Mitsubishi Outlander GS45X. Manual — part 1533

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GROUP 34

REAR SUSPENSION

CONTENTS

GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . .

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FASTENER TIGHTENING

SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . .

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SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . .

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REAR SUSPENSION DIAGNOSIS . .

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INTRODUCTION TO REAR

SUSPENSION DIAGNOSIS . . . . . . . . . . . .

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REAR SUSPENSION DIAGNOSTIC
TROUBLESHOOTING STRATEGY . . . . . .

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

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

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

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

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REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK

AND ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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STABILIZER LINK BALL JOINT

DUST COVER INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . .

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CONTROL LINK, UPPER ARM

AND LOWER ARM . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . .

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LOWER ARM BUSHING REPLACEMENT.

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TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY. . . . . . .

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

<2.4L ENGINE: 5 PERSONS SEAT> . . . . .

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

<2.4L ENGINE: 7 PERSONS SEAT,

3.0L ENGINE>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

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TRAILING ARM BUSHING REPLACEMENT

<2.4L ENGINE: 5 PERSONS SEAT> . . . . .

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TRAILING ARM BUSHING REPLACEMENT

<2.4L ENGINE: 7PERSONS SEAT,

3.0L ENGINE>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY . . .

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . .

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

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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

<2.4L ENGINE: 5 PERSONS SEAT> . . . . .

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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

<2.4L ENGINE: 7 PERSONS SEAT,

3.0L ENGINE>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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STABILIZER BAR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . .

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

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STABILIZER LINK BALL JOINT

ROTATION TORQUE CHECK . . . . . . . . . .

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STABILIZER LINK BALL JOINT

COVER CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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REAR SUSPENSION

CROSSMEMBER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . .

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GENERAL INFORMATION

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GENERAL INFORMATION

M1341000101260

A trailing arm type multi-link suspension is used. The
main features are listed as follows:

• The wheel tread is enlarged to improve cornering

ability.

• The roll center height is reviewed with regard to

the vehicle specifications to improve the steering
ability.

• A double crossmember is utilized and the upper

arm, lower arm, toe control arm are jointed to the
crossmember to improve the suspension align-
ment accuracy and maintenance performance.

• Improvement of arms installation accuracy elimi-

nates the camber adjustment to improve mainte-
nance performance.

• The trailing arm bushings are installed in the

upper position to improve the movement of the
suspension when the vehicle negotiates bumps
and increase the riding comfort.

• The control link is installed in the lower position to

increase the toe and camber rigidity and improve
the steering ability.

CONSTRUCTION DIAGRAM

AC612938AG

Stabilizer bar

Trailing arm

Rear suspension
crossmember

Control link

Coil spring

Shock absorber assembly

Upper arm

<2.4L Engine-FWD:
5 persons seat>

GENERAL INFORMATION

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AC707796AC

Stabilizer bar

Trailing arm

Rear suspension
crossmember

Control link

Coil spring

Shock absorber assembly

Upper arm

<2.4L Engine-AWD:
5 persons seat>

AC703412AB

Shock absorber

Upper arm

Coil spring

Trailing arm

Stabilizer bar

Rear suspension
crossmember

Control link

<2.4L Engine-FWD:
7 persons seat,
3.0L Engine-FWD>

FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

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FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

M1341012700426

AC703413AB

Shock absorber

Upper arm

Trailing arm

Coil spring

Stabilizer bar

Rear suspension
crossmember

Control link

<2.4L Engine-AWD:
7 persons seat,
3.0L Engine-AWD>

Item

Specification

Control link
Control link to trailing arm bolt

90

± 9 N⋅m (67 ± 6 ft-lb)

Control link to trailing arm nut

71

± 10 N⋅m (52 ± 2 ft-lb)

Rear height sensor to control link nut

9.5

± 2.5 N⋅m (84 ± 22 in-lb)

Lower arm
Lower arm to crossmember nut

71

± 10 N⋅m (52 ± 2 ft-lb)

Lower arm to trailing arm nut

71

± 10 N⋅m (52 ± 2 ft-lb)

Lower arm to stabilizer bar link nut

39

± 6 N⋅m (29 ± 4 ft-lb)

Rear suspension crossmember
Crossmember bracket mounting bolt

71

± 10 N⋅m (52 ± 2 ft-lb)

Crossmember stay mounting bolt

11

± 3 N⋅m (97 ± 26 in-lb)

Rear wheel speed sensor clamp bolt

11

± 2 N⋅m (98 ± 17 in-lb)

Shock absorber assembly
Shock absorber assembly to body nut

45

± 7 N⋅m (33 ± 5 ft-lb)

Shock absorber assembly to lower arm nut

71

± 10 N⋅m (52 ± 2 ft-lb)

Self-locking nut

25

± 5 N⋅m (19 ± 3 ft-lb)