Mitsubishi Outlander GS45X. Manual - part 1529

SPECIAL TOOLS

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MB991006
Preload socket

MB990228-01

Lower arm ball joint 
breakaway torque check

MB990800
Ball joint dust cover 
installer

MB990800-01or General 
service tool

Lower arm ball joint dust 
cover installation

MB992119
Arm bushing & installer

−

Lower arm bushing 
removal and press-fitting

MB990979
Ring

−

MB990890
Rear suspension bushing 
base

MB990890-01 or general 
service tool

MB990326
Preload socket

General service tool

Ball joint turning torque 
check

Tool

Tool number and name

Supersession

Application

MB991006

MB990800

MB992119

MB990890

MB990326

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

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ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK AND 
ADJUSTMENT

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CAUTION

After the installation, perform a calibration for the 
ASC-ECU to learn the steering wheel sensor neutral point. 
(Refer to GROUP 35C 

− On-vehicle Service − Steering 

Wheel Sensor Calibration 

P.35C-280

). <Vehicles with ASC>

Measure wheel alignment with alignment equipment on a level 
surface. The front suspension, steering system, wheels, and 
tires should be serviced to normal condition before measuring 
wheel alignment.

.

TOE-IN

Standard value: 1 

± 2 mm (0.04 ± 0.08 inch)

1. Adjust the toe-in by undoing the clip and jam nut, and 

turning the left and right tie rod turnbuckles by the same 
amount (in opposite directions).
NOTE: The toe will move out as the left turnbuckle is turned 
toward the front of the vehicle and the right turnbuckle is 
turned toward the rear of the vehicle.

2. Install the clip and tighten the jam nut to the specified 

torque.

Tightening torque: 52 

± 2 N⋅m (38 ± 1 ft-lb)

3. Confirm that the toe-in is at the standard value.
4. Use a turning radius gauge to check that the steering angle 

is at the standard value (Refer to GROUP 37 

− On-vehicle 

Service, Steering Angle Check 

P.37-17

).

.

CAMBER, CASTER AND KINGPIN INCLINATION

Required Special Tool:

• MB991004: Wheel Alignment Gauge Attachment

Vehicles with aluminum wheels

Standard value:

 Camber 0

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

0

°30’) 

 Caster 2

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

Kingpin inclination 12

°45’ ± 1°30’

NOTE:  Camber and caster are preset at the factory and can-
not be adjusted.

AC704223AC

Clip

Jam nut

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

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CAUTION

Do not apply the vehicle weight to the wheel bearing while 
loosening the driveshaft nut.
NOTE: For vehicles with aluminum wheels, tighten special tool 
wheel alignment gauge attachment (MB991004) to the speci-
fied torque, then measure the camber.

Tightening torque: 144 - 176 N

⋅m (106 - 130 ft-lb)

LOWER ARM BALL JOINT END PLAY CHECK

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1. Raise the vehicle.
2. Remove the stabilizer link from the lower arm (Refer to 

P.33-16

).

3. Move the lower arm up and down with your hands to check 

for an excessive play in the axial direction of the ball joint. If 
there is an excessive play, replace the lower arm assembly 
(Refer to 

P.33-16

).

BALL JOINT DUST COVER CHECK

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.

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 lower 

arm assembly (Refer to 

P.33-16

).

NOTE: If the dust cover has a crack or damage, the ball joint 
could be damaged.

AC704983 AB

MB991004

STRUT ASSEMBLY

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STRUT ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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CAUTION

The part indicated by 

*

 is the nut with friction coefficient stabilizer. In removal, ensure there is no dam-

age, clean dust and soiling from the bearing and thread surfaces, and tighten it to the specified 
torque.

Post-installation operation
• Front wheel alignment check and adjustment (Refer to 

P.33-8

.)

• Headlight aiming adjustment (Refer to GROUP 54A − Headlight − 

On-vehicle Service 

P.54A-205

).

AC612821

5

3

1

2

6

39 ± 6 N·m
29 ± 4 ft-lb

45 ± 7 N·m
33 ± 5 ft-lb

4

110 ± 11 N·m
81 ± 8 ft-lb

13 ± 2 N·m
115 ± 17 in-lb

AI

13 ± 2 N·m
115 ± 17 in-lb

*

*

Removal steps 

1.

Front wheel speed sensor clamp

2.

Brake hose bracket

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3.

Stabilizer link and strut connection 
nut

4.

Knuckle and strut connection

5.

Strut mounting nut

6.

Strut assembly

Removal steps (Continued)