Mitsubishi MOTORS Lancer Evolution VIII 2003, Technical Information Manual

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ADJUSTMENT OF OTHER PARTS
REFERENCE MATERIAL 8-8
ADJUSTMENT OF OTHER PARTS
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
M4080009000062
Measure wheel alignment with alignment equipment on a level
surface. The front suspension, steering system, wheels, and
tires should be serviced to normal condition before measuring
wheel alignment.
.
TOE-IN
Standard value: 0
±
2 mm (0
±
0.08 inch)
1. Adjust the toe-in by undoing the clip and jam nut, and
turning the left and right tie rod turnbuckles by the same
amount (in opposite directions).
NOTE: The toe will move out as the left turnbuckle is turned
toward the front of the vehicle and the right turnbuckle is
turned toward the rear of the vehicle.
2. Install the clip and tighten the jam nut to the specified
torque.
Tightening torque: 52
±
2 N
⋅
m (38
±
2 ft-lb)
3. Confirm that the toe-in is at the standard value.
4. Use a turning radius gauge to check that the steering angle
is at the standard value.
Standard value:
.
CAMBER, CASTER AND KINGPIN INCLINATION
Standard value:
NOTE: .
1. *: difference between right and left wheels must be less
than 30'
2. Caster and kingpin inclination are preset at the factory and
cannot be adjusted.
SELECTION THE CAMBER
Select the camber by the installation direction of the allow of
the connecting bolt of the strut assembly and the knuckle.
•
-1
°
00'
±
30': Install the bolt turning the allow to the direc-
tion of vehicle inside.
•
-2
°
00'
±
30': Install the bolt turning the allow to the direc-
tion of vehicle outside.
Inner wheel 31
°
45'
±
1
°
30'
Outer wheel (for reference) 27
°
15'
AC006074 AB
JAM NUT
CLIP
Items Specifications
Camber (Selectable from 2
options) -1
°
00'
±
30'* or -2
°
00'
±
30'*
Caster 3
°
55'
±
30'*
Kingpin inclination 13
°
45'
±
1
°
30'
AC211728
<Camber: -1˚00´>
AB
<Camber: -2˚00´>