Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX. Manual — part 568
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ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
FRONT SUSPENSION
33-5
CAMBER, CASTER AND KINGPIN
INCLINATION
Standard value:
Item
Specification
Camber (Selectable from
2 options)
−1°00' ± 0°30'*1 or
−2°00' ± 0°30'*
1
Caster
3
°55' ± 0°30'*
1
Kingpin inclination
13
°45' ± 1°30'
NOTE:
.
1. *
1
: Difference between right and left wheels must
be less than 30'
2. Caster and kingpin inclination are preset at the
factory and cannot be adjusted.
SELECTION THE CAMBER
AC505096
<Camber: –1˚00'>
AE
<Camber: –2˚00'>
Select the camber by the installation direction of the
arrow of the connecting bolt of the strut assembly
and the knuckle.
• −1°00' ± 0°30': Install the bolt turning the arrow in
the direction of inside the vehicle.
• −2°00' ± 0°30': Install the bolt turning the arrow in
the direction of outside the vehicle.
LOWER ARM BALL JOINT AXIAL PLAY
CHECK
M1332010900051
1. Raise the vehicle.
2. Remove the stabilizer bar from the lower arm
assembly.
3. Move the lower arm up and down with your hands
to check for excessive play in the axial direction of
the ball joint. If there is excessive play, replace the
lower arm assembly.
BALL JOINT DUST COVER CHECK
M1332008600398
1. Press the dust cover with your finger to check that
there are no cracks or damage in the dust cover.
2. If the dust cover is cracked or damaged, replace
the lower arm assembly.
NOTE: If the dust cover is cracked or damaged, it
is possible that there may also be damage to the
ball joint.
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STRUT ASSEMBLY
FRONT SUSPENSION
33-6
STRUT ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
M1332001100422
Post-installation Operation
• Front Wheel Alignment Check and Adjustment (Refer to
).
AC310743 AB
3
5
2
1
4
44 ± 5 N·m
167 ± 9 N·m
Removal steps
1.
Front wheel speed sensor harness
bracket
2.
Brake hose bracket
3.
Knuckle connection
4.
Strut mounting nut
5.
Strut assembly
INSPECTION
M1332001200300
• Check for oil leaks from the strut assembly.
• Check the strut assembly for damage or defor-
mation.
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STRUT ASSEMBLY
FRONT SUSPENSION
33-7
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
M1332001300620
AC310745
3
1
2
3
4
5
60 ± 10 N·m
6
7
8
9
AB
Disassembly steps
1.
Strut cover
<<
A
>>>>
A
<<2.
Strut nut
3.
Strut insulator
4.
Spring upper seat
5.
Strut damper
6.
Strut cover
7.
Coil spring
8.
Spring lower pad
<<
B
>>
9.
Front suspension strut
Disassembly steps (Continued)
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STRUT ASSEMBLY
FRONT SUSPENSION
33-8
DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS
<<A>> STRUT NUT REMOVAL
CAUTION
• Do not tighten the bolt of special tool spring
compressor body (MB991237) too tight. Spe-
cial tool spring compressor body (MB991237)
will be broken if the allowable tightening
torque of 74 N
⋅m is exceed.
• Install special tool arm set (MB991238) evenly,
and so that the maximum length will be
attained within the installation range.
•
AC001085AB
MB991238
MB991237
Do not use an impact wrench to tighten the
bolt of special tool spring compressor body
(MB991237), otherwise the special tool will
break.
1. Use following special tools to compress the coil
spring.
• Spring compressor body (MB991237)
• Arm set (MB991238)
WARNING
Do not use an impact wrench to remove the
strut nut.
•
Vibration of the impact wrench will cause
special tools (MB991237 and MB991238)
to slip and cause personal injury.
•
AC006091 AB
MB991681
MB991682
Vibration of the impact wrench will cause
the valve inside the strut to drop out.
2. Use following special tools to secure the strut, and
then remove the self-locking nut.
• Wrench (MB991681)
• Socket (MB991682)
<<B>> FRONT SUSPENSION STRUT
REMOVAL
WARNING
Wear goggles when drilling to protect your
eyes from flying metal debris.
AC001087
The gas must be discharged from the front suspen-
sion strut assembly before discarding it. Place the
strut horizontally with its piston rod extended. Then
drill a hole of approximately 3 mm in diameter at the
location shown in the illustration and discharge the
gas.
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