power steering fluid MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE 1991 Service Manual

INTRODUCTION AND MASTER TROUBLESH’OOTING .- Master ~pAi&oOti~31POOR FUEL MILEAGE
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Symptom
Poor fuel mileageProbable cause
Fuel leak
Air cleaner clogged.Ignition system problems
Reference page or remedy”Repair as necessary.
-8-169
IFuel injection system problems.I-ICompression too low.9-23
Tires improperly inflated.22-3
Clutch slips.6-4
Brakes drag.5-7I
NOISE
Symptom
NoiseProbable cause
Loose bolts and nuts.
Engine noiseReference page or remedy
Retighten as necessary
9-23
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HARD STEERING
Symptom
Hard steeringProbable causeLoose power steering oil pump belt
Low fluid levelAir in power steering system
Low tire pressure
Reference page or remedy19-12
Replenish19-13
22-3
Excessive turning resistance of lower arm ballExcessively tightened of steering gear box
IImproper front wheel alignment2-8
Excessive turning resistance of tie-rod ballioint2-35
1 i-23.30
19-8.10Sticky flow control valve
Bent rack in steering gear box‘.19-4119-23.30
POOR RETURN OF STEERING WHEEL TO CENTERSymptom
1Probable causeIReference pageI
Poor return of steering wheel tocenterImproper front wheel alignment
2-8
Improper tire pressure22-3
Excessive tightened rack support cover19-23.30
I-- ~~~Damaged front wheel bearingI2-12I

0-4 LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCEScheduled Maintenance Table/Recommended Lubricants- and Lubricant Capacities TableSCHEDULED MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS
The maintenance items should be performed according to the following table:
F.Mileage Intervals Kilometers in ThousandsSevere Usage
Service to be(Miles in Thousands)ConditionsMaintenance
Item
Performed24 36 48 60 72 80 84 96
(:,:) (15) (22.5) (30) (37.5) (45) (50) (52.5) (60) * B ’ D E F G
Air CleanerReplaceElementMore FrequentlyXX
Spark PlugsReplace
XXXx xx
Engine Oil$$~~~h~vev orEvery 4,800 km (3,000 miles)xxxx x
Engine Oil FilterReplace Every or6 MonthsEvery 9,600 km (6,000 miles)xxxx x
Disc Brake PadsInspect for WearMore FrequentlyXX
Severe usage conditionsA-Driving in dusty conditionsE-Driving in sandy areas
B-Trailer towing or police, taxi, or commercial typeF-Driving in salty areas
operationG-More than 50% operation in heavy city trafic during
C-Extensive idlinghot weather above 32°C (90°F)D-Short trip operation at freezing temperatures
(engine not thoroughly warmed up)
RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND LUBRICANT CAPACITIES TABLENOONA- --z.
RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS
Items
Engine Oil
Manual Transaxle
TransferRecommended lubricantskF&cesisification
SG or SG/CD (For further details, refer to SAE viscosity
MOPAR Hypoid Gear
Oil/API classification GL4 or higher, SAE 75W-85W
Automatic TransaxleMOPAR ATF PLUS (Automatic Transmission Fluid Type 7176) or Dia
ATF SP or Equivalent
Power SteeringMOPAR ATF PLUS (Automatic Transmission Fluid Type 7176VAutomatictransmission fluid or “DEXRON” or “DEXRON II”
Rear Axle <AWD>
Brake and Clutch
Rear Wheel BearingsRefer to
P.O-6.
MOPAR Brake Fluid/Conforming to DOT 3
MOPAR Front Wheel Bearing Grease, or MOPAR Multi-MileageLubricant/Multipurpose grease NLGI Grade 2EP
Hood Lock Latch,, Door Lock Strikers,
Seat Adjusters, Lrftgate Lock, Parking
Brake Cable MechanismMOPAR Lubriplate/Multipurpose grease NLGI Grade 2
Engine CoolantMOPAR Antifreeze Permanent-Type Coolant/High quality
ethylene-glycolantifreeze coolant
Door Hinges, Liftgate Hinges
Engine oil
/
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2-44FRONT SUSPENSION -Centermember and Crossmember
CENTERMEMBER AND CROSSMEMBER <FWD>
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Pre-removal Operation
l Disconnection of the Front Exhaust Pipewhen removing the Crossmember (Re-
fer to GROUP 1 l-Exhaust Pipe and
Main Muffler.)
@Raise and Suspend the Engine to the
Extent Force is not applied to the EnginePost-installation Operation
*Lower the Enginel coupling of the Front Exhaust Pipe (Re-fer to GROUP ll-Exhaust Pipe and
Main Muffler.)
@Air bleeding of the Power-steering Fluid
(Refer to GROUP 19-Service Adjust-
ment Procedures.)*Adjustment of the Front Wheel Align-
ment
(Refer to GROUP
2-Service AdjustmentProcedures.)
40-50 Nm
29-36 ft.lbs.
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7
9
80-100 Nm
58-72 ft.lbs.
\80-100 Nm
58-72 ft.lbs.
70-86 Nm
51-58 ft.lbs.llA0283
Removal steps
1. Front roll stopper bracket mounting bolt
2. Centermember installation bolts (front)3. Stopper
4. Bushing
5. Bushing
6. Collar7. Centermember installation bolts (rear)
8. Centermember
9. StayNOTEReverse the removal procedures to reinstall.
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FRONT SUSPENSION - Centermember and Crossmember2-49
CENTERMEMBER AND CROSSMEMBER <AWD>
- REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONNOZYA-B
40-50 Nm
29-36 ft.lbs.
50-65 Nm
36-47 ft.lbs.
\
80-I:0 Nm
58-72 ft.lbs.3'
/I-Y--
7t
/70-80Nm80-100 Nm151-58ft.lbs.58-72 ft.lbs.OlA0619
80-100 Nm70-80Nm58-72 ftlbs.51-58ftlbs.
-30 ll.l”S.,
e ~
70-80 Nm51-58
ft.lbs.7n-~0 NmI” .s- .w...51-58 ft.lbs.Removal steps
1. Cover installation screw
2.Left member3.Right member
4. Front roll stopper installation bolt
5.No. 1 crossmember
installation
nut
6.Lower plate7.No. 1 crossmember
8.
9.Bushing (B)10.GussetPost-installation Operation
l Air bleeding of the Power-steering Fluid(Refer to GROUP 19-Service
*Adjustment
P.2-8.)
NOTE
(I)(2) q : Non-reusable parts

FUEL SYSTEM - MPI System Inspection <2.0L DOHC Engine>
EGR control solenoid valve
[Calif. only]
Purge control solenoid valve
1
/AF--Y:rIgnition coil, Power transistor
Oxygen sensorPower
steering fluid Dressure switch
Coolant temDerature sensor

FUEL SYSTEM - MPI System Inspection <2.0L DOHC Engine>
InjectorII
01A0499
/
Purge control
Fuel pressureII solenoid valve
control valve
solenoid valve
0110503Ignition coil, Power transistor
IOxvnen sensorEGR control solenoid valve
[Calif. only]
Purge control solenoid valve
Fuel pressure control valve [Turbo only]
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\
16A0803Detonation sensor
\Power steering fluid oressure switch

STEERING
CONTENTSNISAA-
MANUAL STEERINGGEAR BOX.................21
POWER STEERINGGEAR BOX...................
28
POWER STEERING
HOSES........................
46
POWER STEERING OIL PUMP....................39
SERVICE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES<MANUAL STEERING
>...........................7
Steering Angle Check..............................7
Steering Wheel Centering.........................8
Steering Wheel Free Play Check.............:..7Tie Rod End Ball Joint Starting Torque
Check..................................................8Tie Rod End Ball Joint Variation Check
(Shaft direction).....................................7
SERVICE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES
< POWER STEERING >.............................
10
Bleeding...............................................13Fluid Level Check...................................
12
Fluid Replacement..................................12
i;,
Oil Pressure Switch Check........................15
Oil Pump Pressure Test...........................14
Stationary Steering Effort Check.................11Steering Angle Check..............................
10
Steering Wheel Centering.........................1 1
Steering Wheel Free Play Check................10Steering Wheel Return to Center Check.......
11Tie Rod End Ball Joint Starting Torque
Check..................................................10Tie Rod End Bail Joint Variation Check
(Shaft direction).....................................10
V-Belt Tension Check..............................12
SPECIAL TOOLS......................................6
SPECIFICATIONS.....................................2;
General Specifications..............................2
Lubricants.............................................5
Sealants and Adhesives............................5
Service Specifications.............‘................2
Torque Specifications,. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..*..........3
STEERING WHEEL AND SHAFT.................. 16

STEERING - Smcifications
LUBRICANTS_’” I_: Nls%D--
ItemsSpecified lubricantQuantity
The sliding part of the
bearing
The surfaces of the
bearing spacer
The mating surfaces of
the joint and cover
assembliesMOPAR Multi-mileage Lubricant Part No. 2525035 orequivalentAs required~ 8’i-.A
, ” ‘i
Manualsteeringgear boxBellows
The toothed surface of
the rack and to the inner
side of the rack bushing
The toothed surface of
the pinion
The surface of the racksupport that contacts
Inner side of the racksupport spring
Tie rod end dust coverSilicone grease
MOPAR Multi-mileage Lubricant Part No. 2525035 or
equivalent
As required
Power
steering
gear boxBellows
Bearing
O-ring
Oil seal
Special tool (MB991 213)
Pinion and valve
assembly seal ring partSilicone grease
MOPAR ATF PLUS (Automatic Transmission Fluid Type
7176VAutomatic transmission fluid “DEXRON” or
“DEXRON II”
As required
Coating of the rack teethMOPAR Multi-mileage Lubricant Part No. 2525035 or
face
equivalent
Pinion and valve
assembly pinion gear part
Rack support surface in
contact with the rack bar
Tie rod end dust cover.I
PowerPower steering fluidMOPAR ATF PLUS (Automatic Transmission Fluid Type0.9 liter (.95 qt.)
steering oil7176)/Automatic transmission fluid “DEXRON” or
pump“DEXRON II”
Flow control valveMOPAR ATF PLUS (Automatic Transmission Fluid TypeAs requiredFriction surface of rotor,7176)/Automatic transmission fluid “DEXRON” or
vane, cam ring and pump“DEXRON II”
cover
O-ring
SEALANTS AND ADHESIVESNWCE--
,.IItems
Manual steeringgear boxTop plug screw
Rack support coverDust cover
Specified sealant and adhesive
3M ATD Part No. 8663 or equivalentPower steering
gear boxEnd plug screwPower steering rack support cover screwDust cover
3M ATD Part No. 8663 or equivalent

19-12STEERING - Service Adjustment Procedures <Power Steering >
Pressure ofWater pump
pulleyOlA0059Fluid fluctuation
While engine
runningWhile enginestopped13uo139
Return hoseVinyl hose
x ,3Ao,42-
V-BELT TENSION CHECKNlSFliAl
1.Check to be sure that the belt is not damaged and that the
V-belt is correctly attached to the groove of the pulley.
NOTE, If there is abnormal noise or belt slippage, check the belt
tension and check for unusual wear or abrasion, or damage,
of the
pullev contact surface, and for scars or scratches onthe
pulley.2.
Press in V-belt at the illustrated position with about 100 N
(22 Ibs.) and measure deflection.
Standard value: 6-9 mm
1.26.35 in.)
3. If there is a deviation from the standard value range, make
an adjustment of the belt tension by following the procedures
described below.
(1) Loosen bolts A, B and C (for holding the oil pump).
(2) Place a bar or similar object against the body of the oil
pump, and, while manually providing the suitable
amount of tension, adjust the amount of
flexion of the
belt.
(3) Tighten bolts A, B and C (for holding the oil pump).
(4) Check the amount of flexion of the belt; readjust if
necessary.
CautionThe check should be made after turning the engine
one time or more in the regular direction of rotation (tothe
dght).
FLUID LEVEL CHECKNlSFIAI
1.Park the vehicle on a flat, level surface, startthe engine, andthen turn the steering wheel several times to raise the
temperature of the fluid to approximately
50-60°C
(122-140°F).2. With the engine running, turn the wheel all the way to the
left and right several times.3. Check the fluid in the oil reservoir for foaming or milkiness.
Check the difference of the fluid level when the engine is
stopped, and while it is running. If the fluid level changes
considerably, air bleeding should be done.
FLUID REPLACEMENTNlSFJAJ
1.Raise the front wheels on a jack, and then support them with
rigid racks.2. Disconnect the return hose connection.
3.Connect a vinyl hose to the return hose, and drain the oil into
a container.

STEERING - Service -Adjustment Procedures < Power Steering >IgJf~
4.Disconnect the high-tension cable, and then while operating
the starting motor intermittently, turn the steering wheel all;
the way to the left and right several times to drain all of the
fluid.
Caution, 35
Be careful not to position thq high-tension able ye&r the
carburetor or the delivery pipe.5. Connect the return hoses securely, and then
secur& it ,with
the clip.6. Fill the oil reservoir with the specified fluid up
td the Ibwerposition of the filter, and then bleed the air.
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Specified fluid:MOPAR ATF PLUS (Automatic Transmis-sion Fluid Type 7176)/Automatic trans-
mission fluid “DEXRON” or “DEXRON II”Fluid level change:
within
5 mm (2 in.)While engineWhile engine
runningstoppedl?lrnl?J3
BLEEDINGNlSFKAG
1.Jack up the front wheels and support them by using a floor
stand.2. Manually turn the oil pump pulley a few times.
3. Turn the steering wheel all the way to the left and right
several times.
4.Disconnect the high-tension cable, and then, while operatingthe starting motor intermittently, turn the steering wheel all
the way to the left and right several times
(for 1-5 to 20
seconds).
Caution
1. During air bleeding, replenish the fluid supply so thatthe level never falls below the lower positiin
@f the
eiter.I .“:
2. If air bleeding is done while engine is runnind, ‘the air
will be
brokeir up and absorbed intti the fluid;‘?ti’ sureto do the bleeding only while cranking.
5.Connect the ignition cable, and then start the engine (idling).6. Turn the steering wheel to the left and right until there are
no air bubbles in the oil reservoir.
7. Confirm that the fluid is not milky, and that the level is
upito the specified position on the level gauge.
8.Confirm that there is very little change in the fluid level whenthe steering wheel is turned left and right.
9.Check whether or not the change in the fluid level is within5 mm
(.2 in.) when the engine is stopped and when it is
running.
Caution
1.If the change of the fluid level is 5 mm I.2 in.) or more,
the air has not been completely bled from the system,
and thus must be bled completely.2. If the fluid level rises suddenly after the engine is
stopped, the air has not been completely bled.
3. If air bleeding is not complete, there will be abnormal
noises from the pump and the flow-control valve, and
this
condition could cause a lessening of the life of the
pump, etc.