Mitsubishi Colt Ralliart. Manual - part 205

SPECIAL TOOLS

REAR SUSPENSION

34-3

SPECIAL TOOLS

M1341000600507

Tool

Number

Name

Use

MB991237

A

B

A: MB991237
B: MB991239

A: Spring compressor 

body

B: Arm set

Coil spring compressing

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK AND 
ADJUSTMENT

M1341011000543

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

TOE-IN

Standard value:

At the centre of tyre tread: 3 

± 3 mm

Toe angle (per wheel): 0

°09' ± 0°09'

NOTE: The toe-in is pre-adjusted at factory and is 
not adjustable.

CAMBER

Standard value: 

− 1°00' ± 0°45'

NOTE: 

.

•

The difference between right and left wheels 
must be less than 30'

•

AC102503

Compensator

AD

For vehicles with aluminium wheel, we recommend 

that a compensator be used to measure the cam-
ber and caster.

•

The camber is pre-adjusted at factory and is not 
adjustable.

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SHOCK ABSORBER AND COIL SPRING

REAR SUSPENSION

34-4

SHOCK ABSORBER AND COIL SPRING

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1341016300185

AC601411AB

1

110 ± 10 N·m

23 ± 2 N·m

12

13

11

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

<4A9>

1

96 ± 9 N·m

23 ± 2 N·m

12

13

11

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

<4G1>

Removal steps 

<<

A

>>

1.

Bolt (Securing the shock absorber 
assembly to the torsion axle arm 
assembly)

•

Quarter trim cap removal and 
installation (Refer to GROUP 52A, 
Interior Trim 

P.52A-11

).

2.

Self-locking nut

3.

Washer

4.

Collar

5.

Upper bushing

6.

Lower bushing

7.

Cup

8.

Bump rubber

9.

Dust cover

10. Shock absorber assembly

<<

B

>>

>>

A

<<

11. Lower spring pad

<<

B

>>

>>

A

<<

12. Upper spring pad

<<

B

>>

>>

B

<<

13. Coil spring

Removal steps (Continued)

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SHOCK ABSORBER AND COIL SPRING

REAR SUSPENSION

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REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
<<A>> BOLT REMOVAL

Jack up and support the torsion axle arm assembly, 
and remove the bolt.

<<B>> LOWER SPRING PAD/UPPER 
SPRING PAD/COIL SPRING REMOVAL

CAUTION

• Install special tool arm set (MB991238) evenly, 

and so that the maximum length will be 
attained within the installation range.

•

AC207145AC

MB991239

MB991237

Do not use an impact wrench to tighten the 
bolt of special tool spring compressor body 
(MB991237), otherwise the special tool will 
break.

Install the following special tools as shown. Com-
press the coil spring to remove the lower spring pad, 
the upper spring pad and the coil spring.

• Spring compressor body (MB991237)

• Arm set (MB991239)

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
>>A<< REAR SUSPENSION LOWER 
SPRING PAD AND REAR SUSPENSION 
UPPER SPRING PAD INSTALLATION

Fit the lower pad and the upper pad into the coil 
spring ends.

>>B<< COIL SPRING INSTALLATION

The lower end of the coil spring should be position 
90

° anti-clockwise away from the vehicle front direc-

tion.

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TORSION AXLE ARM ASSEMBLY

REAR SUSPENSION

34-6

TORSION AXLE ARM ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1341016500219

Pre-removal Operation
• Backing Plate (Refer to GROUP 35A, Rear Drum Brake 

P.35A-50

). 

Post-installation Operation
• Backing Plate (Refer to GROUP 35A, Rear Drum Brake 

P.35A-50

). 

• Parking Brake Pedal Stroke Adjustment (Refer to GROUP 

36, On-vehicle Service 

− Parking Brake Pedal Stroke 

Check and Adjustment 

P.36-4

). <4G9-CVT>

• Parking Brake Lever Stroke Adjustment (Refer to GROUP 

36, On-vehicle Service 

− Parking Brake Lever Stroke 

Check and Adjustment ).<4G9-M/T, 4G1>

AC601333 AB

105 ± 15 N·m

5

110 ± 10 N·m <4A9>,
96 ± 9 N·m <4G1>

8

7

6

3

2

9

105 ± 15 N·m

5

12 ± 2 N·m

10

12 ± 2 N·m

10

4

1

12 ± 2 N·m

110 ± 10 N·m <4A9>,
96 ± 9 N·m <4G1>

Removal steps 

1.

Dynamic damper <4A9>

•

Rear hub assembly (Refer to 
GROUP 27, Rear Axle Hub 
Assembly 

P.27-6

).

2.

Parking brake cable

3.

Rear wheel speed sensor

4.

Brake hose clamp

5.

Bolt (Securing the shock absorber 
assembly to the torsion axle arm 
assembly)

>>

B

<< 6.

Lower spring pad

>>

B

<< 7.

Upper spring pad

>>

A

<< 8.

Coil spring

9.

Torsion axle arm assembly

10. Scraper plate

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
>>A<< COIL SPRING INSTALLATION

The lower end of the coil spring should be position 
90

° anti-clockwise away from the vehicle front direc-

tion.

>>B<< UPPER SPRING PAD/LOWER 
SPRING PAD INSTALLATION

Fit the lower spring pad and the upper spring pad 
into the coil spring ends.

INSPECTION

M1341015500142

• Check the rubber parts for cracks and wear.

• Check the shock absorber for malfunction, oil 

leakage, or abnormal noise.

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