Mitsubishi Outlander (2003+). Manual - part 249

STRUT ASSEMBLY

FRONT SUSPENSION

33-9

DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS

<<A>> SELF-LOCKING NUT REMOVAL

CAUTION

•

Install special tool arm set (MB991238) evenly, 
and so that the maximum length will be 
attained within the installation range.

•

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

1. Use following special tools to compress the coil 

spring.

•

MB991237: Spring Compressor Body

•

MB991238: Arm Set

WARNING

Do not use an impact wrench to remove the 
self-locking nut. Vibration of the impact 
wrench will cause special tools (MB991237 
and MB991238) to slip and cause personal 
injury.

2. Use following special tools to secure the strut, and 

then remove the self-locking nut.

•

MB991681: Wrench

•

MB991682: Socket

<<B>> STRUT ASSEMBLY DISPOSAL

WARNING

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

The gas must be discharged from the strut assembly 
before discarding it. Place the strut assembly 
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 POINT

>>A<< SELF-LOCKING NUT INSTALLATION
1. Ensure that the bearing is seated correctly.

CAUTION

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

2. Install following special tools to the strut assembly 

same as its removal.

•

MB991237: Spring Compressor Body

•

MB991238: Arm Set

3. While the coil spring is being compressed by the 

special tools, temporarily tighten the self-locking 
nut.

AC001085 AB

MB991238

MB991237

AC006091 AB

MB991681

MB991682

AC001087

AC001085 AB

MB991238

MB991237

STRUT ASSEMBLY

FRONT SUSPENSION

33-10

4. Align the hole in the strut assembly lower spring 

seat with the hole in the upper spring seat.
NOTE: Using a rod as shown facilitates the 
alignment.

5. Align both ends of the coil spring with the grooves 

in the spring seat, and then loosen the special 
tools.

CAUTION

Do not use an impact wrench to tighten the 
self-locking nut, otherwise the self-locking nut 
will be damaged.

6. Using following special tools, tighten the 

self-locking nut to 60 

±

 10 N

⋅

m.

•

MB991681: Wrench

•

MB991682: Socket

INSPECTION

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•

Check the bearing for wear or rust.

•

Check the rubber parts for damage or 
deterioration.

•

Check the spring for deformation, deterioration or 
damage.

•

Check the shock absorber for deformation.

AC006091 AB

Rod

AC006091 AB

MB991681

MB991682

LOWER ARM

FRONT SUSPENSION

33-11

LOWER ARM

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1332001600308

CAUTION

*

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

the ground in an unladen condition.

Post-installation Operation

•

Check the dust cover for cracks or damage by pushing it 

with your finger.

•

Front Wheel Alignment Check and Adjustment (Refer to 

P.33-6

).

AC107017

AC107030

AC200961 AB

1

2

3

4

5

N

6

5

186 ± 10 N·m*

167 ± 9 N·m

39 ± 5 N·m

108 ± 10 N·m

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

6

Removal steps

1.

Lower arm and knuckle connection

>>A<<

2.

Self-locking nut

3.

Stabilizer rubber

4.

Stabilizer link assembly

5.

Lower arm and crossmember 
connection

6.

Lower arm assembly

Removal steps (Continued)

LOWER ARM

FRONT SUSPENSION

33-12

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

>>A<< SELF-LOCKING NUT INSTALLATION

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

Standard value (A): 9.4 

±

 0.4 mm

INSPECTION

M1332001700264

•

Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.

•

Check the lower arm for bend or breakage.

•

Check all bolts for condition and straightness.

LOWER ARM BALL JOINT STARTING TORQUE 
CHECK

1. After shaking the ball joint stud several times, use 

special tool preload socket (MB991006) to 
measure the starting torque of the ball joint.

Standard value: 0 

−

 3.9 N

⋅

m

2. If the measured value is not within the standard 

value, or if the ball joint is difficult to turn or does 
not turn smoothly, replace the lower arm 
assembly.

LOWER ARM BALL JOINT DUST COVER CHECK
1. Check the dust cover for cracks or damage by 

pushing it with your finger.

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

the lower arm assembly.
NOTE: Cracks or damage to the dust cover may 
cause damage to the ball joint. When it is 
damaged during service work, replace the dust 
cover.

BALL JOINT DUST COVER 
REPLACEMENT

M1332008200259

If the dust cover is damaged accidentally during 
service work, replace the dust cover as follows:
1. Remove the dust cover.
2. Apply specified grease to the lip and the inside of 

a new dust cover.

•

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

•

Grease amount for the inside the dust 
cover (reference): 8 

−

 10g

3. Using special tool ball Joint remover and installer 

(MB990800), drive in the dust cover until it is fully 
seated.

4. Position the dust cover as shown in the 

illustration. Make sure that there is no abnormal 
bulge or pressure applied on the dust cover.

5. Check the dust cover for cracks or damage by 

pushing it with your finger.

AC107031

AC107031

AB

A

AC001091 AB

MB991006

AC006135 AB

MB990800

Dust cover

AC107030

AB

22 mm

Dust cover