2004 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR suspension

YES: Replace it, then go to Step 4.
NO: Go to Step 4.
STEP 4. Retest the system.
Q: Is the malfunction eliminated?
YES: The procedure is complete.
NO: Return to Step 1 .
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 4: Unequal Ride Height DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Check for broken or deteriorated coil spring(s).
Q: Is the coil spring(s) broken or deteriorated?
YES: Replace it, then go to Step 2.
NO: Go to Step 2.
STEP 2. Retest the system.
Q: Is the malfunction eliminated?
YES: The procedure is complete.
NO: Return to Step 1
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 5: Noise DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Check for lack of lubrication.
Q: Is lubrication inadequate?
YES: Lubricate it, then go to Step 5 .
NO: Go to Step 2.
STEP 2. Check the ti
ghtened
parts for looseness as well as the bushin
gs for
wear.

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Q: Are the tightened parts and bushings in good condition?
YES: Go to Step 3.
NO: Replace it, then go to Step 5 .
STEP 3. Check for broken coil spring.
Q: Is the coil spring broken?
YES: Replace it, then go to Step 5 .
NO: Go to Step 4.
STEP 4. Check for strut assembly damage.
Q: Is the strut assembly damaged?
YES: Replace it, then go to Step 5.
NO: Go to Step 5.
STEP 5. Retest the system.
Q: Is the malfunction eliminated?
YES: The procedure is complete.
NO: Return to Step 1 .
SPECIAL TOOLS
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Fig. 3: Special Tools (1 Of 2)

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2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS 2004 SUSPENSION Front - Endeavor

Fig. 4: Special Tools (2 Of 2)

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ON-VEHICLE SERVICE FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT Measure wheel alignment with alignment equipment on a level surface. The front
sus
pension, steerin
g system, wheels, and tires should be serviced to normal
CAUTION: On vehicles with ASC, if the wheel alignment is
adjusted, always carry out steering wheel sensor
calibration (STEERING WHEEL SENSOR
CALIBRATION
). This is necessary because the
TCL/ASC-ECU should update the steering neutral
point.

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condition before measuring wheel alignment. TOE-IN Standard value: 0 +/- 3 mm (0 +/- 0.12 inch)
1. Adjust the toe-in by undoing the clip and jam nut, and turning the left and right
tie rod turnbuckles by the same amount (in opposite directions).
Fig. 5: Locating Jam Nut

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2. Install the cli
p and ti
ghten the
jam nut to the s
pecified tor
que.
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.

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Tightening torque: 52 +/- 2 N.m (38 +
/-2 f
t-lb)
3. Confirm that the toe-in is at the standard value.
4. Use a turning radius gauge to check that the steering angle is at the standard
value.
STEERING ANGLE
Standard value:
35°6' +/- 2°00' < Inner wheel>
30+/-00' < Outer wheel (reference)>
5. On vehicles with ASC, if the toe-in is adjusted, always carry out steering wheel
sensor calibration (Refer to STEERING WHEEL SENSOR
CALIBRATION
article).
CAMBER, CASTER AND KINGPIN INCLINATION Required Special Tool:
MB991004: Wheel Alignment Gauge Attachment
Standard value:
Camber: 0° 00' +/- 30' (Left/right deviation within 30')
Caster: 3° 00' +/- 30' (Left/right deviation within 30')
Kingpin inclination: 12° 50' +/- 1° 30'
NOTE: Caster is preset at the factory and cannot be adjusted.
CAUTION: Never subject the wheel bearings to the vehicle load
when the drive shaft nuts are loosened.
NOTE: Attach the camber/caster/kingpin gauge to the drive shaft
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Fig. 6: Attaching Camber/Caster/Kingpin Gauge

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If the camber is outside of the standard value, perform the following adjustment
procedures.
1. Estimate how much additional camber adjustment is required. Using the table
below, select the camber adjusting bolt, and then replace the knuckle and strut
assembl
y connection bolts
(upper bolt
, lower bolt
) with the selected bolts.
by using special tool MB991004. Tighten special tool
MB991004 to the same torque 236 +/- 19 N.m (174 +/- 14 ft-
lb) as the driveshaft nut.

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Fig. 7: Identifying Knuckle And Strut Assembly Connection Bolts

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