Car front and rear suspension Mitsubishi Colt 2 and 3

Suspension and steering specifications
Torques, Ft-lbs Upper suspension strut mounting nuts Precis 11-14 Galant 29-36 Colt, Lancer, Mirage 25-33 Cordia/Tredia 22-29 Nut for shock absorber piston rod to upper...

General description of the suspension and steering
1.1a Elements of the front suspension and steering (Galant model shown, Colt, Lancer, Mirage, Tredia and Cordia models are similar) 1. Ball joint; 2. Anti-roll bar; 3....

Anti-roll bar front suspension — removal and installation
Removing 1. Raise the car and remove the front wheels. 2. Remove the front section of the exhaust pipe. 3. On Colt, Lancer, Mirage models, disconnect the tie rod ends...

Spacer — removal and installation
Removing 1. Raise the car and remove the front wheel. 2.6a Elements of the anti-roll bar and struts (Precis) 1. Sleeve; 2. Sleeve; 3. Anti-roll bar; 4. Sleeve; 5....

Front suspension strut and spring — removal, inspection and installation
Removing 1. Raise the car and remove the wheel. 4.2 Remove the brake hose bracket (indicated by an arrow) from the rack 2. Remove the brake hose from the rack (4.2). 4.3...

Suspension strut shock absorber — replacement
1. Remove the strut and spring from the vehicle. Clamp the stand in a vise. 2. Install the compressors on the spring and compress it. 5.3 While holding the spring seat,...

Suspension arm — removal, inspection and installation
Removing 1. Raise the car and remove the wheel. 3.3b...then unscrew the two bolts and nuts (indicated by arrows), attaching the spacer to the suspension arm 2. Remove...

Ball joints — check and replacement
Examination 1. Raise the vehicle and place it on stands. 2. Inspect the covers for cuts, cracks, or signs of leakage and replace if necessary. 3. Try to press the ball...

Stub axle and hub — removal and installation
Removing 1. Turn off a nut of fastening of a nave to a half shaft. 2. Raise the car and remove the wheel. Remove the brake caliper and hang it on a piece of wire. 4.3...

Rear suspension stabilizer bar (Precis model)
Removing 1. Remove the rear axle. 10.2 Before removing the anti-roll bar, make setting marks (Precis model only) A. mark; b. Mounting mark 2. Make marks on the anti-roll...

Traverse link — removal and installation
1. Raise the vehicle and place it on stands. 11.2 The left end of the tie rod is attached to the axle with a nut (arrow) 2. Loosen the nut on the left side of the link...

Rear suspension springs — removal and installation
Removing 1. Raise the car and remove the wheel. 12.2 Remove the lower shock absorber mounting bolt and nut (arrow) 2. Place a jack under the suspension spring and...

Rear suspension shock absorber — removal and installation
1. Raise the car and remove the wheel. 12.2 Remove the lower shock absorber mounting bolt and nut (arrow) 2. Place a jack under the suspension arm and raise it just...

Rear axle — removal, reassembly and installation
Removing 1. Raise the car and remove the rear wheels. 2. Disconnect the brake pipes from the wheels, cylinders or calipers. 3. Remove the brake drums or discs. 4. Remove...

Wheels and tires — general description
1. All vehicles covered in this manual are fitted with steel or textile metric sized radial tires (See diagram). The use of tires of other sizes or types can...

Front wheel alignment — general description
Correct front wheel alignment is very important for good vehicle handling and tire life. Usually the only adjustment needed is to adjust the toe of the front wheels. For...

Wheel alignment — general description
Wheel alignment is the adjustment of wheel alignment in relation to the suspension and the road. If the wheels are out of alignment, this not only affects the handling...