Mitsubishi Pajero Pinin. Manual - part 226

FRONT SUSPENSION – 

Special Tools/On-vehicle Service

33A-4

Tools

Use

Name

Number

MB990996

Lower arm bushing

arbor

Lower arm bushing press-in and press-out

B99099

MB990997

Lower arm  bushing
installer support

MB990326

Preload socket

D

Lower arm ball joint rotation starting torque
measurement

D

Stabilizer link ball joint rotation torque
measurement

MB990968

Torque wrench

GENERAL
SERVICE TOOL
MZ203827

Engine lifter

Supporting the engine assembly during
removal and installation of the crossmember

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK AND
ADJUSTMENT

Measure the wheel alignment with the vehicle parked on a
level surface.
The front suspension, steering system, and wheels should
be serviced to normal condition prior to measurement of wheel
alignment.

FRONT SUSPENSION – 

On-vehicle Service

33A-5

TOE-IN

Standard value:

At the centre of tyre tread 3 

±

2 mm

Toe angle (per wheel) 0

_

07’ 

±

05’

1.

If the toe-in is not within the standard value, adjust the
toe-in by undoing the clip 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.

Use a turning radius gauge to check that the steering
angle is at the standard value.
(Refer to GROUP 37A – On-vehicle Service.)

TOE-OUT ANGLE ON TURNS

To check the steering linkage, especially after the vehicle has
been involved in an accident or if an accident is presumed,
it is advisable to check the toe-out angle on turns in addition
to the wheel alignment.
Conduct this test on the left turn as well as on the right turn.

Standard value (inner wheel when outer wheel 
at 20

_

): 21

_

04’

CAMBER, CASTER AND KINGPIN INCLINATION

Standard value:

Item

Specification

Camber (difference between right and left wheel:
less than 30’)

0

_

30’ 

±

30’

Caster (difference between right and left wheel:
less than 30’)

3

_

00’ 

±

30’

Kingpin inclination

11

_

04’

NOTE
1.

Camber and caster are preset at the factory and cannot
be adjusted.

2.

If camber is not within the standard value, check and
replace bent or damaged parts.

3.

For vehicles with aluminium type wheels, attach the
camber/caster/kingpin gauge to the drive shaft by using
the special tool. Tighten the special tool to the same torque
226 Nm as the drive shaft nut.

Clip

MB991004

FRONT SUSPENSION – 

On-vehicle Service

33A-6

Caution
To prevent the wheel bearing from damage, never
subject the wheel bearings to the vehicle load when
the drive shaft nuts are loosened.

SIDE SLIP

Measure the side slip with a side slip tester.

Standard value: 0 

±

 3 mm

BALL JOINT DUST COVER CHECK

1.

Check the dust cover for cracks or damage by pushing
it with finger.

2.

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

NOTE
Cracks or damage of the dust cover may cause damage
of the ball joint.

FRONT SUSPENSION – 

Strut Assembly

33A-7

STRUT  ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Pre-removal Operation
Injector Driver Removal <right side>
(Refer to GROUP 13A.)

Post-installation Operation

D

Injector Driver Installation <right side>
(Refer to GROUP 13A.)

D

Check the Dust Cover for Cracks or Damage by
Pushing it with Fingers.

D

Wheel Alignment Check and Adjustment
(Refer to P.33A-4.)

3

2

19 Nm

4

5

108 – 127 Nm

1

Removal steps

1. Front wheel speed sensor harness

bracket <Vehicles with ABS>

2. Brake hose bracket

3. Knuckle connection
4. Strut installation nut
5. Strut assembly