Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX. Manual — part 570

AC504564

MB990651

MB991576

Lower arm
assembly

MB991816

AB

Outer tube

LOWER ARM

FRONT SUSPENSION

33-13

3. Use special tools to press in the bushing until its

outer tube is flush with the lower arm assembly
surface.

STABILIZER BAR

FRONT SUSPENSION

33-14

STABILIZER BAR

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1332004000662

CAUTION

• Before removing the steering wheel and air bag module assembly, refer to GROUP 52B − Service

Precautions (

P.52B-3

) and Driver’s, Front Passenger’s Air Bag Module(s) and Clock Spring

(

P.52B-110

). Also, put the front wheels in straight-ahead position. Failure to do so may damage the

SRS clock spring and render the SRS air bag inoperative, which results serious driver injury.

• During maintenance, take care not to contact the parts or tools to the caliper because the paint of

caliper will be scratched. And if there is brake fluid on the caliper, wipe off quickly.

•

Pre-removal Operation
• Steering Wheel - Driver’s Air Bag Module Assembly

Removal (Refer to GROUP 37, Steering Wheel

P.37-13

).

• Clock Spring Removal (Refer to GROUP 52B, Driver’s,

Front Passenger’s Air Bag Module(s) and Clock Spring

P.52B-110

).

• Front Axle Crossmember Bar Removal (Refer to

P.33-17

).

• Front Axle No.1 Crossmember Assembly Removal (Refer

to GROUP 32, Crossmember

P.32-10

).

• Front Exhaust Pipe Removal (Refer to GROUP 15,

Exhaust Pipe and Main Muffler

P.15-13

).

Post-installation Operation
• Front Exhaust Pipe Installation (Refer to GROUP 15,

Exhaust Pipe and Main Muffler

P.15-13

).

• Front Axle No.1 Crossmember Assembly Installation

(Refer to GROUP 32, Crossmember

P.32-10

).

• Front Axle Crossmember Bar Installation (Refer to

P.33-17

).

• Clock Spring Installation (Refer to GROUP 52B, Driver’s,

Front Passenger’s Air Bag Module(s) and Clock Spring

P.52B-110

).

• Steering Wheel - Driver’s Air Bag Module Assembly

Installation (Refer to GROUP 37, Steering Wheel

P.37-13

).

• Check the Dust Cover for Cracks or Damage by Pushing

it with Finger.

• Checking Steering Wheel Position with Wheels Straight

Ahead

• Front Wheel Alignment Check and Adjustment (Refer to

P.33-4

).

*

: Indicates parts which should be temporarily tightened, and then fully tightened with the vehicle

on the ground in an unladen condition.

AC310741AB

7

N

25 ± 5 N·m

39 ± 5 N·m

1

108 ± 10 N·m

49 ± 10 N·m

167 ± 9 N·m

52 ± 7 N·m*

9

8

21 ± 4 N·m

5

18 ± 2 N·m

6

10

4

3

39 ± 5 N·m

Removal steps

1.

Stabilizer link

2.

Stabilizer bar bracket

3.

Lower arm and knuckle
connection

<<

A

>>

4.

Tie rod end knuckle
connection

5.

Steering shaft cover

6.

Steering gear and joint
connection bolt

7.

Rear roll stopper connection
bolt

<<

B

>>

>>

A

<<

8.

Stabilizer bracket

<<

B

>>

>>

A

<<

9.

Stabilizer bushing

<<

B

>>

>>

A

<<

10.

Stabilizer bar

STABILIZER BAR

FRONT SUSPENSION

33-15

Removal steps (Continued)

STABILIZER BAR

FRONT SUSPENSION

33-16

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
<<A>> TIE ROD END AND KNUCKLE DIS-
CONNECTION

CAUTION

• Do not remove the nut from ball joint. Loosen

it and use special tool ball joint remover
(MB991897 or MB992011) to avoid possible
damage to ball joint threads.

• Hang special tool ball joint remover

(MB991897 or MB992011) with a cord to pre-
vent it from falling.

AC208247AJ

Cord

Bolt

MB991897
or
MB992011

Nut

Ball joint

1. Install special tool ball joint remover (MB991897

or MB992011) as shown in the figure.

AC106821

Knob

Parallel

Bolt

Good

Bad

AB

2. Turn the bolt and knob as necessary to make the

jaws of special tool ball joint remover (MB991897
or MB992011) parallel, tighten the bolt by hand
and confirm that the jaws are still parallel.
NOTE: When adjusting the jaws in parallel, make
sure the knob is in the position shown in the fig-
ure.

3. Tighten the bolt with a wrench to disconnect the

tie rod end.

<<B>> STABILIZER
BRACKET/STABILIZER
BUSHING/STABILIZER BAR REMOVAL

Carry out the following operations to ensure working
space in order to remove the fixture, the bushing and
the stabilizer bar.

AC102600 AD

Piece of wood

Transmission
jack

1. Use a transmission jack to hold the crossmember,

remove the crossmember mounting nuts and
bolts.

CAUTION

Be careful not to lower the crossmember exces-
sively. The power steering return hose bracket
may deform if the crossmember is lowered too
much.
2. Lower the crossmember until the fixture, the

bushing and the stabilizer bar can be removed.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
>>A<< STABILIZER BAR/STABILIZER
BUSHING/STABILIZER
BRACKET/INSTALLATION

AC006141AJ

Outside of vehicle

Stabilizer bushing (LH)

Identification mark

Stabilizer bracket (LH)

Align the stabilizer bar identification mark with the
right end of the bushing (LH).

INSPECTION

M1332002000321

• Check the stabilizer bushings for wear and deteri-

oration.

• Check the stabilizer bar for deterioration or dam-

age.

• Check all bolts for condition and straightness.