Mitsubishi Electric Lancer Evolution-VII Workshop Manual page 793

33A-10
Wooden block
Transmission jack
Pillow ball bushing
Ball joint
MB990326
FRONT SUSPENSION -
REMOVAL SERVICE POINT
AA" LOWER ARM AND CROSSMEMBER
Lift the transmission with a transmission jack, and then
withdraw the front mounting bolt on the left lower arm
assembly.
Mounting Bolt
INSPECTION
LOWER ARM BALL JOINT ROTATION STARTING
TORQUE CHECK
1. After shaking the ball joint stud several times, use the
Ball joint
MB991006
2. When the measured value exceeds the standard value,
3. When the measured value is lower than the standard
PILLOW BALL BUSHING ROTATION STARTING
Pillow ball
TORQUE CHECK
bushing
1. Insert the bolt to the lower arm pillow ball bushing, in
2. When the measured value exceeds the standard value,
3. When the measured value is lower than the standard
LOWER ARM BALL JOINT DUST COVER CHECK
1. Check the dust cover for cracks or damage by pushing
2. If the dust cover is cracked or damaged, replace the
Lower Arm Assembly
DISCONNECTION
special tool to measure the rotation starting torque of
the lower arm ball joint.
Standard value: 0.5 - 3.4 N·m
replace the lower arm assembly.
value, check that the lower arm ball joint turns smoothly
without excessive play. If there is no excessive play, the
ball joint can be reused.
the opposite direction, insert the washer then install the
nut. After rotating the inner sleeve (contained washer)
several times, measure the rotation starting torque of
the lower arm pillow ball bushing using special tool.
Standard value: 0.5 - 3.0 N·m
replace the pillow ball bushing.
value, check that the lower arm pillow ball bushing turns
smoothly without excessive play. If there is no excessive
play, the pillow ball bushing can be reused.
it with finger.
lower arm assembly.
NOTE
If the dust cover is cracked or damaged, it is possible
that there may also be damage to the ball joint.
When it is damaged during service work, replace the
dust cover.