Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution-VII Workshop Manual page 1234

34-20
About 10mm
B
Clip ring
REAR SUSPENSION -
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
"AA STABILIZER BAR/BUSHING/STABILIZER BAR
Aline the stabilizer bar until the identification color of the
stabilizer bar is out of the dimension shown as the illustration
from the bush to the vehicle center,after tightening the
stabilizer bracket mounting bolt A, tighten the mounting bolt B.
B
A
INSPECTION
STABILIZER LINK BALL JOINT TURNING TORQUE
MB990326
CHECK
1. After shaking the stabilizer link ball joint stud several times,
install the nut to the stud and use the special tool to
measure the turning torque of the stabilizer link ball joint.
Standard value: 1.7 - 3.1 N·m
2. When the measured value exceeds the standard value,
replace the stabilizer link.
3. When the measured value is lower than the standard
value, check that the ball joint turns smoothly without
excessive play. If so, it is possible to reuse that ball joint.
STABILIZER LINK BALL JOINT DUST COVER CHECK
1. Check the dust cover for cracks or damage by pushing
it with finger.
2. If the dust cover is cracked or damaged, replace the
stabilizer link.
NOTE
Cracks or damage of the dust cover@may cause damage
of the ball joint. When it is damaged during service work,
replace the dust cover.
STABILIZER LINK BALL JOINT DUST COVER
REPLACEMENT
Only when the dust cover is damaged accidentally during
service work, replace the dust cover as follows:
1. Remove the clip ring and the dust cover.
Stabilizer Bar
BRACKET INSTALLATION