maintenance MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION 2007 Service Owner's Guide

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.)

FRONT SUSPENSION -Lower Arm Assembly33A-9
LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Caution
1. 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. And
if there is brake fluid on the caliper, wipe out quickly.
2. *: To prevent bushings from breakage, the parts indicated by * should be temporarily tightened,
and then fully tightened with the vehicle on the ground in the unladen condition.
Post-installation Operation
DCheck the dust cover for cracks or damage by
pushing it with finger.
DWheel alignment check and adjustment
(Refer to P.33A-4.)
72
5
186±10 N·m*
3167±9N·m
5
1
3
4
108±10 N·m
39±5N·m
39±5N·m
Removal steps
1. Stabilizer link nut
2. Lower arm and knuckle connection
AA"3. Lower arm and crossmember
connection4. Stabilizer bracket
5. Lower arm assembly

FRONT SUSPENSION -Lower Arm Assembly/Stabilizer Bar33A-12
3. Use the special tools to press in the bushing until its
outer tube is flush with the lower arm assembly surface.
STABILIZER BAR
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Caution
1. Before removing the steering wheel and air bag module assembly, refer to GROUP 52B - Service
Precautions and Air Bag Module and Clock Spring. 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.
2. 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. And
if there is brake fluid on the caliper, wipe out quickly.
3. To prevent bushings from breakage, the parts indicated by * should be temporarily tightened,
and then fully tightened with the vehicle on the ground in the unladen condition.
Lower arm
assembly
MB990651
MB991576
MB991816
Outer tube

BASIC BRAKE SYSTEM -Disc Brake35A-20
DISC BRAKE
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
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. And if there is
brake fluid on the caliper, wipe out quickly.
Pre-removal Operation
Brake Fluid DrainingPost-installation Operation
Brake Fluid Supplying and Air Bleeding
(Refer to P.35A-10.)
34
21
100±10 N·m
108±10 N·m
30±5 N·m
3 2 1
54±5 N·m
15±2 N·m


4
Removal steps
1. Brake hose connection
2. Gasket
"AA3. Disc brake assembly
4. Brake disc

ABS <4WD> -Wheel Speed Sensor35B-33
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
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. And if there is
brake fluid on the caliper, wipe out quickly.
Post-installation Operation
Wheel Speed Sensor Output Voltage Check
(Refer to P.35B-26.)
1
2
1
2


25±6 N·m
25±6 N·m25±6 N·m
Removal steps
AA""AA1. Wheel speed sensor
2. ABS rotor
(Refer to GROUP 26/27 - Drive Shaft.)NOTE
The ABS rotors are integrated with the drive shaft
and cannot be disassembled.
REMOVAL SERVICE POINT
AA"WHEEL SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL
Caution
Do not strike the pole piece at the tip of the wheel speed
sensor against the ABS rotor tooth surface or other parts
when removing the wheel speed sensor.

PARKING BRAKES -Parking Brake Cable36-6
PARKING BRAKE CABLE
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
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. And if there is
brake fluid on the caliper, wipe out quickly.
Pre-removal Operation
DRear Floor Console Assembly and Rear Console
Bracket Removal (Refer to GROUP 52A-Floor
Console.)
DRear Seat Cushion Assembly Removal (Refer to
GROUP 52A-Seat.)Post-installation Operation
DParking Brake Lever Stroke Check and Adjustment
(Refer to P.36-3.)
DRear Seat Cushion Installation (Refer to GROUP
52A-Seat.)
DRear Floor Console Assembly and Rear Console
Bracket Installation (Refer to GROUP 52A-Floor
Console.)
1
Removal steps
DShoe and lining assembly
(Refer to P.36-7.)
DParking brake cable connection
(Refer to P.36-5.)
1. Parking brake cable

PARKING BRAKES -Parking Brake Drum36-7
PARKING BRAKE DRUM
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
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. And if there is
brake fluid on the caliper, wipe out quickly.
5 11 14
1312
11 10
976
5 43
2 1
11
54¶5Nm 118¶19 Nm
8
Brake grease: Multipurpose grease
Removal steps
AA"1. Rear brake caliper assembly
2. Rear brake disc
"BA3. Shoe-to-anchor spring
4. Adjusting wheel spring
"AA5. Adjuster assembly
6. Strut
7. Strut-to-shoe spring
8. Shoe hold-down cup9. Shoe hold-down spring
10. Clip
11. Shoe and lining assembly
12. Rear hub assembly
(Refer to GROUP 27.)
13. Backing plate
14. Shoe hold-down pin

37A-1
STEERING
CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION 2..................
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS 4.................
LUBRICANTS 4..............................
SEALANT 4..................................
SPECIAL TOOLS 4...........................
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE 7.....................
Steering Wheel Free Play Check 7..............
Steering Angle Check 7........................
Tie Rod End Ball Joint Turning Torque Check 7..
Stationary Steering Effort Check 8...............
Checking Steering Wheel Return to Centre 8.....
Drive Belt Tension Check 8.....................Power Steering Fluid Level Check 9.............
Power Steering Fluid Replacement 9.............
Power Steering System Bleeding 9..............
Oil Pump Pressure Test 10.....................
Power Steering Oil Pressure Switch Check 11....
Ball Joint Dust Cover Check 11.................
STEERING WHEEL* 12.......................
STEERING SHAFT* 14.......................
POWER STEERING GEAR BOX AND
LINKAGE* 16................................
POWER STEERING OIL PUMP 29............
POWER STEERING OIL HOSES 30...........
WARNINGS 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 the 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 (*).

STEERING - Power Steering Gear Box and Linkage37A-16
POWER STEERING GEAR BOX AND LINKAGE
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Caution: SRS
Before removing steering gear box, refer to GROUP 52B. 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.
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. And if there is
brake fluid on the caliper, wipe out quickly.
Pre-removal Operation
DClock Spring Removal (Refer to GROUP 52B.)
DPower Steering Fluid Draining (Refer to P.37A-9.)Post-installation Operation
DClock Spring Installation (Refer to GROUP 52B.)
DPower Steering Fluid Supplying and bleeding
(Refer to P.37A-9.)
DChecking Steering Wheel Position with Wheels
Straight Ahead

17
6
3 4
57±7 N·m5
8
70±10 N·m
2
15±3 N·m
9
10
12±2 N·m 12±2 N·m
70±10 N·m
Removal steps
1. Crossmember
(Refer to GROUP 32.)
DRear roll stopper(Refer to GROUP 32.)
2. Joint cover grommet
3. Return hose
4. Return tube5. O ring
6. Return tube
7. Eye bolt
8. Pressure hose assembly
9. Clamp
10. Steering gear and linkage

STEERING - Power Steering Oil Pump/Power Steering Oil Hoses37A-30
"BAPRESSURE HOSE ASSEMBLY/SUCTION HOSE
REMOVAL
Install the pressure hose assembly and suction hose as
illustrated.
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY
21±3 N·m
3
4
2 1
39±5 N·m
: Automatic transmission fluid DEXRONII
NOTE
Disassembly steps
1. Suction connector
2. O-ring3. Connector
4. Gasket
POWER STEERING OIL HOSES
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Caution
1. Before removing the clock spring, always see GROUP 52B - Caution for Service and Air Bag
Module Clock Spring
2. 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.
3. On the tightening section indicated in the mark (*), lightly tighten the nut first, and then finally
tighten it with the engine weight applied on the body.
Suction hose
Pressure hose
assembly
Marking
Notch