2005 MITSUBISHI LANCER service

STABILIZER BAR
REAR SUSPENSION34-21
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
>>A<< STABILIZER
BAR/BUSHING/FIXTURE INSTALLATION
Install the stabilizer bar, the bushings and the fixtures
as illustrated.
>>B<< SELF-LOCKING NUT
INSTALLATION
Tighten the self-locking nut until the stabilizer link
thread part protruding length meets the standard
value.
Standard value (A): 6 − 8 mm
INSPECTIONM1341001400294
•Check the bushings for wear and deterioration.
•Check the stabilizer bar for deterioration or
damage.
•Check all bolts for condition and straightness.
STABILIZER LINK BALL JOINT TURNING
TORQUE CHECK
1. After shaking the ball joint stud several times,
install the nut to the stud and use special tool
preload socket (MB990326) to measure the
turning torque of the ball joint.
Standard value: 0.5 − 1.5 N⋅m
2. If the measured value exceeds the standard
value, replace the stabilizer link.
3. If the measured value is lower than the standard
value, check that the ball joint turns smoothly
without excessive play. If so, it is possible to
re-use that ball joint.
STABILIZER LINK BALL JOINT DUST
COVER CHECK
1. Check the dust cover for cracks or damage by
pushing it with your finger.
2. If the dust cover is cracked or damaged, replace
the stabilizer link.
NOTE: Cracks or damage of the dust cover may
cause damage to the ball joint. When it is
damaged during service work, replace the dust
cover (Refer to P.34-21).
STABILIZER LINK BALL JOINT DUST
COVER REPLACEMENT
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Only when the dust cover is damaged accidentally
during service work, replace the dust cover as
follows:
AC102279AC
Outside of vehicle
Bushing (LH)
Fixture (LH)Identification colourApproximately
9.5 mm
AC103744
A
AC
AC001129
MB990326
AB

35-1
GROUP 35
SERVICE BRAKES
CONTENTS
BASIC BRAKE SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35A
ANTI-SKID BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35B

36-1
GROUP 36
PARKING BRAKES
CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . .36-2
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . .36-2
LUBRICANTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36-3
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . .36-3
PARKING BRAKE LEVER STROKE
CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . 36-3
LINING RUNNING-IN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36-3
PARKING BRAKE SWITCH CHECK . . . . . 36-4
PARKING BRAKE LEVER . . . . . . . . .36-5
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 36-5
PARKING BRAKE CABLE . . . . . . . . .36-6
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 36-6
PARKING BRAKE LINING AND
DRUM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36-7
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 36-7
INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36-9

GENERAL INFORMATION
PARKING BRAKES36-2
GENERAL INFORMATION
M1361000100496
The parking brake is of a mechanical rear-wheel
acting type, and its operation utilises a parking brake
lever.
SPECIFICATIONS
CONSTRUCTION DIAGRAM
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
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Item Specification
Type Drum-in disc
Clearance adjustment Manual
AC211553
AC104333
AC304152
Parking brake lever assembly
Parking brake cable
AB
Drum-in-disc brake
Item Standard value Limit
Parking brake lever stroke 5 − 7 notches
−
Rear brake lining thickness mm 2.8 1.0
Rear drum inside diameter mm 168.0 169.0