Mitsubishi Outlander XL. Manual - part 592

ZC602511AA00

MB991794

MB991830

MB991795

MB991793

Be careful that the hand is not pinched by the coil spring
when aligning the piston rod with the hole of upper insulator
while compressing the coil spring.

3.

While passing the strut piston rod through the hole of upper
insulator  by  hand,  slowly  compress  the  coil  spring  by  the
following special tool:

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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)

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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 special tools to tighten the strut nut (self-
locking nut) to the specified torque:

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Wrench (MB991681)

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Socket (MB991682)

Tightening torque: 60 ± 9 N·m

LOWER ARM

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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

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The parts indicated by*1are 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

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Front height sensor removal (Refer to GROUP 54Ac - Height

sensor P.54Ac-179.)

Post-installation operation

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Front height sensor installation (Refer to GROUP 54Ac - Height

sensor P.54Ac-179.)

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Using your fingers, press the dust cover to check for a crack or

damage.

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Wheel alignment check and adjustment (Refer to P.33-7.)

FRONT SUSPENSION

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LOWER ARM

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71 ± 10 N·m
53 ± 7 ft-lb

2

1

2

1

1

1

Specified grease: Multipurpose grease
SAE J310, NLGI No.2 or equivalent

110 ± 10 N·m
81 ± 8 ft-lb

110 ± 10 N·m
81 ± 8 ft-lb

Removal steps

1.

Lower arm nut (self-locking nut)

Removal steps

2.

Lower arm assembly

LOWER ARM CHECK

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Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.

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Check the lower arm for bend or breakage.

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Check all bolts for condition and straightness.

LOWER ARM BALL JOINT ROTATION STARTING TORQUE

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MB991006

1.

Move the lower arm ball joint stud back and forth for several
times, and measure the lower arm ball joint rotation starting
torque using the preload socket (Special tool: MB991006).

Standard value: 2.2 to 4.1 N·m (19 to 36 in-lb)

2.

If the measured value exceeds the standard range, replace
the lower arm assembly.

3.

Even if the measured value is within the standard range, check
the  lower  arm  ball  joint  that  there  is  no  looseness  or  gritty
feeling. If there is no looseness or gritty feeling, it is judged as
usable.

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FRONT SUSPENSION

LOWER ARM

LOWER ARM BALL JOINT DUST COVER CHECK

1.

Using your fingers, press the dust cover to check for a crack
or damage.

2.

If the dust cover has any crack or damage, replace the lower
arm assembly.

NOTE: 

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

joint could be damaged.If the dust cover is damaged during
the maintenance, replace it.

LOWER ARM BALL JOINT DUST COVER

REPLACEMENT

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Only  when  the  dust  cover  is  damaged  accidentally  during
maintenance, replace the dust cover as follows:

1.

Remove the dust cover.

2.

Fill and apply the specified grease into the inside and lip of the
dust cover.

Specified grease
Shell Sunlight Grease MB2 or equivalent
Usage:
Inside of dust cover 9.0 ± 1.0 g, Lip: Adequate

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MB990800

Dust cover

3.

Use the ball joint remover & installer (Special tool: MB990800)
to drive in the dust cover to the point where it contact with the
lower arm assembly.

4.

Using your fingers, press the dust cover to check for a crack
or damage.

LOWER ARM BUSHING REPLACEMENT

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Bushing

Replace  the  back  side  bushing  according  to  the  following
procedure.

FRONT SUSPENSION

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LOWER ARM

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MB992119

MB990979

MB990890

Lower arm 
assembly

1.

Use the following special tools to remove the bushing:

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MB992119 (Arm bushing remover and installer)

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MB990979 (Ring)

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MB990890 (Rear suspension bushing base)

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MB992119

MB990979

MB990890

30° ± 3°

Lower arm
assembly

Lower arm assembly

Projection

2.

Use the following special tools to press-fit the bushing.

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MB992119 (Arm bushing remover and installer)

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MB990979 (Ring)

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MB990890 (Rear suspension bushing base)

3.

Press-fit the bushing so that the bushing protrusion is in the
direction shown in the figure.

4.

Press-fit the bushing until the special tool contacts with the
lower arm assembly.

STABILIZER BAR

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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Post-installation operation
Front wheel alignment check and adjustment (Refer to P.33-7.)

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FRONT SUSPENSION

STABILIZER BAR