Mitsubishi Outlander XL. Manual - part 591

STRUT ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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As  for  vehicles  with  headlamp  auto  levelling
system, disconnect the height sensor from the
lower arm before operation to prevent damages
to  the  height  sensor.  (Refer  to  GROUP  54Ac  -
Height Sensor P.54Ac-179.)

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The part indicated by*is the bolt/nut with friction
coefficient stabilizer. In removal, ensure there is
no  damage,  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.33-7.)

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

11 ± 2 N·m
98 ± 17 in-lb

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11 ± 2 N·m
98 ± 17 in-lb

Removal steps

1.

Wheel speed sensor clamp (strut side)

2.

Brake hose clamp (strut side)

3.

Stabilizer link and strut connection

4.

Knuckle  and  strut  connection  (self-
locking nut)

Removal steps

5.

Stabilizer link mounting nuts

6.

Strut assembly

FRONT SUSPENSION

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STRUT ASSEMBLY

INSPECTION

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Check for oil leaks from the strut assembly.

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Check the strut assembly for damage or deformation.

DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

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2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

60 ± 9 N·m
45 ± 6 ft-lb

1

Disassembly steps

1.

Strut cap

<<A>>

>>C<<

2.

Strut nut

3.

Strut insulator assembly

>>B<<

4.

Bearing

5.

Upper spring seat

6.

Upper spring pad

Disassembly steps

7.

Bump rubber

>>A<<

8.

Coil spring

9.

Spring tube

<<B>>

10. Strut assembly

 

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FRONT SUSPENSION

STRUT ASSEMBLY

DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINT

A STRUT NUT (SELF-LOCKING NUT) REMOVAL

ZC602510AA00

MB991795

MB991793

1.

Install the attachment A (Special tool: MB991795) to the spring
compressor (Special tool: MB991793) as shown in the figure.

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MB991794

MB991830

MB991795

MB991793

2.

Set the strut assembly to the following special tools:

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Spring compressor (MB991793)

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Attachment A (MB991795)

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Upper plate (MB991794)

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Fixture (MB991830)

NOTE: 

Use the bolts and nuts removed from the vehicle to

secure the strut assembly and tighten them lightly by
hand.

3.

After  setting  the  strut  assembly,  operate  the  spring
compressor and compress the coil spring by approximately 5
mm.

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MB991681

MB991682

The locking nut for the piston rod inside the strut may be
loose. Do not use the impact wrench to loosen the strut nut
(self-locking nut).

4.

Use the following tools to loosen the strut nut (self-locking nut):

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Wrench (MB991681)

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Socket (MB991682)

 

FRONT SUSPENSION

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STRUT ASSEMBLY

B STRUT DISPOSAL

Wear the protective glasses. Although the gas is harmless,
drilling chips may be blown out by the gas.

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Before disposal of the strut, place the strut on the level surface
with the piston rod extended, and make a hole of approximately
3 mm in diameter at the point shown in the figure to discharge
the gas.

ASSEMBLY SERVICE POINT

A COIL SPRING INSTALLATION

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Spring seat  
of strut

Coil spring

Spring tube

1.

Fit the coil spring to the spring tube securely.

2.

Install the coil spring equipping with the spring tube to align
the bottom with the shape of the strut spring sheet.

 

B STRUT BEARING INSTALLATION

Install the strut bearing without any damage.

C STRUT NUT (SELF-LOCKING NUT) INSTALLATION

1.

Check that both of the coil spring ends align with the spring
sheet groove correctly.

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Pipe

Spring seat  
of strut

Upper  
spring seat

2.

Align the strut spring sheet hole with the upper spring sheet
hole.

NOTE: 

Use the pipe to align the holes easily.

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FRONT SUSPENSION

STRUT ASSEMBLY