Mitsubishi Outlander (2013+). Manual - part 427

LOWER ARM

FRONT SUSPENSION

33-10

LOWER ARM

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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CAUTION

The parts indicated by 

*

 are the bolts/nuts with friction coefficient stabilizer. In removal, ensure there 

is no damage, clean dust and soiling from the bearing and thread surfaces, and tighten them to the 
specified torque.

Pre-removal Operation
Engine Room Side Cover Removal (Refer to GROUP 51 

− 

Under Cover ).

Post-installation Operation
• Using Your Fingers, Press the Dust Cover to Check for a 

Crack or Damage.

• Engine Room Side Cover Installation (Refer to GROUP 

51 

− Under Cover ).

• Wheel Alignment Check and Adjustment (Refer to 

P.33-4

).

• Check the Beam Direction of the Headlamp (Refer to 54A 

− Headlamp Aiming ).

AC702291AI

71 ± 10 N·m

2

*

*

110 ± 11 N·m

110 ± 11 N·m

9.5 ± 2.5 N·m

1

2

Multipurpose grease
SAE J310, NLGI No.2 or equivalent

*

Removal steps 

•

Stabilizer link and stabilizer 
bar connection at both sides 
(Refer to 

P.33-13

).

1.

Front height sensor and lower 
arm connecting nut <Vehicles 
with headlamp automatic 
levelling system>

<<A>>

2.

Lower arm assembly

Removal steps (Continued)

LOWER ARM

FRONT SUSPENSION

33-11

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

<<A>> LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY 
REMOVAL

AC611142 AB

Stabilizer bar

Stabilizer link

Stabilizer bar

Rotate upward the stabilizer bar so as not to interfere 
the lower arm removal.

LOWER ARM CHECK

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• 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 ROTATION 
STARTING TORQUE

AC404846

MB991006

AB

1. Move the lower arm ball joint stud back and forth 

for several times, and measure the lower arm ball 
joint rotation starting torque using special tool 
preload socket (MB991006).

Standard value: 0.3 

− 9.0 N⋅m

2. If the measured value exceeds the standard 

range, replace the lower arm assembly (Refer to 

P.33-10

).

3. Even if the measured value is within the standard 

range, check the lower arm ball joint that there is 
no looseness or gritty feeling. If there is no 
looseness or gritty feeling, it is judged as usable.

LOWER ARM BALL JOINT DUST COVER 
CHECK

(Refer to

P.33-4

)

LOWER ARM BALL JOINT DUST COVER 
REPLACEMENT

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Only when the dust cover is damaged accidentally 
during maintenance, replace the dust cover as fol-
lows:
1. Remove the dust cover.

2. Fill and apply the specified grease into the inside 

and lip of the dust cover.

Specified grease 

 

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

 

Inside of dust cover 9.0 

± 1.0 g, Lip: As 

required

AC506676AB

MB990800

Dust cover

3. Use special tool ball joint remover & installer 

(MB990800) to drive in the dust cover to the point 
where it contact with the lower arm assembly.

4. Using your fingers, press the dust cover to check 

for a crack or damage.

LOWER ARM BUSHING REPLACEMENT

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AC506705AB

Bushing

Replace the back side bushing according to the fol-
lowing procedure.

AC609383 AC

MB990890

MB992119

MB990979

Lower arm
assembly

<Driving out>

LOWER ARM

FRONT SUSPENSION

33-12

1. Use the following special tools to remove the 

bushing:

• Arm bushing remover and installer (MB992119)

• Ring (MB990979)

•

ACB05504

MB992868

MB990643

MD998375

Lower arm
assembly

Lower arm assembly

Projection

30˚ ± 3˚

<Press-fitting>

AB

Rear suspension bushing base (MB990890)

2. Use the following special tools to locate the front 

suspension lower arm bushing protrusion as 
shown in the figure. Press-fit the special tool until 
it reaches the lower arm assembly.

• Arm bushing installer (MD998375)

• Spacer base (MB992868)

• Suspension bushing base (MB990643)

STABILIZER BAR

FRONT SUSPENSION

33-13

STABILIZER BAR

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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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.33-4

).

ACC00332

1

2

3

4

5

6

31 ± 4 N·m

39 ± 6 N·m

39 ± 6 N·m

AB

Stabilizer link removal 
steps 

<<

A

>>

>>

C

<<

1.

Stabilizer link and stabilizer 
bar connection nut

<<

A

>>

>>

C

<<

2.

Stabilizer link and strut 
connection nut

3.

Stabiliser link
Stabilizer bushing removal 
steps 

<<

A

>>

>>

C

<<

1.

Stabilizer link and stabilizer 
bar connection nut

4.

Stabilizer bar bracket

>>

B

<<

5.

Stabilizer bushing
Stabilizer bar removal 
steps 

<<

A

>>

>>

C

<<

1.

Stabilizer link and stabilizer 
bar connection nut

4.

Stabilizer bar bracket

>>

B

<<

5.

Stabilizer bushing

>>

A

<<

6.

Stabilizer bar

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

<<A>> STABILIZER LINK AND STABI-
LIZER BAR CONNECTION NUT/STABI-
LIZER 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.