2005 MITSUBISHI LANCER 001

GENERAL INFORMATION
POWER PLANT MOUNT32-2
GENERAL INFORMATION
M1321000100340The engine mounting system employs the inertial
axis four-point suspension method, which is field
proven.
•The optimised locations of the front and rear roll
mounts well distribute their loads thereby
reducing engine idling vibrations.•The fore-and-aft, liquid-filled engine mount of
cylinder type is adopted to reduce engine shake
for improved riding comfort.
CONSTRUCTION DIAGRAM
AC107318
Y0290AU
AC303563
Engine front
mounting bracketTransmission mounting
body side bracket
Engine rear roll stopper bracket
Engine front roll stopper bracket
AB

ENGINE MOUNTING
POWER PLANT MOUNT32-4
ENGINE MOUNTING
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONM1321001100440
CAUTION
*: Indicates parts which should be initially tightened, and then fully tightened after placing the vehicle
horizontally and loading the full weight of the engine on the vehicle body.
Pre-removal Operation
Raise the engine and transmission assembly until its weight
is not applied to the insulator, and support it securely.
AC303999AC303968AC304304
AB
<4G1> <4G6>
44 ± 10 N·m*
67 ± 7 N·m*
2N
3
44 ± 10 N·m*
67 ± 7 N·m*
2N
3
12 ± 2 N·m
1
Removal steps
1. Pressure hose clamp <4G6>2. Self-locking nuts
3. Engine front mounting bracketRemoval steps (Continued)

TRANSMISSION MOUNTING
POWER PLANT MOUNT32-5
TRANSMISSION MOUNTING
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONM1321001400430
CAUTION
*: Indicates parts which should be initially tightened, and then fully tightened after placing the vehicle
horizontally and loading the full weight of the engine on the vehicle body.
Pre-removal Operation
•Raise the engine and transmission assembly until its
weight is not applied to the insulator, and support it
securely.
•Battery and Battery tray Removal
•Air Cleaner Removal (Refer to GROUP 15, Air Cleaner
P.15-3).
•Engine Rear Roll Stopper Bracket Removal (Refer to
P.32-7).Post-installation Operation
•Engine Rear Roll Stopper Bracket Installation (Refer to
P.32-7).
•Air Cleaner Installation (Refer to GROUP 15, Air Cleaner
P.15-3).
•Battery and Battery tray Installation
AC303988AC303989
AC304258

AB
80 ± 7 N·m*
47 ± 7 N·m*80 ± 7 N·m*
47 ± 7 N·m*
1
1 2
22
2
Removal steps
1. Transmission mounting body side
bracket
>>A<<2. Transmission mounting stopper

GENERAL INFORMATION
FRONT SUSPENSION33-2
GENERAL INFORMATION
M1332000100407
The front suspension is a McPherson strut with coil
spring. The shock absorber is gas-filled hydraulic
double-acting type.
CONSTRUCTION DIAGRAM
SPECIFICATIONS
COIL SPRING
NOTE: .
•The*mark indicates optional item.
AC304023
AC304022
AC304754
Lower arm assembly
Front axle No.1
crossmember Stabilizer bar
Strut (shock absorber) Coil spring
AB

Strut cover Strut damper
Strut damper
Item Sedan Wagon
Comfort Sport Comfort Sport
Wire diameter mm 13 13 13 <1600-M/T>
14 1600-A/T,
2000>14
13 <1600>
*
14 <2000>*
Average diameter mm 160 160 160 160
Free length mm 330 321 330 <1600-M/T>
338 <1600-A/T>
338 <2000>314 <1600>
321 <2000>
330 <1600>
*
338 <2000>*

SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
FRONT SUSPENSION33-3
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
M1332000300586
NOTE: *: difference between right and left wheels must be less than 30'
LUBRICANT
M1332000400152
ItemStandard value
Toe-in At the centre of tyre tread mm 1 ± 2
Toe-angle (per wheel) 0°03' ± 06'
Toe-out angle on turns (inner wheel when outer wheel at 20°)21°42' ± 1°30'
Steering angle Inner wheel Comfort 39°30' ± 1°30'
Sport (LH drive vehicles) 33°40' +1°00'/-2°00'
Sport (RH drive vehicles) 37°00' +1°00'/-2°00'
Outer wheel (reference) Comfort 32°30'
Sport (LH drive vehicles) 28°46'
Sport (RH drive vehicles) 30°00'
Camber Comfort 0°05' ± 30'*
Sport -0°05' ± 30'*
Caster Comfort 2°45' ± 30'*
Sport 2°55' ± 30'*
Kingpin inclination Comfort 12°30' ± 1°30'
Sport 12°40' ± 1°30'
Lower arm ball joint rotation starting torque N⋅m0 − 3.9
Protruding length of stabilizer link thread part mm 22 ± 1.5
Item Specified lubricant Quantity
Lower arm ball joint Lip portion of ball joint cover Multipurpose grease SAE J310,
NLGI No.2 or equivalentAs required
Inside of ball joint cover

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
FRONT SUSPENSION33-6
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.
2. Install the clip and tighten the lock nut to the
specified torque.
Tightening torque: 40 ± 5 N⋅m
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:
TOE-OUT ANGLE ON TURNS
To check the steering linkage, especially after the
vehicle has been involved in an accident or if an
accident is presumed, it is advisable to check the
toe-out angle on turns in addition to the wheel
alignment.
Conduct this test on the left turn as well as on the
right turn.
Standard value:
CAMBER, CASTER AND KINGPIN
INCLINATION
Standard value:NOTE: *: difference between right and left wheels
must be less than 30'
NOTE: Camber and caster are preset at the factory
and cannot be adjusted.
CAUTION
Never subject the wheel bearings to the vehicle
load when the driveshaft nuts are loosened.
NOTE:
For vehicles with aluminium wheels, attach the
camber/caster/kingpin gauge to the driveshaft by
using special tool wheel alignment gauge attachment
(MB991004). Tighten the special tool to the same
torque 245
± 29 N⋅m as the driveshaft nut.
LOWER ARM BALL JOINT AXIAL PLAY
CHECK
M1332011300074
1. Raise the vehicle.
2. Remove the stabilizer link from the lower arm.
3. Move the lower arm up and down with your hands
to check for an excessive play in the axial
direction of the ball joint. If there is an excessive
play, replace the lower arm assembly.
LOWER ARM BALL JOINT COVER
CHECK
M1332008600321
1. Press the lower arm ball joint cover with your
finger to check that there are no cracks or
damage in the lower arm ball joint cover.
2. If the lower arm ball joint cover is cracked or
damaged, replace the lower arm assembly.
NOTE: If the lower arm ball joint cover is cracked
or damaged, it is possible that there may also be
damage to the ball joint. Inner
wheelsComfort 39°30' ± 1°30'
Sport (LH drive
vehicles)33°40' +1°00'/-2°00'
Sport (RH drive
vehicles)37°00' +1°00'/-2°00'
Outer
wheels
(reference)Comfort 32°30'
Sport (LH drive
vehicles)28°46'
Sport (RH drive
vehicles)30°00'
Item Specification
Toe-out angle on turns (inner
wheel when outer wheel at 20°)21°42' ± 1°30'
Item Comfort Sport
Camber 0°05' ± 30'* -0°05' ± 30'*
Caster 2°45' ± 30'* 2°55' ± 30'*
Kingpin
inclination12°30' ± 1°30' 12°40' ± 1°30'
AC001079
MB991004
AB

STRUT ASSEMBLY
FRONT SUSPENSION33-7
STRUT ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONM1332001100325
INSPECTIONM1332001200247
•Check for oil leaks from the strut assembly.
•Check the strut assembly for damage or
deformation.
Post-installation Operation
•Front Wheel Alignment Adjustment (Refer to P.33-5.)
AC304153
44 ± 5 N·m
1
2
3 4
N
AB
167 ± 9 N·m
5
Removal steps
1. Front ABS sensor harness bracket
2. Brake hose bracket
3. Knuckle connection4. Strut nut (self-locking nut)
5. Strut assemblyRemoval steps (Continued)

STRUT ASSEMBLY
FRONT SUSPENSION33-8
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLYM1332001300329
AC300065AC300065
9
101
2
3
4
5
6
60 ± 10 N·m
AC
8
7

Disassembly steps
<> >>B<<1. Strut nut (self-locking nut)
2. Strut insulator
3. Strut bearing
>>A<<4. Spring upper seat
5. Strut damper 6. Strut cover
7. Strut damper
8. Coil spring
9. Spring lower pad<>10. StrutDisassembly steps (Continued)