Mitsubishi Evolution X. Manual — part 906

SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY

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INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

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>>A<< SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY INSTAL-
LATION

AC508628

Install the shock absorber assembly so that the coil spring end
faces the rear of the vehicle.

DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

M1341002700254

AC705405 AB

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

25 ± 5 N·m
19 ± 3 ft-lb

12

Disassembly steps

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A

>>

>>

B

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1.

Self-locking nut

2.

Washer

3.

Bushing B

4.

Insulator

5.

Spring upper pad

6.

Bushing C

7.

Collar

8.

Cup

9.

Cover

10. Damper

>>

A

<<

11. Coil spring

<<

B

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12. Shock absorber

Required Special Tools:

• MB991793: Spring compressor

• MB991796: Attachment B

• MB991794: Upper plate

• MB991830: Fixture

Disassembly steps (Continued)

SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY

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REAR SUSPENSION

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DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS

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<<A>> SELF-LOCKING NUT REMOVAL

CAUTION

The locking nut for the piston rod inside the shock
absorber may be loose. Do not use an impact wrench to
loosen the self-locking nut.

AC209277AB

MB991796

MB991793

1. Install the special tool MB991796 to the special tool

MB991793 as shown in the figure.

AC403179

MB991794

AB

MB991830

MB991796

MB991793

2. Set the strut assembly to special tools: MB991793,

MB991796, MB991794 and MB991830.
NOTE: Use the bolts and nuts removed from the vehicle to
secure the shock absorber assembly and tighten them
lightly by hand.

3. After setting the shock absorber assembly, operate the

spring compressor and compress the coil spring by
approximately 5 mm (0.20 in).

AC102268

AC708462 AC

Piston rod

4. While holding the piston rod as shown in the figure, remove

the self-locking nut.

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SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY

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REAR SUSPENSION

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<<B>> SHOCK ABSORBER DISPOSAL
PROCEDURES

CAUTION

Wear the protective glasses. Although the gas is harmless,
drilling chips may be blown out by the gas.

AC102270 AB

Before disposal of the shock absorber, place the shock
absorber on the level surface with the piston rod extended, and
make a hole of approximately 3 mm (0.12 in) in diameter at the
point shown in the figure to discharge the gas.

ASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS

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>>A<< COIL SPRING INSTALLATION

AC508628

1. Install the coil spring end as shown in the figure, so that it

should face the vehicle rearward.

AC403179

MB991794

AB

MB991830

MB991796

MB991793

2. Set the shock absorber to special tools: MB991793,

MB991796, MB991794 and MB991830, and slowly
compress the coil spring while guiding the shock absorber
piston rod through the hole on the upper spring bracket by
hand:
NOTE: Use the bolts and nuts removed from the vehicle to
secure the shock absorber assembly and tighten them
lightly by hand.

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STABILIZER BAR

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REAR SUSPENSION

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>>B<< SELF-LOCKING NUT INSTALLATION

CAUTION

The locking nut for the piston rod inside the shock
absorber may be loose. Do not use an impact wrench to
tighten the self-locking nut.

AC102268AB

Piston rod

Counter the piston rod of the shock absorber as shown in the
figure, and tighten the self-locking nut to the specified torque.

Tightening torque: 25

± 5 N⋅ m (19 ± 3 ft-lb)

STABILIZER BAR

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1341003000593

Post-installation operation
• Check the ball joint dust cover for cracks or damage by

pushing it with your finger.

AC705407AB

3

2

4

1

31 ± 4 N·m
23 ± 2 ft-lb

5

39 ± 6 N·m
29 ± 4 ft-lb

39 ± 6 N·m
29 ± 4 ft-lb

Removal steps

1.

Stabilizer link

2.

Stabilizer bracket

>>

A

<<

3.

Stabilizer clamp

>>

A

<<

4.

Bushing

>>

A

<<

5.

Stabilizer bar

Removal steps (Continued)