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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMITSUBISHI2005LANCER EVOLUTION L4-2.0L DOHC TURBOREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISMAINTENANCEALIGNMENTTESTING AND INSPECTION
2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution L4-2.0L DOHC Turbo
Alignment: Testing and Inspection
2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution L4-2.0L DOHC TurboSECTION Testing and Inspection
STEERING ANGLE CHECK
1. Place the front wheel on a turning radius gauge and measure the steering angle.
Standard value
2. If the steering angle is not within the standard value, adjust the toe-in as follows.
Standard value: 0 ± 2 mm (0 ± 0.08 inch)
1. Loosen the jam nut, and unclip the bellows.
2. Adjust the toe-in by turning the left and right tie rod turnbuckles by the same amount (in opposite directions).
NOTE: The toe wit/ move out as the left turnbuckle is turned toward the front of the vehicle and the right turnbuckle is turned toward the rear of the vehicle.
3. Tighten the jam nut to the specified torque, and tighten the bellows by the clip.
Tightening torque: 52 ± 2 Nm (38 ± 2 ft. lbs.)
3. Recheck the steering angle.
1. Place the front wheel on a turning radius gauge and measure the steering angle.
Standard value
2. If the steering angle is not within the standard value, adjust the toe-in as follows.
Standard value: 0 ± 2 mm (0 ± 0.08 inch)
1. Loosen the jam nut, and unclip the bellows.
2. Adjust the toe-in by turning the left and right tie rod turnbuckles by the same amount (in opposite directions).
NOTE: The toe wit/ move out as the left turnbuckle is turned toward the front of the vehicle and the right turnbuckle is turned toward the rear of the vehicle.
3. Tighten the jam nut to the specified torque, and tighten the bellows by the clip.
Tightening torque: 52 ± 2 Nm (38 ± 2 ft. lbs.)
3. Recheck the steering angle.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.