DIY repair of the running Lancer 9

The ninth generation Mitsubishi Lancer has a small flaw, which makes itself felt about once every 1-2 years. The interval depends on the terrain of movement and the condition of the road surface. As you may have guessed, we will talk about knocks in the front suspension, which occur not as a result of wear or failure of certain parts of the car, but because of dirt that has gotten into it.

Before installing a new shock absorber, it must be pumped. If this is not done, then it may fail after a short time of operation, various noises and knocks may appear. This is due to the fact that the shock absorber is stored or transported in different positions and the working fluid from the inner cylinder can flow into the outer one, while into the inner cylinder.

Replacing the front stabilizer bushings doesn't seem like a big deal, but it really isn't. To replace them, you have to lower the subframe, but you can do without it. ...

It is better to change the rear shock absorbers in a couple at once, if the car is not new, so you will need two Kayaba 341368 shock absorbers, which cost 1,500 rubles. For fans of original spare parts, here is the Mitsubishi number MN101960, but I warn you right away that the box will contain the same Kayaba shock absorber. After removing the C-pillar, a slight abrasion was found on the Mitsubishi MR510446 lower spring gasket, therefore.

The mileage of the Mitsubishi Lancer IX car approached the mileage of 90 thousand kilometers, therefore, during the inspection of the front suspension, the steering rods, stabilizer struts and silent blocks of levers were sentenced to replace. ...

The boot of the inner CV joint has torn, so it must be urgently replaced. The original Mitsubishi MN147161 boot is very expensive, around 2,000 rubles, but its kit includes everything you need for replacement: a boot, a large and small clamp, a safety ring and Mitsubishi branded grease. ...

After I climbed under the car and examined the suspension, I saw rust crawling out from under the anther of the silent block. While driving on bumps or other types of swinging, the silent blocks did not show wear, although its condition was in very poor condition. The only thing that could be heard was a slight creak in the rear suspension area. ...

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.

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 system is a structural part of the vehicle's chassis that is responsible for softening and evenly absorbing stresses or vibrations that occur during vehicle operation. The suspension is the connecting element between the car body and the road surface.

The front end of the Lancer 9 is equipped with an independent Maxpherson lever-spring system, which is complemented by installed shock absorbers, anti-roll bars and coil springs. The main element in the design is the transverse shock-absorbing strut, the functional purpose of which is to ensure the operability of the telescopic guide element, as well as the damper, which is responsible for the distribution of loads about the vertical axis of the body.

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The functioning of the front suspension of the Mitsubishi Lancer 9 is due to the architectural features of the following structural elements:

1. Shock-absorbing strut - the device consists of a compression buffer, a coiled shock-absorbing spring, and a protective casing with a pre-installed bearing, which transfer the load from the axles of the wheelbase to the car body. The strut connects to the ball joint knuckle, which connects the element to the suspension arm;
2. Anti-roll bar - two metal brackets connect the part to the car body through shock-absorbing rubber pads.The suspension arms are combined with the vehicle body thanks to the fastening of silent blocks and rubberized bushings;
3. Front wheel hub locations - installing the hubs on double-row angular contact ball bearings provides better distribution of loads on the body, which allows both to increase the operational life of the suspension and to increase the parameters of the maximum permissible axle loads.

The front suspension of the car is softer than the rear, due to the architecture of the structure. The difference in the functioning of the suspension systems makes it easier to drive, resulting in increased vehicle agility.

The rear suspension also has an independent structure, the architecture of which consists of multi-link telescopic struts and an anti-roll bar. The guiding elements of the rear suspension system are levers with different sized metal hinges, which increase the car's handling - when entering corners, the rear wheels rotate at a greater angle than the front ones, which creates the effect of passive steering.

The shock absorber strut dampens vibrations in the rear suspension, thereby relieving stress on the vehicle's hubs. The lower arms are structurally connected to the anti-roll bar, and the stabilizer struts are fixed through ball joints to the stabilizer bar. The bar is attached with rubber brackets and pads directly to the vehicle body.

The suspension system is an important structural unit, in the presence of malfunctions in which the operation of the vehicle becomes unsafe. The main symptoms of suspension problems are:

• Noise, rattling or extraneous noise in the suspension - possible damage to the shock absorber, wear of the silent blocks, or failure of the shock absorber or stabilizer springs. To fix it, it is necessary to replace the shock absorber strut, as well as install new gaskets and silent blocks;
• Retraction of the vehicle from the trajectory of movement - the reasons are violation of the camber angle or deformation of the trailing arms. The situation is corrected by calibrating the camber angles or by installing new parts;

Note! Violation of the vehicle's trajectory can also occur in the event of uneven pressure in the tires of the vehicle or the installation of rubber kits with a different type of tread.

• Uneven tire tread wear - possible overload or wheelbase imbalance. To eliminate the malfunction, it is required to regularly calibrate the wheels, as well as to prevent overloading the vehicle.

The diagnostic procedure is performed when the car is driven onto a lift or inspection pit. During the inspection, it is important that:

• Rubber parts and seals showed no signs of aging, wear or damage;
• Shock absorbers should not have smudges, chips or holes;
• The bearings were free of chips or rust;
• And the silent blocks had no mechanical damage.

Note! When checking for faults, you should also pay attention to the exhaust system.

Often, a break in the muffler pipeline or the use of non-original components generate a similar noise and grinding noise, which is perceived as the appearance of malfunctions in the suspension system. For diagnostics, it is enough to check the muffler for backlash - if the part does not fit completely, noises will be provided.

The chassis (suspension) is one of the main parts of the car, which takes on the main load when driving on the road. It provides a smooth ride, reliable stability and maneuverability of the car, contributing to the comfort and safety of its operation. Timely and high-quality diagnostics of the Mitsubishi Lancer 9 suspension makes it possible to identify the occurrence of malfunctions at an early stage, which allows you to avoid further expensive car repairs.

Running gear diagnostics is carried out during each scheduled maintenance, as well as when indirect signs of a car's suspension malfunction are detected during its operation, which include:

• the occurrence of squeaks and extraneous noise in the suspension when the car is moving;
• increased vibration of the body and knocking in the suspension when driving on uneven roads;
• violation of stability and vehicle control when making maneuvers.

Taking into account the state of the roads in Russia, we recommend carrying out preventive diagnostics of the suspension every 10-15 thousand kilometers (when passing the T.O.)

Diagnostics of the Mitsubishi Lancer chassis is carried out when the car is placed on an inspection pit, a lift or on a special diagnostic stand. The diagnostic process includes the following work:

1. Inspection of the front shock absorbers for traces of oil leakage on the body and the condition of rubber boots for the absence of various mechanical damage (cracks, ruptures, etc.). The springs and shock absorber support cups are also inspected for cracks and deformations.
2. The same visual inspection of the rear shock absorbers, their springs and support cups.
3. Inspection of the rods of the front and rear stabilizers and the struts of their attachment to the suspension arms for the absence of mechanical deformations, as well as the condition of the rubber gaskets for fastening the struts.
4. Inspection of the condition of the rubber parts of the silent blocks on the front and rear suspension arms for mechanical damage, as well as checking the play in the pivot joints of the arms.
5. Inspection of the external condition of the ends of the steering rods and check for the presence of backlash in the fastening of their fingers.
6. Checking the bearings of the hubs of all wheels for the absence of backlash and extraneous noise during their rotation.
7. Inspection of the condition of the rubber boots of the front and rear ball joints for cracks and breaks, as well as checking the backlash in the fasteners of the ball joints.

Important! After repairs, it is necessary to check the camber parameters - this also affects the car's handling.

During the diagnosis of the suspension, we also advise you to check the condition of the following parts of the car, which are not directly related to its chassis:

1. Inspection of the lower part of the engine, clutch and gearbox for leaks of technical fluids.
2. Inspection of the condition of the rubber mountings for the manual transmission-automatic transmission engine.
3. Inspection of the elements of the exhaust gas removal system for the absence of mechanical damage and deformation, the tightness of their connection, as well as the condition of the rubber parts of the muffler attachment and heat insulators of the system.
4. Inspection of the external condition and tightness of parts of the brake system

High-quality diagnostics and repair of the Mitsubishi Lancer suspension can be performed only in specialized technical centers with high-tech equipment and specialists with relevant experience in performing such work.

The cost of diagnostics of the chassis (suspension) Mitsubishi Lancer 9 - 605 rubles

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:

1. Open the hood of the car, find the upper front support;
2. The ball bearing is located inside the support;
3. Press the "support" cover with your palm;
4. 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.

To remove the support bearing of a Mitsubishi Lancer 9, you will need the following tools:
- Jack, support for the spar, wheel chocks;
- Vice;
- Caps and wrenches: 8, 12, 17, 14;
- Spring fixing ties;
- Hammer, wooden block;
- A piece of rubber 15x15 cm, 7-8 mm thick (for revision and reinforcement);
- New spare parts (read recommendations for selection below);
- Torque wrench (if possible).

1. We find the ABS sensor wire, as well as the brake hose. The elements are fastened through the bar (bracket), to remove it, unscrew the nut by 12.

1. Now we turn to the bolts for attaching the front strut to the steering knuckle, you will need 17 keys. After unscrewing the bolts, remove or knock them out with a hammer, but only through a wooden spacer.

1. The lower part of the rack is disconnected, it remains to unscrew the upper bolts securing the support to the body. We use the key at 14.
2. While unscrewing the last nut, support the assembly with your hand to avoid falling.

1. Carefully take out the shock absorber module together with the support and support bearing, then, for ease of disassembly, we clamp the part in a vice.
2. We attach two ties to the spring, compress them evenly on both sides by 50% of the total length.

1. Now we unscrew the stem nut, which presses the support bearing with support to the upper cup. Keys 10 and 17.
2. We remove the support, on the cup you will see the support bearing of the Mitsubishi Lancer 9, the replacement of which is required.

1. After removing the shock absorber support, evaluate the appearance, performance, and possible replacement of the part. Not allowed: cracks, severe corrosion, mechanical damage.
2. Check the inner rubber gasket for backlash and excessive wear.

1. Inspect the bump stop, cover, as well as support cups; if defects are found, replacement will be required.

1. After assessing the condition of the assembly elements, and, if necessary, replacing them with new ones, we assemble the structure in reverse order.
   1. First, install the bottom support plate;
   2. Then the spring, then the upper support cup;
   3. We put on a boot with a damper;
   4. Next comes the thrust bearing, together with the upper support;
   5. When assembling, pay attention to the marks on the cups, the ends of the spring should rest against the stops on the plates (projections).

1. We tighten the stem lock nut by hand, remove the ties.

1. We install the assembled rack on the car using the reverse technology, after releasing the jack, tighten the support nut until it stops, adjust the tightening torque indicated in the diagram at the beginning of the article (using a torque wrench).
2. The last step is to tighten the spacer, if present.

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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.

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.

The ninth generation took a place on the assembly line in 2000, but in Russia this Lancer appeared only in 2003. Why did it take so long? The main reason was the complete failure of the Mitsubishi Lancer Fiore in the EuroNCAP crash tests in 1998. Nevertheless, the car was finalized, and three years after the presentation of the prototype, the production car premiered. Moreover, it was held in Moscow, at the international motor show. Lancer quickly won the affection of motorists, but, as Alexander Sergeevich once wrote, “… and our grandchildren will oust us from the world in a good hour!”. At the end of 2007, the ninth Lancer was discontinued due to the release of Lancer X. But not for long. Already in December 2008, at the Mitsushima plant, Lancer IX again got on the assembly line, and since 2009 it could again be bought from dealers. True, now it has a Mitsubishi Lancer Classic nameplate. Production continued until 2011, after which fans of the Lancers had no choice but to buy cars of the tenth family. Which, frankly, are not at all like the textbook Lancer IX.

From dealers for all the time it was possible to buy cars with engines of 1.4, 1.6 and 2 liters, in three trim levels until 2008 and in two - Classic, the one that was revived like the Phoenix bird in 2009. Today we are digging a Lancer produced in 2004, with a 1.6-liter engine and a manual transmission. The owner of the car, Nastya Bangieva, was lucky: her close friend Alexander is engaged in servicing her Mitsubishi. We do not know how this affects the relations of young people, but we immediately realized that a kind of imprint on Alexander's attitude towards this car is being postponed. The mileage of the car is 192 thousand kilometers, which makes it possible to assess in sufficient detail the operational properties of the ninth Lancer.

The inline four-cylinder naturally aspirated 1.6-liter engine of our car contains 98 "horses" in its "stable". And, apparently, the most delicious thing in the world for this herd is motor oil. The oil appetite of the ninth Lancer is known to almost all owners of this car, especially if its mileage has exceeded one hundred thousand. Already by one hundred and fifty thousand passed, many owners lose their nerves, and they change the valve stem seals and piston rings. The oil consumption of our Lancer with a mileage of just under 200 thousand is such that it makes no sense to change the oil: it is always fresh, because it has to be topped up one and a half to two liters a couple of times a month. Some motors tend to eat oil from young nails, and the operating manual says that a consumption of one liter per ten thousand kilometers is the norm.

Otherwise, this Orion 4G18 engine is not a hassle for the owner. It is better to replace the timing belt in a car service, the approximate cost of work together with the replacement of the pump will be 7,000 rubles.The price of the original roller is about 2,500, the original belt is about 1,800, but it is better to take a non-original pump: it is too expensive. The price of a part from Airtex will be about 1,500 rubles.

The engine oil, if desired, can be changed independently. There are no subtleties here, however, the oil filter is a little inconveniently located. The torment associated with doing this work with your own hands will bring a benefit of 500-700 rubles. The cost of the filter itself is about 300 rubles for a solid analogue.

You can change the air filter yourself. This procedure is so simple that anyone with two education grades and at least one hand can handle it. On top of the filter housing, fold back two latches and - voila! We take out the old filter and insert the new one. The cost of the filter ranges from 300 to 400 rubles. The question about the price of the work from the service station specialist caused a smile, but he was still able to at least somehow appreciate this work: 200 rubles. But you now know that they can be spent in something more interesting!

If we have opened the hood, then at the same time we will see how to perform one more procedure ourselves, which often causes difficulties for owners of other cars. We are talking about replacing the bulbs in the headlights. The owner of the ninth Lancer should be grateful to the car designers who made this operation simple, like replacing a paw in an ordinary sconce on the wall of your apartment. There is no need to remove the battery, air filter or the headlight itself, just disconnect the connector and remove the rubber protective cover. Access to the lamp is open, you can take out the old lamp and put in a new one.

It is just as easy to change the spark plugs if desired. We remove the connectors from the ignition coils, unscrew the bolts by 10, securing them, and after that you can unscrew the candles. This work does not cause any difficulties.

If you wish, you can change the belts of the generator and the air conditioner yourself (which also drives the power steering). The cost of each of the belts is 400 rubles, access to them for replacement is completely free - no pipes interfere. Loosen the nut, slide the tension roller along the guide, remove the belt. There will be no photographs - alas, there is no way to photograph them visually.

In cold weather, the ninth Lancer may have a thermostat problem. Usually it has to be changed. But there is no need to rush to the service, because even this work on this car does not require the skills of a professional car mechanic. It is secured with two clearly visible screws. After replacing the part, get ready to add one and a half to two liters of antifreeze that has leaked out during operation.

The ninth Lancer is a real time machine. One has only to sit in the driver's seat, and immediately you feel yourself not even in the 2000s, but in the nineties. This is just the apotheosis of practicality and laconic design. And the materials used are quite decent, and neither the dashboard nor the seat upholstery looks cheap. But the fact that they look too simple is a fact.

However, it is convenient to sit behind the wheel of the Lancer, the adjustments are quite enough, and you can adjust the steering wheel (the steering column is adjustable only by tilt) and the chair succeeds right away. The fit is so low that at first there is a fear of rubbing your pants on the asphalt, but you get used to it quickly. The readings of the instruments are perfectly readable and by their appearance remind of the worthy sports history of the car. The parking brake knob is slightly inconveniently located: it sticks out closer to the passenger seat. The strokes of the gear knob (we have a five-speed "mechanics" F5M41-1-R7B5) are very short and precise. But the pedals have long strokes and, in my opinion, are a little "empty". But you can get used to it almost immediately. But the operation of the ABS at a speed of over one hundred kilometers per hour with or without reason is a downright mysterious phenomenon. Most likely, this is just a breakdown of our particular car.

The engine, aerodynamic noises and tire noise are well audible in the cabin. You can still hear that the suspension is thundering, but about it a little later.

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:

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