suspension MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION IV 1998 Owner's Manual

REAR SUSPENSION – Trailing Arm Assembly34-8
TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Post-installation Operation
(1) Push the Dust Cover of the Trailing Arm Ball Joint
with a Finger to Check for Possible Cracks or
Damage.
(2) Wheel Alignment Check and Adjustment
(Refer to P.34-3.)
1
2 3
45
Unit: Nm {kgf
m}
74 – 87 {7.5 – 8.9}
137 – 156 {14.0 – 16.0}*
4
Removal steps
1. Parking brake cable bolt
A2. Trailing arm assembly to knuckle
coupling
3. Trailing arm assembly mounting
bolt
4. Stopper
5. Trailing arm assemblyCaution
The part marked with * should be first temporarily
tightened, then torqued to specification with the
vehicle on the ground in unloaded condition.
REMOVAL SERVICE POINT
ATRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY DISCONNECTION
FROM KNUCKLE
Caution
(1) Only loosen the nut, and not remove it from the ball
joint, and use the special tool.
(2) Hang the special tool with a string to prevent the
parts including the tool from falling apart.
MB990635,
MB991113 or
MB991406
NutString
Ball joint

REAR SUSPENSION – Trailing Arm Assembly34-9
INSPECTION
1. TRAILING ARM BALL JOINT TURNING TORQUE
CHECK
(1) Rock the trailing arm ball joint stud several times; then,
mount a nut to the stud and, using the special tool,
measure the turning torque of the ball joint.
Standard value: 0.5 – 2.5 Nm {5 – 25 kgf
cm}
(2) If the measurement exceeds the standard value, replace
the trailing arm assembly.
(3) If the measurement falls short of the standard value, check
that the ball joint turns smoothly without excessive play.
If so, the ball joint should still be in good condition for
continued use.
2. TRAILING ARM BALL JOINT DUST COVER CHECK
(1) Check the dust cover for cracks or damage by pushing
it with a finger.
(2) If the dust cover is cracked or damaged, replace the
trailing arm assembly.
NOTE
A cracked or damaged dust cover can lead to a damaged
ball joint.
If the dust cover is damaged during servicing, replace
it with a new one.
TRAILING ARM BALL JOINT DUST COVER
REPLACEMENT
Only when the dust cover is damaged accidentally during
service work, follow these steps to replace it with a new one.
(1) Remove the dust cover.
(2) Pack and apply the specified grease to the inside and
lips of the dust cover.
Molybdenum disulfide-base chassis grease:
SHOWA SHELL SEKIYU SUNLITE MB2, NISSEKI
CLAKNOCK FL, or equivalent
(3) Using the special tool, press the dust cover until it contacts
the snap ring.
(4) Push the dust cover with a finger to ensure that it is
free from cracks or damage.
MB990326
MB990800

REAR SUSPENSION – Lower Arm and Toe Control Arm AssembliesREAR SUSPENSION – Lower Arm and Toe Control Arm Assemblies34-10
LOWER ARM AND TOE CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLIES
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Post-installation Operation
(1) Check the Toe Control Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover
for Cracks or Damage by Pushing it with Finger(2) Wheel Alignment Check and Adjustment
(Refer to P.34-3.)
12
3 4 5
6
Unit: Nm {kgf
m}
93 {9.5}*
88 {9.0}* 74 – 87 {7.5 – 8.9}*
88 {9.0}*93 {9.5}*
2
Lower arm assembly removal steps
1. Lower arm assembly and shock
absorber connecting bolt
A2. Lower arm assembly mounting bolt
A3. Lower arm assemblyToe control arm assembly removal
steps
B4. Toe control arm and knuckle
connection
C5. Toe control arm assembly mounting
bolt
6. Toe control arm assembly
Caution
The part marked with * should be first temporarily
tightened, then torqued to specification with the
vehicle on the ground in unloaded condition.
REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
ALOWER ARM ASSEMBLY MOUNTING BOLT
REMOVAL
Place mating marks on the lower arm and the eccentric cam
bolt before removal.Mating marks

REAR SUSPENSION – Lower Arm and Toe Control Arm Assemblies34-11
BTOE CONTROL ARM AND KNUCKLE
DISCONNECTION
Caution
(1) Use the special tool to loosen the nut only; do not
removal it from the ball joint.
(2) Tie the special tool with a cord not to let it fall off.
CTOE CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY MOUNTING
BOLT REMOVAL
Place mating marks on the toe control arm and the eccentric
cam bolt before removal.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
ALOWER ARM ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION
Install the lower arm assemblies according to the identification
mark stamped in the illustrated position.
INSPECTION
1. TOE CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT TURNING
TORQUE CHECK
(1) After shaking the ball joint stud several times, install the
nut to the stud and use the special tool to measure the
turning torque of the ball joint.
Standard value: 0.5 – 2.5 Nm {5 – 25 kgf
cm}
(2) When the measured value exceeds the standard value,
replace the toe control arm assembly.
(3) When the measured value is lower than the standard
value, check that the ball joint turns smoothly without
excessive play. If so, it is possible to use that ball joint.
MB990635,
MB991113 or
MB991406
Nut
StringBall joint
Eccentric
cam bolt Mating marks
L: LH side
R: RH side
MB990326

REAR SUSPENSION – Lower Arm and Toe Control Arm Assemblies34-12
2. TOE CONTROL ARM SLIDE BUSHING OPERATING
TORQUE CHECK
(1) Insert a bolt into the slide bushing of the toe control arm.
Fit a washer onto the bolt from the opposite end and
screw a nut onto it. Turn the inner cylinder (together with
the washer) several turns, then measure the toe control
arm slide bushing operating torque using the special tool.
Standard value: 0.2 – 1.5 Nm {2 – 15 kgf
cm}
(2) If the measurement exceeds the standard value, replace
the toe control arm assembly.
(3) If the measurement falls short of the standard value, check
that the slide bushing turns smoothly without excessive
play. If so, the slide bushing should still be in good condition
for continued use.
3. TOE CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT DUST COVER
CHECK
(1) Check the dust cover for cracks or damage by pushing
it with a finger.
(2) If the dust cover is cracked or damaged, replace the
toe control arm assembly.
NOTE
A cracked or damaged dust cover can lead to a damaged
ball joint.
If the dust cover is damaged during servicing, replace
it with a new one.
TOE CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT DUST
COVER REPLACEMENT
Only when the dust cover is damaged accidentally during
service work, follow these steps to replace it with a new one.
(1) Remove the dust cover.
(2) Pack and apply the specified grease to the inside and
lips of the dust cover.
Molybdenum disulfide-base chassis grease:
SHOWA SHELL SEKIYU SUNLITE MB2, NISSEKI
CLAKNOCK FL, or equivalent
(3) Using the special tool, press the dust cover until it contacts
the snap ring.
(4) Push the dust cover with a finger to ensure that it is
free from cracks or damage.
MB990326
MB990800

REAR SUSPENSION – Shock Absorber Assembly34-13
SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation
Trunk Room Side Trim Removal and Installation

1
2
34
Unit: Nm {kgf
m}
44 {4.5}
88 {9.0}*
Removal steps
1. Cap
2. Shock absorber mounting nuts
3. Bolt
4. Shock absorber assemblyCaution
The part marked with * should be first temporarily
tightened, then torqued to specification with the
vehicle on the ground in unloaded condition.

REAR SUSPENSION – Stabilizer Bar34-14
STABILIZER BAR
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Post-installation Operation
Check the Stabilizer Link Ball Joint Dust Cover for
Cracks or Damage by Pushing it with Finger.
1
23 4
5
Unit: Nm {kgf
m}
39 {4.0}
3
39 {4.0}
39 {4.0}20 {2.0}
Removal steps
1. Stabilizer link mounting nuts
2. Stabilizer link
A3. Stabilizer bar bracket
A4. Bushing
A5. Stabilizer bar

REAR SUSPENSION – Stabilizer Bar34-15
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
ASTABILIZER BAR / BUSHING / STABILIZER BAR
BRACKET INSTALLATION
Position the stabilizer bar such that the identification mark
may protrude toward the vehicle center as shown in the figure,
and tighten first the stabilizer bar bracket mounting bolt 1
then the mounting bolt 2.
INSPECTION
1. STABILIZER LINK BALL JOINT TURNING TORQUE
CHECK
(1) After shaking the ball joint stud several times, install the
nut to the stud and use the special tool to measure the
turning torque of the ball joint.
Standard value: 1.7 – 3.1 Nm {17 – 32 kgf
cm}
(2) When the measured value exceeds the standard value,
replace the stabilizer link.
(3) When the measured value is lower than the standard
value, check that the ball joint turns smoothly without
excessive play. If so, it is possible to use that ball joint.
2. STABILIZER LINK BALL JOINT DUST COVER
CHECK
(1) Check the dust cover for cracks or damage by pushing
it with finger.
(2) If the dust cover is cracked or damaged, replace the
stabilizer link.
NOTE
Cracks or damage of the dust cover may cause damage
of the ball joint. When it is damaged during service work,
replace the dust cover.
Approx. 10 mm
2
2
1
MB990326

REAR SUSPENSION – Stabilizer Bar34-16
STABILIZER LINK BALL JOINT DUST COVER
REPLACEMENT
Only when the dust cover is damaged accidentally during
service work, replace the dust cover as follows:
(1) Remove the clip ring and the dust cover.
(2) Apply the specified grease to the lip and inside of the
dust cover.
Specified grease:
SHOWA SHELL SEKIYU VARIANT R-2 or
equivalent
(3) Wrap plastic tape on the stabilizer link threads as shown
in the illustration, and then install the dust cover to the
stabilizer link.
(4) Secure the dust cover with the clip ring.
When installing the clip ring, align the ends at a 90

angle from the axis of the stabilizer link.
(5) Check the dust cover for cracks or damage by pushing
it with finger.
Clip ring
Clip ring ends (180
on
opposite side also possible)

BODY – Body Construction (Difference between EVOLUTION-IV and V)42-5
BODY CONSTRUCTION
(Difference between EVOLUTION-IV and V)
EVOLUTION-V has a different rear suspension configuration from that of EVOLUTION-IV because of
adoption of reinforced suspension elements and wide tread tyres. For this reason, the configuration and
the dimensions of the following body sections are also different.
SIDE BODY
Side Structure
(1) The quarter panel has a cut-out provided at the inner section.
(2) The quarter inner extension front and the quarter inner extension rear is provided in the quarter
panel inner cut-out section.
Cut-out
Quarter panel inner


Quarter inner
extension front
Quarter inner
extension rear