Mitsubishi 380. Manual — part 842

STABILIZER BAR

FRONT SUSPENSION

33-22

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

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>>A<< STABILIZER BAR/STABILIZER BUSH-
ING/STABILIZER BRACKET INSTALLATION

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

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>>B<< FRONT AXLE NO.1 CROSSMEMBER,
REAR ROLL STOPPER AND STEERING GEAR
ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION

Align the steering column dash panel cover notch (arrow A)
with the steering gear lug (arrow B), and install the front axle
number 1 crossmember, the rear roll stopper and steering gear
assembly.

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>>C<< FRONT AXLE CROSSMEMBER
STAY/SELF-LOCKING NUT INSTALLATION

Ensure that the crossmember mounting bolts have been tight-
ened to specification, and then install the front crossmember
stay with the self-locking nut.

INSPECTION

M1332002000291

• Check the stabilizer bushings for wear and deterioration.

• Check the stabilizer bar for deterioration or damage.

• Check all bolts for condition and straightness.

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AC006141AE

STABILIZER

BRACKET (LH)

OUTSIDE OF

VEHICLE

STABILIZER

BUSHING (LH)

APPROXIMATELY

20 mm ( 0.79 in )

IDENTIFICATION

MARK

B

A

STEERING GEAR

STEERING COLUMN
DASH PANEL COVER

21DB017A

12DB012A

FRONT AXLE

CROSSMEMBER

STAY

CROSSMEMBER

MOUNTING BOLT

SELF-LOCKING NUT

STABILIZER BAR

FRONT SUSPENSION

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STABILIZER LINK BALL JOINT BREAKAWAY
TORQUE CHECK

Required Special Tool:

• MB990326: Preload Socket

1. After shaking the ball joint stud several times, install the nut

to the stud and use special tool MB990326 to measure the
breakaway torque of the ball joint.

Standard value: 3.4

− 9.0 N⋅m (30 − 80 in-lb)

2. When the measured value exceeds the standard value,

replace the stabilizer link.

3. When the measured value is lower than the standard value,

check that the ball joint turns smoothly without excessive
play. If so, it is possible to re-use that ball joint.

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STABILIZER LINK BALL JOINT DUST COVER
CHECK

1. Check the dust cover for cracks or damage by pushing it

with your finger.

2. If the dust cover is cracked or damaged, replace the

stabilizer link.

NOTE: Cracks or damage of the dust cover may cause
damage to the ball joint.

AC001129

MB990326

AB

SPECIFICATIONS

FRONT SUSPENSION

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SPECIFICATIONS

FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

M1332008500227

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

M1332000200233

COIL SPRING

ITEM

SPECIFICATION

Lower arm assembly

Lower arm to crossmember connection bolt

165

± 15 N⋅m (122 ± 11 ft-lb)

Lower arm to crossmember connection nut (self-locking
nut)

165

± 15 N⋅m (122 ± 11 ft-lb)

Lower arm to knuckle connection nut

110

± 10 N⋅m

Stabilizer bar

Crossmember to body connection bolt and nut

180

± 20 N⋅m (133 ± 14 ft-lb)

Front axle crossmember stay bolt and nut

83

± 12 N⋅m (61 ± 9 ft-lb)

Pressure hose clamp bolt

12

± 2 N⋅m (102 ± 22 in-lb)

Rear roll stopper connection nut

69

± 10 N⋅m

Return tube clamp bolt and nut

12

± 2 N⋅m (102 ± 22 in-lb)

Stabilizer bracket bolt

58

± 7 N⋅m (43 ± 5 ft-lb)

Stabilizer link nut

48

± 7 N⋅m (36 ± 5 ft-lb)

Steering gear and joint connecting bolt

18

± 2 N⋅m (13 ± 2 ft-lb)

Steering gear and pressure tube flare nut

15

± 3 N⋅m (11 ± 2 ft-lb)

Steering gear and return tube flare nut

15

± 3 N⋅m (11 ± 2 ft-lb)

Tie rod to knuckle connection nut

29

± 4 N⋅m (21 ± 3 ft-lb)

Strut assembly

Stabilizer link nut

48

± 7 N⋅m (36 ± 5 ft-lb)

Strut assembly to body connection nut

48

± 7 N⋅m (36 ± 5 ft-lb)

Strut assembly to knuckle connection nut

305

± 25 N⋅m (225 ± 18 ft-lb)

Strut nut (self-locking nut)

65

± 5 N⋅m (48 ± 4 ft-lb)

ITEM

SPECIFICATION

Wire diameter mm (in)

15.0 (0.59)

Average diameter mm (in)

170

− 180 (6.7 − 7.1)

Free length mm (in)

284

SPECIFICATIONS

FRONT SUSPENSION

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SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS

M1332000300382

LUBRICANT

M1332000400163

ITEM

STANDARD VALUE

Toe-in mm (in)

0

± 3 (0 ± 0.12)

Steering angle

Inner wheel

37

°12' ± 2°00' <vehicles with 16-inch wheels>

33

°48' ± 2°00' <vehicles with 17-inch wheels>

Outer wheel (reference)

30

°18' <vehicles with 16-inch wheels>

28

°18' <vehicles with 17-inch wheels>

Camber

0

°00' ± 30' (Left/right deviation within 30')

Caster

3

°00' ± 30' (Left/right deviation within 30')

Kingpin inclination

12

°54' ± 1°30'

Lower arm ball joint breakaway torque N

⋅m (in-lb)

3.5

− 6.9 (31 − 61)

Lower arm bushing press-in pressure kN (lb)

10 (2,248) or more

Stabilizer link ball joint breakaway torque N

⋅m (in-lb)

3.4

− 9.0 (30 − 80)

ITEM

SPECIFIED LUBRICANT

QUANTITY

Lower arm
ball joint

Lip portion of dust cover

Multipurpose grease SAE J310,
NLGI No.2 or equivalent

As required

Inside of dust cover

13

± 0.5 g (0.45 ± 0.02 oz)