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Loosen the self-locking nut (trailing arm ball joint, control link ball joint, and knuckle connection) from the ball joint, but do not remove here. Use the special tool.
To prevent the special tool from dropping off, suspend it with a rope.
If the dust cover is damaged during operation, replace the dust cover. (Refer to CONTROL LINK BALL JOINT DUST COVER REPLACEMENT , TRAILING ARM BALL JOINT DUST COVER REPLACEMENT .)

Install special tool MB991897 or MB992011 as shown in the figure.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool (MB991897 And MB992011)
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
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.

Fig 2: Adjusting Special Tool Jaws To Parallel
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.

NOTE: To adjust the special tool jaws to be parallel, set the orientation of the knob as shown in the figure.
Tighten the bolt with a wrench to disconnect the ball joint connection.