Mitsubishi Outlander (2013+). Manual - part 426

Removal steps 

1.

Front height sensor and lower arm 
connecting nut <Vehicles with 
discharge headlamp>

2.

Brake hose bracket

<<

A

>>

>>

A

<<

3.

Stabilizer link and strut connection 
nut

4.

Knuckle and strut connection

5.

Strut mounting nut

6.

Strut assembly

STRUT ASSEMBLY

FRONT SUSPENSION

33-6

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

<<A>> STABILIZER LINK AND STRUT 
CONNECTION NUT REMOVAL

AC613526 AB

Stabilizer link

Strut assembly

Hexagon wrench

Stabilizer link and
strut connection nut

Use a hexagon wrench to remove the stabilizer link 
and strut connection nut as shown in the figure.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

>>A<< STABILIZER LINK AND STRUT 
CONNECTION NUT INSTALLATION

AC613526 AB

Stabilizer link

Strut assembly

Hexagon wrench

Stabilizer link and
strut connection nut

Use a hexagon wrench to install the stabilizer link 
and strut connection nut as shown in the figure.

INSPECTION

M1332001200407

• Check for oil leaks from the strut assembly.

• Check the strut assembly for damage or defor-

mation.

STRUT ASSEMBLY

FRONT SUSPENSION

33-7

DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY

M1332001301140

ACC00558

60 ± 9 N·m

1

2

3

4

5

6

8

7

AB

Disassembly steps 

<<

A

>>

>>

C

<<

1.

Strut nut (Self-locking nut)

2.

Strut insulator assembly

3.

Bump stopper

>>

B

<<

4.

Strut bearing

5.

Upper spring pad

>>

A

<<

6.

Coil spring

7.

Lower spring pad

<<

B

>>

8.

Strut

DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS

<<A>> STRUT NUT (SELF-LOCKING NUT) 
REMOVAL

AC105115 AC

MB991795

MB991793

1. Install special tool attachment A (MB991795) to 

special tool spring compressor (MB991793) as 
shown in the figure.

ACB05497

MB991794

AB

MB991830

MB991795

MB991793

Strut assembly

STRUT ASSEMBLY

FRONT SUSPENSION

33-8

2. Set the strut assembly to the following special 

tools:

• Spring compressor (MB991793)

• Attachment A (MB991795)

• Upper plate (MB991794)

• Fixture (MB991830)

NOTE: Use the bolts and nuts removed from the 
vehicle to secure the strut assembly and tighten 
them lightly by hand.

3. After setting the strut assembly, operate the 

spring compressor and compress the coil spring 
by approximately 5 mm.

CAUTION

The locking nut for the piston rod inside the strut 
may be loose. Do not use the impact wrench to 
loosen the strut nut (self-locking nut).

ACB05978

MB991682

MB991681

Strut nut
(Self-locking nut)

AB

4. Use the following special tools to loosen the strut 

nut (self-locking nut):

• Wrench (MB991681)

• Socket (MB991682)

<<B>> STRUT REMOVAL

CAUTION

Wear the protective glasses. Although the gas is 
harmless, drilling chips may be blown out by the 
gas.

AC207801

Before disposal of the strut, place the strut on the 
level surface with the piston rod extended, and make 
a hole of approximately 3 mm in diameter at the point 
shown in the figure to discharge the gas.

REASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS

>>A<< COIL SPRING INSTALLATION

CAUTION

Make sure that the coil spring is seated properly 
in the concave groove of the spring pad.

ACB05498

Coil spring

Spring 
lower pad

AB

Within 10 mm

1. Align the bottom end of the coil spring with the 

end of the recess in the spring lower pad.

ACB05499

Coil spring

Spring upper pad

AB

Within 3 mm

2. Align the top end of the coil spring with the end of 

the lug in the spring upper pad.

STRUT ASSEMBLY

FRONT SUSPENSION

33-9

>>B<< STRUT BEARING INSTALLATION

CAUTION

Install the strut bearing without any damage.

>>C<< STRUT NUT (SELF-LOCKING NUT) 
INSTALLATION

ACB05497

MB991794

AB

MB991830

MB991795

MB991793

Strut assembly

1. Use the following special tools to compress the 

coil spring gradually.:

• Spring compressor (MB991793)

• Attachment A (MB991795)

• Upper plate (MB991794)

• Fixture (MB991830)

CAUTION

The locking nut for the piston rod inside the strut 
may be loose. Do not use the impact wrench to 
loosen the strut nut (self-locking nut).

ACB05978

MB991682

MB991681

Strut nut
(Self-locking nut)

AB

2. Use the following special tools to tighten the strut 

nut (self-locking nut) to the specified torque:

• Wrench (MB991681)

• Socket (MB991682)

Tightening torque: 60 

± 9 N⋅m