2005 MITSUBISHI LANCER break

STRUT ASSEMBLY
FRONT SUSPENSION33-10
>>B<< STRUT NUT (SELF-LOCKING NUT)
INSTALLATION
1. Ensure that the bearing is seated correctly.
CAUTION
Do not use an impact wrench to tighten the bolt
of special tool spring compressor body
(MB991237), otherwise the special tool will break.
2. Install following special tools to the strut assembly
same as its removal.
•MB991237: Spring Compressor Body
•MB991238: Arm Set
3. While the coil spring is being compressed by the
special tools, temporarily tighten the strut nut
(self-locking nut).
4. Align the hole in the strut spring lower seat with
the hole in the spring upper seat.
NOTE:
Using a rod as shown facilitates the alignment.5. Align lower end of the coil spring with the groove
in the spring lower seat, and then loosen the
special tools.CAUTION
Do not use an impact wrench to tighten the
self-locking nut, otherwise the strut nut
(self-locking nut) will be damaged.
6. Using following special tools, tighten the strut nut
(self-locking nut) to 60 ± 10 N⋅m.
•MB991681: Wrench
•MB991682: Socket
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•Check the strut bearing for wear or rust.
•Check the rubber parts for damage or
deterioration.
•Check the coil spring for deformation,
deterioration or damage.
•Check the strut for deformation.
AC001085 AB
MB991238
MB991237
AC006091 AB
Rod
AC006091 AB
MB991681 MB991682

LOWER ARM
FRONT SUSPENSION33-12
REMOVAL SERVICE POINT
<> LOWER ARM BOLT REMOVAL
Lift the transmission with a transmission jack, and
then withdraw the lower arm bolt (front) on the lower
arm assembly (L.H.).
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
>>A<< SELF-LOCKING NUT
INSTALLATION
Tighten the self-locking nut until the stabilizer link
thread part protruding length meets the standard
value.
Standard value (A): 22 ± 1.5 mm
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•Check the lower arm bushings for wear and
deterioration.
•Check the lower arm assembly for bend or
breakage.
•Check all bolts for condition and straightness.
LOWER ARM BALL JOINT ROTATION
STARTING TORQUE CHECK
1. After shaking the ball joint stud several times, use
special tool preload socket (MB991006) to
measure the rotation starting torque of the ball
joint.
Standard value: 0 − 3.9 N⋅m
2. If the measured value is not within the standard
value, or if the ball joint is difficult to turn or does
not turn smoothly, replace the lower arm
assembly.
LOWER ARM BALL JOINT COVER
CHECK
1. Check the lower arm ball joint cover for cracks or
damage by pushing it with your finger.
2. If the lower arm ball joint cover is cracked or
damaged, replace the lower arm assembly.
NOTE: Cracks or damage to the dust cover may
cause damage to the ball joint. When it is
damaged during service work, replace the lower
arm ball joint cover.
LOWER ARM BALL JOINT COVER
REPLACEMENT
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If the lower arm ball joint cover is damaged
accidentally during service work, replace the lower
arm ball joint cover as follows:
1. Remove the lower arm ball joint cover.
2. Apply specified grease to the lip and the inside of
a new lower arm ball joint cover.
Specified grease: Multipurpose grease SAE
J310, NLGI No.2 or equivalent
Grease amount for the inside the dust cover
(reference): 8 − 10g
AC006133ADLower arm bolt (front)Transmission jackPiece of wood
AC101741AC
A
AC001091 AB
MB991006

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
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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

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.

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•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