Knuckle - Mitsubishi Electric Lancer Evolution-VII Workshop Manual

27B-28

KNUCKLE

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. With the part marked with *, first temporarily tighten it, then ground the vehicle and tighten
it to specification in unloaded condition.
Pre-removal Operation
Rear Hub Assembly Removal (Refer to P.27-25.)
25 ± 6 N·m
81 ± 6 N·m
4
Removal steps
1. Vehicle speed sensor <Vehicles with
ABS or ACD>
2. Knuckle and trailing arm connection
AA"
3. Knuckle and lower arm connection
MB991113 or
MB990635
Nut
Ball joint
REAR AXLE -
81 ± 6 N·m
1
81 ± 6 N·m*
2
REMOVAL SERVICE POINT
AA" KNUCKLE AND TRAILING ARM/TOE-CONTROL
Caution
Cord
1. Use special tools to loosen the nut from the ball joint
2. Hang special tools with ropes to prevent them from
Knuckle
Post-installation Operation
Press dust cover with a finger to check for crack
D
or damage in the dust cover.
Rear Hub Assembly Installation (Refer to P.27-25.)
D
5
88 ± 10 N·m*
4. Knuckle and toe-control arm connec-
AA"
tion
5. Knuckle and upper arm connection
AA"
6. Knuckle assembly
ARM/UPPER ARM DISCONNECTION
instead of removing it.
falling.
6
3