2006 MITSUBISHI COLT suspension

PRODUCT FEATURES
GENERAL00-3
PRODUCT FEATURES
M2000005000475

•COLT has been equipped with the new 1,500 mL
aluminium die-cast engine (4A9-engine) for fur
-
ther refinements of comfort driving, excellent
power performance, fuel economy, and ecology
performance.

•The body and suspension of COLT RALLIART
Version-R have been thoroughly tuned to
increase the 4G1-engine output which enables
dynamic driving.
•The robust image suited for the dynamic driving
has been adopted for the appearance.
SPORTY AND STYLISH DESIGN
•Bucket-like front seats sion-R>
•Sport seats exclusive to the models with turbo-
charger
•15-inch aluminium wheel
•High-contrast combination meter ART Version-R, LS, VR-X (M/T) >
•Robust appearance by new shaped front bumper
adaptation and rear bumper change Version-R>
•Black overfender
•16-inch aluminium wheel
ACTIVE DRIVING AND HIGH QUALITY
•For 4A9-engine, the aluminium die-cast cylinder
block has been installed for weight reduction of
the vehicle.
•For 4G1-engine, turbo-charger model has been
introduced to increase output and torque,
enhancing sporty image.
•Sporty driving has been ensured by the
"GETRAG" 5-speed manual transmission (floor
shift).
•The suspension has been tuned to improve cor-
nering and stability at high speed. Version-R>
•A strut tower bar has been adopted to improve
the body rigidity.
•Electric power steering system has been
improved and EPS-ECU has been additionally
equipped with the return control logic, resulting in
superior steering wheel return control and better
steering feel equal to or better than that for other
models with hydraulic power steering.

TECHNICAL FEATURES
GENERAL00-14
SUSPENSION
M2000023000460
AC405092AB

Lower arm
Front axle No.1
crossmember Stabilizer bar
Coil spring
Strut assembly
Front axle No.1
crossmember
Lower arm Strut assembly
Coil spring
Stabilizer bar
Shock absorber Coil spring
Torsion beam
and arm assembly
<4A9> <4G1>
•The
MacPherso n Strut suspe nsio n with comp ati-
ble characteristics of high rig idity and lig ht weight
has bee n adopted for the fron t suspension to
realise suf ficien t driving comfort.
•H-shaped to rsion bea m type suspe nsion has
bee n int roduced for t he rear suspension. This
suspe nsion has larg e suspen sion stro ke and pro
-
vides suf ficient driving comfort. With it s comp act
design , spe cio us interior sp ace has been
reserved.

GROUP 33
FRONT
SUSPENSION
CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATIO N . . . . . . . .33-2

GENERAL INFORMATION
FRONT SUSPENSION33-2
GENERAL INFORMATION
M2330000100824
Newly developed MacPherson strut suspension has
been adopted.
•The steering gear box is installed in the lower
position for better cornering performance.
•The roll centre and the kingpin axle are installed
appropriately for better cornering performance.
•The long stroke strut is adopted for sufficient road
holding quality.
•High-rigid and light-weight flat crossmember is
adopted for sufficient suspension rigidity.
•The strut coil spring is installed appropriately for
friction reduction and comfortable ride.
•The coil spring of high tension material is adopted
for weight reduction.
•The open-section lower arm is adopted for weight
reduction.

GENERAL INFORMATION
FRONT SUSPENSION33-3
CONSTRUCTION DIAGRAM
AC402422AF
<4A9>
A-point bushing
Stabilizer bar
Coil spring
Strut assembly
Lower arm
Front axle No.1 crossmember
(Flat crossmember)
Lower arm Ball joint
Lower arm
close
section
AC402422AE
<4G1>
A-point bushing
Stabilizer bar
Coil spring
Strut assembly
Lower arm
Front axle No.1 crossmember
(Flat crossmember)
Lower arm Ball jointAC207732
Lower arm
close
section

GENERAL INFORMATION
FRONT SUSPENSION33-4
SPECIFICATIONS
SUSPENSION SYSTEM
ItemSpecification
Suspension typeMacPherson strut with coil spring
WHEEL ALIGNMENT
ItemSpecification
Camber − 0 °30'
Caster 4A92°35'
4G12°40'
Kingpin inclination 13°20'
Toe-inAt the centre of tyre tread mm0
Toe-angle (per wheel)0°
COIL SPRING
<4A9>
ItemSpecification
Wire diameter mm12
Average outside diameter mm133 − 149 − 154
Free length mmCVT331
5MT301
<4G1>
ItemSpecification
Wire diameter mm13
Average outside diameter mm133 − 150 − 154
Free length mm300