Mitsubishi Outlander: 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 and the curb weight condition.
• The parts indicated by *2 are the bolts/nuts with friction coefficient stabilizer. In removal, ensure there is no damage, clean dust and soiling from the bearing and thread surfaces, and tighten them to the specified torque.
• The part indicated by *3is the bolt/nut with friction coefficient stabilizer. In removal, replace it with new one.

Pre-removal operation

• Brake Fluid Draining

Post-installation operation

• Using your fingers, press the Ball Joint Dust Cover to check for a crack or damage.
• Brake Fluid Refilling and Bleeding.
• Wheel Alignment Check and Adjustment.
• Parking Brake Pedal Stroke Check and Adjustment.

<FWD>

Removal steps

1. Rear wheel speed sensor
2. O ring
3. Clamp
4. Brake hose connection
5. Brake hose bracket
6. Caliper assembly
7. Brake disk
8. Shoe and lining assembly
9. Rear wheel hub assembly mounting bolt
10. Rear wheel hub assembly
11. Parking brake cable connection
12. Rear brake backing plate
13. Control link connection
14. Upper arm connection
15. Lower arm connection
16. Trailing arm assembly

<AWD>

Removal steps

1. Cotter pin
2. Driveshaft nut
3. Washer
4. Rear wheel speed sensor
5. Clamp
6. Brake hose connection
7. Brake hose bracket
8. Caliper assembly
9. Brake disk
10. Shoe and lining assembly
11. Rear wheel hub assembly mounting bolt
12. Rear wheel hub assembly
13. Parking brake cable connection
14. Rear brake backing plate
15. Control link connection
16. Upper arm connection
17. Lower arm connection
18. Trailing arm assembly

Required Special Tools:

• MB990211: Slide Hammer
• MB990241: Rear Axle Shaft Puller
• MB990242: Puller Shaft
• MB990244: Puller Bar
• MB990767: Front Hub and Flange Yoke Holder
• MB991354: Puller Body

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

DRIVESHAFT NUT REMOVAL

CAUTION Do not apply the vehicle weight on the rear wheel hub assembly with the driveshaft nut loosened. Otherwise, the wheel bearing will be broken.

Use special tool MB990767 to fix the hub and remove the driveshaft nut.

CALIPER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

1. Remove the caliper assembly with brake hose.

2. Secure the removed caliper assembly with a wire or other similar material at a position where it will not interfere with the removal and installation of the rear wheel hub assembly.

REAR WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

1. If the rear wheel hub assembly is seized with the rear driveshaft assembly, use special tools MB990242 and MB990244, MB991354 and MB990767 to push the rear driveshaft assembly out from the hub and then remove the rear wheel hub assembly.

2. If the rear wheel hub assembly is seized with the knuckle, use special tools MB990211 and MB990241 {combination (A) }, or MB990211 and MB991354 {combination (B) } to remove the rear wheel hub assembly.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

WASHER/DRIVESHAFT NUT INSTALLATION

CAUTION

• The magnetic encoder collects metallic particles easily, because it is magnetized. Make sure that the magnetic encoder does not collect metallic particles. Check that there is not any trouble prior to reassembling it.
• When installing the drive shaft, make sure that it does not contact with the magnetic encoder (integrated with the inner oil seal) to avoid damage.
• Do not apply the vehicle weight on the rear wheel hub assembly before fully tightening the driveshaft nuts.

  Otherwise, the wheel bearing will be broken.

1. Incorporate the driveshaft washer as shown in the figure.

2. Use special tool MB990767 to tighten the driveshaft nuts. At this time, tighten the nuts within the specified torque range considering the final tightening.

Tightening torque: 144 − 176 N*m (107 − 129 ft-lb)

3. If the pin holes do not align with the pins, tighten the driveshaft nut [less than 200 N*m (147 ft-lb) ] and find the nearest hole then bend the split ping to fit it.

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION <2.4L ENGINE: 7 PERSONS SEAT, 3.0L ENGINE>

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 parts indicated by *2 are the bolts/nuts with friction coefficient stabilizer. In removal, ensure there is no damage, clean dust and soiling from the bearing and thread surfaces, and tighten them to the specified torque.
• The part indicated by *3is the bolt/nut with friction coefficient stabilizer. In removal, replace it with new one.

Pre-removal operation

• Brake Fluid Draining

Post-installation operation

• Brake Fluid Refilling and Bleeding
• Wheel Alignment Check and Adjustment
• Parking Brake Lever Stroke Check and Adjustment

<FWD>

Removal steps

1. Rear wheel speed sensor
2. Brake hose bracket
3. Caliper assembly
4. Brake disk
5. Rear wheel hub assembly mounting bolt
6. Rear wheel hub assembly
7. Parking brake cable connecting bolt
8. Rear brake assembly
9. Control link connection
10. Stabilizer link connection
11. Lower arm assembly connection
12. Upper arm connection
13. Trailing arm assembly
14. Rear sensor cover

<AWD>

Removal steps

1. Cotter pin
2. Driveshaft nut
3. Washer
4. Rear wheel speed sensor
5. Brake hose bracket
6. Caliper assembly
7. Brake disk

• Driveshaft

8. Rear wheel hub assembly mounting bolt
9. Rear wheel hub assembly
10. Parking brake cable mounting bolt
11. Rear brake assembly
12. Control link connection
13. Stabilizer link connection
14. Lower arm assembly connection
15. Upper arm connection
16. Trailing arm assembly

Required Special Tool:

• MB990767: Front Hub and Flange Yoke Holder

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

DRIVESHAFT NUT REMOVAL

CAUTION Do not apply the vehicle weight on the rear wheel hub assembly with the driveshaft nut loosened. Otherwise, the wheel bearing will be broken.

Use special tool MB990767 to fix the hub and remove the driveshaft nut.

CALIPER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

1. Remove the caliper assembly with brake hose.

2. Secure the removed caliper assembly with a wire or other similar material at a position where it will not interfere with the removal and installation of the rear wheel hub assembly.

REAR WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

Refer to GROUP 27B, Rear Axle Hub Assembly.

REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

Without separating the parking brake cable, hang the rear brake assembly at the body-side using a string.

LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY DISCONNECTION

While jacking-up the lower arm with garage jack, remove the mounting bolts.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

REAR SENSOR COVER INSTALLATION

Align the marking with trailing arm hole as shown in the figure and install the rear sensor cover.

WASHER/DRIVESHAFT NUT INSTALLATION

CAUTION

• Because the wheel speed detection magnetic encoder is magnetized, it collects metallic particles easily. Make sure that the magnetic encoder does not collect metallic particles. Check that there is not any trouble prior to reassembling it.
• When installing the drive shaft, make sure that it does not contact with the wheel speed detection magnetic encoder (integrated with the inner oil seal) to avoid damage.
• Do not apply the vehicle weight on the rear wheel hub assembly before fully tightening the driveshaft nuts.

  Otherwise, the wheel bearing will be broken.

1. Incorporate the driveshaft washer as shown in the figure.

2. Use special tool MB990767 to tighten the driveshaft nuts. At this time, tighten the nuts within the specified torque range considering the final tightening.

Tightening torque: 144 − 176 N*m (107 − 129 ft-lb)

3. If the pin holes do not align with the pins, tighten the driveshaft nut [less than 200 N*m (147 ft-lb) ] and find the nearest hole then bend the cotter pin to fit it.

INSPECTION

• Check the bushings for wear and deterioration.
• Check the trailing arm for bending or damage.

TRAILING ARM BUSHING REPLACEMENT <2.4L ENGINE: 5 PERSONS SEAT>

Required Special Tools:

• MB992121: Arm Bushing Remover and Installer
• MB992125: Arm Bushing Base

1. Use the special tools MB992121 and MB992125 to remove the trailing arm bushing:

2. Determine the installation direction and the installation position of the trailing arm bushing.

1. Install so that the protruding side of the trailing arm bushing inner pipe faces inside the body.
2. Position horizontally the trailing arm bushing to body connecting part, and locate bushing inner space as shown in the figure.

3. Use the special tools MB992121 and MB992125 to press-fit the trailing arm bushing up to the position shown in the figure:

TRAILING ARM BUSHING REPLACEMENT <2.4L ENGINE: 7PERSONS SEAT, 3.0L ENGINE>

Required Special Tools:

• MB992121: Arm Bushing Remover and Installer
• MB992125: Arm Bushing Base
• MB992175: Base Spacer

1. Use the special tools MB992121 and MB992125 to remove the trailing arm bushing.

2. Determine the installation direction and the installation position of the trailing arm bushing.

1. Install so that the protruding side of the trailing arm bushing inner pipe faces inside the body.
2. Position horizontally the trailing arm bushing to body connecting part, and locate bushing inner space as shown in the figure.

3. Use the special tools MB992121, MB992125 and MB992175 to press-fit the trailing arm bushing up to the position shown in the figure.

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