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Mitsubishi Montero (2002-2004). Manual - part 426

STABILIZER BAR

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REAR SUSPENSION

34-17

LOWER ARM BUSHING REPLACEMENT

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Required Special Tool:

• MB990881: Rear Suspension Bushing Arbor

Use special tool MB990881 to drive out and press-fit the lower
arm bushing.

STABILIZER BAR

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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ACX00742AB

LOWER ARM
ASSEMBLY

MB990881

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

are no cracks or damage in the dust cover.

ACX00743

10 N

7 ft-lb

104

14 N

10 ft-lb

104

14 N

10 ft-lb

REMOVAL STEPS

1. STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY
2. STABILIZER CLAMP

>>A<<

3. BUSHING
4. STABILIZER BAR

REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)

STABILIZER BAR

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REAR SUSPENSION

34-18

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

>>A<< BUSHING INSTALLATION
1. Install the stabilizer bar so that its identification mark faces

the left side of the vehicle.

2. Install the bushing so that its slit faces the direction shown in

the illustration.

3. Before tightening the mounting bolts, align the end of the

identification mark with the end of the bushing.

INSPECTION

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• 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.

ACX0744 AB

FRONT

BUSHING

STABILIZER BAR

ACX00745

STABILIZER
BAR

FRONT

IDENTIFICATION
MARK

BUSHING

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MB990326

STABILIZER BAR

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REAR SUSPENSION

34-19

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. If it is dam-
aged during service work, replace the dust cover.

STABILIZER LINK BALL JOINT DUST COVER
REPLACEMENT

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If the dust cover is damaged accidentally during service work,
replace the dust cover as follows:
1. Remove the clip ring, and then remove the dust cover.
2. Apply 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.

ACX00732AB

CLIP RING

TOE CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY AND TOE CONTROL TOWER BAR

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REAR SUSPENSION

34-20

TOE CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY AND

TOE CONTROL TOWER BAR

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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CAUTION

*: Indicates parts which should be temporarily tightened, and then fully tightened with the vehicle on
the ground in an unladen condition.

Required Special Tool:

• MB991897: Ball Joint Remover

Post-installation Operation
• Check the dust cover for cracks or damage by pushing it

with your finger.

• Wheel alignment check and adjustment (Refer to

P.34-6

ACX00746

7 N

5 ft-lb

123

15 N

m *

11 ft-lb *

8 N

6 ft-lb

REMOVAL STEPS

1. PARKING BRAKE CABLE

MOUNTING BOLT

2. TOE CONTROL TOWER BAR

<<A>>

3. TOE CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT

AND KNUCKLE CONNECTION

<<B>>

4. BOLT ASSEMBLY (FOR TOE

ADJUSTING)

5. TOE CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)

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