suspension MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION IX 2005 Workshop Manual

LANCER
EVOLUTION IX
FOREWORD
This manual contains details of the main changes to the
2005 model Lancer Evolution IX. Only differences to the
current Lancer Evolution VIII MR are included, so please use
this manual in conjunction with the related manuals as listed
on the following page.
Please read this manual carefully so that servicing can be
done correctly and quickly, and vehicle performance
maintained.
This manual is based on the current (March 2005) model.
Please bear in mind that vehicle specifications may change
and that future models may not be the same.
Please note that all the units shown in this manual follow the
internationally recognized SI unit system, and that the used
previously are not shown alongside the SI units.
(Nevertheless, please take care because units in reference
documents may be shown in the units which were previously
used). March 2005
MITSUBISHI MOTOR CORPORATION

CONTENTS
General ........................................................
Engine .........................................................
Fuel ..............................................................
Engine Cooling ...........................................
Intake and Exhaust ....................................
Engine Electrical ........................................
Rear axle .....................................................
Wheels and tyres ........................................
Front suspension ...............................................Body
Body.......................................................................
Exterior ........................................................
Interior and SRS Airbag .............................N
Chassis Electrical.........................................
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FRONT SUSPENSION – GENERAL, SPECIAL TOOLS, STRUT ASSY
33-1
SECTION 33
FRONT SUSPENSION
CONTENTS
General........................................................1
Special tools ...............................................1Strut ASSY ..................................................1
General
The guidelines for the dismantling and assembly of the front suspension have been changed due to changes made to the
shape of the Bilstein shock absorbers.
Special tools
ToolNumberNameFunction
A: MB991237
B: MB991238A. Spring compressor body
B. Arm setDismantling and assembling
the strut ASSY
MB991680
A: MB991681
B: MB991682Wrench set
A. Wrench
B. Socket
Strut ASSY
Dismantling guidelines
 
A


Removal of the self-locking nut
1. Use the following special tools to compress the coil spring.
• Spring compressor body (MB991237)
• Arm set (MB991238)
Caution
(1) In order to completely compress the coil spring, ensure that
the special tool is fixed when at its greatest possible
extension and that it is fixed evenly to the coil spring.
(2) Do not use an impact wrench, because there is a danger
that the special tool may be damaged.

FRONT SUSPENSION – STRUT ASSY33-2
pipe
2. Use the following tools to loosen the self-locking nut.
•Wrench (MB991681)
•Socket (MB991682)
Caution
Do not use an impact wrench when loosening the self-
locking nut, because there is a danger that the lock nut on
the piston rod inside the strut, may work loose.
Assembly guidelines



A 

Fitting the self-locking nut
1. Check that the bearing has completely slotted in.
2. When the coil spring has been compressed using the special
tool, provisionally tighten the self-locking nut.
Caution
Do not use an impact wrench because there is a danger that
the special tool may be damaged.
3. Align the holes in the lower spring plate and the upper spring
plate of the strut ASSY.
Note
This operation can be easily performed by using a pipe to align
the holes.
4. Line up the two ends of the coil spring with the slots in the
spring plate, and loosen the special tool.
5. Use the following special tools to tighten the self-locking nut to
the specified tightening torque.
•Wrench (MB991681)
•Socket (MB991682)
Tightening torque: 60 ± 10 N·m
Caution
Do not use an impact wrench when loosening the self-
locking nut, because there is a danger that the lock nut on
the piston rod inside the strut, may work loose.