Mitsubishi Montero (2002-2004). Manual - part 419

SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY

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SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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CAUTION

To prevent bushings from breakage, the parts indicated by * should be temporarily tightened, and 
then fully tightened with the vehicle on the ground in the unladen condition.

Pre-removal Operations
• Upper Arm Assembly Removal (Refer to 

P.33A-8

.)

• Battery, Battery Tray Removal

• Condenser Tank Removal (Refer to GROUP 14, Radiator 

P.14-8

.)

• Air Cleaner Assembly Removal (Refer to GROUP 15, Air 

Cleaner 

P.15-6

.)

Post-installation Operations
• Air Cleaner Assembly Installation (Refer to GROUP 15, 

Air Cleaner 

P.15-6

.)

• Condenser Tank Installation (Refer to GROUP 14, Radia-

tor 

P.14-8

.)

• Battery, Battery Tray Installation

• Upper Arm Assembly Installation (Refer to 

P.33A-8

.)

• Wheel Alignment Check and Adjustment (Refer to 

P.33A-

5

.)

ACX00718

44 

± 

5 N

·

m

32 

± 

4 ft-lb

1

2

3

162 

± 

14 N

·

m*

119 

± 

11 ft-lb

AB

REMOVAL STEPS

1. CAP

2. SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTING 

NUT

3. SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)

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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

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Required Special Tools:

• MB991237: Spring Compressor

• MB991238: Arm Set

ACX00719 AB

22 

± 

2 N

·

m

17 

± 

1 ft-lb

11

8

9

10

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

4

N

DISASSEMBLY STEPS

<<A>> >>C<<

1. SELF-LOCKING NUT
2. SEAT
3. COLLAR
4. UPPER BUSH

>>B<<

5. SPRING BRACKET ASSEMBLY
6. SPRING UPPER PAD
7. CUP ASSEMBLY
8. HELPER RUBBER

>>A<<

9. COIL SPRING

>>A<<

10. SPRING LOWER PAD
11. SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY

DISASSEMBLY STEPS (Continued)

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DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINT

.

<<A>> SELF-LOCKING NUT REMOVAL

CAUTION

Do not tighten the special tool bolt too tight. The tool will 
be broken if the bolt is tightened over the allowable torque 
74 N

⋅m (55 ft-lb). Install the special tools evenly, and so 

that the maximum length will be attained within the instal-
lation range. Do not use an impact wrench, as it will cause 
the bolt of the special tool to be seized.
1. Use special tools MB991237 and MB991238 to press the 

coil spring.

CAUTION

To prevent the piston rod lock nut inside the strut from 
loosening, do not use an impact wrench when the locking 
nuts are loosened.
2. To prevent the piston rod from turning and unscrew the self-

locking nut.

ASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS

.

>>A<< SELF-LOCKING NUT INSTALLATION

CAUTION

• Do not tighten the special tool bolt too tight. The tool 

will be broken if the bolt is tightened over the allowable 
torque 74 N

⋅m(55 ft-lb).

• Install the special tools evenly, and so that the maxi-

mum length will be attained within the installation 
range.

• Do not use an impact wrench, as it will cause the bolt of 

the special tool to be seized.

1. Install special tools MB991237 and MB991238 same as its 

removal and compress the coil spring to install to the shock 
absorber.

ACX00720AB

MB991238

MB991237

ACX00721 AB

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2. Align the coil spring lower end and the stepped spring lower 

pad with the shock absorber spring seat stepped part.

.

>>B<< SPRING BRACKET ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION
Install the spring bracket assembly which faces the shock 
absorber as shown in the illustration.

.

>>C<< SELF-LOCKING NUT INSTALLATION
1. Tighten the self-locking nut loosely.

CAUTION

Do not use an impact wrench, as it will cause the bolt of 
the special tool to be seized.
2. Remove special tools MB991237 and MB991238, and then 

tighten the self-locking nut to the specified torque 22 

± 2 N⋅m 

(17 

± 1 ft-lb).

ACX00722 AB

SPRING SEAT

SPRING 
LOWER PAD

COIL 
SPRING END

ACX00723 AB

SPRING
UPPER
BRACKET 
ASSEMBLY

SHOCK
ABSORBER

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