Lower Arm Ball Joint Axial Play; Check; Ball Joint Dust Cover Check - Mitsubishi EVO VIII 260 Service Manual

CAMBER, CASTER AND KINGPIN
INCLINATION
Standard value:
Item
Camber (Selectable from
2 options)
Caster
Kingpin inclination
NOTE: .
1
1. * : difference between right and left wheels must
be less than 30'
2
2. * : default factory setting
3. Caster and kingpin inclination are preset at the
factory and cannot be adjusted.
SELECTION THE CAMBER
<Camber: -1˚00´>
Select the camber by the installation direction of the
arrow of the connecting bolt of the strut assembly
and the knuckle.
• -1°00' ± 30': Install the bolt turning the arrow in
the direction of inside the vehicle.
• -2°00' ± 30': Install the bolt turning the arrow in
the direction of outside the vehicle.
FRONT SUSPENSION
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
Specification
1 2 ± 30'* or
-1°00'* , *
1
-2°00' ± 30'*
1
3°55' ± 30'*
13°45' ± 1°30'
<Camber: -2˚00´>
AC211728 AB

LOWER ARM BALL JOINT AXIAL PLAY

CHECK

1. Raise the vehicle.
2. Remove the stabilizer bar from the lower arm
assembly.
3. Move the lower arm up and down with your hands
to check for excessive play in the axial direction of
the ball joint. If there is excessive play, replace the
lower arm assembly.

BALL JOINT DUST COVER CHECK

1. Press the dust cover with your finger to check that
there are no cracks or damage in the dust cover.
2. If the dust cover is cracked or damaged, replace
the 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.
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