Mitsubishi Lancer DIY suspension repair

In detail: Mitsubishi Lancer do-it-yourself suspension repair from a real master for the site my.housecope.com.

The Japanese car Mitsubishi Lancer 9 enjoys a well-deserved reputation among Russian motorists. Many years of operating experience have shown that Mitsubishi Lancer 9 is a reliable car in operation and has excellent driving characteristics.

On Russian roads, you can find Mitsubishi Lancer 9 with 1.3 liter engines (engine power - 82 HP), 1.6 liters (98 HP) and 2.0 liters with 135 HP. The car has a 5-speed manual transmission as standard. But there are also "machines" (except for cars with a 1.3 liter engine). Since 2005, cars have been produced with an ABS system, air conditioning, airbags, electric mirrors and side windows.

But no matter how excellent the "apparatus" is, all the same, over time rubbing
and wear parts and assemblies become unusable. Timely maintenance of your car will help you extend its life and ensure your safety.

A few of our tips will help you to timely replace worn out vehicle components and assemblies.

Electrics Mitsubishi Lancer 9 works, in principle, without problems. But sometimes the indicators in the seat heating switches burn out. They are not supplied separately to the spare parts market. We'll have to change .... Rarely, but it happens that the very heating elements in the seat cushions fail. In this case, it will be necessary to change the chairs themselves or not use this function at all.

The 1.6-liter Mitsubishi Lancer 9 engine is quite reliable and, as a rule, does not cause any particular problems to its owner. Its motor resource is about 350,000 km. The only advice: timely change the oil and oil filter. And, of course, you need to refuel the car with high-quality gasoline.

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For prevention purposes, experienced drivers are advised to replace spark plugs after 30,000-50,000 km. And after 45,000 km - flush the throttle body and the injection system. After 90,000 km of run, it is advisable to renew the timing belt with rollers, as well as flush the injectors.

The car's transmission is also quite reliable. In a manual transmission, after 200,000 km of run, the rocker of the lever may become loose. For an automatic transmission, an oil change will be very useful (as a rule, after 120,000 km).

The front suspension has practically no problem areas. With the timely replacement of struts and stabilizer bushings (after 90,000 km), shock absorbers with thrust bearings and hub bearings (after 120,000 km), as well as ball joints assembled with levers and silent blocks (usually after 150,000 km), you will not have no problems with the front suspension at all.

As a rule, after 100,000 km the rear stabilizer bushings wear out. Transverse and trailing arms, as well as wheel bearings fail up to 150,000 km. Therefore, it is advisable to prepare for their replacement in advance. Longitudinal and transverse levers will pull up to 50,000 rubles in total, and bearings for 2,100 rubles each.

Although the body is sufficiently protected from corrosion, many car owners complain about poor paintwork. Therefore, it is advisable to periodically polish the car with special agents and avoid frequent washing of the car or, if necessary, perform a dry wash.

Of the shortcomings of the car, it can be noted that in winter, at rather low temperatures, the reflective elements of the side mirrors can burst. Their replacement will have to spend about 2,500 rubles.

Dear car enthusiasts, keep your car in good condition.Carry out maintenance work at a service station or with your own hands, and it will serve you regularly for many years.

The suspension of the Mitsubishi Lancer 10 is somewhat different from its "colleagues" from earlier versions. Structurally, the changes are not big, but in terms of running characteristics, the differences are tangible. In the 10th generation of Lancers, the manufacturer has focused on more urban driving conditions.

So, the latest models in the pre-styling layout have become softer, and the roll has increased slightly when passing sharp turns. But after restyling, the developers slightly increased stability, sacrificing the softness of the springs and shock absorbers.

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In models with a two-liter engine, the ground clearance is also lowered to 150 mm (by changing the location of the spring support cup on the rack) and there is a rear anti-roll bar, which can be installed on cars of simpler configurations for an additional fee, the body and levers have all the necessary technological elements.

The front suspension of the Mitsubishi lancer x is standard for all models of this class - MacPherson struts, two levers and an anti-roll bar.

1-ball joint, 2-tie rod end, 3-strut, 4-helical spring, 5-strut SPU (anti-roll bar), 6-stabilizer bar, 7-lever, 8-subframe, 9-CV joint boot (hinge equal angular velocities)

On average, this unit begins to demand attention after 40-50 thousand kilometers - the stabilizer bushings wear out, closer to 80,000 km you should be more careful with the front shock absorbers and stabilizer struts. In cars from 2010 onwards, the front struts have a slightly longer resource. Levers, silent blocks and ball joints are the most tenacious, 200,000 kilometers for them is far from the limit. At the same time, it should be noted that the replacement of the ball joint, according to the manufacturer's recommendations, must be carried out together with the lever. In cases where the lever has retained all factory parameters and there are no deformations, only the ball joint can be replaced. This operation is allowed to be carried out no more than once.

The Lancer X rear suspension was designed using the same assembly from the Mitsubishi Outlander XL, so these designs have many similar elements. The main parts that include the rear suspension Mitsubishi Lancer X are: 1-trailing arm. 2-lower front arm, 3-upper arm, 4-shock absorber, 5-coil spring, 6-lower rear arm.

The average life of this unit is up to 200 thousand kilometers, some parts fail earlier:

The silent blocks of the lower wishbones, which have a direct effect on the camber of the rear wheel, take care of 80,000-100,000 km, often, their replacement is accompanied by the difficulty of unscrewing the mounting bolts due to sticking;
In the trailing arm, the same part requires replacement after 100-150 thousand km;
The upper wishbone is responsible for wheel toe-in; its life cycle is at least 100 thousand kilometers. Its replacement is made due to the wear of the silent block, which is pressed into the lever body by the manufacturer, and its separate sale by the Mitsubishi company is not provided. There are alternative options for third-party silent blocks, they are sold separately from the lever, but in this case, the car owner does at his own peril and risk.

The first signs of suspension problems are:

We will show and tell you how to replace the front shock absorber strut in Mitsubishi Lancer 10. Remember that shock absorbers do not change one at a time, even if one is out of order, and the other seems to be still quite functional, only in a couple.In order to remove the shock absorber, we need to unscrew the front shock absorber strut, then unscrew the ABS sensor mounts, brake hose mounts. Now you can disconnect the caliper, you should immediately hang it so that it does not hang and does not create a load on the hoses.

Now you can unscrew the two shock absorber mounting bolts from the steering knuckle. We unscrew the upper mounts of the support cushion:

The shock absorber can be pulled out and disassembled, for this you need spring ties.

Regular lithol was used as a lubricant. In our case, a lift was used, but it is quite possible to get by with a jack. Before installing a new shock absorber, pump it manually several times.

Video of replacing the front shock absorber strut on the Mitsubishi Lancer 10:

After watching the video, you could make sure that replacing the front shock absorbers and struts in the Mitsubishi Lancer 10 is not such a difficult task and you can easily cope with it in a garage without spending your money and time in auto services. Image - Mitsubishi Lancer DIY suspension repair

The instruction clearly shows how to do it yourself to replace the front shock absorbers in a Mitsubishi Lancer 9 (Mitsubishi Lancer 9). In the example on our Lancer, there is a stretch, so the first step is to release its nuts. We throw off the wheel, jack one side on which the work will be done, the ABS sensor, brake hose are attached to the rack, the rack will need to be removed. At the back, with a 12 key, unscrew the nut that holds the brackets. We unscrew these two nuts and two bolts:

From above, from under the hood, unscrew the 3 nuts that hold the shock absorber support. We take out the bolts that we previously unscrewed. Now the shock absorber does not hold anything and can be removed. Further, we use special ties to compress the spring. We take a new shock absorber, remove the retainer from it and manually pump it 10 times. We put on a bump stop, a spring and assemble everything in the reverse order.

Video of replacing the front shock absorbers in the Mitsubishi Lancer 9:

Reserve video how to replace the front shock absorbers on Mitsubishi Lancer 9:

The front struts on the Mitsubishi Lancer IX are subject to wear and tear. For example, the support bearing Lancer 9, which is located in the upper support, is responsible for coupling the body with the strut, ensures its rotation, and softens the suspension load from shock absorption. According to the reviews of motorists and owners of Japanese cars, the Lancer 9 support bearing is replaced on average every 100-150 thousand kilometers, as symptoms and signs of malfunction appear:

Crackling is heard when cornering, knocking from the side of the wheels under the hood;
When the support is destroyed, the spring damping deteriorates;
Bumps in the road are felt through the steering wheel;
A visual inspection of the "support" under the hood shows damage, the rubber "sticks out" of the part;
The toe-in of the front wheels is disturbed;
Vehicle handling decreases.

The upper support of the front shock absorber in the Lancer 9 changes in 3-4 hours, if you follow the instructions, as well as the recommendations that are set out in this article. You can also independently, after reading this manual, choose the best support bearing (number, article, company at an affordable price), as well as modify and strengthen the support.

If there are signs of a breakdown of the "support", in order to make sure that it is replaced, it is required to diagnose the malfunction:

Open the hood of the car, find the upper front support;
The ball bearing is located inside the support;
Press the "support" cover with your palm;
Rock the machine from top to bottom if you feel a knock - this is the main sign that you will need to replace the support or bearing separately.

A diagram of the layout (device) of the Mitsubishi L9 front pillar is presented. The general design of the assembly for models with engines 1.6, 2.0 does not differ, the difference is only in the overall dimensions of the shock absorber and, accordingly, in the level of rigidity, parts 1-7 do not differ. The assembly is also assembled in two types: "Sport", "Comfort", they are equipped with different dampers on the stem.

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Auto parts for Mitsubishi Lancer 9 are presented by various companies, a list of recommended brands with positive feedback from the owners is presented in the table below. In case of replacing the bearing together with the upper support, you will need to buy a complete repair kit, as in the photo on the right, which also includes the fastening screws. Purchase spare parts only at trusted retail outlets, ask for quality certificates for products, dealer documents.

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I decided to create a report topic in which I will describe the repair of the suspension, indicating the nuances, part numbers and my feelings. The financial calculation is also attached.

And so, the initial conditions:
Lancer 9 1.6 MT, 2007, mileage 145 thousand km. across the vastness of our vast (in the day it happened in cities and towns up to 800 km. did it easily), and several trips to the Crimea with trips to the Crimean sights. Nothing was done about the suspension, except that the front stabilizer struts had changed 20 thousand before.
The suspension was worn out by 90%, it was understandable without any stands - noise, instability on the road, rolls, swinging, strong shaking, pecking during acceleration and braking, strong and uneven rubber wear, camber was not displayed within tolerances.
Because on the suspension, replacing at least one node, pulls everything else, plus after each replacement, do a similar collapse, I came to the conclusion that it is necessary to change the suspension immediately, once and for a long time.
For a long time I was tormented by doubts about what methods to use and how much to obey my toad.Thoughts were different - from replacing purely silent in all levers and ball in the front, to the cardinal “put everything original”. After smoking various forums, reading reviews and opinions, I came to the following conclusions:
1. Where especially critical details - put the original.
2. If the manufacturer provides for the replacement of a whole unit, we change the unit as a whole.
3. We use analog spare parts in low-critical units, but we do not rely heavily on economy.

Mitsubishi Lancer will be recognized on the road by everyone who understands cars at least a little better than just this "little blue", and this one - "red". And connoisseurs of computer toys probably managed to drive the sports version of the Lancer Evolution somewhere. In a word, we will not present him to the public, everyone knows such heroes by sight (or in the front). Better to get down to business right away: what can be repaired or replaced in Lancer in your own garage, and for what it is better to go to a car service. And how much money you need to have in your pocket.

Lancer is a typical long-lived model. The first cars with this name were born in 1973. It was called the A70, but, for example, the Americans recognized it as the Dodge Colt. Canadians know Lancer under the Plymouth Colt brand, and in some other countries it bore the names Dodge Lancer, Colt Lancer, Chrysler Lancer and Valiant Lancer. Already in 1974 "Flying Singh" (as the famous rally driver Yoginder Singh was called) won the Safari Rally on a sports version of the Mitsubishi Lancer GSR 1600. In the future, the GSR 1600 will win this race again and four more times in the Southern Cross Rally. So Lancer's sports history can only be envied.