Mitsubishi Outlander (2003+). Manual - part 253
CONTROL LINK, UPPER ARM AND LOWER ARM
REAR SUSPENSION
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REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
<<A>> CONTROL LINK REMOVAL
After making a mating mark on the toe-in adjusting
bolt, remove the control link.
<<B>> LOWER ARM AND TRAILING ARM
DISCONNECTION
After supporting the lower arm with a jack, separate
the lower arm and the trailing arm.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
>>A<< UPPER ARM/CONTROL LINK
INSTALLATION
Install the upper arm/control link as shown so that its
identification colour faces the trailing arm.
INSPECTION
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•
Check the bushings for wear and deterioration.
•
Check the control link, upper arm and lower arm
for bending or breakage.
•
Check all bolts for condition and straightness.
CONTROL LINK/UPPER ARM/LOWER ARM
PILLOW BALL BUSHING STARTING TORQUE
CHECK
Check each pillow ball bushing as follows.
1. Insert the mounting bolt to the pillow ball bushing.
In the opposite direction, insert a washer, then
install the mounting nut.
2. After rotating the inner sleeve (contained washer)
several times, measure the starting torque of the
pillow ball bushing using special tool preload
socket (MB990326).
Standard value: 0.5
−
3.0 N
⋅
m
3. If the measured value exceeds the standard
value, replace the control link, the upper arm, or
the lower arm pillow ball bushing.
4. If the measured value is lower than the standard
value, check that the pillow ball bushing turns
smoothly without excessive play. If there is no
excessive play and it turns smoothly, the pillow
ball bushing can be reused.
AC107125
Mating mark
AB
AC107126 AB
Piece of wood
AC300343AB
Upper arm
Control link
Identification colour
Trailing arm
AC107127AC
Lower arm pillow ball bushing
Upper arm pillow ball bushing
Control link pillow ball bushing
AC102498 AC
MB990326