Mitsubishi Outlander XL. Manual - part 590

YES:

 Go to Step 3.

NO:

 Replace it, 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

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DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Check for improper tire inflation pressure.
Refer  to  GROUP  31,  On-vehicle  Service  -  Tire
Inflation Pressure Check P.31-7.

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), 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, 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

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DIAGNOSIS

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

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

YES:

 Replace it, 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.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 5: Noise

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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, then go to Step 5.

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STEP 3. Check for broken coil spring.

Q:Is the coil spring broken?

YES:

 Replace it, 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, 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

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TOOL

TOOL  NUMBER  AND
NAME

SUPERSESSION

APPLICATION

MB991004

MB991004
Wheel  alignment  gauge
attachment

MB991004-01  or  General
service tool

Wheel

 alignment

measurement

MB991832

A

B

C

D

E

F

MB991832
Spring compressor set
A: MB991793
Spring compressor
B: MB991795
Attachment A
C: MB991794
Upper plate
D: MB991829
Arm bracket
E: MB991831
Spacer
F: 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

A

B

MB991680
Wrench set

A: MB991681
Wrench
B: MB991682
Socket

-

Strut

 assembly

disassembly

 and

reassembly

MB991006

MB991006
Preload socket

MB990228-01

Lower  arm  ball  joint
breakaway torque check

MB990800AA01

MB990800
Ball  joint  dust  cover
installer

MB990800-01or  General
service tool

Lower  arm  ball  joint  dust
cover installation

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SPECIAL TOOLS

TOOL

TOOL  NUMBER  AND
NAME

SUPERSESSION

APPLICATION

MB992119

MB992119
Arm bushing & installer

-

Lower

 arm

 bushing

removal and press-fitting

MB990979
Ring

-

YB990890AA00

MB990890
Rear  suspension  bushing
base

MB990890-01  or  general
service tool

MB990326

MB990326
Preload socket

General service tool

Ball  joint  turning  torque
check

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK AND

ADJUSTMENT

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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 ± 0.09 inch)

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Bellows
clip

Jam nut

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 ± 2 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.

STEERING ANGLE

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Standard value:

38°40' ± 1°30’ Inner wheel
32°20' Outer wheel (reference)

 

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 30’)
Caster 2°57' ± 0°30’ (Left/right deviation within 30’)
Kingpin inclination 12°44’ ± 1°30’

NOTE: 

Camber and caster are preset at the factory and

cannot be adjusted.

Never subject the wheel bearings to the vehicle load when
the drive shaft nuts are loosened.

ZC602848AA00

MB991004

160 ± 16 N·m

NOTE: 

For vehicles with aluminum type wheels, attach the

camber/caster/kingpin gauge to the driveshaft by using the
special tool MB991004. Tighten the special tool MB991004 to
the same torque 245 ± 29 N·m (181 ± 21 ft-lb) as the
driveshaft nut.

LOWER ARM BALL JOINT END PLAY CHECK

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1.

Raise the vehicle.

2.

Remove the stabilizer link from the lower arm.

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.

BALL JOINT DUST COVER CHECK

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1.

Press the dust cover with your finger to check that there are
no cracks or damage in the dust cover.

2.

If the dust cover is cracked or damaged, replace the lower arm
assembly.

NOTE: 

If the dust cover is cracked or damaged, it is

possible that there may also be damage to the ball joint.

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FRONT SUSPENSION

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE