Removal And Installation: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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 REPLACEMENT , TRAILING ARM BALL JOINT DUST COVER REPLACEMENT ).
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: Control Link And Lower Arm Remove / Install Replacement Components With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.

Required Special Tool:

MB991897 or MB992011: Ball Joint Remover