Toe-in control arm, upper and lower arms (Mitsubishi Lancer 9)

Removal

− The parts are removed in the order of numbers shown in the figure "Removing the toe-in adjustment lever, upper and lower arms".

Note: To prevent damage to the bushings, it is only necessary to pre-tighten the nuts and bolts marked with the sign, and to perform the final tightening on an unloaded vehicle after lowering it onto its wheels.

- When removing parts, pay attention to the following operations.

1. Removing the toe adjustment lever.

Apply alignment marks as shown in the illustration, then remove the toe adjustment lever.



2. Removing the lower arm.



Apply alignment marks as shown in the figure, then remove the lower arm.



2. Removing the bolt securing the lower arm to the rear wheel knuckle:

a) Place a wooden block under the lower arm as shown in the figure. Using a jack, compress the rear suspension spring and remove the lower arm-to-rear wheel knuckle bolt.



b) Slowly lower the jack and remove the spring.

Examination

1. Check the bushings for wear, damage or deterioration.

2. Check the toe adjustment arm, upper arm and lower arm for bending or damage.

3. Check the condition of all bolts.

Installation

− Installation of parts is carried out in the reverse order of removal.

- When installing parts, pay attention to the following operations:

1. Installing the stabilizer bar.



Install the stabilizer bar so that the length of its protruding threaded part "A" is within the nominal value.

Nominal value "A" - 6-8 mm



2. Installing the upper arm.

When installing the upper arm, make sure that the hole marked with an arrow in the figure is located on the body side.

Replacing the lower arm bushing

Using a special tool, press the bushing out of the lower arm. After pressing, the distance between the edge of the outer part of the bushing and the lower arm should be 1.5 mm.

Caution: When replacing the lower arm bushing, take into account the differences on the opposite sides of the bushing.