2004 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION VIII suspension

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.

REFERENCE MATERIAL – DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS85
GHCT9AItem
SNDFZSJDFZSJGFZ
1st2.7852.909¨
2nd1.9501.944¨
3rd1.4441.434¨
4th1.0961.100¨
5th0.8250.868¨
6th0.693¨
TransmissionGear ratio
Reverse3.4162.707¨
Front4.5294.583¨DifferentialReduction
ratio
Rear3.307¨¨
Power train
TransferReduction
ratio0.302¨¨
Main brake typeHydraulic:
Front : Disc
Rear : Disc¨¨
Parking brake typeMechanical
wheel brake¨¨
FrontMacPherson¨¨
Braking
system
Suspension
RearMultilink¨¨
CO when
unloaded : %,
HC : ppmCO: 0.1,
HC: 100¨¨
10/15 mode
g/kmCO: 0.67,
HC: 0.08,NOx: 0.08¨¨
Emission
gas
suppressionequipmentQuantity or concentration
of exhaust gas
11 mode g/testCO: 19.0,
HC: 2.20,
NOx: 1.40¨¨

SERVICE MANUAL
LANCER
EVOLUTION VIII
MR
FOREWORD
This manual contains details of the main changes to
the 2004 model Lancer Evolution VIII MR. Only
differences to the current Lancer Evolution VIII are
included, so please use this manual in conjunction with
the related information specified on the next page.
Please ensure that proper servicing is carried out
promptly, and that the information contained in the
relevant manuals is carefully read and understood
before doing any servicing work.
This information relates to the current vehicle (February2004).Since specifications will change, some of the
information contained here will inevitably besuperseded.
Note that SI units are used in this manual. Old units are
not shown alongside them.
(However, old units are used for some figures we have
taken from existing documents).
Any opinions, requests, or questions concerning
this manual,should be written on the ‘Servicing
Comments Form’ at the end, and sent to us by fax.
February 2004
MITSUBISHI MOTOR CORPORATION
This manual is printed on recycled paper.
CONTENTS
General ..........................................
Fuel ................................................
Intake, Exhaust .............................
Manual Transmission ...................
Front Suspension.........................
Rear Suspension ..........................
Exterior..........................................
00
13
15
22
33
34
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33A1FRONT SUSPENSION – GENERAL, SPECIAL TOOLS
SECTION 33A
FRONT SUSPENSION
CONTENTS
General........................................................1
Special tools ...............................................1Strut Assembly...........................................2
General
Important servicing information has been added along with the adoption of Bilstein shock absorbers. However, apart from the
information below, other servicing information remains unchanged.
Special Tools
ToolNumberNameDetails
MB991367Special spannerDismantling and assembly of strut ASSY.
Vehicles fitted with Bilstein shock absorbers
MB991385Pin

FRONT SUSPENSION – STRUT ASSEMBLY33A2
STRUT ASSY
Vehicles fitted with Bilstein shock absorbers
Dismantling and Assembly
NOTE
When applying grease, ensure that
none of it is left on the insulator
rubber as this could lead to insulator
rubber damage.
Dismantling procedure
1.Dust cover
2.Selflocking nut
3. Strut insulator ASSY
4. Upper spring seat5.Bumper rubber6. Dust cover
7. Coil spring8.Lower spring pad
9. Strut ASSY
Important note on dismantling
Procedure remains unchanged, apart from the following point:
Removal of selflocking nut
1. Compress the coil spring using the following special tool
• Spring compressor body (MB991237)
• Arm set (MB991238)
A

A
A
B

FRONT SUSPENSION – STRUT ASSEMBLY33A3
CAUTION
(1) To compress the coil spring securely, ensure that the
special tool is extended as far as the spring will allow,
then fitted evenly to the coil spring.
(2)There is a danger of special tool damage, so do not use
an impact wrench.
2. Using the following special tools, release the selflocking nut.
• Special spanner (MB991367)
• Pin (MB991385)
CAUTION
There is a danger of the lock nut inside the strut piston rodworking loose, so when loosening the selflocking nut, do
not use an impact wrench.
Important note on assembly
Fitting selflocking nut
1. With the coil spring compressed with the special tool,
temporarily tighten the selflocking nut.
2. Match up strut assembly hole in lower spring seat, and hole in
upper spring seat.
Remarks
Using a lever to align the holes can make this job easier.
3. Match both tips of coil spring precisely with the slots on the
spring seats, and release the special tool.
4. Using the special tool, tighten the selflocking nut to the
specified torque.
Tightening tor
que: 60 ± 10N·m
CAUTION
There is a danger of the lock nut inside the strut piston rod
working loose, so when loosening the selflocking nut, do
not use an impact wrench.
A

341REAR SUSPENSION GENERAL – SHOCK ABSORBER ASSY
SECTION 34
REAR SUSPENSION
CONTENTS
General........................................................1 Shock Absorber Assy................................1
General
Important servicing information has been specified along with.the adoption of Bilstein shock absorbers.
Shock Absorber Assy
Vehicles fitted with Bilstein shock absorbers
Dismantling and Assembly
Dismantling procedure
1. Selflocking nut
2.Washer
3. Bush B
4. Bracket ASSY5.Spring upper pad6. Collar
7.Bush A
8. Cup ASSY
9. Dust cover10.Coil spring
11. Bumper rubber
12. Shock absorber
Remarks
Carry out dismantling and assembly following existing servicing instructions
A
D

C

B
A