Mitsubishi Evolution X. Manual - part 902

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

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REAR SUSPENSION

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ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK AND 
ADJUSTMENT

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1. Before the wheel alignment measurement, adjust the rear 

suspension, wheel, and tires in good condition.

2. Park the vehicle on a level surface to measure the wheel 

alignment.

.

CAMBER

Standard value: 

− 1° 00' ± 0° 30' (difference between left 

and right within 0

° 30')

AC208980AI

MB991004

Tighten the wheel alignment gauge attachment (Special tool: 
MB991004) to the specified torque, then measure the camber.

Tightening torque: 144 

− 176 N⋅ m (107 − 129 ft-lb)

If camber is not within the standard value, adjust by following 
procedures.

AC704801AB

Adjusting bolt

Lower arm

1. Turn the lower arm adjusting bolt (camber adjusting bolt) to 

adjust.

Left wheel: Turning clockwise 

→ (+) camber

Right wheel: Turning clockwise 

→ (−) camber

2. After adjusting the camber, the toe should be adjusted.

.

TOE-IN

Standard value: 3 

± 2 mm (0.12 ± 0.08 inch)

It toe-in is not within the standard value, adjust by following pro-
cedures.
1. Be sure to adjust the camber before making toe adjustment.

AC704801AC

Adjusting bolt

Control link

Turn the adjusting bolt (toe adjusting bolt: control link mounting 
bolt which is located on the inner side of the body) to adjust.

Left wheel: Turning clockwise 

→ (+) toe-in

Right wheel: Turning clockwise 

→ (−) toe-in

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

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REAR SUSPENSION

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BALL JOINT DUST COVER INSPECTION

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CONTROL LINK BALL JOINT DUST COVER 
INSPECTION

CAUTION

Do not damage the control link ball joint dust cover during 
maintenance.
1. Using your fingers, press the dust cover to check for a crack 

or damage.

2. If the dust cover has a crack or damage, replace the control 

link. (Refer to 

P.33-15

.)

NOTE: If the dust cover has a crack or damage, the ball joint 
could be damaged.
If the dust cover is damaged during maintenance, replace 
the dust cover. (Refer to 

P.33-16

.)

.

TRAILING ARM BALL JOINT DUST COVER 
INSPECTION

CAUTION

Do not damage the trailing arm ball joint dust cover during 
maintenance.
1. Using your fingers, press the dust cover to check for a crack 

or damage.

2. If the dust cover has a crack or damage, replace the trailing 

arm. (Refer to 

P.33-15

.)

NOTE: If the dust cover has a crack or damage, the ball joint 
could be damaged.
If the dust cover is damaged during maintenance, replace 
the dust cover. (Refer to 

P.33-16

.)

.

UPPER ARM BALL JOINT DUST COVER 
INSPECTION

CAUTION

Do not damage the upper arm ball joint dust cover during 
maintenance.
1. Using your fingers, press the dust cover to check for a crack 

or damage.

2. If the dust cover has a crack or damage, replace the upper 

arm. (Refer to 

P.33-15

.)

NOTE: If the dust cover has a crack or damage, the ball joint 
could be damaged.
If the dust cover is damaged during maintenance, replace 
the dust cover. (Refer to 

P.33-16

.)

.

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

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REAR SUSPENSION

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STABILIZER LINK BALL JOINT DUST COVER 
INSPECTION

1. Using your fingers, press the dust cover to check for a crack 

or damage.

2. If the dust cover has a crack or damage, replace the 

stabilizer link. (Refer to 

P.33-17

.)

NOTE: If the dust cover has a crack or damage, the ball joint 
could be damaged.
If the dust cover is damaged during maintenance, replace 
the stabilizer link. (Refer to 

P.33-17

.)

CONTROL LINK AND LOWER ARM

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CONTROL LINK AND LOWER ARM

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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CAUTION

• Do not damage the control link ball joint dust cover and the trailing arm ball joint dust cover dur-

ing maintenance. If they are damaged, replace the control link ball joint dust cover and trailing arm 
ball joint dust cover (

P.34-16

, 

P.34-20

).

• The part indicated by 

*1

 should be temporarily tightened, and then fully tightened with the vehicle 

standing on the ground at the curb weight condition.

•

Post-installation operation
• Using your fingers, press the Ball Joint Dust Cover to 

check for a crack or damage.

• Wheel alignment check and adjustment (Refer to 

P.34-16

.)

AC706763

1

4

AB

AC705394

2

4

5

3

6

71 ± 10 N·m
52 ± 7 ft-lb

81 ± 6 N·m
60 ± 4 ft-lb

81 ± 6 N·m
60 ± 4 ft-lb

71 ± 10 N·m
52 ± 7 ft-lb

71 ± 10 N·m
52 ± 7 ft-lb

*2

*2

*2

*1

*1

Specified grease: Multipurpose grease 
SAE J310, NLGI No.2 or equivalent

Control link removal 

<<

A

>>

>>

A

<<

1.

Self-locking nut

2.

Trailing arm and knuckle 
connection

<<

A

>>

>>

A

<<

3.

Self-locking nut

<<

B

>>

4.

Control link assembly

Lower arm removal steps 

5.

Knuckle, lower arm and shock 
absorber connection bolt

<<

B

>>

6.

Lower arm assembly

The parts indicated by 

*2

 are the nuts with friction coefficient stabilizer. In removal, ensure there is 

no damage, clean dust and soiling from the bearing and thread surfaces, and tighten them to the 
specified torque.

Required Special Tool:

• MB991897 or MB992011: Ball Joint Remover