Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IV, Workshop Manual

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REAR SUSPENSION –
Lower Arm and Toe Control Arm Assemblies
34-11
A
B
"
TOE CONTROL ARM AND KNUCKLE
DISCONNECTION
Caution
(1) Use the special tool to loosen the nut only; do not
removal it from the ball joint.
(2) Tie the special tool with a cord not to let it fall off.
A
C
"
TOE CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY MOUNTING
BOLT REMOVAL
Place mating marks on the toe control arm and the eccentric
cam bolt before removal.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
"
A
A
LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION
Install the lower arm assemblies according to the identification
mark stamped in the illustrated position.
INSPECTION
1. TOE CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT TURNING
TORQUE CHECK
(1) After shaking the ball joint stud several times, install the
nut to the stud and use the special tool to measure the
turning torque of the ball joint.
Standard value: 0.5 – 2.5 Nm {5 – 25 kgf
@
cm}
(2) When the measured value exceeds the standard value,
replace the toe control arm assembly.
(3) When the measured value is lower than the standard
value, check that the ball joint turns smoothly without
excessive play. If so, it is possible to use that ball joint.
MB990635,
MB991113 or
MB991406
Nut
String
Ball joint
Eccentric
cam bolt
Mating marks
L: LH side
R: RH side
MB990326