Mitsubishi Lancer. Manual - part 257

AC006172 AF

Press-fitting

MB990890

Trailing arm

MB990947

MB991816

16.2 ± 0.5 mm

SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY

REAR SUSPENSION

34-14

3. Using the special tools, press the trailing arm 

bushing into the position shown.

SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1341002500261

CAUTION

  

*

: Indicates parts which should be temporarily tightened, and then fully tightened with the vehicle on 

the earth in the unladen condition.

Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation
• Centre Luggage Floor Lid <Wagon> Removal and Instal-

lation

• Centre Luggage Floor Box <Wagon> Removal and Instal-

lation

AC304794 AB

44 ± 5 N·m

2

4

1

3

5

95 ± 15 N·m*

95 ± 15 N·m*

N

Removal steps 

>>

B

<< 1.

Stabilizer link connection

<<

A

>>

2.

Lower arm bolt

3.

Coil spring nut

4.

Coil spring bolt

>>

A

<< 5.

Shock absorber assembly

SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY

REAR SUSPENSION

34-15

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT
<<A>> LOWER ARM BOLT REMOVAL

AC107126 AB

Piece of wood

After supporting the lower arm with a jack, remove 
the lower arm bolt.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
>>A<< SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY 
INSTALLATION

AC304795 AB

Spring seat 
stepped section

Rear of 
the vehicle

Install the spring seat stepped section so that it 
points towards the rear side of the vehicle.

>>B<< STABILIZER LINK INSTALLATION

AC103744

A

AC

Tighten the self-locking nut until the stabilizer link 
thread part protruding length meets the standard 
value.

Standard value (A): 6 

− 8 mm

INSPECTION

M1341002600150

• Check the rubber parts for cracks and wear.

• Check the shock absorber for malfunctions, oil 

leakage, or abnormal noise.

SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY

REAR SUSPENSION

34-16

DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY

M1341005300460

AC304156AE

25 ± 5 N·m

1

2

4

5

3

6

7

8

9

11

13

12

10

8

Wagon 
(Invite)

Sedan,
Wagon 
(Intense)

Disassembly steps 

<<

A

>> >>

E

<< 1. Rear suspension coil spring nut 

(self-locking nut)

2. Rear suspension coil spring washer
3. Rear suspension coil spring bushing
4. Rear suspension coil spring collar

>>

D

<< 5. Rear shock absorber insulator

6. Rear suspension coil spring bushing
7. Rear suspension spring damper plate
8. Rear shock absorber damper
9. Rear shock absorber cover <Wagon 

(Invite)>

>>

C

<< 10. Rear suspension spring upper pad

>>

B

<< 11. Rear suspension coil spring

>>

A

<< 12. Rear suspension spring lower pad

<<

B

>>

13. Rear suspension shock absorber

DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS
<<A>> REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRING 
NUT (SELF-LOCKING NUT) REMOVAL

CAUTION

• To hold the coil spring securely, install spe-

cial tool arm set (MB991239) evenly, and so 
that the space between both arms of the spe-
cial tool will be maximum within the installa-
tion range.

•

AC001070

MB991237

MB991239

AB

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

1. Use following special tools to compress the coil 

spring.

• Spring compressor body (MB991237)

• Arm set (MB991239)

SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY

REAR SUSPENSION

34-17

WARNING

Do not use an impact wrench to remove the 
rear suspension coil spring nut (self-locking 
nut). Vibration of the impact wrench will 
cause special tools (MB991237 and 
MB991239) to slip and cause personal injury.

AC102268AC

Piston rod

2. While holding the piston rod, remove the rear 

suspension coil spring nut (self-locking nut).

<<B>> REAR SUSPENSION SHOCK 
ABSORBER DISPOSAL

WARNING

Wear goggles when drilling to protect your 
eyes from flying metal debris.

AC102270 AC

The gas must be discharged from the shock 
absorber before discarding it. Place the shock 
absorber horizontally with its piston rod extended. 
Then drill a hole of approximately 3 mm in diameter 
at the location shown in the illustration and discharge 
the gas.

REASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS
>>A<< REAR SUSPENSION SPRING 
LOWER PAD INSTALLATION

AC304800 AB

Spring lower pad

Stepped section

Spring seat

Align the stepped section of the spring lower pad 
with the stepped section of the spring seat of the 
shock absorber, and install the spring lower pad.

>>B<< REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRING 
INSTALLATION

CAUTION

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

AC001070

MB991237

MB991239

AB

1. Use following special tools to compress the coil 

spring, and install the rear suspension coil spring 
to the spring lower pad.

• Spring compressor body (MB991237)

•

AC304800AC

Less than 10 mm

Stepped section

Arm set (MB991239)