2004 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION VIII display

31DRIVE CONTROL – Front suspension, Rear suspension, Wheels, Tyres
SECTION 3
DRIVE CONTROL
CONTENTS
Front suspension....................................31
Rear suspension .....................................31Wheels and Tyres ...................................31
Front suspension
Roadholding has been improved by the adoption of Bilstein shock absorbers.
(GRS: Standard; RS: Optional)
Notes :
* Bilstein are one of the world’s leading manufacturers of shock absorbers, and their products are used in racing vehicles
worldwide.
Rear suspension
• Roadholding has been improved by the adoption of Bilstein shock absorbers.
(GRS: Standard; RS: Optional)
•The specifications of the coil springs have been changed. (GSR)
Specifications
ItemLancer Evolution VIII MR GSRLancer Evolution VIII GSR
Wire diameter mm12
Average diameter mm88
Free length mm277287
Wheels and Tyres
BBS lightweight forged alloy wheels are provided as an option,
which reduces the unsprung weight. Fitting these BBS lightweight
wheels allows the Bilstein shock absorbers to display their fullrange of performance.
Note:
See “Section 8 Main Equipment” for detailed specifications.

GENERAL INFORMATION - VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION0-2
Model
codeClass
code2004
codeGrade Engine model Transmission
modelFuel
supply
system
GH-CT9A SNDFZ!
RS W5M51
(4WD, 5M/T)
SJDFZ!
RS
SJGFZ!
GSR4G63 (2000
DOHC 16-valve
intercooler turbo)
W6MAA
(4WD, 6M/T)MPI
Connector
CodeName Page Details of Change
BEngine transmission p.1-2• Due to changes in the engine control system, the
name of the wastegate solenoid valve (B-30) has
been changed to “wastegate solenoid valve 1”, and
an additional wastegate solenoid valve 2 (B-32) has
been added.
• The 4WD-ECU (C-37, 38) has been moved from
the instrument panel harness to the control harness.
• With the removal of the DVD-MMCS, the following
connectors have been removed.

• Multi-centre display (C-11, 12)

• Navigation unit (C-47)
The immobiliser ECU (C-54) has also been removed,
due to changes in the engine immobiliser system.
CInstrument panel p.1-4
• With the removal of the DVD-MMCS, the following
connectors have been removed.

• Audio unit (C-102)

• Hazard switch (C-105)
FBoot interior p.1-6• Spare connector (F-28) added.
Changed part Page Details of change
ECU p.2-2• With changes in the engine immobiliser system, the
installation position of the immobiliser ECU has been
changed.
Solenoid valve p.2-2• With the addition of the wastegate solenoid valve 2, a
new installation point has been provided.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
M3000000100845
Note:


denotes a continued model
IMPLEMENTATION CODE
M3000001000584
GH-CT9A ; CT9A-0300001 ~
DETAILS OF CHANGES
Wiring diagrams
M3000003000159
Component installation positions
M3000004000141