Mitsubishi Outlander: Rear Suspension
Mitsubishi Outlander 2007-2013 Service Manual / Suspension and Axle / Rear Suspension
General Information
A trailing arm type multi-link suspension is used. The main features are listed as follows:
- The wheel tread is enlarged to improve cornering ability.
- The roll center height is reviewed with regard to the vehicle specifications to improve the steering ability.
- A double crossmember is utilized and the upper arm, lower arm, toe control arm are jointed to the crossmember to improve the suspension alignment accuracy and maintenance performance.
- Improvement of arms installation accuracy eliminates the camber adjustment to improve maintenance performance.
- The trailing arm bushings are installed in the upper position to improve the movement of the suspension when the vehicle negotiates bumps and increase the riding comfort.
- The control link is installed in the lower position to increase the toe and camber rigidity and improve the steering ability.
CONSTRUCTION DIAGRAM
Fastener Tightening Specifications
General Specifications
COIL SPRING <2.4L ENGINE>
COIL SPRING <3.0L ENGINE>
Service Specifications
- Rear Suspension Diagnosis
- Control Link, Upper Arm and Lower Arm
- Trailing Arm Assembly
- Shock Absorber Assembly
- Stabilizer Bar
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Rear Suspension Diagnosis
INTRODUCTION TO REAR SUSPENSION DIAGNOSIS
If the rear suspension is faulty, the vehicle will not run
straightforward or noise will occur. Incorrect wheel
alignment, malfunction of shock absorber, stab
Control Link, Upper Arm and Lower Arm
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
CAUTION
The parts indicated by *1 should be temporarily tightened, and then
fully tightened with the vehicle
standing on the ground and the curb weight condition.
The p
Trailing Arm Assembly
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION <2.4L ENGINE: 5 PERSONS SEAT>
CAUTION
The parts indicated by *1 should be temporarily tightened, and then
fully tightened with the vehicle
standing on the ground an
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On-vehicle Service
DRIVE BELT TENSION CHECK
1. Remove the radiator condenser tank mounting bolt, and
move the radiator condenser tank to a place where it does
not interfere with the drive belt tension check.
CAUTION
Check the drive belt tension after turning the crankshaft
clockwise one turn or more.
2. Make sure tha
On-vehicle Service
STEERING WHEEL FREE PLAY CHECK
1. With the engine running (hydraulic pressure applied),
position the front wheel in the straight ahead direction.
2. Measure the side to side steering wheel play until the front
wheels actually start moving while turning the steering wheel
slightly in the left and ri
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