Owners Manual
Mounting instructions Öhlins suspension kit
MIR 1B00, 2B000 - Mitsubishi Evo 5/6 grp N Front strut
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Öhlins heavy duty suspension type 46HMRX
Your new Öhlins suspension features 54 mm di-
ameter heavy duty inserts and 185 mm stroke,
with the option to increase stroke to 215 mm. The
suspension has the following adjusters:
Compression damping:
Adjustments are made on the hose connected
reservoir.
Low speed adjustments: Slotted centre screw.
High speed adjustments: Hexagon screw, use a
13 mm key.
Rebound damping adjustments:
Adjuster is at the bottom of the strut: Use a 3 mm
allen key.
Spring preload:
Adjustments are made with adjustment rings on
the strut casing. Use the c-spanners
When delivered the Öhlins suspension is dialled
to recommended settings for the specific brand
and make of the vehicle.
NOTE!
If you have turned the adjuster without counting the
number of clicks you must go back to the recommended
settings. Close the adjuster and count the clicks when
turning it counter-clockwise.
CAUTION!
Using too much force when closing the adjusters, will
destroy important sealing surfaces.
Compression damping
adjuster
Spring preload
adjuster
Rebound damping adjuster
High speed
compression
adjustment
Low speed
compression
adjustment
Optional springs
There are several optional springs available,
in two different lengths. The longer ones are
intended for rallies where the car needs to
be raised, for instance the Safari Rally.
WARNING!
In order to prevent bottoming the spring out, the
list below shows the maximum distance A be-
tween the upper flange of the upright bracket and
the bottom of the lock nut, se fig.
Öhlins Racing AB, Box 722, S-194 27 Upplands Väsby, Sweden.
Phone +46 8 590 025 00. Fax +46 8 590 025 80
www.ohlins.com
MIR1B00, 2B00. Issued 01 09 13
Setup data:
Stroke 185mm (Alternative 215 mm)
Set ride height, camber angles and toe in.
Compression adjustment:
Low speed 15 clicks, usable range
approx. 0-25 clicks
High speed 10 clicks, usable range
approx. 0-25 clicks
Rebound adjustment:
26 clicks, usable range approx.
5-35 clicks
For adjustment and maintenance instruc-
tions see Owners manual.
A
Spring Length Inside Rate A
Diam N/mm
05622-15 + 05173-08 320 74 60 40 mm
05622-17 + 05173-08 320 74 65 35 mm
05622-19 + 05173-08 320 74 70 17 mm
05622-21 + 05173-08 320 74 75 31 mm
05622-23 + 05173-08 320 74 80 46 mm
Safari spring
05922-15 400 74 60 39 mm
05922 19 400 74 70 33 mm
05922-23 400 74 80 57 mm
Before installation
Öhlins Racing AB can not be held responsible
for any damage whatsoever to suspension
components or vehicle, or injury to persons, if
the instructions for fitting and maintenance are
not followed exactly.
Similarly, the warranty will become null and void
if the instructions are not adhered to.
WARNING!
1. Installing suspension components, that is
not approved by the vehicle manufacturer,
may affect the stability of your vehicle. Öhlins
Racing AB cannot be held responsible for
any personal injury or damage whatsoever
that may occur after fitting the suspension
components. Contact an Öhlins dealer or
other qualified person for advice.
2. Please study and make certain that you
fully understand all the mounting instructions
and the owners manuals before handling this
suspension components kit. If you have any
questions regarding proper installation
procedures, contact an Öhlins dealer or other
qualified person.
3. The vehicle service manual must be
referred to when installing the Öhlins
suspension components
Safety signals
Important information concerning safety is
distinguished in this manual by the
following notations:
The Safety alert symbol means:
Caution! Your safety is involved.
WARNING!
Failure to follow warning instructions
could result in severe or fatal injury
to anyone working with, inspecting or
using the suspension, or to bystanders.
CAUTION!
Caution indicates that special
precautions must be taken to avoid
damage to the suspension.
NOTE!
This indicates information that is of
importance with regard to procedures.
Öhlins products are subject to continual improve-
ment and development. Consequently, although
these instructions include the most up-to-date
information available at the time of printing, there
may be minor differences between your
suspension and this manual. Please consult your
Öhlins dealer if you have any questions with
regard to the contents of the manual.
NOTE!
During storage and transportation, especially
at high ambient temperature, the oil and
grease used for assembling may run out
inside the packing and damage the expanded
polystyrene packing material. This is not
unusual and is in no way detrimental to the
suspension components.
Kit contents
Before installing the suspension components,
please check the contents of the kit, listed on
the front page of this instruction. If anything is
missing, contact your Öhlins dealer.
Description Part No. Pcs.
Mc Pherson strut left front MIR 1B00 1
Mc Pherson strut right front MIR 2B00 1
Camber bushing 05194-00 4
Camber bushing 05194-10 4
Rubber mount 00230-01 4
Hose clamp 00643-02 4
C-spanner 01796-01 2
Sticker 00197-02 4
Owners manual 1
WARNING!
1. It´s advisable to have an Öhlins dealer or other
qualified person to mount your McPherson struts.
2. Instructions in the vehicle service manual are
to be followed when changing the McPherson
struts.
3. When working on a lifted vehicle it must be
securely supported to prevent it from falling.
NOTE!
Make sure that all bolts are tightened to the correct
torque and that nothing fouls or restricts movement
of the suspension when it is being fully compressed
or extended.
6
Mounting instructions
1
Lift the car so the front wheels are clear of
the ground. Make sure it´s steadily fixed so
it will not fall down.
2
Remove the wheel and loosen the lower
strut attachment. Support the upright, to
reduce the risk of damaging the brake hose.
3
Loosen the top mount (three nuts) and re-
move the standard strut
4
Check the marking on the Öhlins front struts
to locate left or right front.
5
Fit the Öhlins strut to the car. First put the
hose connected reservoir through the hole
in the inner fender. First fit the top mount
then the lower bracket. Refit the wheel.
NOTE!
Pointing the hose forward and tilting the lower
part of the strut forward, will ease the mounting
of the strut.
6
Fit the hose connected reservoir to the strut
brace by using the rubber mounts and hose
clamps. Do not overtighten the strut brace.
See owners manual of the car.
CAUTION!
The hose must not be restricted and should run
in soft turns. Be sure to use sufficiently long bolts
for the upright bracket. Use flange screws and
flange nuts or use thick washers.
7
Continue your work accordning to Owners
manual, section adjustments.
Increase of stroke
Depending on suspension geometry set-
tings, production tolerance variations and
other factors, there might be space to in-
crease the stroke of the struts. By having
your Öhlins dealer remove the internal
spacers, the stroke can be increased in
steps up to 215 mm. To determine how long
stroke you safely can use, the struts need
to be trial fitted and all clearances must be
checked under full droop and the steering
moved from lock to lock.
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