Mitsubishi Outlander XL. Manual - part 595

STEP 5. Retest the system.

Q:Is the malfunction eliminated?

YES:

 The procedure is complete.

NO:

 Return to Step 1.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 2: Poor Ride

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DIAGNOSIS

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

Q:Is the tire inflation pressure correct?

YES:

 Go to Step 2.

NO:

 Adjust the pressure, and then go to Step 4.

STEP 2. Check the condition of the shock
absorbers (weak or broken springs).

Q:Are the shock absorbers in good condition?

YES:

 Go to Step 3.

NO:

 Replace the faulty part, and then go to

Step 4.

STEP 3. Check the stabilizer bar and/or stabilizer
bar links for deformity or damage.

Q:Are the stabilizer bar and/or stabilizer bar links

deformed or damaged?

YES:

 Replace the faulty part, and 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 3: Body Tilting

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DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Check for weak or deteriorated bushings.

Q:Are the bushings in good condition?

YES:

 Go to Step 2.

NO:

 Replace the faulty part, and then go to

Step 5.

STEP 2. Check for weak or broken coil springs.

Q:Are the coil springs in good condition?

YES:

 Go to Step 3.

NO:

 Replace the faulty part, and then go to

Step 5.

STEP 3. Check the upper arms and/or lower arms
and/or toe control arms for deformity or damage.

Q:Are  the  upper  arms  and/or  lower  arms  and/or

toe control arms deformed or damaged?

YES:

 Replace the faulty part, and then go to

Step 5.

NO:

 Go to Step 4.

STEP 4. Check the trailing arms for deformity or
damage.

Q:Are the trailing arms deformed or damaged?

YES:

 Replace the faulty part, and 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.

REAR SUSPENSION

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REAR SUSPENSION DIAGNOSIS

SPECIAL TOOL

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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  AWD
vehicles with aluminum wheels

YB992123AA00

MB992123
Arm

 bushing

remover

 and

installer

-

Lower arm bushing removal and press-fit

MB991448

MB991448
Bushing remover
and

 installer

base

MB991448-01

MB991449
Bushing remover
and

 installer

supporter

-

YB990767AA00

MB990767
Front  hub  and
flange

 yoke

holder

MB990767-01

Fixing of the hub

B992121

MB992121
Arm

 bushing

remover

 and

installer

-

Trailing arm bushing removal and press-
fit

MB992125

MB992125
Arm

 bushing

base

-

YB992175AA00

MB992175
Base spacer

-

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REAR SUSPENSION

SPECIAL TOOL

Tool

Tool

 number

and name

Supersession

Application

MB990326

MB990326
Preload socket

General

 service

tool

Stabilizer  link  ball  joint  rotation  torque
measurement

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK AND

ADJUSTMENT

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1.

Before  the  wheel  alignment  measurement,  adjust  the  rear
suspension, wheel, and tires in good condition.

2.

Park  the  vehicle  on  a  level  surface  to  measure  the  wheel
alignment.

TOE-IN

Standard value: 3 ± 2 mm (0.12 ± 0.08 inch)

If it is out of the standard range, adjust as follows:

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Toe adjusting bolt

Turn the toe adjusting bolt (the mounting bolt inside the body on
the control link) to adjust.

Left wheels: Clockwise → (+) Toe in
Right wheels: Clockwise → (-) Toe in

Toe-in varies approximately 2.6 mm (0.10inch) (equivalent to 0°
16' of the toe angle for one side) for each scale mark.

CAMBER

Standard value: -0°25' ±0°30' (left/right difference 0°30'
max)

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Compensator

NOTE:

｠

For FWD vehicles with aluminum wheels, attach the camber/
caster/kingpin gauge by using a compensator.

｠

For AWD vehicles with aluminum wheels, tighten the wheel
alignment gauge attachment (Special tool: MB991004) to the
specified torque, then measure the camber.

｠

The camber is pre-adjusted at factory and is not adjustable.

REAR SUSPENSION

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ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

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MB991004

160 ± 16 N·m
118 ± 11 ft-lb

STABILIZER LINK BALL JOINT DUST COVER

INSPECTION

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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 stabilizer
link.

NOTE: 

If the dust cover has a crack or damage, the ball

joint could be damaged.

CONTROL LINK, UPPER ARM AND LOWER ARM

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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｠

The parts indicated by*1should be temporarily
tightened,  and  then  fully  tightened  with  the
vehicle  standing  on  the  ground  and  the  curb
weight condition.

｠

The parts indicated by*2are 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.

Pre-removal operation

｠

Height  Sensor  and  Control  Link  Disconnection  (Refer  to

GROUP  54Ac,  Headlight  Automatic  Leveling  System  P.

54Ac-179.)

Post-installation operation

｠

Height  Sensor  and  Control  Link  Connection  (Refer  to

GROUP  54Ac,  Headlight  Automatic  Leveling  System  P.

54Ac-179.)

｠

Wheel alignment check and adjustment (Refer to P.34-9.)

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REAR SUSPENSION

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE