Mitsubishi L200. Manual - part 407

STRUT BAR <2WD (except High rider)>

FRONT SUSPENSION

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STRUT BAR <2WD (except High rider)>

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1332011900043

CAUTION

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

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

P.33-5

).

AC501901AB

162 ± 24 N·m

1

2

2

3

4

6

5

162 ± 24 N·m

98 ± 12 N·m*

Removal steps 

>>

A

<< 1.

Washer

>>

A

<< 2.

Strut bar bushing

3.

Collar

>>

A

<< 4.

Washer

5.

Bump stopper

6.

Strut bar

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

>>A<< WASHER/STRUT BAR BUSHING INSTAL-
LATION

AC502815

Strut bar

AB

Nut

Washer

Nuts

Washer

A

1. Install the washer and strut bar bushing to the 

direction as shown in the figure.

STABILIZER BAR <2WD (High rider), 4WD>

FRONT SUSPENSION

33-25

2. Install so that the dimension (A) shown in the 

figure will meet the standard value. 

Standard value (A): 99.5 mm

STABILIZER BAR <2WD (High rider), 4WD>

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1332004000703

CAUTION

When the suspension is adjusted or replaced, the calibration of steering wheel sensor must be per-
formed. (Refer to GROUP 35C, On-vehicle Service ). <Vehicles with ASTC>

Pre-removal Operation
• Engine Room Under Cover (Refer to GROUP 51, Under 

Cover ).

Post-installation Operation
• Check the Dust Cover for Cracks or Damage by Pushing 

it with Finger.

• Engine Room Under Cover (Refer to GROUP 51, Under 

Cover ).

AC502730 AB

44 ± 10 N·m

3

108 ± 10 N·m

2

1

4

Removal steps 

1.

Stabilizer link assembly

2.

Stabilizer clamp

>>

A

<<

3.

Stabilizer bushing

4.

Stabilizer bar

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

>>A<< STABILIZER BUSHING INSTALLATION

AC501977AB

Vehicle front

Stabilizer bushing

Stabilizer bar

STABILIZER BAR <2WD (High rider), 4WD>

FRONT SUSPENSION

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Install the bushing with its cut line located as shown 
in the figure.

INSPECTION

M1332002000901

• Check the stabilizer rubbers and stabilizer bush-

ings for wear and deterioration.

• Check the stabilizer bar for deterioration or dam-

age.

• Check all bolts for condition and straightness.

STABILIZER LINK BALL JOINT TURNING 
TORQUE CHECK

AC404845

MB990326

AD

1. After shaking the ball joint stud several times, 

install the nut to the stud and use special tool 
preload socket (MB990326) to measure the 
turning torque of the ball joint.

Standard value: 0.2 

− 3.5 N⋅m

2. When the measured value exceeds the standard 

value, replace the stabilizer link (Refer to 

P.33-

25

).

3. When the measured value is lower than the 

standard value, check that the ball joint turns 
smoothly without excessive play. If so, it is 
possible to re-use that ball joint.

STABILIZER LINK BALL JOINT DUST COVER 
CHECK
1. Check the dust cover for cracks or damage by 

pushing it with your finger.

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

the stabilizer link (Refer to 

P.33-25

).

NOTE: Cracks or damage of the dust cover may 
cause damage to the ball joint.

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GROUP 34

REAR SUSPENSION

CONTENTS

GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . .

34-2

REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY  . .

34-3

REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND 
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

34-3

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

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