Lancer L4-2.0L (4B11) (2008)
Be careful that the hand is not pinched by the coil spring when aligning the piston rod with the hole of upper insulator while compressing the coil
spring.
3. While passing the strut piston rod through the hole of upper insulator by hand slowly compress the coil spring by the following special tool:
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Spring compressor (MB991793)
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Attachment A (MB991795)
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Upper plate (MB991794)
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Fixture (MB991830)
CAUTION
The locking nut for the piston rod inside the strut may be loose. Do not use the impact wrench to loosen the strut nut (self-locking nut).
4. Use the following special tools to tighten the strut nut (self-locking nut) to the specified torque:
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Wrench (MB991681)
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Socket (MB991682)
Tightening torque: 60±9 Nm (45±6 ft-lb)
Inspection
INSPECTION
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Check the bearing for wear or rust.
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Check the rubber parts for damage or deterioration.
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Check the spring for deformation, deterioration or damage.
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Check the shock absorber for deformation.
Rear Suspension
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY