Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX. Manual - part 572

SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS

REAR SUSPENSION

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SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS

M1341000300722

Item

Standard value

Toe-in mm

3 

± 2

Camber

−1°00' ± 0°30' (Difference between 
right and left within 30')

Thrust angle 

0

°00' ± 0°09'

Upper arm ball joint starting torque N

⋅m

0.5 

− 2.5

Trailing arm ball joint starting torque N

⋅m

0.5 

− 2.5

Assist link ball joint starting torque N

⋅m

0.5 

− 2.5

Assist link slide bushing starting torque N

⋅m

0.5 

− 2.0

Lower arm pillow ball bushing starting torque N

⋅m

0.5 

− 3.0

Stabilizer bar link ball joint turning torque N

⋅m

1.7 

− 3.1

SPECIAL TOOLS

M1341000600626

Tool

Number

Name

Use

AC106827

MB991897 or MB992011

Ball joint remover

Ball joint and Knuckle 
disconnection
NOTE: Steering linkage 
puller (MB990635 or 
MB991113) is also 
available to disconnect 
ball joint and Knuckle.

MB990326

MB990326

Preload socket

• Ball joints and side 

bushing starting 
torque measurement

• Pillow ball bushing 

turning torque 
measurement

MB990800

MB990800

Ball joint dust cover 
installer

Ball joint dust cover 
press-fitting

MB991237

A

B

A: MB991237
B: MB991239

A: Spring compressor 

body

B: Arm set

Coil spring removal and 
installation

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

REAR SUSPENSION

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ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK AND 
ADJUSTMENT

M1341011000725

The rear suspension, wheels and tires should be 

serviced to normal condition prior to 
measurement of wheel alignment.

1. Measure the wheel alignment with the vehicle 

parked on a level surface.

TOE-IN

Standard value: 3 

± 2 mm

If toe-in is not within the standard value, adjust by fol-
lowing procedures.
1. Be sure to adjust the camber before making toe 

adjustment.

AC310761

Assist link

AB

Toe adjusting bolt

2. Carry out adjustment by turning the toe adjusting 

bolt (assist link mounting bolt which is located on 
the inner side of the body).
Left wheel: Turning clockwise (+) toe-in
Right wheel: Turning clockwise (

−) toe-in

NOTE: The scale has gradations of approximately 
3.3 mm (single side toe angle equivalent to 19’).

CAMBER

Standard value:

−1°00’ ± 0°30’ (difference between right and 

left wheel: less than 30’) 

If camber and/or toe-in is not within the standard 
value, adjust by following procedures.

AC310762 AB

Camber adjusting bolt

Lower arm 

1. Carry out camber adjustment by turning the 

camber adjusting bolt (lower arm to rear 
crossmember mounting bolt).
Left wheel: Turning clockwise (+) camber
Right wheel: Turning clockwise (

−) camber

NOTE: The scale has gradations of approximately 
14’

2. After adjusting the camber, the toe should be 

adjusted.

BALL JOINT DUST COVER INSPECTION

M1341012800326

Check the toe control arm assembly and the stabi-
lizer bar link assembly ball joint dust cover as fol-
lows.
1. Check dust covers for cracks or damage by 

pushing it with your finger.

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

toe suspension arms or the stabilizer bar link 
assembly.
NOTE: Cracks or damage to the dust cover may 
cause damage to the ball joint.

REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

REAR SUSPENSION

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REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1341001000199

CAUTION

• During maintenance, take care not to contact the parts or tools to the caliper, because the paint of 

caliper will be scratched. And contact the parts or tools to the caliper, wipe out quickly.

•

Pre-removal Operation
• Centre Exhaust Pipe Removal (Refer to GROUP 15, 

Exhaust Pipe and Main Muffler 

P.15-13

).

Post-installation Operation
• Centre Exhaust Pipe Installation (Refer to GROUP 15, 

Exhaust Pipe and Main Muffler 

P.15-13

).

• Parking Brake Lever Stroke Check (Refer to 

GROUP36-On-vehicle Service 

− Parking Brake Lever 

Stroke Check and Adjustment 

P.36-3

).

• Wheel Alignment Check And Adjustment (Refer to 

P.34-4

).

AC310772AB

4

N

44 ± 5 N·m

32 ± 2 N·m

49 ± 5 N·m

9

11

N

147 ± 9 N·m*

12

6

13

88 ± 5 N·m

8

120 ± 10 N·m

14

93 ± 15 N·m*

88 ± 5 N·m

13

13

54 ± 5 N·m

5

7

15

2

10

64 ± 4 N·m*

3

3

1

24 ± 4 N·m

Removal steps 

1.

Fuel filler cap

2.

Protector

3.

Bolt

4.

Shock absorber mounting nut

<<

A

>>

5.

Brake caliper assembly

6.

Rear ABS sensor

7.

Brake disc

8.

Parking brake cable end

<<

B

>> >>

B

<< 9.

Propeller shaft connection

10. Upper arm mounting bolt
11. Trailing arm mounting bolt
12. Assist link mounting bolt

<<

C

>> >>

A

<< 13. Crossmember mounting bolt

14. Differential support assembly 

mounting nut

15. Rear suspension assembly

*:To prevent bushings from breakage, the parts indicated by * should be temporarily tightened, 
and then fully tightened with the vehicle on the ground in the unladen condition.

Removal steps (Continued)

REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

REAR SUSPENSION

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REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
<<A>> BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY 
REMOVAL

CAUTION

Take care not to contact the parts or tools to the 
caliper because the paint of caliper will be 
scratched. And if there is brake fluid on the cali-
per, wipe it off quickly.
Remove the brake caliper assembly and support with 
wire.

<<B>> PROPELLER SHAFT 
DISCONNECTION

1. Mark the mating mark on the companion flange of 

the differential carrier and the flange yoke of the 
propeller shaft.

2. Remove the propeller shaft mounting bolt and nut.

<<C>> CROSSMEMBER MOUNTING 
BOLT REMOVAL

Support the differential case with a garage jack or 
transmission jack, then remove the crossmember 
mounting bolt.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
>>A<< CROSSMEMBER MOUNTING 
BOLT INSTALLATION

AC211967

1

4

5

5

4 2

3

3

AB

Tighten the bolt by following the order shown in the 
illustration. The sort and size of each bolt is different, 
so tighten by following the table below.
NOTE: In order to maintain accuracy and for ease of 
installing, the attachment hall diameter of the cross-
member is different on forward/rearward. Follow the 
tightening order of the mounting bolts.

No.

Sort of bolt

Size of bolt 
(Screw diameter 
× Length) mm

1,2,3 Flange bolt (with washer) 12 

× 105

4

Bolt (with spring washer 
and washer)

12 

× 152

5

Flange bolt (with washer) 12 

× 70

>>B<< PROPELLER SHAFT 
CONNECTION

CAUTION

If there is oil or grease on the thread of the 
mounting bolt or nut, they will loosen. So after 
wiping off oil or grease from the threads, tighten 
the mounting bolt.
Install the differential carrier and propeller shaft by 
aligning the mating marks.