Mitsubishi Montero (2002-2004). Manual — part 427

TOE CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY AND TOE CONTROL TOWER BAR

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REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

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<<A>> TOE CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT AND KNUCKLE
DISCONNECTION

CAUTION

• Do not remove the nut from ball joint. Loosen it and use

special tool MB991897 to avoid possible damage to ball
joint threads.

• Hang special tool MB991897 with a cord to prevent it

from falling.

1. Install special tool MB991897 as shown in the figure.

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

special tool MB991897 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 figure.

3. Tighten the bolt with a wrench to disconnect the ball joint.

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<<B>> BOLT ASSEMBLY (TOE ADJUSTING BOLT)
REMOVAL
Make mating marks on the bracket and the toe adjusting bolt,
and then remove the toe adjusting bolt.

AC106820 AB

CORD

BOLT

MB991897

NUT

BALL JOINT

AC106821

KNOB

PARALLEL

BOLT

GOOD

BAD

AB

ACX00733

TOE
ADJUSTMENT
BOLT

TOE
CONTROL ARM

AB

TOE CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY AND TOE CONTROL TOWER BAR

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REAR SUSPENSION

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INSPECTION

M1341015500090

• Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.

• Check the toe control arm for bending or breakage.

• Check all bolts for condition and straightness.

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TOE CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT TURNING 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
turning torque of the ball joint.

Standard value: 0.7

− 1.0 N⋅m (6 − 9 in-lb)

2. If the measured value exceeds the standard value, replace

the toe control arm ball joint assembly.

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

check that the toe control arm ball joint turns smoothly
without excessive play. If so, it is possible to use that ball
joint.

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TOE CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT DUST COVER CHECK
1. Press the dust cover with your finger to check that there are

no cracks or damage in the dust cover.

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

control arm ball joint assembly.
NOTE: If the dust cover is cracked or damaged, it is possible
that there may also be damage to the ball joint. If it is dam-
aged during service work, replace the dust cover.

TOE CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT DUST COVER
REPLACEMENT

M1341014800139

Required Special Tool:

• MB990800: Ball Joint Remover and Installer

If the dust cover is damaged accidentally during service work,
replace the dust cover as follows:
1. Remove the clip ring, and then remove the dust cover.
2. Apply multipurpose grease to the inside of the dust cover as

shown.

3. Apply multipurpose grease to the shown parts inside the

dust cover and the ball joint stud.

4. Wrap plastic tape around the toe control arm ball joint stud,

and then install the dust cover to the toe control arm ball
joint.

ACX00716

MB990326

AB

ACX00726 AB

30 mm
(1.18 in)
OR MORE

TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY

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REAR SUSPENSION

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CAUTION

Do not apply grease to the place (tapered section) where
the threaded section of the ball joint connects with the
knuckle. Wipe the grease off if it is applied in this area. To
prevent the grease from being applied to the ball joint con-
nection (taper) with the knuckle, do not compress the dust
cover before installation.
5. Using the special tool, drive the dust cover into the position

shown in the illustration.

6. Press the dust cover with your finger to check that there are

no cracks or damage in the dust cover.

TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1341004200103

CAUTION

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

ACX00747AB

DUST
COVER

MB990800

Post-installation Operation
• Wheel Alignment Check and Adjustment (Refer to

P.34-

6

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ACX00748 AC

1

3

2

213

±

34 N

·

m *

157

±

25 ft-lb *

4

213

±

34 N

·

m

157

±

25 ft-lb

REMOVAL STEPS

1. TRAILING ARM TO KNUCKLE

SECURING BOLT

2. TRAILING ARM TO REAR FRAME

SECURING NUT

3. STOPPER
4. TRAILING ARM

REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)

SPECIFICATIONS

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TRAILING ARM BUSHING REPLACEMENT

M1341011300113

Required Special Tool:

• MD998236: Output Shaft Bearing Installer

1. Use special tool MD998236 to drive in/out the bushing from/

to the trailing arm.

2. When assembling, apply soapy water around the bushing

and the inner diameter of the trailing arm, and then drive in
the bushing so that it protrudes by the same amount at
either side and its hollow part is as shown.

SPECIFICATIONS

FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

M1341012700233

ACX00749

MD998236

TRAILING ARM

AC

ACX0750 AC

HOLLOW PART

ITEM

SPECIFICATION

Rear suspension assembly
Brake tube flare nut

15

± 2 N⋅m (11 ± 2 ft-lb)

Crossmember mounting nut

167

± 19 N⋅m (123 ± 14 ft-lb)

Nut securing lower arm to knuckle assembly

152

± 25 N⋅m (113 ± 18 ft-lb)

Nut securing lower arm to body

123

± 15 N⋅m (91 ± 11 ft-lb)

Nut securing shock absorber to lower arm assembly 152

± 25 N⋅m (113 ± 18 ft-lb)

Nut securing trailing arm to rear frame

213

± 34 N⋅m (157 ± 25 ft-lb)

Propeller shaft assembly nut

60

± 10 N⋅m (45 ± 7 ft-lb)

Rear disc brake assembly mounting bolt

88

± 10 N⋅m (65 ± 7 ft-lb)

Upper arm assembly
Brake pipe connection

15

± 2 N⋅m (11 ± 2 ft-lb)

Nut securing upper arm assembly to rear frame

167

± 10 N⋅m (124 ± 7 ft-lb)

Nut securing upper arm ball joint to knuckle

150

± 30 N⋅m (111 ± 22 ft-lb)

Nut securing upper arm to upper arm ball joint
assembly

98

± 12 N⋅m (72 ± 9 ft-lb)

Stabilizer link mounting nut

104

± 14 N⋅m (77 ± 10 ft-lb)