Mitsubishi LANCER EVOLUTION-IV 1998 Workshop Manual page 447

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Clip ring
Clip ring ends (180_ on
opposite side also possible)
REAR SUSPENSION –
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.
(2) Apply the specified grease to the lip and inside of the
dust cover.
Specified grease:
(3) Wrap plastic tape on the stabilizer link threads as shown
in the illustration, and then install the dust cover to the
stabilizer link.
(4) Secure the dust cover with the clip ring.
When installing the clip ring, align the ends at a 90_
angle from the axis of the stabilizer link.
(5) Check the dust cover for cracks or damage by pushing
it with finger.
Stabilizer Bar
SHOWA SHELL SEKIYU
equivalent
VARIANT R-2 or