Inspection - Mitsubishi EVO VIII 260 Service Manual

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REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
<<A>> TIE ROD END AND KNUCKLE
DISCONNECTION
CAUTION
!
• Do not remove the nut from ball joint. Loosen
it and use special tool ball joint remover
(MB991897) to avoid possible damage to ball
joint threads.
• Hang special tool ball joint remover
(MB991897) with a cord to prevent it from
falling.
Cord
Nut
Ball joint
1. Install special tool ball joint remover (MB991897)
as shown in the figure.
Parallel
Knob
2. Turn the bolt and knob as necessary to make the
jaws of special tool ball joint remover (MB991897)
parallel, tighten the bolt by hand and confirm that
the jaws are still parallel.
NOTE: When adjusting the jaws in parallel, make
sure the knob is in the position shown in the
figure.
3. Tighten the bolt with a wrench to disconnect the
tie rod end.
<<B>> STABILIZER
BRACKET/STABILIZER
BUSHING/STABILIZER BAR REMOVAL
Carry out the following operations to ensure working
space in order to remove the fixture, the bushing and
the stabilizer bar.
FRONT SUSPENSION
MB991897
Bolt
AC208247AE
Bolt
Good
Bad
AC106821 AB
STABILIZER BAR
Piece of wood
Transmission
jack
1. Use a transmission jack to hold the crossmember,
remove the crossmember mounting nuts and
bolts.
CAUTION
!
Be careful not to lower the crossmember
excessively. The power steering return hose
bracket may deform if the crossmember is
lowered too much.
2. Lower the crossmember until the fixture, the
bushing and the stabilizer bar can be removed.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
>>A<< STABILIZER BAR/STABILIZER
BUSHING/FIXTURE/INSTALLATION
Outside of vehicle
Stabilizer bushing (LH)
Align the stabilizer bar identification mark with the
right end of the bushing (LH).

INSPECTION

• Check the stabilizer bushings for wear and
deterioration.
• Check the stabilizer bar for deterioration or
damage.
• Check all bolts for condition and straightness.
AC102600 AD
Identification mark
Stabilizer bracket (LH)
AC006141AJ
M1332002000321