Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX. Manual - part 576

SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY

REAR SUSPENSION

34-19

>>C<< SHOCK ABSORBER INSULATOR 
INSTALLATION

AC310805

Lower bushing
inner pipe

Shock
absorber
insulator
mounting
bolt

Spring upper
pad stepped
section

Spring seat
stepped section

Lower bushing
inner pipe

AB

Install the shock absorber insulator so that the lower 
bushing inner pipe of the shock absorber and the line 
between the shock absorber insulator mounting bolts 
are straight when looking from above.

>>D<< COIL SPRING NUT INSTALLATION

CAUTION

To prevent the piston rod lock nut inside the 
shock absorber from loosening, do not use an 
impact wrench when the coil spring nut is tight-
ened.
1. Provisionally tighten the coil spring nut.

AC001070

MB991237

MB991239

AB

2. After removing special tools spring compressor 

body (MB991237) and arm set (MB991239), 
tighten the coil spring nut to 25 

± 5 N⋅m.

STABILIZER BAR

REAR SUSPENSION

34-20

STABILIZER BAR

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1341003000322

CAUTION

During maintenance, take care not to contact the parts or tools to the caliper, because the paint of cal-
iper will be scratched. And if there is brake fluid on the caliper, wipe it off quickly.

Post-installation Operation
• Press the dust cover with your finger to check that there 

are no cracks or damage in the dust cover.

AC310809

39 ± 5 N·m

AB

3

2

4

39 ± 5 N·m

3

24 ± 4 N·m

5

39 ± 5 N·m

1

2

Removal steps 

1.

Stabilizer nut

2.

Stabilizer bar link

>>

A

<<

3.

Stabilizer bar bracket

>>

A

<<

4.

Stabilizer bushing

>>

A

<<

5.

Stabilizer bar

Removal steps (Continued)

STABILIZER BAR

REAR SUSPENSION

34-21

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
>>A<< STABILIZER BAR/STABILIZER 
BUSHING/STABILIZER BAR BRACKET 
INSTALLATION

AC310811

Approx. 10mm

A

B

B

AB

Align the stabilizer bar until the identification colour of 
the stabilizer bar is out of the dimension shown as 
the illustration from the stabilizer bush to the vehicle 
centre. After tightening the stabilizer bracket mount-
ing bolt A, tighten mounting bolt B.

INSPECTION

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STABILIZER BAR LINK BALL JOINT 
TURNING TORQUE CHECK

AC212145

MB990326

AB

1. After shaking the stabilizer bar link ball joint stud 

several times, install the stabilizer nut to the stud 
and use special tool preload socket (MB990326) 
to measure the turning torque of the stabilizer bar 
link ball joint.

Standard value: 1.7 

− 3.1 N⋅m

2. When the measured value exceeds the standard 

value, replace the stabilizer bar link.

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 reuse that ball joint.

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.
NOTE: Cracks or damage of the dust cover may 
cause damage of the ball joint. When it is dam-
aged during service work, replace the dust cover.

STABILIZER BAR

REAR SUSPENSION

34-22

STABILIZER BAR LINK BALL JOINT 
DUST COVER REPLACEMENT

M1341010900338

Only when the dust cover is damaged accidentally 
during service work, replace the dust cover as fol-
lows:

AC006188AB

Clip ring

1. Remove the clip ring and the dust cover.

AC212251AB

2. Apply multipurpose grease to the inside of the 

dust cover.

3. Wrap plastic tape around the stabilizer bar link 

stud, and then install the dust cover to the 
stabilizer bar link.

AC310812

90º

Clip ring end
(possible on 
opposite direction)

AB

4. Secure the dust cover by the clip ring. Then install 

the clip ring end in order to position it 90 degrees 
from the axis of the link. 

5. Check the dust cover for cracks or damage by 

pushing it with your finger.