Mitsubishi Montero Sport (2004+). Manual — part 762

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

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FRONT SUSPENSION

33A-3

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK AND
ADJUSTMENT

M1331000900507

Measure wheel alignment with alignment equipment on a level
surface. The front suspension, steering system, and wheels
should be serviced to normal condition before measuring wheel
alignment.

.

TOE-IN

Standard value: 3.5

± 3.5 mm (0.14 ± 0.14 inch)

CAUTION

• Take care when turning the tie rod end's outer side, as

the threads are reversed.

• Make sure that the left/right difference of the tie rod

does not exceed 5 mm (0.20 inch).

1. If the toe-in is not within the standard value, adjust the toe-in

by turning the left and right tie rod turnbuckles by the same
amount (in opposite directions).
NOTE: The toe will move out as the left turnbuckle is turned
toward the front of the vehicle and the right turnbuckle is
turned toward the rear of the vehicle.

2. Use a turning radius gauge to check that the steering angle

is at the standard value. (Refer to GROUP 37A, On-vehicle
Service

P.37A-16

.)

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STEERING ANGLE

Standard value:

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CAMBER AND CASTER

Standard value:

• Camber: <RH> 0°25'± 30'/<LH> 0°55'± 30'

(The difference between right and left wheels
should be within 1

°00', and the left side should be

equal to or larger than the right side.)

• Caster: 2°40' ± 1°

(The difference between right and left wheels
should be within 30'.)

Inner wheel

30

°90' ± 1°50'

Outer wheel (reference)

29

°30'

AC004726AB

OUTSIDE:
LH THREAD

INSIDE:
RH THREAD

AC004951AB

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

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FRONT SUSPENSION

33A-4

If the standard value is not obtained, make adjustment by the
following procedure.
1. Loosen the upper arm mounting bolts and nuts.

NOTE: Remove the shock absorber mounting nut and jam
nut, compress the shock absorber and loosen the upper arm
mounting bolts and nuts.

CAUTION

• Difference in shim thickness between front and rear

must be 4 mm (0.6 inch) or less.

• Do not use 4 or more shims at one location.

2. Increase or decrease shims between the upper arm shaft

and crossmember to adjust the camber and caster. (Refer to
Charts for Shim Increase or Decrease

P.33A-5

.)

ADJUSTMENT OF SHIM

Part number

Thickness mm (in)

MR132525

1 (0.04)

MR132526

2 (0.08)

MB176288 (Front shim integral with
rear shim)

1 (0.04)

MB176289 (front shim integral with
rear shim)

2 (0.08)

AC004970AB

AC004971 AB

MR132525 OR
MR132526

MR176288 OR
MR176289

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

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FRONT SUSPENSION

33A-5

Charts for Shim Increase or Decrease

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How to read this table (example)

Calculate the difference of the measured value from
the standard value of the camber and caster to
decide how many adjusting shims to increase or
decrease.

EXAMPLE To decrease camber by 30' and caster by
40', increase combined front side shim thickness by
3 mm (0.12 inch) and increase combined rear side
shim thickness by 2 mm (0.08 inch).

BALL JOINT DUST COVER CHECK

M1332008600365

1. Press the dust cover with a finger to check whether the dust

cover is cracked or damaged.

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

arm ball joint or lower arm ball joint.
NOTE: If the dust cover is cracked or damaged, the ball joint
could be damaged.

AC004972 AB

INCREASE IN FRONT SIDE SHIM THICKNESS mm (in)

DECREASE IN REAR SIDE
SHIM THICKNESS mm (in)

INCREASE IN REAR SIDE
SHIM THICKNESS mm (in)

DECREASE IN FRONT SIDE SHIM THICKNESS mm (in)

: CAMBER ADJUSTING ANGLE
: CASTER ADJUSTING ANGLE

(-0.16)

(-0.12)

(-0.08)

(-0.04)

(+0.04)

(+0.08)

(+0.12)

(+0.16)

(+0.16)

(+0.12)

(+0.08)

(+0.04)

(-0.04)

(-0.08)

(-0.12)

(-0.16)

AC004996 AB

SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY AND UPPER ARM

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FRONT SUSPENSION

33A-6

SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY AND UPPER ARM

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1332002500070

CAUTION

*: Indicates parts which should be temporarily tightened, and then fully tightened with the vehicle on
the ground in an unladen condition.

Required Special Tools:

• MB990326: Preload Socket

• MB991897: Ball Joint Remover

Pre-removal Operation
• Brake Fluid Draining

Post-installation Operation
• Press the dust cover with a finger to check whether the

dust cover is cracked or damaged.

• Brake Fluid Supplying

• Brake Line Bleeding (Refer to GROUP 35A, On-vehicle

Service

P.35A-19

.)

• Front Wheel Alignment Check and Adjustment (Refer to

P.33A-3

.)

AC004997AB

SEALANT: 3M™ AAD PART
NO. 8672, 8679, 8678, 8661,
8663 OR EQUIVALENT

44 N·m
32 ft-lb

88 - 103 N·m*
65 - 76 ft-lb*

15 N·m
11 ft-lb

10 N·m
89 in-lb

98 - 118 N·m
72 - 87 ft-lb

15 N·m
11 ft-lb

59 - 88 N·m
44 - 65 ft-lb

25 N·m
18 ft-lb

10

10

2

4

3

3

1

5

6

9

7

8

4

REMOVAL STEPS

>>D<<

1. SHOCK ABSORBER

>>C<<

• BUMP STOPPER AND BUMP

STOPPER BRACKET CLEARANCE
ADJUSTMENT

<<A>>

2. REAR ANCHOR ARM ADJUSTING

NUT

3. BRAKE HOSE CONNECTION
4. HOSE CLIP

<<B>>

5. UPPER ARM BALL JOINT

CONNECTION

6. SPEED SENSOR BRACKET

<VEHICLES WITH ABS>

>>B<<

7. REBOUND STOPPER

<<C>>

8. SHIMS

>>A<<

9. UPPER ARM
10. UPPER ARM BALL JOINT

ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)