Mitsubishi Outlander (2003+). Manual — part 250

LOWER ARM

FRONT SUSPENSION

33-13

LOWER ARM REAR BUSHING
REPLACEMENT

M1332008100337

Replace the bushing as follows:

1. Use following special tools to drive out the

bushing.

•

MB990883: Rear Suspension Bushing Arbor

•

MB990972: Torsion Bar Bushing Remover Base

•

MB990887: Ring

•

MB990890: Rear Suspension Bushing Base

2. Position the bushing so that its projection is as

shown, and then use the special tools to press in
the bushing.

3. Press the bushing until its outer tube is flush with

the lower arm assembly surface.

AC107098 AB

Bushing

AC006137 AC

MB990883

MB990972

MB990887

MB990890

Lower arm
assembly

AC006138 AC

MB990883

MB990972

MB990887

MB990890

Lower arm
assembly

Projection

30˚

Lower arm assembly

Outer tube

STABILIZER BAR

FRONT SUSPENSION

33-14

STABILIZER BAR

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1332004000350

CAUTION

•

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

P.52B-4

and Air Bag Module and Clock Spring

P.52B-179

. 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.

•

*

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

on the ground in an unladen condition.

Pre-removal Operation

•

Side Under Cover and Centre Under Cover Removal

(Refer to GROUP 51, Under Cover

P.51-19

).

•

Steering Wheel and Air Bag Module Assembly Removal

(Refer to GROUP 37A, Steering Wheel

P.37A-16

).

•

Clock Spring Removal (Refer to GROUP 52B, Air Bag

Modules and Clock Spring

P.52B-179

).

•

Centre Member Removal (Refer to GROUP 32, Engine

Roll Stopper, Centre Member

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

).

•

Centre Member Installation (Refer to GROUP 32, Engine

Roll Stopper, Centre Member

P.32-12

).

•

Clock Spring Installation (Refer to GROUP 52B, Air Bag

Modules and Clock Spring

P.52B-179

).

•

Steering Wheel and Air Bag Module Assembly Installation

(Refer to GROUP 37A, Steering Wheel

P.37A-16

).

•

Check the dust covers for cracks or damage by pushing it

with your finger.

•

Checking Steering Wheel Position with Wheels Straight

Ahead

•

Front Wheel Alignment Check and Adjustment (Refer to

P.33-6

).

•

Side Under Cover and Centre Under Cover Installation

(Refer to GROUP 51, Under Cover

P.51-19

).

STABILIZER BAR

FRONT SUSPENSION

33-15

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

<<A>> FIXTURE/BUSHING/STABILIZER
LINK/STABILIZER BAR REMOVAL
Carry out the following operations to ensure working
space in order to remove the fixtures, the bushings,
the stabilizer links and the stabilizer bar.

1. Use a transmission jack to hold the crossmember,

and then remove the crossmember mounting nuts
and bolts.

CAUTION

Be careful not to lower the crossmember
excessively, otherwise the power steering return
hose bracket may deform.
2. Lower the crossmember until the fixtures, the

bushings, the stabilizer links and the stabilizer bar
can be removed.

AC107102

AC200962

;;

AC107023

AB

49 ± 10 N·m

167 ± 9 N·m

167 ± 9 N·m

52 ± 7 N·m*

21 ± 4 N·m

18 ± 2 N·m

9

7

6

9

10

2

3

4

5

11

8

39 ± 5 N·m

1

Specified grease:

Multipurpose grease SAE J310,

NLGI No.2 or equivalent

Removal steps

1.

Power steering hose clamp

2.

Rear roll stopper connecting
bolt

3.

Steering shaft cover

4.

Steering gear and joint
connecting bolt

<<A>>

>>A<<

5.

Fixture

<<A>>

>>A<<

6.

Bushing

>>B<<

7.

Self-locking nut

8.

Stabilizer rubber

<<A>>

9.

Stabilizer link

10.

Stabilizer rubber

<<A>>

>>A<<

11.

Stabilizer bar

AC102600 AD

Piece of wood

Transmission
jack

STABILIZER BAR

FRONT SUSPENSION

33-16

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

>>A<< STABILIZER BAR/BUSHING/FIXTURE
INSTALLATION

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

>>B<< SELF-LOCKING NUT INSTALLATION

Tighten the self-locking nut until the stabilizer link
thread part protruding length meets the standard
value.

Standard value (A): 9.4

±

0.4 mm

INSPECTION

M1332002000246

•

Check the bushings for wear and deterioration.

•

Check the stabilizer bar for deterioration or
damage.

•

Check all bolts for condition and straightness.

STABILIZER LINK BALL JOINT TURNING
TORQUE CHECK

1. After shaking the ball joint stud several times,

install the nut to the stud and use special tool
preload socket (MB990326) to measure the
turning torque of the ball joint.

Standard value: 0.5

−

1.5 N

⋅

m

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.

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. When it is
damaged during service work, replace the dust
cover (Refer to

P.33-16

).

STABILIZER LINK BALL JOINT DUST
COVER REPLACEMENT

M1332008300104

Only when the dust cover is damaged accidentally
during service work, replace the dust cover as
follows:

1. Remove the clip ring and the dust cover.
2. Apply specified grease to the inside of a new dust

cover.

Specified grease: Multipurpose grease SAE
J310, NLGI No.2 or equivalent

3. Wrap plastic tape around the stabilizer link stud,

and then install the dust cover to the stabilizer
link.

4. Secure the dust cover by the clip ring.
5. Check the dust cover for cracks or damage by

pushing it with finger.

AC006141AD

Fixture (LH)

Outside of
vehicle

Bushing (LH)

Approximately
10 mm

Identification
mark

AC107031

AC107031

AB

A

AC001129

MB990326

AB

AC006188AB

Clip ring