Mitsubishi 380. Manual - part 838

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

FRONT SUSPENSION

33-6

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK AND 
ADJUSTMENT

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Measure wheel alignment with alignment equipment on a level 
surface. The front suspension, steering system and tyres 
should be serviced to normal condition before measuring wheel 
alignment.

.

TOE-IN

Standard value: 0 

± 3 mm (0 ± 0.12 inch)

1. Adjust the toe-in by undoing the clip and jam nut, and 

turning the left and right tie rod turnbuckles by the same 
amount (in opposite directions).

NOTE: The toe will move out as the left turnbuckle is turned 
toward the front of the vehicle and the right turnbuckle is 
turned toward the rear of the vehicle.

2. Install the clip and tighten the jam nut to the specified 

torque.

Tightening torque: 52 

± 2 N⋅m (38 ± 2 ft-lb)

3. Confirm that the toe-in is at the standard value.

4. Use a turning radius gauge to check that the steering angle 

is at the standard value.

MB991963
Suspension bushing arbor

−

Lower arm bushing 
removal and press-fitting

MB990889
Rear suspension bushing 
ring

−

MB990890
Rear suspension bushing 
base

MB990890-01 or general 
service tool

TOOL

TOOL NUMBER AND 
NAME

SUPERSESSION

APPLICATION

MB991963

MB990889

MB990890

AC305785

AB

JAM NUT

CLIP

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

FRONT SUSPENSION

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STEERING ANGLE
Standard value:

.

CAMBER, CASTER AND KINGPIN INCLINATION

Required Special Tool:

• MB991004: Wheel Alignment Gauge Attachment

Standard value:

Camber: 0

° 00' ± 30' (Left/right deviation within 30') 

Caster: 3

° 00' ± 30' (Left/right deviation within 30') 

Kingpin inclination: 12

° 54' ± 1° 30'

NOTE: Caster are preset at the factory and cannot be adjusted.

CAUTION

Never subject the wheel bearings to the vehicle load when 
the drive shaft nuts are loosened.

NOTE: Attach the camber/caster/kingpin gauge to the drive-
shaft by using special tool MB991004. Tighten special tool 
MB991004 to the same torque 226 

± 29 N⋅m (167 ± 21 ft-lb) as 

the drive shaft nut.

LOWER ARM BALL JOINT END PLAY CHECK

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1. Raise the vehicle.

2. Move the lower arm up and down with your hands to check 

for excessive play in the axial direction of the ball joint. If 
there is excessive play, replace the lower arm assembly.

BALL JOINT DUST COVER CHECK

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1. Press the dust cover with your finger to check that there are 

no cracks or damage in the dust cover.

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

arm assembly or the stabilizer link.

NOTE: If the dust cover is cracked or damaged, it is possible 
that there may also be damage to the ball joint.

ITEM

VEHICLES WITH 
16-INCH 
WHEELS

VEHICLES WITH 
17-INCH 
WHEELS

Inner wheel

37

°12' ± 2°00'

33

°48' ± 2°00'

Outer wheel
(reference)

30

°18'

28

°18'

AC001079

MB991004

AB

STRUT ASSEMBLY

FRONT SUSPENSION

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STRUT ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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INSPECTION

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• Check for oil leaks from the strut assembly.

• Check the strut assembly for damage or deformation.

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

P.33-6

).

AC205769

48 ± 7 N·m
36 ± 5 ft-lb

1

2

3

4

AC

305 ± 25 N·m
225 ± 18 ft-lb

6

48 ± 7 N·m
36 ± 5 ft-lb

5

REMOVAL STEPS

1.

STABILIZER LINK

2.

BRAKE HOSE BRACKET

3.

FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR 
CLAMP

4.

STRUT BOLT

5.

STRUT NUT

•

STRUT TOWER BAR BRACKET 
<VRX & GT> (REFER TO GROUP 
42, STRUT TOWER BAR 

P.42-12

). 

6.

STRUT ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)

STRUT ASSEMBLY

FRONT SUSPENSION

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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

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Required Special Tools:

• MB991680: Wrench Set

• MB991681: Wrench

• MB991682: Socket

• MB991832: Spring Compressor Set

• MB991793: Spring Compressor

• MB991794: Upper Plate

• MB991795: Attachment A

• MB991829: Arm Bracket

• MB991830: Fixture

• MB991831: Spacer

AC305783

7

8

9

10

1

2

3

4

5

6

65 ± 5 N·m
48 ± 4 ft-lb

AB

DISASSEMBLY STEPS

<<A>> >>C<<

1.

STRUT NUT (SELF-LOCKING NUT)

>>B<<

2.

STRUT INSULATOR

3.

STRUT BEARING

4.

SPRING UPPER SEAT

5.

SPRING UPPER PAD

6.

STRUT COVER

7.

STRUT DAMPER

8.

COIL SPRING

>>A<<

9.

SPRING LOWER PAD

<<B>>

10. FRONT SUSPENSION STRUT