Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 8 MR. Manual - part 21

FRONT SUSPENSION – STRUT ASSEMBLY

33A-2

STRUT ASSY

Vehicles fitted with Bilstein shock absorbers

Dismantling and Assembly

NOTE
When applying grease, ensure that
none of it is left on the insulator
rubber as this could lead to insulator
rubber damage.

Dismantling procedure

1. Dust cover
2. Self-locking nut
3. Strut insulator ASSY
4. Upper spring seat
5. Bumper rubber

6. Dust cover
7. Coil spring
8. Lower spring pad
9. Strut ASSY

Important note on dismantling

Procedure remains unchanged, apart from the following point:

Removal of self-locking nut

1.

Compress the coil spring using the following special tool
•  Spring compressor body (MB991237)
•  Arm set (MB991238)

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FRONT SUSPENSION – STRUT ASSEMBLY

33A-3

CAUTION
(1) To compress the coil spring securely, ensure that the

special tool is extended as far as the spring will allow,
then fitted evenly to the coil spring.

(2) There is a danger of special tool damage, so do not use

an impact wrench.

2. Using the following special tools, release the self-locking nut.
•

Special spanner (MB991367)

•

Pin (MB991385)
CAUTION
There is a danger of the lock nut inside the strut piston rod
working loose, so when loosening the self-locking nut, do
not use an impact wrench.

Important note on assembly

Fitting self-locking nut

1. With the coil spring compressed with the special tool,

temporarily tighten the self-locking nut.

2. Match up strut assembly hole in lower spring seat, and hole in

upper spring seat.
Remarks
Using a lever to align the holes can make this job easier.

3. Match both tips of coil spring precisely with the slots on the

spring seats, and release the special tool.

4. Using the special tool, tighten the self-locking nut to the

specified torque.
Tightening torque: 60 ± 10N·m

CAUTION
There is a danger of the lock nut inside the strut piston rod
working loose, so when loosening the self-locking nut, do
not use an impact wrench.

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34-1

REAR SUSPENSION GENERAL – SHOCK ABSORBER ASSY

SECTION 34

REAR SUSPENSION

CONTENTS

General........................................................1

Shock Absorber Assy................................1

General

Important servicing information has been specified along with.the adoption of Bilstein shock absorbers.

Shock Absorber Assy

Vehicles fitted with Bilstein shock absorbers

Dismantling and Assembly

Dismantling procedure

1. Self-locking nut
2. Washer
3. Bush B
4. Bracket ASSY
5. Spring upper pad

6. Collar
7. Bush A
8. Cup ASSY
9. Dust cover
10. Coil spring
11. Bumper rubber
12. Shock absorber

Remarks
Carry out dismantling and assembly following existing servicing instructions

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51-1

EXTERIOR – GENERAL

SECTION 51

EXTERIOR

CONTENTS

General........................................................1
Front bumper..............................................2

Adhesives..............................................................2

Front bumper.........................................................2

Markings .....................................................4

General

Important servicing information has been specified, along with the following changes and additions. Other servicing information,
however, remains the same as the information relating to the Lancer Evolution VIII.

•  Changes and additions to front bumper components
•  Changes to the position of the 3 diamonds badge, and addition to the EVOLUTION MR mark.