Mitsubishi Montero (2002-2004). Manual - part 421

STABILIZER BAR

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FRONT SUSPENSION

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INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

>>A<< STABILIZER BAR BUSHING INSTALLATION
Position the bush slit as shown in the illustration.

>>B<< STABILIZER CLAMP INSTALLATION
Position the stabilizer clamp as shown in the illustration and
then tighten the stabilizer clamp mounting bolt.

INSPECTION

M1332002000194

• Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.

• Check the stabilizer bar for deterioration or damage.

• Check all bolts for condition and straightness.

STABILIZER LINK BALL JOINT TURNING
TORQUE CHECK

Required Special Tool:

• MB990326: Preload Socket

1. After shaking the ball joint stud several times, install the nut

to the stud and use special tool MB990326 to measure the
turning torque of the ball joint.

Standard value: 0.5

− 2.0 N⋅m (4 − 17 in-lb)

2. If the measured value exceeds the standard value, replace

the stabilizer link.

3. If 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 use that ball joint.

REMOVAL STEPS

1. STABILIZER LINK

>>B<<

2. STABILIZER CLAMP

>>A<<

3. STABILIZER BUSHING
4. STABILIZER BAR

REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)

ACX00729 AB

FRONT

BUSHING

SLIT

ACX00730

BUSHING

1 mm
(0.04 in)

RUNOUT PREVENTION
RUBBER

1 mm
(0.04 in)

ACX00731

MB990326

SPECIFICATIONS

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FRONT SUSPENSION

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STABILIZER LINK BALL JOINT DUST COVER
CHECK

1. Press the dust cover with your finger to check that there are

no cracks or damage in the dust cover.

2. If the dust cover is cracked or damaged, replace the

stabilizer link.
NOTE: If the dust cover is cracked or damaged, it is possible
that there may also be damage to the ball joint. When it is
damaged during service work, replace the dust cover.

STABILIZER LINK BALL JOINT DUST COVER
REPLACEMENT

M1332008300074

Only when the dust cover is damaged accidentally during ser-
vice work, replace the dust cover as follows:
1. Remove the clip ring, and then remove the dust cover.
2. Apply the multipurpose grease to the inside of the dust

cover.

3. Wrap plastic tape around the stabilizer link stud, and then

install the dust cover to the stabilizer link.

4. Secure the dust cover in place with the clip ring.
5. Press the dust cover with your finger to check that there are

no cracks or damage in the dust cover.

SPECIFICATIONS

FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

M1331001200095

ACX00732AB

CLIP RING

ITEM

SPECIFICATION

Upper arm assembly
Upper arm assembly to front frame securing nut

147

± 10 N⋅m (109 ± 7 ft-lb)

Upper arm assembly to knuckle securing nut

± 14 N⋅m (55 ± 10 ft-lb)

Upper arm to upper arm joint assembly securing bolt

± 4 N⋅m (22 ± 3 ft-lb)

Shock absorber assembly
Shock absorber to body securing nut

± 5 N⋅m (32 ± 4 ft-lb)

Shock absorber to lower arm assembly securing nut

162

± 14 N⋅m (119 ± 11 ft-lb)

Shock absorber self-lock nut

± 2 N⋅m (17 ± 1 ft-lb)

Lower arm assembly
Bumper stopper nut

± 4 N⋅m (18 ± 3 ft-lb)

Lower arm assembly to stabilizer link securing nut

108

± 10 N⋅m (80 ± 7 ft-lb)

Lower arm ball joint to knuckle assembly securing nut

147

± 29 N⋅m (109 ± 21 ft-lb)

Lower arm ball joint to lower arm assembly securing nut

± 11 N⋅m (70 ± 8 ft-lb)

Lower arm to body securing nut

123

± 14 N⋅m (91 ± 10 ft-lb)

SPECIFICATIONS

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FRONT SUSPENSION

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

M1331000200092

COIL SPRING

SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS

M1331000300099

Tie rod end to knuckle assembly securing nut

± 4 N⋅m (29 ± 3 ft-lb)

Stabilizer bar
Stabilizer clamp securing bolt

± 10 N⋅m (33 ± 7 ft-lb)

Stabilizer link securing nut

108

± 10 N⋅m (80 ± 7 ft-lb)

ITEM

SPECIFICATION

ITEM

XLS

LTD

Wire diameter mm (in)

16.8 (0.66)

16.9 (0.67)

Average diameter mm (in)

109.0 (4.29)

Free length mm (in)

322.5 (12.70)

327.0 (12.87)

ITEM

SPECIFICATION

Toe-in mm (in)

2.5

± 2.5 (0.10 ± 0.10)

Steering angle

Inner wheel

°30' ± 1°30'

Outer wheel (reference)

°40'

Camber

°00' ± 30' (Left/right deviation within 30')

Caster

°50' ± 30' (Left/right deviation within 30')

Upper arm ball joint turning torque N

⋅m (in-lb)

0.4

− 2.5 (4 − 22)

Lower arm ball joint turning torque N

⋅m (in-lb)

1.0

− 6.9 (9 − 61)

Stabilizer link ball joint turning torque N

⋅m (in-lb)

0.5

− 2.0 (4 − 17)

NOTES

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