Removal And Installation: Notes

CAUTION:

Do not damage the control link ball joint dust cover and the trailing arm ball joint dust cover during maintenance. If they are damaged, replace the control link ball joint dust cover and trailing arm ball joint dust cover (CONTROL LINK BALL JOINT DUST COVER INSPECTION , TRAILING ARM BALL JOINT ROTATION STARTING TORQUE CHECK ).
The part indicated by ^*1 should be temporarily tightened, and then fully tightened with the vehicle standing on the ground at the curb weight condition.
The parts indicated by ^*2 are the nuts with friction coefficient stabilizer. In removal, ensure there is no damage, clean dust and soiling from the bearing and thread surfaces, and tighten them to the specified torque.

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Control Link And Lower Arm With Torque Specifications

Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.

Required Special Tool: