2005 MITSUBISHI LANCER service

34-1
GROUP 34
REAR SUSPENSION
CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . .34-2
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . .34-3
LUBRICANT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34-3
SPECIAL TOOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34-4
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . .34-5
REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK
AND ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-5
CONTROL LINK PILLOW BALL BUSHING
AXIAL PLAY CHECK . . . . . . . . . . 34-6
UPPER ARM PILLOW BALL BUSHING
AXIAL PLAY CHECK . . . . . . . . . . 34-7
LOWER ARM PILLOW BALL BUSHING
AXIAL PLAY CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-7
STABILIZER LINK BALL JOINT
DUST COVER INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . 34-7
CONTROL LINK, UPPER ARM AND
LOWER ARM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34-8
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 34-8
INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-9
LOWER ARM BUSHING AND LOWER
ARM PILLOW BALL BUSHING
REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-10
TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY . . . . . . .34-12
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 34-12
INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-13
TRAILING ARM BUSHING
REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-13
SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY . . .34-15
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 34-15
INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-16
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY . . . . . 34-17
STABILIZER BAR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34-20
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 34-20
INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-21
STABILIZER LINK BALL JOINT
DUST COVER REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . 34-21

SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
REAR SUSPENSION34-3
SPECIFICATION
COIL SPRING
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
M1341000300409
LUBRICANT
M1341000400172
Item Sedan Wagon
Comfort Sport Comfort Sport
Wire diameter mm 10 10 10 10
Average diameter mm 78 − 90 78 − 90 78 − 90 78 − 90
Free length mm 359 331 377 368
Item Standard value
Camber (Difference between right and left within 30')
−0°40' ± 30'
Toe-in At the centre of tyre tread mm 3 ± 2
Toe-angle (per wheel) 0°08' ± 05'
Thrust angle 0°00' ± 0°09'
Control link pillow ball bushing rotation starting torque N⋅m0.5 − 3.0
Upper arm pillow ball bushing rotation starting torque N⋅m0.5 − 3.0
Lower arm pillow ball bushing rotation starting torque N⋅m0.5 − 3.0
Protruding length of stabilizer link bolt mm 6 − 8
Stabilizer link ball joint continuous rotating torque N⋅m0.5 − 1.5
Item Specified lubricant Quantity
Stabilizer link ball joint (inside of dust cover) Multipurpose grease SAE J310, NLGI No.2
or equivalentAs required

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
REAR SUSPENSION34-5
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK AND
ADJUSTMENT
M1341011000372
Measure wheel alignment with an alignment
equipment on level earth.
The rear suspension, wheels, and tyres should be
serviced to the normal condition prior to wheel
alignment measurement.
CAMBER
Standard value: -0° 40' ± 30' (Left/right
deviation within 30')
CAUTION
Never subject the wheel bearings to the vehicle
load when the rear wheel hub nuts (self-locking
nuts) or special tool wheel alignment gauge
attachment (MB991014) are loosened.
NOTE:
For vehicles with aluminium wheels, attach the
camber/caster/kingpin gauge to the trailing arm
spindle by using special tool wheel alignment gauge
attachment (MB991014). Tighten the special tool to
the same torque 175
± 25 N⋅m as the rear wheel hub
nut (self-locking nut). MB990947 Lower arm bushing arbor Trailing arm bushing
removal and press-fitting
MB991816 Bushing remover and
installer base
MB990890 Rear suspension bushing
base
A: MB991237
B: MB991239A: Spring compressor
body
B: Arm setCoil spring compressing Tool Number Name Use
MB990947
MB990890
MB991237
A
B
AC001079
MB991014
AG

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
REAR SUSPENSION34-6
If camber is not within the standard value, adjust by
following procedures.
1. Disconnect the conjunction of the control link and
the trailing arm.
2. Carry out adjustment by turning the camber
adjusting bolt (lower arm assembly mounting bolt
which is located on the inner side of the body).
NOTE: .
•LH: Clockwise viewed from the front → (+)
camber
•RH: Clockwise viewed from the front → (-)
camber
•The scale has gradations of approximately 14'.
CAUTION
To prevent bushings from breakage, the
connecting bolt should be temporarily tightened,
and then fully tightened to 90 ± 10 N⋅m with the
vehicle on the earth in the unladen condition.
3. Tighten the control link to the trailing arm.
4. After adjusting the camber, the toe should be
adjusted.
TOE-IN
Standard value:
At the centre of tyre tread: 3 ± 2 mm
Toe angle (per wheel): 0°08' ± 05'If toe-in is not within the standard value, adjust by
following procedures.
CAUTION
To prevent bushings from breakage, the control
link mounting nut should be temporarily
tightened, and then fully tightened to 120 ± 10
N⋅m with the vehicle on the earth in the unladen
condition.
Carry out adjustment by turning the toe adjusting bolt
(control link mounting bolt which is located on the
inner side of the body).
NOTE: .
•LH: Clockwise viewed from the front → Toe-in
•RH: Clockwise viewed from the front → Toe-out
•Turning the toe adjusting bolt by one groove of
the scale, toe can be changed approximately 2.6
mm (single side toe angle equivalent to 16').
CONTROL LINK PILLOW BALL BUSHING
AXIAL PLAY CHECK
M1341018500011
1. Raise the vehicle.
2. Move the control link up and down with your
hands to check for an excessive play in the axial
direction of the pillow ball bushing. If there is an
excessive play, replace the control link (Refer to
P.34-8).
AC006159AC
Camber adjusting bolt
Lower arm
assembly
AC006160
AC
Connecting bolt
AC006145AD
Control link Toe adjusting boltControl link

Control link
mounting nut
AC304398ABControl link pillow ball bushing
Front of
vehicle

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
REAR SUSPENSION34-7
UPPER ARM PILLOW BALL BUSHING
AXIAL PLAY CHECK
M1341018400014
1. Raise the vehicle.
2. Move the upper arm up and down with your hands
to check for an excessive play in the axial
direction of the pillow ball bushing. If there is an
excessive play, replace the upper arm (Refer to
P.34-8).
LOWER ARM PILLOW BALL BUSHING
AXIAL PLAY CHECK
M1341016900057
1. Raise the vehicle.
2. Remove the stabilizer link and shock absorber
from the lower arm assembly.3. Move the lower arm up and down with your hands
to check for an excessive play in the axial
direction of the pillow ball bushing. If there is an
excessive play, replace the lower arm pillow ball
bushing (Refer to P.34-10).
4. After inspection, install the stabilizer link and
shock absorber to the lower arm assembly (Refer
to P.34-8).
STABILIZER LINK BALL JOINT DUST
COVER INSPECTION
M1341012800274
1. Check stabilizer link ball joint dust covers for
cracks or damage by pushing it with your finger.
2. If a dust cover is cracked or damaged, replace the
stabilizer link assembly.
NOTE: Cracks or damage to the dust cover may
cause damage to the ball joint.
AC304398AC
Upper arm pillow
ball bushing
Front of
vehicle
AC304398ADLower arm pillow ball bushing
Front of
vehicle

CONTROL LINK, UPPER ARM AND LOWER ARM
REAR SUSPENSION34-9
REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
<> CONTROL LINK/LOWER ARM
ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
After making a mating mark on the toe adjusting bolt
or camber adjusting bolt, remove the control link or
lower arm assembly.
<> UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY/LOWER
ARM ASSEMBLY AND TRAILING ARM
DISCONNECTION
After supporting the lower arm with a jack, separate
the upper arm assembly/lower arm assembly and the
trailing arm.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
>>A<< STABILIZER LINK CONNECTION
Tighten the self-locking nut until the stabilizer link
thread part protruding length meets the standard
value.
Standard value (A): 6 − 8 mm
>>B<< UPPER ARM
ASSEMBLY/CONTROL LINK
INSTALLATION
Install the upper arm assembly as shown so that its
hole is body side.
Install the upper arm assembly/control link as shown
so that its identification colour faces the trailing arm.

INSPECTIONM1341004900157
•Check the bushings for wear and deterioration.
•Check the control link, upper arm and lower arm
for bending or breakage.
•Check all bolts for condition and straightness.
AC304404AB
Mating mark
AC107126AB
Piece of wood
AC103744
A
AC
AC304674AB
Upper arm assembly
Hole
Trailing arm

AC300343AC
Upper arm
assembly
Control linkIdentification colour
Trailing arm