Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution-VII Workshop Manual page 1231

REAR SUSPENSION - REAR SUSPENSION -
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY
Disassembly steps
AA" "DA 1. Self-locking nut
2. Washer
3. Upper bushing B
"CA 4. Bracket assembly
"BA 5. Upper spring pad
6. Upper bushing A
MB991239
Piston rod
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DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINT
MB991237 AA" SELF-LOCKING NUT REMOVAL
1. Use the special tools to compress the coil spring.
Caution
(1) Install the special tools evenly, and so that the
(2) Do not use an impact wrench as it will cause the
2. Holding the piston rod, remove the self-locking nut.
Caution
To prevent the piston rod lock nut inside the strut
from loosening, do not use an impact wrench when
the self-locking nut is loosened.
Shock Absorber Assembly Shock Absorber Assembly
25 ± 5 N·m
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7. Collar
8. Cup assembly
9. Dust cover
10. Bump rubber
"AA 11. Coil spring
12. Shock absorber
maximum length will be attained within the
installation range.
bolt of the special tool to be seized.
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