Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X. Manual — part 221

STABILIZER BAR

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FRONT SUSPENSION

33-17

STABILIZER BAR

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1332001900804

AC704986 AB

31 ± 4 N·m
23 ± 3 ft-lb

1

3

5

6

4

39 ± 6 N·m
29 ± 4 ft-lb

7

Vehicle front side

2

39 ± 5 N·m
29 ± 4 ft-lb

39 ± 6 N·m
29 ± 4 ft-lb

Removal steps

1.

Stabilizer nut

2.

Stabilizer bracket

3.

Stabilizer nut

4.

Stabilizer link

•

Front axle crossmember
(Refer to GROUP 32 − Rear
roll stopper and crossmember

P.32-10

).

5.

Stabilizer bar bracket

>>A<<

6.

Stabilizer bushing

7.

Stabilizer bar

Removal steps (Continued)

STABILIZER BAR

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FRONT SUSPENSION

33-18

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

.

>>A<< STABILIZER BUSHING INSTALLATION

Install the stabilizer bushing as shown in the figure.

INSPECTION

M1332013100087

• Check the bushings for wear and deterioration.
• Check the stabilizer bar for deterioration or damage.
• Check all bolts for condition and straightness.

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STABILIZER LINK BALL JOINT ROTATION
STARTING TORQUE CHECK

Required Special Tool:

• MB990326: Preload socket

1. Move the stabilizer link ball joint stud back and forth for

several times, install the stud with nut, and measure the
stabilizer link ball joint rotation torque using the preload
socket special tool MB990326.

Standard value:

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

the stabilizer link. (Refer to

P.33-17

.)

3. When the measured value stays within the standard range, if

the stabilizer link ball joint has looseness or gritty feeling, it
is judged as unusable. Then, replace the stabilizer link.
(Refer to

P.33-17

.)

.

STABILIZER LINK BALL JOINT DUST COVER
CHECK

Refer to

P.33-9

.

AC609899

AF

Stabilizer bushing

Front axle
crossmember

Stabilizer bush
bracket

Slit

Vehicle front side

Within 10 to 30° C (50 to

86° F)

0.2 to 2.0 N⋅ m (1.8 to 18

in-lb)

Not within 10 to 30° C

(50 to 86° F)

0.2 to 5.0 N⋅ m (1.8 to 44

in-lb)

AC404845

MB990326

AC

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GROUP 37

POWER STEERING

CONTENTS

GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . .

37-3

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . .

37-3

SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . .

37-4

LUBRICANTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

37-4

SEALANT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

37-5

POWER STEERING DIAGNOSIS . . .

37-5

INTRODUCTION TO POWER STEERING
DIAGNOSIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

37-5

POWER STEERING DIAGNOSIS
TROUBLESHOOTING STRATEGY . . . . . .

37-5

SYMPTOM CHART. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

37-5

SYMPTOM PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . .

37-6

SPECIAL TOOLS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

37-14

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . .

37-16

STEERING WHEEL FREE PLAY CHECK .

37-16

STEERING ANGLE CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . .

37-16

TIE-ROD LOOSENESS CHECK . . . . . . . . .

37-17

BALL JOINT DUST COVER CHECK . . . . .

37-22

TIE ROD END BALL JOINT ROTATION
TORQUE CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

37-22

STATIONARY STEERING EFFORT CHECK

37-23

STEERING WHEEL RETURN TO CENTER
CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

37-23

DRIVE BELT TENSION CHECK . . . . . . . . .

37-24

FLUID LEVEL CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

37-24

FLUID REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

37-24

POWER STEERING SYSTEM AIR
BLEEDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

37-25

OIL PUMP PRESSURE TEST . . . . . . . . . .

37-26

POWER STEERING PRESSURE SWITCH
CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

37-27

STEERING COLUMN SHAFT ASSEMBLY
SHOCK ABSORBING MECHANISM CHECK

37-28

Continued on next page

WARNINGS REGARDING SERVICING OF SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) EQUIPPED VEHICLES

WARNING

•

Improper service or maintenance of any component of the SRS, or any SRS-related component, can lead to

personal injury or death to service personnel (from inadvertent firing of the air bag) or to the driver and

passenger (from rendering the SRS inoperative).

•

Service or maintenance of any SRS component or SRS-related component must be performed only at an

authorized MITSUBISHI dealer.

•

MITSUBISHI dealer personnel must thoroughly review this manual, and especially its GROUP 52B - Supplemental

Restraint System (SRS) before beginning any service or maintenance of any component of the SRS or any

SRS-related component.

NOTE

The SRS includes the following components: SRS air bag control unit, SRS warning light, front impact sensors, air bag module,

side-airbag module, curtain air bag module, side impact sensors, seat belt pre-tensioners, clock spring, and interconnecting

wiring. Other SRS-related components (that may have to be removed/installed in connection with SRS service or maintenance)

are indicated in the table of contents by an asterisk (*).

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STEERING WHEEL* . . . . . . . . . . . . .

37-29

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . .

37-29

STEERING SHAFT* . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

37-33

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . .

37-33

DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY . . . . . . .

37-36

POWER STEERING GEAR BOX AND
LINKAGE* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

37-38

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . .

37-38

INSPECTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

37-41

DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY . . . . . . .

37-42

POWER STEERING OIL PUMP

ASSEMBLY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

37-45

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . .

37-45

INSPECTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

37-46

POWER STEERING HOSES . . . . . . .

37-47

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . .

37-47