Mitsubishi Outlander (2013+). Manual - part 432

SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY

REAR SUSPENSION

34-16

DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY

M1341002700470

AC506862AB

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

25 ± 5 N·m

Disassembly steps 

<<

A

>>

>>

B

<<

1.

Self-locking nut

2.

Washer

3.

Bushing B

4.

Collar

5.

Spring upper bracket assembly

6.

Spring upper pad

7.

Bushing A

8.

Plate

9.

Bump rubber

>>

A

<<

10. Coil spring

<<

B

>>

11. Shock absorber

DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINT

<<A>> SELF-LOCKING NUT REMOVAL

CAUTION

The locking nut for the piston rod inside the 
shock absorber may be loose. Do not use an 
impact wrench to loosen the self-locking nut.

AC209277AB

MB991796

MB991793

1. Install special tool spring compressor (MB991796) 

to special tool attachment B (MB991793) as 
shown in the figure.

AC403179

MB991794

AB

MB991830

MB991796

MB991793

SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY

REAR SUSPENSION

34-17

2. Set the shock absorber assembly to the following 

special tools:

• Spring compressor (MB991793)

• Attachment B (MB991796)

• Upper plate (MB991794)

• Fixture (MB991830)

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

3. After setting the shock absorber assembly, 

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

AC102268

AC708462AD

Piston rod

4. While holding the piston rod as shown in the 

figure, remove the self-locking nut.

<<B>> SHOCK ABSORBER DISPOSAL 
PROCEDURES

CAUTION

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

AC102270 AB

Before disposal of the shock absorber, place the 
shock absorber 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

AC508627

Within 10 mm

AB

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

absorber as shown in the figure.

AC403179

MB991794

AB

MB991830

MB991796

MB991793

STABILIZER BAR

REAR SUSPENSION

34-18

2. Set the shock absorber assembly to the following 

special tools:

• Spring compressor (MB991793)

• Attachment B (MB991796)

• Upper plate (MB991794)

• Fixture (MB991830)

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

>>B<< SELF-LOCKING NUT 
INSTALLATION

CAUTION

The locking nut for the piston rod inside the 
shock absorber may be loose. Do not use an 
impact wrench to tighten the self-locking nut.

AC102268AB

Piston rod

Counter the piston rod of the shock absorber as 
shown in the figure, and tighten the self-locking nut 
to the specified torque.

Tightening torque: 25 

± 5 N⋅m

STABILIZER BAR

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1341003000827

Post-installation Operation
Check the dust cover for cracks or damage by pushing it with 
your finger. 

ACB05590

3

2

4

1

39 ± 6 N·m

31 ± 4 N·m

39 ± 6 N·m

3

2

4

1

39 ± 6 N·m

31 ± 4 N·m

39 ± 6 N·m

AB

<2WD>

<4WD>

Removal steps 

1.

Stabiliser link

>>

A

<<

2.

Stabilizer bracket

>>

A

<<

3.

Bushing

•

Rear differential carrier assembly 
(Refer to GROUP 27B, Differential 
carrier assembly  <4WD>.)

>>

A

<<

4.

Stabilizer bar

Removal steps (Continued)

STABILIZER BAR

REAR SUSPENSION

34-19

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

>>A<< STABILIZER BAR/BUSHING/STA-
BILIZER BRACKET INSTALLATION

AC507099AB

Outside of the vehicle

Approx.10 mm

Bushing

Stabilizer bracket

Position the identification mark of the stabilizer bar at 
the left side of the vehicle as shown in the figure, and 
tighten the stabilizer bracket mounting bolt.

INSPECTION

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• Check the bushings for wear and deterioration.

• Check the stabilizer bar for deterioration or dam-

age.

• Check all bolts for condition and straightness.

STABILIZER LINK BALL JOINT 
ROTATION TORQUE CHECK

M1341019300076

AC404845

MB990326

AC

1. Move the stabilizer link ball joint stud back and 

forth for several times, install the stud with nut, 
and measure the stabilizer link ball joint rotation 
torque using the preload socket (Special tool: 
MB990326).

Standard value: 0.3 to 2.9 N

⋅m

2. When the measured value exceeds the standard 

range, replace the stabilizer link.

3. When the measured value is lower than the 

standard value, check the stabilizer link ball joint 
that there is no looseness or gritty feeling. If there 
is no looseness or gritty feeling, it is judged as 
usable.

STABILIZER LINK BALL JOINT DUST 
COVER CHECK

M1341013000088

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

for a crack or damage.

2. If the dust cover has a crack or damage, replace 

the stabilizer link assembly.

NOTE: If the dust cover has a crack or damage, 
the ball joint could be damaged.
If the dust cover is damaged during the mainte-
nance, replace it.