Mitsubishi 380. Manual - part 849

STABILIZER BAR

REAR SUSPENSION

34-22

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

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>>A<< STABILIZER BAR/STABILIZER BUSH-
ING/STABILIZER BAR BRACKET INSTALLATION

1. Position the stabilizer bar identification paint to the left side.
2. Adjust the identification paint position as shown in the figure, 

and tighten the stabilizer bolt. 

INSPECTION

M1341001400313

• Check the stabilizer bushings for wear and deterioration.

• Check the stabilizer bar for deterioration or damage.

• Check all bolts for condition and straightness.

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STABILIZER BAR LINK BALL JOINT 
BREAKAWAY TORQUE CHECK

Required Special Tool:

• MB990326: Preload Socket

1. After shaking the ball joint stud several times, install the nut 

to the stud and use special tool MB990326 to measure the 
breakaway torque of the ball joint.

Standard value: 3.4 

− 9.0 N⋅m (30 − 80 in-lb)

2. When the measured value exceeds the standard value, 

replace the stabilizer bar link assembly.

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.

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STABILIZER BAR 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 bar link assembly.

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

AC305843

AB

OUTSIDE OF
VEHICLE

APPROXIMATELY
20 mm (0.79 in)

IDENTIFICATION PAINT

AC001129

MB990326

AB

REAR SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER

REAR SUSPENSION

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REAR SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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CAUTION

For vehicles with ABS, be careful when handling the pole piece at the tip of the wheel speed sensor 
so as not to damage it by striking against other parts.

Pre-removal Operation
• Main Muffler, Center Exhaust Pipe Removal (Refer to 

GROUP 15, Exhaust pipe and Main Muffler 

P.15-14

).

• Rear Splash Shield Removal (Refer to GROUP 51, Rear 

Bumper Assembly 

P.51-5

).

Post-installation Operation
• Rear Splash Shield Installation (Refer to GROUP 51, 

Rear Bumper Assembly 

P.51-5

).

• Main Muffler, Center Exhaust Pipe Installation (Refer to 

GROUP 15, Exhaust pipe and Main Muffler 

P.15-14

).

• Rear Wheel Alignment Check and Adjustment (Refer to 

P.34-6

).

AC305782

45 ± 5 N·m
34 ± 3 ft-lb

1

2

5

6

7

N

AC

83 ± 12 N·m
61 ± 9 ft-lb

108 ± 17 N·m
79 ± 13 ft-lb

6

8

83 ± 12 N·m
61 ± 9 ft-lb

8

3

N

83 ± 12 N·m
61 ± 9 ft-lb

83 ± 12 N·m
61 ± 9 ft-lb

4

108 ± 17 N·m
79 ± 13 ft-lb

REMOVAL STEPS

<<A>>

•

REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR 
<VEHICLES WITH ABS>

•

STABILIZER BAR LINK 
ASSEMBLY (REFER TO 

P.34-21

).

•

LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY (REFER 
TO 

P.34-10

).

<<B>>

•

TOE CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY 
(REFER TO 

P.34-13

).

•

UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY (REFER 
TO 

P.34-9

).

•

STABILIZER BAR (REFER TO 

P.34-21

).

>>C<<

1.

CROSSMEMBER NUT

<<C>>

>>C<<

2.

CROSSMEMBER STAY

>>B<<

3.

CROSSMEMBER NUT

<<D>>

>>B<<

4.

CROSSMEMBER BRACKET

>>A<<

5.

CROSSMEMBER STAY

6.

CROSSMEMBER PLATE

7.

REAR SUSPENSION 
CROSSMEMBER

8.

CROSSMEMBER UPPER 
STOPPER

REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)

REAR SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER

REAR SUSPENSION

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REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

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<<A>> REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL 
<VEHICLES WITH ABS>

CAUTION

For vehicles with ABS, be careful when handling the pole 
piece at the tip of the wheel speed sensor so as not to 
damage it by striking against other parts.
The rear wheel speed sensor can be damaged during service 
work. Unclamp the rear wheel speed sensor cable as shown, 
and use a cord to tie it out of the way.

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<<B>> TOE CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY 
REMOVAL

Disconnect the toe control arm only from its rear suspension 
crossmember side, and use a cord to tie it to the trailing arm 
assembly as shown.

.

<<C>> CROSSMEMBER STAY REMOVAL

The crossmember mounting bolts need not be unscrewed 
when the crossmember stay is replaced. However, the bolts 
may be loosened while the crossmember stay is removed. It is 
recommended that you should retighten the bolts to specifica-
tion.

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17DB049A

AC305742 AB

TRAILING ARM 
ASSEMBLY

TOE CONTROL 
ARM ASSEMBLY

AC306481AB

CROSSMEMBER 
STAY

CROSSMEMBER 
MOUNTING BOLT

REAR SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER

REAR SUSPENSION

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<<D>> CROSSMEMBER BRACKET REMOVAL

The crossmember mounting bolts need not be unscrewed 
when the crossmember bracket is replaced. However, the bolts 
may be loosened while the crossmember bracket is removed. It 
is recommended that you retighten the bolts to specification.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

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>>A<< CROSSMEMBER STAY INSTALLATION

Install the crossmember stay with its arrow facing the front of 
vehicle.

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>>B<< CROSSMEMBER 
BRACKET/CROSSMEMBER NUT INSTALLATION

Ensure that the crossmember mounting bolts have been tight-
ened to specification, and then install the crossmember bracket 
with the crossmember nut.

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AC306482AB

CROSSMEMBER 
BRACKET

CROSSMEMBER 
MOUNTING BOLT

AC209171

AB

FRONT OF VEHICLE

CROSSMEMBER
STAY

AC306482AC

CROSSMEMBER 
BRACKET

CROSSMEMBER 
MOUNTING BOLT

CROSSMEMBER NUT