Mitsubishi Grandis. Manual - part 887

GENERAL INFORMATION

REAR SUSPENSION

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GENERAL INFORMATION

M1341000100449

A trailing arm type multi-link suspension has been 
adopted as the rear suspension. The shock absorber 
is a hydraulic, cylindrical double-acting type.

CONSTRUCTION DIAGRAM

SPECIFICATION
COIL SPRING

SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS

M1341000300476

AC312520

Semi-trailing arm
(Lower arm assembly)

Shock
absorber

Crossmember
bushing (built-in)

Coil spring

Crossmember stay

Crossmember
bushing (built-in)

Rear shock absorber damper

Lateral rod

Rear suspension 
crossmember

AB

Stabilizer bar

Item

Specification

Wire diameter mm

15

Average diameter mm

115

Free length mm

Standard

258

High ground clearance 
suspension

263 

Item

Standard value

Toe-in

At the centre of tyre tread mm

3 

± 2

Toe-angle (per wheel)

0

°08' ± 05'

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

REAR SUSPENSION

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ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK AND 
ADJUSTMENT

M1341011000457

Measure wheel alignment with an alignment 
equipment on level earth.
The rear suspension, wheels, and tyres should be 
serviced to the normal condition prior to wheel 
alignment measurement.

TOE-IN

Standard value:

At the centre of tyre tread: 3 

± 2 mm

Toe angle (per wheel): 0

°08' ± 05'

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

CAUTION

To prevent bushings from breakage, the toe 
adjusting bolt should be temporarily tightened, 
and then fully tightened with the vehicle on the 
ground in the unladen condition.

Carry out adjustment by turning the toe adjusting bolt 
(semi-trailing arm  mounting bolt which is located on 
the inner side of the body).
NOTE: 

.

•

LH: Clockwise viewed from the front 

→

 Toe-in

•

RH: Clockwise viewed from the front 

→

 Toe-out

•

Turning the toe adjusting bolt by one groove of 
the scale, toe can be changed approximately 1.8 
mm (single side toe angle equivalent to 0.16

°

)

CAMBER

Standard value:

NOTE:  *: difference between right and left wheels 
must be less than 30'
NOTE:  Camber is preset at the factory and cannot 
be adjusted.

Camber (Difference between right and 
left within 30')

Standard

-0

°45' + 45’/-15’°

High ground clearance 
suspension

-0

°05' ± 30'

Thrust angle

0

°00' ± 15'

Protruding length of stabilizer link mm

19 

− 21

Item

Standard value

AC302046AD

Semi-trailing arm

Item

Specification

Camber

-0

°45' + 45’/-15’* <Standard>, 

-0

°05' ± 30’* <High ground 

clearance suspension>

AC102503

Compensator

AD

SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY

REAR SUSPENSION

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SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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CAUTION

  

*

: Indicates parts which should be temporarily tightened, and then fully tightened with the vehicle on 

the ground in the unladen condition.

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT
<<A>> REAR SHOCK ABSORBER BOLT 
REMOVAL

After supporting the semi-trailing arm rear shock 
absorber mounting area with a jack, remove the rear 
shock absorber bolt.

AC302047AC

1

25 ± 5 N·m

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

120 ± 10 N·m

Removal steps

<<A>>

1.

Rear shock absorber bolt

<<B>>

•

Rear shock absorber service hole 
cover (quarter trim rear lid)

2.

Rear shock absorber nut (self-locking 
nut)

3.

Rear shock absorber washer

4.

Rear shock absorber bushing

5.

Rear suspension coil spring collar

6.

Rear shock absorber bushing

7.

Rear shock absorber cup

8.

Rear shock absorber cover

9.

Rear shock absorber damper

10. Rear suspension shock absorber

AC302431AC

Semi-trailing
arm

Shock
absorber

COIL SPRING

REAR SUSPENSION

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<<B>> REAR SHOCK ABSORBER 
SERVICE HOLE COVER (QUARTER TRIM 
REAR LID) REMOVAL

Remove the cover (lid) shown in the illustration.

INSPECTION

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• Check the rubber parts for cracks and wear.

• Check the shock absorber for malfunctions, oil 

leakage, or abnormal noise.

COIL SPRING

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1341018000027

CAUTION

  

*

: Indicates parts which should be temporarily tightened, and then fully tightened with the vehicle on 

the ground in the unladen condition.

AC302430

AC

Pre-installation and Post-installation Operation
• Stabilizer link removal and installation (Stabilizer bar and 

semi-trailing arm connection) (Refer to 

P.34-9

).

• Stabilizer bushing removal and installation (Refer to 

P.34-9

).

AC302048

1

2

3

4

N

AC

120 ± 10 N·m

Removal steps

<<A>>

1.

Rear shock absorber bolt

•

Rear wheel speed sensor and brake 
hose clamp

2.

Rear suspension spring upper pad

>>A<<

3.

Rear suspension coil spring

>>A<<

4.

Rear suspension spring lower pad

Removal steps (Continued)