33-1

GROUP 33

FRONT
SUSPENSION
CONTENTS

GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . 33-2 STRUT ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33-7

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 33-7
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . 33-3 INSPECTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33-7
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY . . . . . 33-8
LUBRICANT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33-4 INSPECTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33-10

SPECIAL TOOLS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33-4 LOWER ARM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33-11

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION <4A9> . . 33-11
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE. . . . . . . . . . . 33-5 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION <4G1> . . 33-13
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK INSPECTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33-14
AND ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33-5
LOWER ARM BALL JOINT COVER
LOWER ARM BALL JOINT AXIAL PLAY REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33-15
CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33-6
LOWER ARM BALL JOINT COVER STABILIZER BAR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33-16
CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33-6
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION <4A9> . . 33-16
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION <4G1> . . 33-19
INSPECTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33-22

WANINGS REGARDING SERVICING OF SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) EQUIPPED VEHICLES

WARNING
• Improper service or maintenance of any component of the SRS, or any SRS-related component, can lead to
personal injury or death to service personnel (from inadvertent firing of the air bag) or to the driver and
paassenger (from rendering the SRS inoperative).
• Service or maintenance of any SRS component or SRS-related component must be performed only at an
authorized MITSUBISHI dealer.
• MITSUBISHI dealer personnel must thoroughly review this manual, and especially its GROUP 52B - Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS) before beginning any service or maintenance of any component of the SRS or any
SRS-related component.
NOTE
The SRS includes the following components: SRS air bag control unit, SRS warning light, front impact sensors, air bag module,
clock spring, and interconnecting wiring. Other SRS-related components (that may have to be removed/installed in connection
with SRS service or maintenance) are indicated in the table of contents by an asterisk (*).
33-2 FRONT SUSPENSION
GENERAL INFORMATION

GENERAL INFORMATION
M1332000100764
The front suspension is a MacPherson strut with coil
spring. The shock absorber is gas-filled hydraulic
double-acting type.

CONSTRUCTION DIAGRAM
<4A9>
Lower arm
close
Coil spring section

Strut assembly

Stabilizer bar

Ball joint Front axle No.1 crossmember

(Flat crossmember)
Lower arm
A-point bushing
Lower arm

AC402422 AF

<4G1>
Lower arm
close
Coil spring section

Strut assembly

AC207732
Stabilizer bar

Ball joint Front axle No.1 crossmember

(Flat crossmember)
Lower arm
A-point bushing
Lower arm

AC402422AE
 FRONT SUSPENSION
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
33-3
SPECIFICATIONS
COIL SPRING
<4A9>
Item Specification
Wire diameter mm 12
Average outside diameter mm 133 − 149 − 154
Free length mm CVT 331
5MT 301
<4G1>
Item Specification
Wire diameter mm 13
Average outside diameter mm 133 − 150 − 154
Free length mm 300

SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
M1332000300898

Item Standard value

Toe-in At the centre of tyre tread mm 0±2
Toe-angle (per wheel) 0°00' ± 0°06'
Steering angle Inner wheel Vehicles with 14-inch 41°40' ± 1°30'
wheels
Vehicles with 15-inch 39°00' ± 1°30'
wheels
Vehicles with 16-inch 34°10' ± 1°30'
wheels
Outer wheel Vehicles with 14-inch 35°30'
<reference> wheels
Vehicles with 15-inch 33°40'
wheels
Vehicles with 16-inch 30°00'
wheels
Camber 4A9 − 0°30' ± 0°30' *
4G1 − 0°30' ± 0°45' *
Caster 4A9 2°35' ± 0°30' *
4G1 2°40' ± 0°45' *
Kingpin inclination 13°20' ± 0°30'
Lower arm ball joint starting torque N⋅m 0 − 3.9
Protruding length of stabilizer link thread part mm <4A9> 19 ± 1.5
Protruding length of stabilizer link assembly mm <4G1> 5.0 ± 1.5
NOTE: *: Difference between right and left wheels must be less than 30'
33-4 FRONT SUSPENSION
LUBRICANT

LUBRICANT
M1332000400378

Item Specified lubricant Quantity

Bump rubber Contact surface Multipurpose grease SAE J310, As required
between the bump NLGI No.2 or equivalent
rubber and the spring
upper seat
Lower arm ball joint Inside of dust cover Inside of dust cover :
<4A9> 9.0 ± 0.5 g
Lip portion of dust cover Lip portion of dust
cover : 1.0 ± 0.5 g

SPECIAL TOOLS
M1332000600651

Tool Number Name Use

MB991004 Wheel alignment gauge Wheel alignment
attachment measurement <Vehicles
with aluminium wheels>

MB991004

A: MB991237 A: Spring compressor Coil spring compression

B: MB991238 body
A B: Arm set, large

B MB991237

MB990326 Preload socket Lower arm ball joint

starting torque check

MB990326

A MB991680 Wrench and socket set Strut assembly

B A: MB991681 A: Wrench disassembly and
B: MB991682 B: Socket reassembly
MB991680
 FRONT SUSPENSION
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
33-5
Tool Number Name Use
MB990800 Ball joint remover and Lower arm ball joint cover
installer installation

MB990800

MB991897 or MB992011 Ball joint remover Knuckle and ball joint

disconnection <4A9>
NOTE: Steering linkage
puller (MB990635 or
MB991897 MB991113)is also used to
disconnect knuckle and tie
rod end ball joint.
MB991113 Steering linkage puller Knuckle and ball joint
disconnection <4G1>

B991113

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK AND NOTE: The toe will move out as the left turnbuckle
ADJUSTMENT is turned toward the front of the vehicle and the
M1331000901050 right turnbuckle is turned toward the rear of the
Measure wheel alignment with alignment equipment vehicle.
on a level surface. The front suspension, steering 2. Install the clip and tighten the lock nut to the
system, wheels, and tyres should be serviced to nor- specified torque.
mal condition before measuring wheel alignment. Tightening torque: 43 ± 7 N⋅m
TOE-IN 3. Confirm that the toe-in is at the standard value.
Standard value: 4. Use a turning radius gauge to check that the
At the centre of tyre tread: 0 ± 2 mm steering angle is at the standard value.
Toe angle (per wheel): 0°00' ± 0°06'
STEERING ANGLE
Standard value:
Inner wheels Vehicles with 41° 40' ± 1° 30'
Clip 14-inch wheels
Vehicles with 39° 00' ± 1° 30'
15-inch wheels
Vehicles with 34° 10' ± 1° 30'
16-inch wheels
Lock nut
Outer wheels Vehicles with 35° 30'
AC209087AE (reference) 14-inch wheels
1. Adjust the toe-in by undoing the clip and lock nut, Vehicles with 33° 40'
and turning the left and right tie rod turnbuckles by 15-inch wheels
the same amount (in opposite directions). Vehicles with 30° 00'
16-inch wheels
33-6 FRONT SUSPENSION
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

CAMBER, CASTER AND KINGPIN LOWER ARM BALL JOINT AXIAL PLAY
INCLINATION CHECK
M1332011300074
Standard value: 1. Raise the vehicle.
Item Specification 2. Remove the stabilizer link from the lower arm.
Camber <4A9> − 0°30' ± 0°30'* 3. Move the lower arm up and down with your hands
to check for an excessive play in the axial
<4G1> − 0°30' ± 0°45'* direction of the ball joint. If there is an excessive
Caster <4A9> 2°35' ± 0°30'* play, replace the lower arm assembly.
<4G1> 2°40' ± 0°45'*
LOWER ARM BALL JOINT COVER
Kingpin inclination 13°20' ± 0°30'
CHECK
NOTE: *: Difference between right and left wheels M1332008600321

must be less than 30' 1. Press the lower arm ball joint cover with your
finger to check that there are no cracks or
NOTE: Camber and caster are preset at the factory
damage in the lower arm ball joint cover.
and cannot be adjusted.
2. If the lower arm ball joint cover is cracked or
CAUTION damaged, replace the lower arm assembly.
Never subject the wheel bearings to the vehicle
load when the driveshaft nuts are loosened. NOTE: If the lower arm ball joint cover is cracked
or damaged, it is possible that there may also be
NOTE: damage to the ball joint.

MB991004

245 ± 29 N·m
AC208980AD

For vehicles with aluminium wheels, attach the cam-

ber/caster/kingpin gauge to the driveshaft by using
special tool wheel alignment gauge attachment
(MB991004). Tighten the special tool to the same
torque 245 ± 29 N⋅m as the driveshaft nut.
 FRONT SUSPENSION
STRUT ASSEMBLY
33-7
STRUT ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
M1332001100488

Pre-removal Operation Post-installation Operation

Cowl top panel (Refer to GROUP 42, Loose panel P.42-81). • Cowl top panel (Refer to GROUP 42, Loose panel
P.42-81).
• Front wheel alignment check and adjustment (Refer to
P.33-5).

44 ± 5 N·m

5
2

80 ± 10 N·m

AC207018AC

Removal steps INSPECTION

1. Brake hose bracket M1332001200247

2. Front wheel speed sensor harness • Check for oil leaks from the strut assembly.
bracket • Check the strut assembly for damage or defor-
3. Knuckle connection mation.
4. Strut nut (self-locking nut)
5. Strut assembly
33-8 FRONT SUSPENSION
STRUT ASSEMBLY

DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY

M1332001300482

60 ± 10 N·m

7 2
3
4
5
8
6

6
9 Specified grease: Multipurpose
grease SAE J310, NLGI No.2
or equivalent

AC314222AC

Disassembly steps Disassembly steps (Continued)

<<A>>>>A<<1. Strut nut (self-locking nut) 6. Bump rubber
2. Strut insulator 7. Coil spring
3. Strut bearing 8. Spring lower pad
4. Spring upper seat <<B>> 9. Strut
5. Spring upper pad
 FRONT SUSPENSION
STRUT ASSEMBLY
33-9
DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS
<<A>> STRUT NUT (SELF-LOCKING NUT) <<B>> STRUT DISPOSAL
REMOVAL WARNING
CAUTION
Wear goggles when drilling to protect your
• Install special tool arm set (MB991238) evenly, eyes from flying metal debris.
and so that the maximum length will be
attained within the installation range.
• Do not use an impact wrench to tighten the
bolt of special tool spring compressor body
(MB991237), otherwise the special tool will
break.

MB991238 MB991237 AC207801AC

The gas must be discharged from the strut before

discarding it. Place the strut horizontally with its pis-
ton rod extended. Then drill a hole of approximately
3 mm in diameter at the location shown in the illustra-
tion and discharge the gas.
AC001085AB

1. Use following special tools to compress the coil

spring.
• Spring compressor body (MB991237)
• Arm set (MB991238)

WARNING
Do not use an impact wrench to remove the
strut nut (self-locking nut). Vibration of the
impact wrench will cause special tools
(MB991237 and MB991238) to slip and cause
personal injury.

MB991682

MB991681

AC006091 AB

2. Use following special tools to secure the strut, and

then remove the strut nut (self-locking nut).
• Wrench (MB991681)
• Socket (MB991682)
33-10 FRONT SUSPENSION
STRUT ASSEMBLY

REASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS 5. Align lower end of the coil spring with the groove
>>A<< STRUT NUT (SELF-LOCKING NUT) in the spring lower seat, and then loosen the
special tools.
INSTALLATION
1. Ensure that the bearing is seated correctly.
CAUTION
CAUTION Do not use an impact wrench to tighten the
Do not use an impact wrench to tighten the bolt self-locking nut, otherwise the strut nut
of special tool spring compressor body (self-locking nut) will be damaged.
(MB991237), otherwise the special tool will break.

MB991682

MB991238 MB991237 MB991681

AC006091 AB
AC001085AB
6. Using following special tools, tighten the strut nut
2. Install following special tools to the strut assembly (self-locking nut) to 60 ± 10 N⋅m.
same as its removal. • Wrench (MB991681)
• Spring compressor body (MB991237) • Socket (MB991682)
• Arm set (MB991238)
3. While the coil spring is being compressed by the INSPECTION
M1332001400188
special tools, temporarily tighten the strut nut • Check the strut bearing for wear or rust.
(self-locking nut). • Check the rubber parts for damage or deteriora-
4. Align the hole in the strut spring lower seat with tion.
the hole in the spring upper seat. • Check the coil spring for deformation, deteriora-
NOTE: tion or damage.
• Check the strut for deformation.

Rod

AC006091 AB

Using a rod as shown facilitates the alignment.

 FRONT SUSPENSION
LOWER ARM
33-11
LOWER ARM
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION <4A9>
M1332001600911

CAUTION
*
: Indicates parts which should be temporarily tightened, and then fully tightened with the vehicle on
the earth in an unladen condition.
Post-installation Operation
• Check the dust cover for cracks or damage by pushing it
with finger.
• Front wheel alignment check and adjustment (Refer to
P.33-5).

2
5 3

Specified grease: Multipurpose grease 123 ± 12 N·m

SAE J310, NLGI No.2 or equivalent 4

66 ± 6 N·m

1
123 ± 12 N·m

3 7

AC
AC314212 AB

Removal steps Removal steps (Continued)

<<A>> 1. Self-locking nut (Lower arm and 5. Nut (Lower arm and crossmember
knuckle connection) connection)
>>A<< 2. Self-locking nut 6. Bolt (Lower arm and crossmember
3. Stabilizer rubber connection)
4. Collar 7. Lower arm assembly
33-12 FRONT SUSPENSION
LOWER ARM

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

<<A>> SELF-LOCKING NUT REMOVAL >>A<< SELF-LOCKING NUT INSTALLA-
(LOWER ARM BALL JOINT DISCONNEC- TION
TION)
CAUTION
A
• The self-locking nut must be only loosened
but not removed from the ball joint. Be sure to
use the special tool.
• To prevent the special tool from dropping off,
suspend it with a cord.

Cord
AC207017AB

Tighten the self-locking nut until its protruding length

Self-locking meets the standard value (A).
nut MB991897 or
Standard value (A): 19 ± 1.5 mm
MB992011

Bolt
Ball joint AC208247AL

1. Install the special tool ball joint remover

(MB991897 or MB992011) as shown in the figure.

Bolt

Parallel

Knob Correct

Wrong AC104739AB

2. Turn the bolt and knob to make the special tool

insert horizontal, then hand-tighten the bolt. After
tightening, verify that the insert is still horizontal.
NOTE: . When adjusting the special tool wedge
horizontally, position the knob as shown.
3. Turn the bolt to disengage the lower arm ball joint
from the knuckle.
 FRONT SUSPENSION
LOWER ARM
33-13
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION <4G1>
M1332001600922

CAUTION
*
: Indicates parts which should be temporarily tightened, and then fully tightened with the vehicle on
the earth in an unladen condition.
Post-installation Operation
• Check the dust cover for cracks or damage by pushing it
with finger.
• Front wheel alignment check and adjustment (Refer to
P.33-5).

30 ± 5 N·m

N
123 ± 12 N·m*
5
6
4
60 ± 6 N·m

123 ± 12 N·m* N 2

8
4
AC600243 AE

Removal steps Removal steps (Continued)

1. Front height sensor and lower arm 6. Nut (Lower arm and crossmember
connection (LH) <Vehicles with connection)
headlamp auto levelling system> 7. Bolt (Lower arm and crossmember
<<A>> 2. Self-locking nut (Lower arm and connection)
knuckle connection) 8. Lower arm assembly
>>A<< 3. Self-locking nut
>>A<< 4. Stabilizer rubber
5. Stabilizer link assembly
33-14 FRONT SUSPENSION
LOWER ARM

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT INSPECTION

M1332001700394
<<A>> SELF-LOCKING NUT REMOVAL • Check the lower arm bushing for wear and deteri-
(LOWER ARM BALL JOINT DISCONNEC- oration.
TION) • Check the lower arm assembly for bend or break-
age.
CAUTION
• Check all bolts for condition and straightness.
• Do not remove the nut from ball joint. Loosen
it and use the special tool to avoid possible LOWER ARM BALL JOINT STARTING
damage to ball joint threads. TORQUE CHECK
• Hang the special tool with cord to prevent it
from falling.
MB990326
Cord

Nut MB991113

AC001091 AG
Bolt
Ball joint 1. After shaking the ball joint stud several times, use
AC102599AC
special tool preload socket (MB990326) to
Replace the self-locking nut with a regular nut, and measure the starting torque of the ball joint.
then install special tool steering linkage puller
Standard value: 0 − 3.9 N⋅m
(MB991113) as shown in the figure.
2. If the measured value is not within the standard
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT value, or if the ball joint is difficult to turn or does
not turn smoothly, replace the lower arm
>>A<< SELF-LOCKING NUT INSTALLA- assembly.
TION
LOWER ARM BALL JOINT COVER
CHECK
1. Check the lower arm ball joint cover for cracks or
damage by pushing it with your finger.
2. If the lower arm ball joint cover is cracked or
damaged, replace the lower arm assembly.
A NOTE: Cracks or damage to the dust cover may
cause damage to the ball joint. When it is dam-
AC402824AB aged during service work, replace the dust cover.
Install the stabilizer rubber as shown in the figure,
and tighten the self-locking nut so that the protrusion
of the stabilizer link assembly is within the standard
value (A).
Standard value (A): 5.5 ± 1.5 mm
 FRONT SUSPENSION
LOWER ARM
33-15
LOWER ARM BALL JOINT COVER
REPLACEMENT
M1332008200367 MB990800
If the lower arm ball joint cover is damaged acciden-
tally during service work, replace the lower arm ball
joint cover as follows: Dust cover
1. Remove the lower arm ball joint cover.
2. Apply specified grease to the lip and the inside of
a new lower arm ball joint cover.
Specified grease: Multipurpose grease SAE AC207103AC
J310, NLGI No.2 or equivalent
Grease amount for the inside of dust cover : 3. Using special tool ball joint remover and installer
9.0 ± 0.5 g, lip portion of dust cover : 1.0 ± 0.5 (MB990800), drive in the lower arm ball joint
g cover until it is fully seated.
4. Check the lower arm ball joint cover for cracks or
damage by pushing it with your finger.
33-16 FRONT SUSPENSION
STABILIZER BAR

STABILIZER BAR
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION <4A9>
M1332004000769

CAUTION
Before removing the steering wheel and air bag module assembly, refer to GROUP 52B, Service Pre-
cautions P.52B-5 and Air Bag Module and Clock Spring P.52B-145. Also, put the front wheels in
straight-ahead position. Failure to do so may damage the SRS clock spring and render the SRS air
bag inoperative, which results serious driver injury.
Pre-removal Operation Post-installation Operation
• Air bag module and steering wheel (Refer to GROUP • Engine roll stopper rod assembly (Refer to GROUP 32,
52B, Driver’s, front passenger’s air bag module(s) and Engine roll stopper rod P.32-11).
clock spring P.52B-145). • Front exhaust pipe (Refer to GROUP 15, Exhaust pipe
• Engine room centre under cover and main muffler P.15-19).
• Engine room side under cover (RH) • Engine room side under cover (RH)
• Front exhaust pipe (Refer to GROUP 15, Exhaust pipe • Engine room centre under cover
and main muffler P.15-19). • Air bag module and steering wheel (Refer to GROUP
• Engine roll stopper rod assembly (Refer to GROUP 32, 52B, Driver’s, front passenger’s air bag module(s) and
Engine roll stopper rod P.32-11). clock spring P.52B-145).
• Checking steering wheel position with wheels straight
ahead
• Front wheel alignment check and adjustment (Refer to
P.33-5).

50 ± 10 N·m

2
12
3

1 4N
5 5
11 9
18 ± 2 N·m 10
6

9.0 ± 2.0 N·m

66 ± 6 N·m 25 ± 5 N·m
N 7

8N

123 ± 12 N·m
5
123 ± 12 N·m AC405504 AB

Removal steps Removal steps (Continued)

<<A>> >>E<< 1. Bolt (Steering gear and steering >>D<< 6. Collar
column assembly connection) <<B>> 7. Self-locking nut (Lower arm ball
>>A<< 2. Stabilizer bar bracket joint and knuckle connection)
>>A<< 3. Stabilizer bushing <<B>> 8. Self-locking nut (Tie rod end and
>>D<< 4. Self-locking nut knuckle connection)
>>D<< 5. Stabilizer rubber
 FRONT SUSPENSION
STABILIZER BAR
33-17
Removal steps (Continued)
>>C<< 9. Steering gear connector (in-vehicle
Electric power steering-ECU side)
>>B<< 10. Steering gear bolt (earth bolt)
<<C>> 11. Front axle No.1 crossmember
assembly
>>A<< 12. Stabilizer bar

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

<<A>> BOLT (STEERING GEAR AND 1. Install the special tool ball joint remover
STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY CON- (MB991897 or MB992011) as shown in the figure.
NECTION) REMOVAL
Bolt
Shaft B
Claw
Parallel

Clip
Shaft A Knob Correct

Steering column
bolt
Wrong AC104739AB

AC207740AC 2. Turn the bolt and knob to make the special tool
insert horizontal, then hand-tighten the bolt. After
1. Remove the steering column bolt securing the
tightening, verify that the insert is still horizontal.
steering gear to the steering column assembly.
NOTE: When adjusting the special tool wedge
2. Disconnect the steering gear from the steering
horizontally, position the knob as shown.
column assembly while sliding shaft A to shaft B
with the clip claw as shown is pinched. 3. Turn the bolt to disengage the lower arm ball joint
from the knuckle.
<<B>>SELF-LOCKING NUT (TIE ROD
<<C>> FRONT AXLE NO.1
END AND KNUCKLE
CROSSMEMBER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
CONNECTION)/SELF-LOCKING NUT
Carry out the works below to gain the clearance
(LOWER ARM BALL JOINT AND required to remove the stabilizer bar.
KNUCKLE CONNECTION) REMOVAL
CAUTION
• The self-locking nut must be only loosened
but not removed from the ball joint. Be sure to Piece of wood
use the special tool.
• To prevent the special tool from dropping off,
suspend it with a cord.

Cord Transmission
jack
AC402971AC

Self-locking
1. Jack up and support the front axle No.1
nut MB991897 or crossmember assembly with a transmission jack,
MB992011 and remove the mounting bolts.
2. Lower the front axle No.1 crossmember until the
stabilizer bar can be removed.
Bolt
Ball joint AC208247AL
33-18 FRONT SUSPENSION
STABILIZER BAR

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

>>A<< STABILIZER BAR/STABILIZER >>D<< COLLAR/STABILIZER
BUSHING/STABILIZER BAR BRACKET RUBBER/SELF-LOCKING NUT
INSTALLATION INSTALLATION
Outside of Approximately
vehicle 10 mm
A
Identification
mark

Stabilizer Stabilizer bar

bushing (LH) bracket (LH)
AC405476 AB AC207017 AB

Align the stabilizer bar identification mark with the Tighten the self-locking nut until its protruding length
right end of the stabilizer bushing (LH). meets the standard value (A).
Standard value (A): 19 ± 1.5 mm
>>B<< STEERING GEAR BOLT (EARTH
BOLT) INSTALLATION >>E<< BOLT (STEERING GEAR AND
View A STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY
CONNECTION) INSTALLATION
A
0 to 45˚
Bolt hole Bolt hole
(threaded) (non-threaded)

AC403448AB

Tighten the steering gear bolt so that the installation Steering column assembly yoke
angle of the earth cable is within the area shown in AC208330 AB
the figure.
Insert the bolt connecting the steering column
assembly with the steering gear into the
>>C<< STEERING GEAR CONNECTOR non-threaded bolt hole.
(IN-VEHICLE EPS-ECU SIDE)
INSTALLATION
Electric power steering-ECU
Grommet

Connector

AC405880 AB

Firmly secure the grommet to the body panel and

connect the connector to the Electric power steer-
ing-ECU.
 FRONT SUSPENSION
STABILIZER BAR
33-19
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION <4G1>
M1332001900440

CAUTION
Before removing the steering wheel and air bag module assembly, refer to GROUP 52B, Service Pre-
cautions P.52B-5 and Air Bag Module and Clock Spring P.52B-145. Also, put the front wheels in
straight-ahead position. Failure to do so may damage the SRS clock spring and render the SRS air
bag inoperative, which results serious driver injury.
Pre-removal Operation Post-installation Operation
• Air bag module and steering wheel (Refer to GROUP • Engine roll stopper rod assembly (Refer to GROUP 32,
52B, Driver’s, front passenger’s air bag module(s) and Engine roll stopper rod P.32-11).
clock spring P.52B-145). • Front exhaust pipe (Refer to GROUP 15, Exhaust pipe
• Engine room centre under cover and main muffler P.15-21).
• Engine room side under cover (RH) • Engine room side under cover (RH)
• Front exhaust pipe (Refer to GROUP 15, Exhaust pipe • Engine room centre under cover
and main muffler P.15-21). • Air bag module and steering wheel (Refer to GROUP
• Engine roll stopper rod assembly (Refer to GROUP 32, 52B, Driver’s, front passenger’s air bag module(s) and
Engine roll stopper rod P.32-11). clock spring P.52B-145).
• Checking steering wheel position with wheels straight
ahead
• Front wheel alignment check and adjustment (Refer to
P.33-5).

30 ± 5 N·m

13 2
3 7

1 39 ± 5 N·m
N
10
12 18 ± 2 N·m 6
11
5
9.0 ± 2.0 N·m

60 ± 6 N·m
N 8 28 ± 3 N·m

9N

123 ± 12 N·m 5
123 ± 12 N·m AC601450AC

Removal steps Removal steps (Continued)

<<A>> >>E<< 1. Bolt (Steering gear and steering 7. Front height sensor and lower arm
column assembly connection) connection (LH) <Vehicles with
>>A<< 2. Stabilizer bar bracket headlamp auto levelling system>
>>A<< 3. Stabilizer bushing <<B>> 8. Self-locking nut (lower arm and
>>D<< 4. Self-locking nut knuckle connection)
>>D<< 5. Stabilizer rubber <<B>> 9. Self-locking nut (Tie rod end and
>>D<< 6. Stabilizer link assembly knuckle connection)
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STABILIZER BAR

Removal steps (Continued)

>>C<< 10. Steering gear connector (in-vehicle
Electric power steering-ECU)
>>B<< 11. Steering gear bolt (earth bolt)
<<C>> 12. Front axle No.1 crossmember
assembly
>>A<< 13. Stabilizer bar

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

<<A>> BOLT (STEERING GEAR AND <<B>>SELF-LOCKING NUT (TIE ROD
STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY CON- END AND KNUCKLE
NECTION) REMOVAL CONNECTION)/SELF-LOCKING NUT
(LOWER ARM BALL JOINT AND
Shaft B
Claw KNUCKLE CONNECTION) REMOVAL
CAUTION
Clip • Do not remove the nut from ball joint. Loosen
Shaft A it and use the special tool to avoid possible
Steering column damage to ball joint threads.
bolt • Hang the special tool with cord to prevent it
from falling.
AC207740AC
Cord
1. Remove the steering column bolt securing the
steering gear to the steering column assembly.
2. Disconnect the steering gear from the steering Nut MB991113
column assembly while sliding shaft A to shaft B
with the clip claw as shown is pinched.
Bolt
Ball joint
AC102599AC

Replace the self-locking nut with a regular nut, and

then install special tool steering linkage puller
(MB991113) as shown in the figure.
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STABILIZER BAR
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<<C>> FRONT AXLE NO.1 INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL >>A<< STABILIZER BAR/STABILIZER
Carry out the works below to gain the clearance BUSHING/STABILIZER BAR BRACKET
required to remove the stabilizer bar.
INSTALLATION
Outside of Approximately
vehicle 10 mm
Piece of wood Identification
mark

Transmission Stabilizer Stabilizer bar

jack bushing (LH) bracket (LH)
AC402971AC
AC405476 AB
1. Jack up and support the front axle No.1 Align the stabilizer bar identification mark with the
crossmember assembly with a transmission jack, right end of the stabilizer bushing (LH).
and remove the mounting bolts.
>>B<< STEERING GEAR BOLT (EARTH
2. Lower the front axle No.1 crossmember until the
stabilizer bar can be removed. BOLT) INSTALLATION
View A

A
0 to 45˚

AC403448AB
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STABILIZER BAR

>>C<< STEERING GEAR CONNECTOR >>E<< BOLT (STEERING GEAR AND

(IN-VEHICLE EPS-ECU) INSTALLATION STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY
Electric power steering-ECU CONNECTION) INSTALLATION
Grommet
Bolt hole Bolt hole
(threaded) (non-threaded)

Connector

AC405880 AB Steering column assembly yoke

Firmly secure the grommet to the body panel and AC208330 AB

connect the connector to the Electric power steer- Insert the bolt connecting the steering column
ing-ECU. assembly with the steering gear into the
non-threaded bolt hole.
>>D<< STABILIZER LINK
ASSY/STABILIZER INSPECTION
M1332002000279
RUBBER/SELF-LOCKING NUT • Check the stabilizer rubbers and stabilizer bush-
INSTALLATION ings for wear and deterioration.
• Check the stabilizer bar for deterioration or dam-
age.
• Check all bolts for condition and straightness.

AC402824AB

Install the stabilizer rubber as shown in the figure,

and tighten the self-locking nut so that the protrusion
of the stabilizer link assembly is within the standard
value (A).
Standard value (A): 5.5 ± 1.5 mm