its weight is not applied to the insulator, and support
it securely.
98±10 N·m*
67±7 N·m*
1
2
12±2 N·m
3 44
Removal steps
1. Power steering pressure hose as-
sembly
2. Engine mounting connecting bolt3. Engine mounting bracket
"AA4. Engine mounting insulator
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
"AAENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR INSTALLATION
Arrow marks on the engine mount insulator should face the
shown direction.
NOTE
Disregard F and R stamped as a shared part.
Engine sideEngine side
Engine mounting insulator
>

POWER PLANT MOUNT - Transmission Mounting32-5
TRANSMISSION MOUNTING
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Caution
*: 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
DUnder Cover Removal (Refer to GROUP 51 - Front
Bumper.)
DRaise the engine and transmission assembly until
its weight is not applied to the insulator, and support
it securely.
DBattery and Battery Tray Removal
DAir Cleaner Removal (Refer to GROUP 15.)
DRadiator Removal (Refer to GROUP 14.)
DAir Pipe C, Air By - pass Hose, Air Hose D Removal
(Refer to GROUP 15 - Inter Cooler.)
DRear Roll Stopper Removal (Refer to P.32-6.)Post-installation Operation
DRear Roll Stopper Installation (Refer to P.32-6.)
DAir Pipe C, Air By - pass hose, Air Hose D Installation
(Refer to GROUP 15.)
DRadiator Installation (Refer to GROUP 15.)
DAir Cleaner Installation (Refer to GROUP 15.)
DBattery and Battery Tray Installation
DUnder Cover Installation (Refer to GROUP 51 -
Front Bumper.)
47±7 N·m*
3
3
82±7 N·m*
2
1
Removal steps
1. Transmission mounting connecting
bolt2. Transmission mounting
"AA3. Transmission mounting stopper
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
"AATRANSMISSION MOUNT STOPPER
INSTALLATION
Install the transmission mount stopper so that its arrow points
upward.
INSPECTION
Check the transmission mounting insulator for cracks,
separation or deformation.
Engine side
Transmission
mount bracketTransmission
mount stopper

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 - Crossmember32-11
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

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 -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