Mitsubishi Outlander (2013+). Manual - part 431

TRAILING ARM

REAR SUSPENSION

34-12

2. Check that the new driveshaft nut can be turned 

smoothly by hand. Then tighten it until it is seated.

ACB05690

MB990767

AB

3. Using special tool front hub and flange yoke 

holder (MB990767), tighten the driveshaft nut.

Tightening torque: 160 

± 16 N⋅m

4. After tightening to the specified torque, check that 

the nut is seated securely.

ACA01211

1.6 mm 
or more

AC

Groove

Staked portion

5. Use the chisel and a hammer to stake the nut until 

the centre in the staked portion reaches the 
shown dimension.

6. Finally, check that the nut is not cracked at its 

staked portion.

INSPECTION

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• Check the bushings for wear and deterioration.

• Check the trailing arm for bending or damage.

TRAILING ARM BUSHING 
REPLACEMENT

M1341011300685

ACB05656

MB991523

MB992125

Trailing arm

Driving Out

MB992865

AB

1. Use the following special tools to remove the 

trailing arm bushing:

• Arm bushing remover and installer (MB992123)

• Spacer base (MB992865)

•

ACB05702

Bushing to body
connecting part

Bushing
inner space

AB

3˚ ± 3˚

Arm bushing base (MB992125)

2. Determine the installation direction and the 

installation position of the trailing arm bushing.
(1) Install so that the protruding side of the trailing 

arm bushing inner pipe faces inside the body.

(2) Position horizontally the trailing arm bushing to 

body connecting part, and locate bushing 
inner space as shown in the figure.

ACB05657

MB990890

MB992125

Trailing arm

Press-fitting

MB992865

AB

TRAILING ARM

REAR SUSPENSION

34-13

3. Use the following special tools to press-fit the 

trailing arm bushing up to the position shown in 
the figure:

• Arm bushing remover and installer (MB990890)

• Spacer base (MB992865)

• Arm bushing base (MB992125)

SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY

REAR SUSPENSION

34-14

SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY

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.

Post-installation operation
• Check the dust cover for cracks or damage by pushing it 

with your finger.

• Check the beam direction of the headlamp (Low beam) 

(Refer to GROUP 54A 

− Headlamp Aiming ).

ACB05589AB

6

2

3

4

5

45 ± 7 N·m

39 ± 6 N·m

71 ± 10 N·m*

*

9.5 ± 2.5 N·m

1

71 ± 10 N·m*

<Right side>

Removal steps 

1.

Rear height sensor to control link 
connection <Vehicles with 
discharge headlamp>

2.

Stabilizer link connection

<<

A

>>

3.

Lower arm and trailing arm 
connection

<<

A

>>

4.

Shock absorber and lower arm 
connection

<<

B

>>

5.

Shock absorber mounting nut

<<

C

>>

>>

A

<<

6.

Shock absorber assembly

Removal steps (Continued)

SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY

REAR SUSPENSION

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REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

<<A>> LOWER ARM AND TRAILING 
ARM/SHOCK ABSORBER AND LOWER 
ARM DISCONNECTION

AC602688 AB

Mounting
bolt

Garage
jack

While jacking-up the lower arm with garage jack, 
remove the mounting bolts.

<<B>> SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTING 
NUT REMOVAL

ACB05936

<Right side>

Quarter trim side tray

AB

Remove the appropriate quarter trim side tray to 
remove the shock absorber mounting nut. <Right 
side>
On the left side, remove the quarter trim (Refer to 
GROUP 51A 

− Interior Trim ). <Left side>

<<C>> SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY 
REMOVAL

After having loosened the lower arm and rear sus-
pension crossmember connection, remove the shock 
absorber assembly.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

>>A<< SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY 
INSTALLATION

AC508628 AB

Coil spring end

Install the shock absorber assembly so that the coil 
spring end faces the rear of the vehicle.

INSPECTION

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• Check the rubber parts for cracks and wear.

• Check the shock absorber for malfunctions, oil 

leakage, or abnormal noise.