Mitsubishi Outlander (2003+). Manual - part 255

TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY

REAR SUSPENSION

34-17

TRAILING ARM BUSHING 
REPLACEMENT

M1341011300209

1. Use following special tools to drive out the trailing 

arm bushing.

•

MB991444: Bushing Remover and Installer Arbor

•

MB991445: Bushing Remover and Installer Base

2. Set the installation direction and installation 

location of the trailing arm bushing.
(1) Place the long projection end of the trailing 

arm bushing inner pipe towards the inside of 
the vehicle.

(2) Make sure that the hollow of the trailing arm 

bushing is located as shown in the illustration.

3. Using the special tools, press the trailing arm 

bushing into the position shown.

AC102542AD

Driving Out

Trailing arm

MB991444

MB991445

AC102539 AC

Parallel

AC102542AE

Press-Fitting

MB991444

Trailing arm

MB991445

16.2 ± 0.5 mm

SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY

REAR SUSPENSION

34-18

SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1341002500335

CAUTION

  

*

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

the ground in the unladen condition.

AC107092 AB

44 ± 5 N·m

2

4

1

3

5

95 ± 15 N·m*

95 ± 15 N·m*

39± 5 N·m

Removal steps

1.

Stabilizer link connection

<<A>>

2.

Lower arm and trailing arm 
connection

3.

Shock absorber mounting nut

4.

Shock absorber and lower arm 
connecting bolt

>>A<<

5.

Shock absorber assembly

Removal steps (Continued)

SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY

REAR SUSPENSION

34-19

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

<<A>> LOWER ARM AND TRAILING ARM 
DISCONNECTION

After supporting the lower arm with a jack, separate 
the lower arm and trailing arm connection.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

>>A<< SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY 
INSTALLATION

Install the spring seat stepped section so that it 
points towards the rear side of the vehicle.

INSPECTION

M1341002600149

•

Check the rubber parts for cracks and wear.

•

Check the shock absorber for malfunctions, oil 
leakage, or abnormal noise.

AC107126 AB

Piece of wood

AC304795 AB

Spring seat 
stepped section

Rear of 
the vehicle

SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY

REAR SUSPENSION

34-20

DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY

M1341005300318

DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS

<<A>> SELF-LOCKING NUT REMOVAL

CAUTION

•

To hold the coil spring securely, install 
special tool arm set (MB991239) evenly, and 
so that the space between both arms of the 
special tool will be maximum within the 
installation range.

•

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

1. Use following special tools to compress the coil 

spring.

•

MB991237: Spring Compressor Body

•

MB991239: Arm Set

AC209952AC

25 ± 5 N·m

1

2

4

5

3

6

7

8

9

11

13

12

10

Disassembly steps

<<A>> >>D<<

1. Self-locking nut
2. Washer
3. Upper bushing B

>>C<<

4. Bracket assembly
5. Collar
6. Upper bushing A
7. Plate
8. Bump rubber

>>A<<

9. Upper spring pad
10. Dust cover

>>B<<

11. Coil spring

>>A<<

12. Lower spring pad

<<B>>

13. Shock absorber

AC001070

MB991237

MB991239

AB