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Mitsubishi Outlander GS45X. Manual - part 1528

 

 

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

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FRONT SUSPENSION

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

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COIL SPRING

NOTE: * : Heavyduty suspension for FWD

SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS

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LUBRICANT

M1333000400047

Strut assembly
Strut assembly self-locking nut

60 

± 9 N⋅m (44 ± 6 ft-lb)

Strut assembly to body connection nut

45 

± 7 N⋅m (33 ± 5 ft-lb)

Strut assembly to knuckle connection nut

110 

± 11 N⋅m (81 ± 8 ft-lb)

Strut assembly to stabilizer link connection nut

39 

± 6 N⋅m (29 ± 4 ft-lb)

Wheel speed sensor clamp nut

13 

± 2 N⋅m (115 ± 17 in-lb)

Break hose clamp nut

13 

± 2 N⋅m (115 ± 17 in-lb)

Item

Specification

Item

2.4L Engine

3.0L Engine

Wire diameter mm (in.)

14 (0.6)

14 (0.6)

Average diameter mm (in.)

159 (6.3)

159 (6.3)

Free length mm (in.)

339 (13.3), 326 (12.8)*

338(13.3)

Item

Standard value

Toe-in mm (in)

± 2 (0.04 ± 0.08)

Camber

0

°20' ± 30' (Left/right deviation within 0°30')

Caster

2

°35' ± 30' (Left/right deviation within 0°30')

Kingpin inclination

12

°45' ± 1°30'

Lower arm ball joint breakaway torque N

⋅m (in-lb)

2.2 

− 4.1 (19 − 36)

Stabilizer link ball joint turning torque N

⋅m (in-lb)

0.5 

− 2.9 (4.4 − 25.7)

Item

Specified lubricant

Quantity

Lower arm ball joint

Lip portion of dust cover

Multipurpose grease SAE J310, 
NLGI No.2 or equivalent

As required

Inside of dust cover

9.0 

± 1.0g (0.32 ± 

0.04oz)

FRONT SUSPENSION DIAGNOSIS

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FRONT SUSPENSION

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FRONT SUSPENSION DIAGNOSIS

INTRODUCTION TO FRONT SUSPENSION DIAGNOSIS

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If the front suspension is faulty, the vehicle will not 
run straightforward or noise will occur. Incorrect 
wheel alignment, malfunction of strut assembly, sta-
bilizer bar, coil spring, or worn or out-of-balance tires 
can cause these problems.

FRONT SUSPENSION DIAGNOSIS TROUBLESHOOTING STRATEGY

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Use these steps to plan your diagnostic strategy. If 
you follow them carefully, you will be sure that you 
have exhausted most of the possible ways to find a 
front suspension fault.
1. Gather information from the customer.

2. Verify that the condition described by the 

customer exists.

3. Find and repair the malfunction by following the 

Symptom Chart and Symptom Procedures.

4. Verify malfunction is eliminated.

SYMPTOM CHART

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SYMPTOM PROCEDURES

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1: Steering Wheel Is Heavy, Vibrates or Pulls to One Side

DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Check the tires.
Refer to GROUP 31, Diagnosis 

P.31-3

.

Q: Are the tires in normal condition?

YES : 

Replace the tires as necessary, then go to 

Step 2.

NO : 

If out of balance, balance the tires as 
necessary. If excessively worn, replace the 
tires as necessary and go to Step 5.

STEP 2. Check the wheel alignment.
Refer to 

P.33-8

.

Q: Is the wheel alignment correct?

YES : 

Go to Step 3.

NO : 

Adjust it (Refer to 

P.33-8

), then go to Step 5.

STEP 3. Check the lower arm ball joint.

Q: Is the ball joint in good condition?

YES : 

Go to Step 4.

NO : 

Replace the lower arm assembly (Refer to 

P.33-16

), then go to Step 5 .

STEP 4. Check the coil spring.

Q: Is the coil spring in good condition?

YES : 

Go to Step 5.

NO : 

Replace it (Refer to 

P.33-12

), then go to 

Step 5 .

STEP 5. Retest the system.

Q: Is the malfunction eliminated?

YES : 

The procedure is complete.

NO : 

Return to Step 1.

Symptom

Inspection procedure

Reference page

Steering wheel is heavy, vibrates or pulls to one side

1

 

P.33-4

Excessive body rolling

2

 

P.33-5

Poor ride

3

 

P.33-5

Unequal ride height

4

 

P.33-5

Noise

5

 

P.33-6

FRONT SUSPENSION DIAGNOSIS

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INSPECTION PROCEDURE 2: Excessive Body Rolling

DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Check for broken or deteriorated 
stabilizer bar.

Q: Is the stabilizer bar in good condition?

YES : 

Go to Step 2.

NO : 

Replace it (Refer to 

P.33-20

), then go to 

Step 3.

STEP 2. Check the strut assembly for damage.

Q: Is the strut assembly in good condition?

YES : 

Go to Step 3.

NO : 

Replace it (Refer to 

P.33-10

), then go to 

Step 3.

STEP 3. Retest the system.

Q: Is the malfunction eliminated?

YES : 

The procedure is complete.

NO : 

Return to Step 1.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 3: Poor Ride

DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Check for improper tire inflation 
pressure.
Refer to GROUP 31, On-vehicle Service 

− Tire Infla-

tion Pressure Check 

P.31-8

.

Q: Is the tire inflation correct?

YES : 

Go to Step 2.

NO : 

Adjust it, then go to Step 4.

STEP 2. Check for broken or deteriorated coil 
spring(s).

Q: Are the coil spring(s) broken or deteriorated?

YES : 

Replace the coil spring(s) (Refer to 

P.33-12

), then go to Step 4.

NO : 

Go to Step 3.

STEP 3. Check for strut assembly damage.

Q: Is the strut assembly damaged?

YES : 

Replace it (Refer to 

P.33-10

), then go to 

Step 4.

NO : 

Go to Step 4.

STEP 4. Retest the system.

Q: Is the malfunction eliminated?

YES : 

The procedure is complete.

NO : 

Return to Step 1.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 4: Unequal Ride Height

DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Check for broken or deteriorated coil 
spring(s).

Q: Is the coil spring(s) broken or deteriorated?

YES : 

Replace it (Refer to 

P.33-12

), then go to 

Step 2.

NO : 

Go to Step 2.

STEP 2. Retest the system.

Q: Is the malfunction eliminated?

YES : 

The procedure is complete.

NO : 

Return to Step 1.

SPECIAL TOOLS

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INSPECTION PROCEDURE 5: Noise

DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Check for lack of lubrication.

Q: Is lubrication inadequate?

YES : 

Lubricate it, then go to Step 5.

NO : 

Go to Step 2.

STEP 2. Check the tightened parts for looseness 
as well as the bushings for wear.

Q: Are the tightened parts and bushings in good 

condition?
YES : 

Go to Step 3.

NO : 

Replace it (Refer to 

P.33-18

), then go to 

Step 5.

STEP 3. Check for broken coil spring.

Q: Is the coil spring broken?

YES : 

Replace it (Refer to 

P.33-12

), then go to 

Step 5.

NO : 

Go to Step 4.

STEP 4. Check for strut assembly damage.

Q: Is the strut assembly damaged?

YES : 

Replace it (Refer to 

P.33-10

), then go to 

Step 5.

NO : 

Go to Step 5.

STEP 5. Retest the system.

Q: Is the malfunction eliminated?

YES : 

The procedure is complete.

NO : 

Return to Step 1.

SPECIAL TOOLS

M1332000600952

Tool

Tool number and name

Supersession

Application

MB991004
Wheel alignment gauge 
attachment

MB991004-01 or General 
service tool

Wheel alignment 
measurement

MB991832
Spring compressor set
A: MB991793
Spring compressor
B: MB991795
Attachment A
C: MB991794
Upper plate
D: MB991829
Arm bracket
E: MB991830
Fixture

General service tool

Front coil spring 
compression
NOTE: The coil spring can 
not be compressed by 
following conventional 
special tools.

.

MB991237
Spring compressor 
body

MB991238
Arm set

MB991680
Wrench set

a. MB991681

Wrench

b. MB991682

Socket

Strut assembly 
disassembly and 
reassembly

MB991004

MB991832

A

B

C

D

E

MB991680

A

B

a

b

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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