Mitsubishi Outlander (2003+). Manual — part 249

STRUT ASSEMBLY

FRONT SUSPENSION

33-9

DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS

<<A>> SELF-LOCKING NUT REMOVAL

CAUTION

•

Install special tool arm set (MB991238) evenly,
and so that the maximum length will be
attained within the installation range.

•

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.

•

MB991237: Spring Compressor Body

•

MB991238: Arm Set

WARNING

Do not use an impact wrench to remove the
self-locking nut. Vibration of the impact
wrench will cause special tools (MB991237
and MB991238) to slip and cause personal
injury.

2. Use following special tools to secure the strut, and

then remove the self-locking nut.

•

MB991681: Wrench

•

MB991682: Socket

<<B>> STRUT ASSEMBLY DISPOSAL

WARNING

Wear goggles when drilling to protect your
eyes from flying metal debris.

The gas must be discharged from the strut assembly
before discarding it. Place the strut assembly
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.

REASSEMBLY SERVICE POINT

>>A<< SELF-LOCKING NUT INSTALLATION
1. Ensure that the bearing is seated correctly.

CAUTION

Do not use an impact wrench to tighten the bolt
of special tool spring compressor body
(MB991237), otherwise the special tool will break.

2. Install following special tools to the strut assembly

same as its removal.

•

MB991237: Spring Compressor Body

•

MB991238: Arm Set

3. While the coil spring is being compressed by the

special tools, temporarily tighten the self-locking
nut.

AC001085 AB

MB991238

MB991237

AC006091 AB

MB991681

MB991682

AC001087

AC001085 AB

MB991238

MB991237

STRUT ASSEMBLY

FRONT SUSPENSION

33-10

4. Align the hole in the strut assembly lower spring

seat with the hole in the upper spring seat.
NOTE: Using a rod as shown facilitates the
alignment.

5. Align both ends of the coil spring with the grooves

in the spring seat, and then loosen the special
tools.

CAUTION

Do not use an impact wrench to tighten the
self-locking nut, otherwise the self-locking nut
will be damaged.

6. Using following special tools, tighten the

self-locking nut to 60

±

10 N

⋅

m.

•

MB991681: Wrench

•

MB991682: Socket

INSPECTION

M1332001400177

•

Check the bearing for wear or rust.

•

Check the rubber parts for damage or
deterioration.

•

Check the spring for deformation, deterioration or
damage.

•

Check the shock absorber for deformation.

AC006091 AB

Rod

AC006091 AB

MB991681

MB991682

LOWER ARM

FRONT SUSPENSION

33-11

LOWER ARM

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1332001600308

CAUTION

*

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

the ground in an unladen condition.

Post-installation Operation

•

Check the dust cover for cracks or damage by pushing it

with your finger.

•

Front Wheel Alignment Check and Adjustment (Refer to

P.33-6

).

AC107017

AC107030

AC200961 AB

1

2

3

4

5

N

6

5

186 ± 10 N·m*

167 ± 9 N·m

39 ± 5 N·m

108 ± 10 N·m

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

6

Removal steps

1.

Lower arm and knuckle connection

>>A<<

2.

Self-locking nut

3.

Stabilizer rubber

4.

Stabilizer link assembly

5.

Lower arm and crossmember
connection

6.

Lower arm assembly

Removal steps (Continued)

LOWER ARM

FRONT SUSPENSION

33-12

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

>>A<< 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

M1332001700264

•

Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.

•

Check the lower arm for bend or breakage.

•

Check all bolts for condition and straightness.

LOWER ARM BALL JOINT STARTING TORQUE
CHECK

1. After shaking the ball joint stud several times, use

special tool preload socket (MB991006) to
measure the starting torque of the ball joint.

Standard value: 0

−

3.9 N

⋅

m

2. If the measured value is not within the standard

value, or if the ball joint is difficult to turn or does
not turn smoothly, replace the lower arm
assembly.

LOWER ARM 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 lower arm assembly.
NOTE: Cracks or damage to the dust cover may
cause damage to the ball joint. When it is
damaged during service work, replace the dust
cover.

BALL JOINT DUST COVER
REPLACEMENT

M1332008200259

If the dust cover is damaged accidentally during
service work, replace the dust cover as follows:
1. Remove the dust cover.
2. Apply specified grease to the lip and the inside of

a new dust cover.

•

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

•

Grease amount for the inside the dust
cover (reference): 8

−

10g

3. Using special tool ball Joint remover and installer

(MB990800), drive in the dust cover until it is fully
seated.

4. Position the dust cover as shown in the

illustration. Make sure that there is no abnormal
bulge or pressure applied on the dust cover.

5. Check the dust cover for cracks or damage by

pushing it with your finger.

AC107031

AC107031

AB

A

AC001091 AB

MB991006

AC006135 AB

MB990800

Dust cover

AC107030

AB

22 mm

Dust cover