Front suspension cross beam (Mitsubishi Lancer 9)

Removal and installation

Caution: On models with the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), set the front wheels to the straight-ahead position and remove the key from the ignition before removing the steering gear. Failure to do so may result in damage to the SRS coil wire and unexpected deployment of the airbag, which in turn may result in serious injury.

− Before you begin removing parts, perform the following operations:

• a) Remove the driver's front airbag module.
• b) Drain the working fluid from the power steering hydraulic system.
• c) Remove the exhaust pipe.
• d) Remove the central longitudinal beam.

− The parts are removed in the order of numbers shown in the figure "Removing the front suspension cross member".

Attention:
on vehicles with SRS system:

• The symbol "*1" in the figure indicates the fastening elements that should first be pre-tightened and the final tightening should be done after the power unit has been completely lowered onto the supports with the vehicle in a horizontal position.
• The connections marked with the symbol "*2" in the figure should be tightened only preliminarily and the final tightening should be carried out on an unloaded vehicle after it has been lowered onto its wheels.

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

1. Removing the lower arm assembly.

Using a transmission telescopic stand, raise: the power unit, then remove the front connecting bolt of the lower arm to the front suspension cross member (on the left side).



2. Disconnecting the steering rod end from the steering knuckle.

a) Install the ball joint puller as shown in the figure.

Attention:

• Just loosen the fastening nut on the ball joint pin at the steering knuckle, do not unscrew the nut completely. To avoid damaging the threads of the ball joint pin, disconnect it without a special tool.
• Tie the special tool with a cord to prevent it from falling.

b) Turn the bolt and the handle of the special tool so that its levers are parallel to each other. Tighten the bolt by hand and make sure that the levers of the special tool are parallel to each other.

Note: When adjusting the position of the special tool levers, make sure that its handle is positioned as shown in the figure.

c) Tighten the special tool bolt with a wrench to disconnect the tie rod end.

3. Removing the front suspension cross beam.

Raise the cross member using a transmission telescopic stand and remove the cross member mounting bolts.



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

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

1. Installing the anti-roll bar.

Align the color mark on the stabilizer bar with the right edge of the bushing.



2. Installing the self-locking nut Tighten the self-locking nut until the protrusion "A" matches the nominal value.



Nominal value "A" - 20.5 - 23.5 mm



— After completing the installation of the parts, perform the following operations:

• a) Install the central longitudinal beam.
• b) Install the intake manifold.
• c) Install the driver's front airbag module.
• d) Fill the power steering hydraulic system with working fluid.
• d) Bleed the power steering hydraulic system.
• e) Check that there are no cracks or deformations on the protective covers.
• g) Check the central position of the steering wheel when the front wheels are parallel to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle.
• c) Check and adjust the front wheel alignment angles.

Examination

Check the front support cross beam for cracks and deformation.