Mitsubishi Outlander GS45X. Manual - part 1536

CONTROL LINK, UPPER ARM AND LOWER ARM

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REAR SUSPENSION

34-13

<2.4L Engine: 7 persons seat, 3.0L Engine>

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

.

<<A>> CONTROL LINK REMOVAL

Make a mating mark on the toe adjusting bolt, and remove the 
control link.

AC609152

39 ± 6 N·m
29 ± 4 ft-lb

71 ± 10 N·m
52 ± 2 ft-lb

71 ± 10 N·m
52 ± 2 ft-lb

71 ± 10 N·m
52 ± 2 ft-lb

90 ± 9 N·m
67 ± 6 ft-lb

AG

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*2

*2

*2

*2

*1

*2

*2

*1

*2

*2

*1

*1

*2

*2

*1

*1

71 ± 10 N·m
52 ± 2 ft-lb

*1

*1

71 ± 10 N·m
52 ± 2 ft-lb

*1

*1

*2

71 ± 10 N·m
52 ± 2 ft-lb

*1

*1

Control link and upper arm 
removal 

1.

Rear height sensor to control link 
connection <Vehicles with 
headlight automatic leveling 
system>

<<

A

>>

1.

Control link

>>

A

<<

2.

Upper arm

Lower arm removal steps 

3.

Stabilizer link connection

4.

Lower arm and trailing arm 
connection

5.

Shock absorber connection

6.

Coil spring

7.

Coil spring upper pad

8.

Coil spring lower pad

9.

Lower arm

AC506821AB

Mating mark

CONTROL LINK, UPPER ARM AND LOWER ARM

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REAR SUSPENSION

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INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

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>>A<< UPPER ARM INSTALLATION

Install the upper arm so that the hole faces the body side.

LOWER ARM BUSHING REPLACEMENT

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Required Special Tools:

• MB992123: Arm Bushing Remover and Installer

• MB991448: Bushing Remover and Installer Base

• MB991449: Bushing Remover and Installer Supporter

AC506825

CONTROL LINK, UPPER ARM AND LOWER ARM

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REAR SUSPENSION

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CAUTION

As the bushing has different outer diameters at both ends, 
be careful not to confuse the removal direction with the 
press-fit direction.
Use the special tools MB992123, MB991448 and MB991449 to 
remove and press-fit the lower arm bushing.

AC506997AB

MB992123

MB991449

MB991448

Driving Out

Lower arm

AC506996AB

MB991449

MB992123

MB991448

Lower arm

Press-Fitting

TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY

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REAR SUSPENSION

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TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION <2.4L ENGINE: 5 PERSONS SEAT>

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CAUTION

• The parts indicated by 

*1

 should be temporarily tightened, and then fully tightened with the vehicle 

standing on the ground and the curb weight condition.

• The parts indicated by 

*2

 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.

• The part indicated by 

*3

is the bolt/nut with friction coefficient stabilizer. In removal, replace it with 

new one.

Pre-removal operation
• Brake Fluid Draining (Refer to GROUP 35A, On-vehicle 

Service

− Basic Brake System Bleeding 

P.35A-20

.)

Post-installation operation
• Using your fingers, press the Ball Joint Dust Cover to check 

for a crack or damage.

• Brake Fluid Refilling and Bleeding (Refer to GROUP 35A, 

On-vehicle Service

− Basic Brake System Bleeding 

P.35A-20

).

• Wheel Alignment Check and Adjustment (Refer to 

P.34-10

.)

• Parking Brake Pedal Stroke Check and Adjustment (Refer 

to GROUP 36, On-vehicle Service 

− Parking Brake Pedal 

Stroke Check and Adjustment 

P.36-9

.)

AC807422AG

N

16 ± 3 N·m
12 ± 2 ft-lb

8

1

4

3

6

5

7

*3

*2

*1

*1

*2

*2

*2

*2

*1

*1

*1

*1

110 ± 11 N·m
81 ± 8 ft-lb

95 ± 14 N·m
70 ± 10 ft-lb

8.5 ± 1.5 N·m
76 ± 13 in-lb

11 ± 2 N·m
98 ± 17 in-lb

55 ± 5 N·m
41 ± 3 ft-lb

71 ± 10 N·m
52 ± 7 ft-lb

90 ± 9 N·m
67 ± 6 ft-lb

*1

*1

71 ± 10 N·m
52 ± 7 ft-lb

13 ± 2 N·m
115 ± 17 in-lb

<FWD>

2

N

*3

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