Lancer Sportback L4-2.4L (4B12) (2010)
Disconnect the steering gear from the steering column assembly while sliding the shaft A to the shaft B with the clip claw as shown in the figure is
pinched.
[B] TIE-ROD END AND KNUCKLE DISCONNECTION
CAUTION
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Do not remove the nut from the ball joint, but only loosen it, and use the special tool.
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To prevent the special tool from dropping off, suspend it with a cord.
1. Install special tool MB991897 or MB992011 as shown in the figure.
2. Turn the bolt and knob to make the special tool jaws parallel, then hand-tighten the bolt. After tightening, check that the jaws are still parallel.
NOTE: To adjust the special tool jaws to be parallel, set the knob as shown in the figure so that it functions as a fulcrum of the jaws.
3. Turn the bolt and disconnect the tie-rod end from the steering knuckle.
[C] FRONT AXLE CROSSMEMBER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL