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Mitsubishi Outlander (2003+). Manual - part 250

 

 

LOWER ARM

FRONT SUSPENSION

33-13

LOWER ARM REAR BUSHING 
REPLACEMENT

M1332008100337

Replace the bushing as follows:

1. Use following special tools to drive out the 

bushing. 

MB990883: Rear Suspension Bushing Arbor

MB990972: Torsion Bar Bushing Remover Base

MB990887: Ring

MB990890: Rear Suspension Bushing Base

2. Position the bushing so that its projection is as 

shown, and then use the special tools to press in 
the bushing.

3. Press the bushing until its outer tube is flush with 

the lower arm assembly surface. 

AC107098 AB

Bushing

AC006137 AC

MB990883

MB990972

MB990887

MB990890

Lower arm
assembly

AC006138 AC

MB990883

MB990972

MB990887

MB990890

Lower arm
assembly

Projection

30˚

Lower arm assembly

Outer tube

STABILIZER BAR

FRONT SUSPENSION

33-14

STABILIZER BAR

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1332004000350

CAUTION

Before removing the steering wheel and air bag module assembly, refer to GROUP 52B, Service 
Precautions

P.52B-4

 and Air Bag Module and Clock Spring

P.52B-179

. Also, put the front wheels in 

straight-ahead position. Failure to do so may damage the SRS clock spring and render the SRS air 
bag inoperative, which results serious driver injury.

*

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

on the ground in an unladen condition.

Pre-removal Operation

Side Under Cover and Centre Under Cover Removal 

(Refer to GROUP 51, Under Cover 

P.51-19

).

Steering Wheel and Air Bag Module Assembly Removal 

(Refer to GROUP 37A, Steering Wheel 

P.37A-16

).

Clock Spring Removal (Refer to GROUP 52B, Air Bag 

Modules and Clock Spring 

P.52B-179

).

Centre Member Removal (Refer to GROUP 32, Engine 

Roll Stopper, Centre Member 

P.32-10

).

Front Exhaust Pipe Removal (Refer to GROUP 15, 

Exhaust Pipe and Main Muffler 

P.15-13

).

Post-installation Operation

Front Exhaust Pipe Installation (Refer to GROUP 15, 

Exhaust Pipe and Main Muffle

P.15-13

).

Centre Member Installation (Refer to GROUP 32, Engine 

Roll Stopper, Centre Member 

P.32-12

).

Clock Spring Installation (Refer to GROUP 52B, Air Bag 

Modules and Clock Spring 

P.52B-179

).

Steering Wheel and Air Bag Module Assembly Installation 

(Refer to GROUP 37A, Steering Wheel 

P.37A-16

).

Check the dust covers for cracks or damage by pushing it 

with your finger.

Checking Steering Wheel Position with Wheels Straight 

Ahead

Front Wheel Alignment Check and Adjustment (Refer to 

P.33-6

).

Side Under Cover and Centre Under Cover Installation 

(Refer to GROUP 51, Under Cover 

P.51-19

).

STABILIZER BAR

FRONT SUSPENSION

33-15

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

<<A>> FIXTURE/BUSHING/STABILIZER 
LINK/STABILIZER BAR REMOVAL
Carry out the following operations to ensure working 
space in order to remove the fixtures, the bushings, 
the stabilizer links and the stabilizer bar.

1. Use a transmission jack to hold the crossmember, 

and then remove the crossmember mounting nuts 
and bolts.

CAUTION

Be careful not to lower the crossmember 
excessively, otherwise the power steering return 
hose bracket may deform.
2. Lower the crossmember until the fixtures, the 

bushings, the stabilizer links and the stabilizer bar 
can be removed.

AC107102

AC200962                

;;

AC107023

AB

49 ± 10 N·m

167 ± 9 N·m

167 ± 9 N·m

52 ± 7 N·m*

21 ± 4 N·m

18 ± 2 N·m

9

7

6

9

10

2

3

4

5

11

8

39 ± 5 N·m

1

Specified grease:

     Multipurpose grease SAE J310, 

     NLGI No.2 or equivalent

Removal steps

1.

Power steering hose clamp

2.

Rear roll stopper connecting 
bolt

3.

Steering shaft cover

4.

Steering gear and joint 
connecting bolt

<<A>>

>>A<<

5.

Fixture

<<A>>

>>A<<

6.

Bushing

>>B<<

7.

Self-locking nut

8.

Stabilizer rubber

<<A>>

9.

Stabilizer link

10.

Stabilizer rubber

<<A>>

>>A<<

11.

Stabilizer bar

AC102600 AD

Piece of wood

Transmission 
jack

STABILIZER BAR

FRONT SUSPENSION

33-16

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

>>A<< STABILIZER BAR/BUSHING/FIXTURE 
INSTALLATION

Align the stabilizer bar identification mark with the 
right end of the bushing (LH).

>>B<< 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

M1332002000246

Check the bushings 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

1. After shaking the ball joint stud several times, 

install the nut to the stud and use special tool 
preload socket (MB990326) to measure the 
turning torque of the ball joint.

Standard value: 0.5 

 1.5 N

m

2. When the measured value exceeds the standard 

value, replace the stabilizer link.

3. When 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 re-use that ball joint.

STABILIZER LINK 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 stabilizer link.
NOTE: Cracks or damage of the dust cover may 
cause damage to the ball joint. When it is 
damaged during service work, replace the dust 
cover (Refer to 

P.33-16

).

STABILIZER LINK BALL JOINT DUST 
COVER REPLACEMENT

M1332008300104

Only when the dust cover is damaged accidentally 
during service work, replace the dust cover as 
follows:

1. Remove the clip ring and the dust cover.
2. Apply specified grease to the inside of a new dust 

cover.

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

3. Wrap plastic tape around the stabilizer link stud, 

and then install the dust cover to the stabilizer 
link.

4. Secure the dust cover by the clip ring. 
5. Check the dust cover for cracks or damage by 

pushing it with finger.

AC006141AD

Fixture (LH)

Outside of
vehicle

Bushing (LH)

Approximately 
10 mm

Identification
mark

AC107031

AC107031

AB

A

AC001129

MB990326

AB

AC006188AB

Clip ring

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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