Mitsubishi Outlander GS45X. Manual - part 1532

LOWER ARM

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FRONT SUSPENSION

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1. Use the following special tools to remove the bushing:

• MB992119 (Arm bushing remover and installer)

• MB990979 (Ring)

• MB990890 (Rear suspension bushing base)

2. Use the following special tools to press-fit the bushing.

• MB992119 (Arm bushing remover and installer)

• MB990979 (Ring)

• MB990890 (Rear suspension bushing base)

3. Press-fit the bushing so that the bushing protrusion is in the 

direction shown in the figure.

4. Press-fit the bushing until the special tool contacts with the 

lower arm assembly.

AC704234AC

MB992119

MB990979

MB990890

Lower arm 
assembly

<Driving out>

AC704235AC

MB992119

MB990979

MB990890

Lower arm
assembly

Lower arm assembly

Projection

<Press-fitting>

30˚ ± 3˚

STABILIZER BAR

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FRONT SUSPENSION

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STABILIZER BAR

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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

P.33-8

.)

AC709442 AC

31 ± 4 N·m
23 ± 2 ft-lb

1

2

3

4

5

6

39 ± 6 N·m
29 ± 4 ft-lb

39 ± 6 N·m
29 ± 4 ft-lb

Stabilizer link removal steps 

<<A>>

>>C<<

1.

Stabilizer link and stabilizer bar 
connection nut

<<A>>

>>C<<

2.

Stabilizer link and strut 
connection nut

3.

Stabilizer 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

•

Front axle crossmember (Refer 
to GROUP 32 

− Crossmember 

P.32-13

 <2.4L>, 

P.32-17

 

<3.0L>)

4.

Stabilizer bar bracket

>>B<<

5.

Stabilizer bushing

>>A<<

6.

Stabilizer bar

STABILIZER BAR

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REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

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<<A>> STABILIZER LINK AND STABILIZER BAR 
CONNECTION NUT/STABILIZER LINK AND 
STRUT CONNECTION NUT REMOVAL

Use a hexagon wrench to remove the stabilizer link and strut 
connection nut as shown in the figure.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

.

>>A<< STABILIZER BAR INSTALLATION

Install the stabilizer bar as shown in the figure.

.

>>B<< STABILIZER BUSHING INSTALLATION

Install the stabilizer bushing as shown in the figure.

.

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Stabilizer link

Strut assembly

Hexagon wrench

Stabilizer link and
strut connection nut

AC611658AD

2.5 mm (0.10 in)

Stopper ring

Stabilizer bushing

Stabilizer bar bracket

Stabilizer bar

AC609899

AB

Stabilizer bushing

Front axle
crossmember

Stabilizer bar
bracket

Slit

Front

STABILIZER BAR

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FRONT SUSPENSION

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>>C<< STABILIZER LINK AND STRUT 
CONNECTION NUT/STABILIZER LINK AND 
STABILIZER BAR CONNECTION NUT 
INSTALLATION

Use a hexagon wrench to install the stabilizer link and strut 
connection nut as shown in the figure.

INSPECTION

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• Check the bushings for wear and deterioration.

• Check the stabilizer bar for deterioration or damage.

• Check all bolts for condition and straightness.

.

STABILIZER LINK BALL JOINT ROTATION 
STARTING TORQUE CHECK

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 starting torque using the 
special tool preload socket (MB990326).

Standard value: 0.5 

− 2.9 N⋅m (4.4 − 26 in-lb)

2. When the measured value exceeds the standard range, 

replace the stabilizer link.

3. If the measured value stays within the standard range, and 

there is looseness or gritty feeling, the component is judged 
as unusable and should be replaced.

.

STABILIZER LINK BALL JOINT DUST COVER 
CHECK

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 (Refer to 

P.33-20

).

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

AC613526 AD

Stabilizer link

Strut assembly

Hexagon wrench

Stabilizer link and
strut connection nut

AC704221

MB990326

AB