REAR SUSPENSION
CONTENTS
| SPECIFICATIONS | 2 | LOWER ARM |
|---|---|---|
| General Specifications | 2 | Lower Arm Rear Bushing Replacement |
| Service Specifications | 3 | SHOCK ABSORBER AND LATERAL ROD |
| SPECIAL TOOLS | 3 | Lateral Rod Bushing Replacement |
| TROUBLESHOOTING 3- | 1 | COIL SPRING AND AXLE BUMPER |
| SERVICE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES 3-1 | STABILIZER BAR | |
| Rear Wheel Alignment | -1 | |
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SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
<Vehicles built up to October, 1993>
| Items . | V21C, V24C |
V21W, V23C, V23W,
V24W |
V41W, V43W, V44W | |
| Suspension system | Coil spring type 3-link rigid axle suspension | Coil spring type 3-link rigid axle suspension | Coil spring type 3-link rigid axle suspension | |
|
Coil spring
Wire dia. × O.D. × free length mm (in.) |
13.4–14.5 x 159.4–
160.5 x 422.5 (0.53– 0.57 x 6.28–6.32 x 16.63) [13.4–15.0 x 159.4–161 x 391 (0.53–0.59 x 6.28– 6.34 x 15.39)] |
13.4 – 14.5 x 159.4 –
160.5 x 435.5 or *424 (0.53 – 0.57 x 6.28 – 6.32 x 17.15 or *16.70) [13.4 – 15.0 x 159.4 – 161 x 401.5 or *390.5 (0.53 – 0.59 x 6.28 – 6.34 x 15.81 or *15.37)] |
14.2-15.8 x 160.2-
161.8 x 404.5 (0.56- 0.62 x 6.31-6.37 x 15.93) [11.8-16.0 x 157.8-162 x 396.5 (0.46-0.63 x 6.21- 6.38 x 15.61)] |
|
| Coil spring identification | n colour |
Orange x 1
[Pink x 1] |
Orange x 2
[Pink x 2] |
Green x 1
[Light Blue x 1] |
|
Spring constant
N/mm (kg/mm |
, lbs./in.) |
18–30 (1.8–3.0, 101–
168) [22–40 (2.2–4.0, 123–224)] |
18–30 (1.8–3.0, 101–
168) [22–40 (2.2–4.0, 123–224)] |
27–39 (2.7–3.9, 151–
218) [27–45 (2.7–4.5, 151–252)] |
| Shock absorber | ||||
| Max. length | mm (in.) | 457 (18.0) | 457 (18.0) | |
| Min. length | mm (in.) | 297 (11.7) | 297 (11.7) | |
| Stroke mm (in.) | 160 (6.3) | 160 (6.3) | ||
|
Damping force [at 0.3 r
(0.9 ft./sec.)] |
m/sec. | |||
| Expansion N | (kg, lbs.) | 2,450 (245, 540) |
2,450 (245, 540)
Hard: 3,350 (335, 73 Medium: 2,450 (245 Soft: 1,750 (175, 38 |
39)
, 540) 6) |
| Contraction N | (kg, lbs.) | 1,300 (130, 287) |
1,300 (130, 287)
Hard: 1,650 (165, 30 Medium: 1,300 (130 Soft: 900 (90, 198) |
54)
, 287) |
NOTE [ ] indicates option specifications. [ ] indicates option specifications. * : Diesel-powered vehicles for Switzerland and Finland built from July, 1993.
E34CA--
<Vehicles built from November, 1993>
| Items | V24C |
|---|---|
| Suspension system | Coil spring type 3-link rigid axle suspension |
|
Coil spring
Wire dia: × O.D. × free length mm (in.) |
13.4–14.5 × 159.4–160.5 × 411 (0.53–0.57 × 6.28–6.32 × 16.18)
[13.4–15.0 × 159.4–161 × 380 (0.53–0.59 × 6.28–6.34 × 14.96)] |
| Coil spring identification colour | Yellow-green × 2 [Brown × 2] |
|
Spring constant
N/mm (kg/mm, lbs./in.) |
18-30 (1.8-3.0, 101-168) [22-40 (2.2-4.0, 123-224)] |
| Shock absorber | |
| Max. length mm (in.) | 457 (18.0) |
| Min. length mm (in.) | 297 (11.7) |
| Stroke mm (in.) | 160 (6.3) |
|
Damping force [at 0.3 m/sec.
(0.9 ft./sec.)] |
|
| Expansion N (kg, lbs.) | 2,450 (245, 540) |
| Contraction N (kg, lbs.) | 1,300 (130, 287) |
| Items | V21W, V23C, V23W, V25W | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension system | Coil spring type 3-link rigid axle suspension | |
|
Coil spring
Wire dia. × O.D. × fr Coil spring identification |
ee length
mm (in.) colour |
13.4-14.5 × 159.4-160.5 × 435.5 (0.53-0.57 × 6.28-6.32 × 17.15)
[13.4-15.0 × 159.4-161 × 401.5 (0.53-0.59 × 6.28-6.34 × 15.81)] Orange × 2 [Pink × 2] |
|
Spring constant
N/mm (kg/ |
mm, lbs./in.) | 18-30 (1.8-3.0, 101-168) [22-40 (2.2-4.0, 123-224)] |
| Shock absorber | ||
| Max. length | mm (in.) | 457 (18.0) |
| Min. length | mm (in.) | 297 (11.7) |
| Stroke | mm (in.) | 160 (6.3) |
|
Damping force [at 0.3
(0.9 ft./sec.)] |
3 m/sec. | |
| Expansion | N (kg, lbs.) |
2,450 (245, 540)
Hard: 3,350 (335, 739) Medium: 2,450 (245, 540) Soft: 1,750 (175, 386) |
| Contraction | N (kg, lbs.) |
1,300 (130, 287)
Hard: 1,650 (165, 364) Medium: 1,300 (130, 287) Soft: 900 (90, 198) |
NOTE
[] indicates option specifications.
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REAR SUSPENSION – Specifications
| Items | V24W, V26W | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension system | Coil spring type 3-link rigid axle suspension | |
|
Coil spring
Wire dia. × O.D. > |
< free length
mm (in.) |
13.4–14.5 × 159.4–160.5 × 424 (0.53–0.57 × 6.28–6.32 × 16.70)
[13.4–15.0 × 159.4–161 × 390.5 (0.53–0.59 × 6.28–6.34 × 15.37)] |
| Coil spring identificati | on colour | Yellow-green × 1 [Brown × 1] |
|
Spring constant
N/mm ( |
kg/mm, lbs./in.) | 18-30 (1.8-3.0, 101-168) [22-40 (2.0-4.0, 123-224)] |
| Shock absorber | ||
| Max. length | mm (in.) | 457 (18.0) |
| Min. length | mm (in.) | 297 (11.7) |
| Stroke | mm (in.) | 160 (6.3) |
|
Damping force [at
(0.9 ft./sec.)] |
0.3 m/sec. | |
| Expansion | N (kg, lbs.) |
2,450 (245, 540)
Hard: 3,350 (335, 739) Medium: 2,450 (245, 540) Soft: 1,750 (175, 386) |
| Contraction | N (kg, lbs.) |
1,300 (130, 287)
Hard: 1,650 (165, 364) Medium: 1,300 (130, 287) Soft: 900 (90, 198) |
| Items | V44W, V43W, V45W, V46W | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension system | 1 | Coil spring type 3-link rigid axle suspension |
|
Coil spring
Wire dia. × O.D. |
. × free length
mm (in.) |
14.2-15.8 × 160.2-161.8 × 404.5 (0.56-0.62 × 6.31-6.37 × 15.93)
[11.8-16.0 × 157.8-162 × 396.5 (0.46-0.63 × 6.21-6.38 × 15.61)] 10.5-15.7 × 156.5-161.7 × 418 (0.41-0.62 × 6.16-6.37 × 16.46)* [10.7-16.2 × 156.5-162.2 × 399 (0.42-0.64 × 6.16-6.39 × 15.71)]* |
| Coil spring identific | ation colour | Green × 1 [Light Blue × 1], Creme × 1 [Creme × 2]* |
|
Spring constant
N |
l/mm (kg/mm, lbs./in.) |
27–39 (2.7–3.9, 151–218) [27–45 (2.7–45, 151–252)]
18–42 (1.8–4.2, 101–235) [20–50 (2.0–5.0, 112–280)]* |
| Shock absorber | ||
| Max. length | mm (in.) | 457 (18.0) |
| Min. length | mm (in.) | 297 (11.7) |
| Stroke | mm (in.) | 160 (6.3) |
|
Damping force [a
(0.9 ft./sec.)] |
at 0.3 m/sec. | |
| Expansion | N (kg, lbs.) |
2,450 (245, 540)
Hard: 3,350 (335, 739) Medium: 2,450 (245, 540) Soft: 1,750 (175, 386) |
| Contraction | N (kg, lbs.) |
1,300 (130, 287)
Hard: 1,650 (165, 364) Medium: 1,300 (130, 287) Soft: 900 (90, 198) |
indicates option specifications. V44WNDFCL6, V46WNDFCL6, V46WNAFCL6 (built up to May, 1994)
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
| ltems | Specifications | |
|---|---|---|
| Standard value | ||
| Toe-in | mm (in.) | 0 (Non-adjustable) |
| Camber · | 0° (Non-adjustable) | |
| Protruding length of stabilizer bar mounting bolt | mm (in.) | 15–17 (0.59–0.67) |
| Protruding length of shock absorber mounting bolt | mm (in.) | 1-2 (0.04-0.08) |
| Distance between actuator mounting surface and shock absorber stud end | mm (in.) | 1.5–2.5 (0.06–0.10) |
SPECIAL TOOLS
Tool Number Name Use MB991293 Rear suspension Removal and installation of lower arm rear bushing ardor bushing Bushing remov-er/installer base MB990891 MB990971 Rear wheel bearing and hub installer ioint MB991318 Lower arm bushing arbor MB991411 Rear wheel bearing and hub installer ioint MB990650 Lower arm bush-Removal and installation of lateral rod ing ardor bushing ____
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E34CB--
E34DA--
TROUBLESHOOTING
Refer to GBOUP 33 – Troubleshooting
SERVICE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES
E34EAAC
REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
The rear suspension assembly must be free of worn loose or damaged parts prior to measurement of rear wheel alignment.
Standard value:
Toe-in Camber
0mm (0 in.) ر. مەر
NOTE
adjusted.
Toe-in and camber are set at the factory and cannot be
NOTES
SERVICE POINT OF INSTALLATION E34IEAC 7. INSTALLATION OF LOWER ARM FRONT BUSHING
Install the lower arm front bushing so that its direction will be as shown in the figure.
LOWER ARM REAR BUSHING REPLACEMENT
(1) Drive out the bushing by using the special tools.
12W027
Ď
12W564
(2) Align, as shown in the figure, the marked location (B) of the lower arm and the hole part (A) of the lower arm rear bushing, and then, by using the special tool, press the lower arm rear bushing onto the lower arm. Be sure that the difference between the projecting lengths (C - D) should be within 1 mm (0.04 in.)
© Mitsubishi Motors Corporation Dec. 1993
SHOCK ABSORBER AND LATERAL BOD
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
-
5. Parking brake cable attaching bolt
- (LH side)
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E24HA
LATERAL ROD BUSHING REPLACEMENT E34HEAD
- (1) Use the special tool to drive out and press in the lateral rod bushing.
- (2) Be careful that the difference (A B) in bushing projection distances does not exceed the following value.
A - B = 0 ± 1.0 mm (0 ± 0.04 in.)
Caution
When pressing in the bushing, apply a sufficient amount of liquid soap to the inside of the lateral rod eyes and the rubber area of the bushing.
SERVICE POINTS OF INSTALLATION E34HDAE
4. INSTALLATION OF SHOCK ABSORBER/3. ACTUATOR (VEHICLES WITH REMOTE-CONTROLLED VARIABLE SHOCK ABSORBERS)
Tighten the nut so that the values shown in the figure (A and B) are at the standard value.
Standard value A: 1–2 mm (0.04–0.08 in.) B: 1.5–2.5 mm (0.06–0.10 in.)
Caution
When tightening the nut, be careful not to bend the stud pin of the washer assembly.
COIL SPRING AND AXLE BUMPER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Post-installation Operation Filling of Brake Fluid and Air Bleed-ing (Refer to GROUP 35 Service Adjustment Procedures.) 235 Nm1 235 NM* 23.5 kgm* 170 ft.lbs.* 10 10 N 1 kgm 2 Removal steps 1. Parking brake cable attaching bolt 2. Rear differential lock position harness 220-250 Nm* attaching bolt 3. Parking brake cable attaching bolt (V41, V43, V44) 159-181 ft.lbs.* 12E0037 4. Rear sensor attaching bolt (Vehicles with A.B.S.) 5. Brake hose connection 6. Lateral rod mounting bolt (body side only) 7. Shock absorber mounting bolt (lower side only) 8. Coil spring 9. Rear spring pad
10. Helper rubber
NOTE
Indicates part which should be temporarily tightened, and then fully tightened with the vehicle in the unladen condition
SERVICE POINT OF REMOVAL
8. REMOVAL OF COIL SPRING
Slowly lower the jack supporting the axle housing, and remove the coil spring and rear spring pad.
PWJE9086-/
C2404 ...
SERVICE POINT OF REMOVAL
E34KBAC
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12. REMOVAL OF STABILIZER BAR
Slowly lower the jack and remove the stabilizer bar to the vehicle right side.
Caution
When lowering the jack, take care not to damage the rear brake pipe between the main brake pipe and the rear axle housing.
SERVICE POINT OF INSTALLATION
E34KDAH
8. INSTALLATION OF STABILIZER BAR MOUNTING BOLT AND NUT
- (1) To install the stabilizer bar, assemble the joint cups and rubber bushings by the order and the certain direction as shown in the figure.
- (2) Install the nut on the stabilizer bar mounting bolt to the specified dimensions.
Standard value (A): 15–17 mm (0.59–0.67 in.)
© Mitsubishi Motors Corporation Dec. 1993
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
6. Rubber bushing
© Mitsubishi Motors Corporation Dec. 199
SERVICE POINT OF INSTALLATION E34KDAH
-
4. INSTALLATION OF STABILIZER BAR MOUNTING BOLT AND NUT
- (1) To install the stabilizer bar, assemble the joint cups and rubber bushings by the order and the certain direction as shown in the figure.
- (2) Install the nut on the stabilizer bar mounting bolt to the specified dimensions.
Standard value (A): 15-17 mm (0.59-0.67 in.)
PWJE9086-E
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