Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
MITSUBISHI L 200 / Triton Pickup (KA_T, KB_T) 3.5 4WD (KB9T), MITSUBISHI L 200 / Triton Pickup (KA_T, KB_T) 3.2 DI-D 4WD (KB8T), MITSUBISHI L 200 / Triton Pickup (KA_T, KB_T) 2.5 DI-D 4WD (KB4T), MITSUBISHI L 200 / Triton Pickup (KA_T, KB_T) 3.5 Flex 4WD (KB9T), MITSUBISHI L 200 / Triton Pickup (KA_T, KB_T) 2.5 DI-D 4WD (KB4T), MITSUBISHI L 200 / Triton Pickup (KA_T, KB_T) 2.5 DI-D 4WD (KB4T), MITSUBISHI L 200 / Triton Pickup (KA_T, KB_T) 2.5 DI-D 4WD (KB4T), MITSUBISHI L 200 / Triton Pickup (KA_T, KB_T) 3.2 DI-D 4WD (KB8T), MITSUBISHI L 200 / Triton Pickup (KA_T, KB_T) 3.5 Flexfuel 4WD (KB9T), MITSUBISHI L 200 / Triton Pickup (KA_T, KB_T) 2.4 4WD (KB5T), MITSUBISHI L 200 / Triton Pickup (KA_T, KB_T) 2.8 D 4WD (KB7T), MITSUBISHI L 200 / Triton Pickup (KA_T, KB_T) 2.5 DI-D 16V 4WD, MITSUBISHI L 200 / Triton Pickup (KA_T, KB_T) 3.5 4WD (KB9T), MITSUBISHI L 200 / Triton Pickup (KA_T, KB_T) 2.4 4WD (KB5T), MITSUBISHI L 200 / Triton Pickup (KA_T, KB_T) 3.5 4WD (KB9T), MITSUBISHI L 200 / Triton Pickup (KA_T, KB_T) 2.5 DI-D 4WD (KB4T), MITSUBISHI L 200 / Triton Pickup (KA_T, KB_T) 2.5 D 4WD, MITSUBISHI L 200 / Triton Pickup (KA_T, KB_T) 2.5 DI-D 4WD View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: shock absorbers – Mitsubishi L200 KA. Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
All-purpose cleaning spray
Torque wrench
14 mm socket
Ratchet wrench
Mounting lever
Transmission jack or a second vehicle jack
Car lift or jack with jack stands, and wheel chocks
Replacement: shock absorbers – Mitsubishi L200 KA. AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • Replace shock absorbers in pairs on an axle.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right shock absorbers of the rear suspension.
  • All the work should be carried out with the ignition switched off.
Replacement: shock absorbers – Mitsubishi L200 KA. Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
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    Raise the vehicle using a car lift or a jack.
    Warning!
    If you are using a jack, make sure the car is parked on a hard, flat surface.Make sure to additionally secure the car with jack stands.
  2. Step 2
    Support the rear axle. Use a transmission jack or a second vehicle jack.
    Step 3
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  3. Step 4
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    Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a 14 mm socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
  4. Step 5
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a 14 mm socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
  5. Step 6
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    Remove the nuts and all associated fastening hardware.
  6. Step 7
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    Remove the shock absorber. Use a mounting lever.
  7. Step 8
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    Clean the shock absorber mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use an all-purpose cleaning spray.
  8. Step 9
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    Install a new shock absorber.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – Mitsubishi L200 KA. Professionals recommend:
    Before installing the new shock absorber, make sure to prime it if the part manufacturer recommends doing so. Holding the part upright, compress it and let it extend on its own 3–5 times.
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