Upper Arm Assembly - Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution-VII Workshop Manual

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REAR SUSPENSION -

UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Caution
1. If the vehicle is equipped with the Brembo disc brake, during maintenance, take care not to contact
the parts or tools to the caliper, because the paint of caliper will be scratched. And if there is brake
fluid on the caliper, wipe out quickly.
2. *1:To prevent bushings from breakage, the parts indicated by * should be temporarily tightened,
and then fully tightened with the vehicle on the ground in the unladen condition.
Post-installation Operations
Press the dust cover with your finger to check that
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there are no cracks or damage in the dust cover.
Wheel Alignment Check and Adjustment (Refer to
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P.34-4.)
6
7
49 ± 5 N·m
81 ± 6 N·m
Removal steps
1. Fuel filler cap*
2. Protector*
2
3. Bolt*
4. Upper arm assembly and knuckle con-
AA"
nection
5. Upper arm assembly mounting bolt
Rear Suspension Assembly/Upper Arm Assembly
"BA PROPELLER SHAFT CONNECTION
Install the difference career and propeller shaft by alining the
mating mark.
Caution
If there is oil or grease on the thread of the mounting bolt
or nut, they will loosen. So after wiping out oil or grease of
the thread,tighten the mounting bolt.
4
2
2
5
1
64 ± 4 N·m*
39 ± 5 N·m
6. Stopper
7. Upper arm assembly
Note
Install/remove the parts with the mark "*
installing/removing the LH side upper arm assembly.
3
1
24 ± 4 N·m
3
2
4
2
" when