warning MITSUBISHI LANCER 2005 User Guide

STRUT ASSEMBLY
FRONT SUSPENSION33-9
DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS
<<A>> STRUT NUT (SELF-LOCKING NUT)
REMOVAL
CAUTION
•Install special tool arm set (MB991238) evenly,
and so that the maximum length will be
attained within the installation range.
•Do not use an impact wrench to tighten the
bolt of special tool spring compressor body
(MB991237), otherwise the special tool will
break.
1. Use following special tools to compress the coil
spring.
•MB991237: Spring Compressor Body
•MB991238: Arm Set
WARNING
Do not use an impact wrench to remove the
strut nut (self-locking nut). Vibration of the
impact wrench will cause special tools
(MB991237 and MB991238) to slip and cause
personal injury.
2. Use following special tools to secure the strut, and
then remove the strut nut (self-locking nut).
•MB991681: Wrench
•MB991682: Socket
<<B>> STRUT DISPOSAL
WARNING
Wear goggles when drilling to protect your
eyes from flying metal debris.
The gas must be discharged from the strut before
discarding it. Place the strut horizontally with its
piston rod extended. Then drill a hole of
approximately 3 mm in diameter at the location
shown in the illustration and discharge the gas.
REASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS
>>A<< SPRING UPPER SEAT
INSTALLATION
If the spring upper seat peeled off the pad, adhere
the seat and the pad with a double-sided tape.
AC001085 AB
MB991238
MB991237
AC006091 AB
MB991681 MB991682
AC001087
AC304396AB
Seat
Pad

SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
REAR SUSPENSION34-18
DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS
<<A>> REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRING
NUT (SELF-LOCKING NUT) REMOVAL
CAUTION
•To hold the coil spring securely, install
special tool arm set (MB991239) evenly, and
so that the space between both arms of the
special tool will be maximum within the
installation range.
•Do not use an impact wrench to tighten the
bolt of special tool spring compressor body
(MB991237). It will break the special tool.
1. Use following special tools to compress the coil
spring.
•MB991237: Spring Compressor Body
•MB991239: Arm Set
WARNING
Do not use an impact wrench to remove the
rear suspension coil spring nut (self-locking
nut). Vibration of the impact wrench will
cause special tools (MB991237 and
MB991239) to slip and cause personal injury.
2. While holding the piston rod, remove the rear
suspension coil spring nut (self-locking nut).
<<B>> REAR SUSPENSION SHOCK
ABSORBER DISPOSAL
WARNING
Wear goggles when drilling to protect your
eyes from flying metal debris.
The gas must be discharged from the shock
absorber before discarding it. Place the shock
absorber horizontally with its piston rod extended.
Then drill a hole of approximately 3 mm in diameter
at the location shown in the illustration and discharge
the gas.
REASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS
>>A<< REAR SUSPENSION SPRING
LOWER PAD INSTALLATION
Align the stepped section of the spring lower pad
with the stepped section of the spring seat of the
shock absorber, and install the spring lower pad.
AC001070
MB991237
MB991239
AB
AC102268AC
Piston rod
AC102270
AC
AC304800AB
Spring lower pad
Stepped section
Spring seat

37-1
GROUP 37
POWER STEERING
CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . .37-3
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . .37-6
LUBRICANTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37-7
SEALANTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37-7
SPECIAL TOOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37-8
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . .37-11
STEERING WHEEL FREE PLAY
CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37-11
STEERING ANGLE CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . 37-11
TIE ROD END BALL JOINT TURNING
TORQUE CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37-12
STATIONARY STEERING EFFORT
CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37-12
STEERING WHEEL RETURN TO
CENTRE CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37-13DRIVE BELT TENSION CHECK . . . . . . . . . 37-13
FLUID LEVEL CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37-13
FLUID REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37-13
POWER STEERING SYSTEM AIR
BLEEDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37-13
OIL PUMP PRESSURE TEST . . . . . . . . . . 37-14
POWER STEERING PRESSURE
SWITCH CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37-15
TIE ROD END BALL JOINT DUST COVER
CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37-15
STEERING COLUMN SHAFT
ASSEMBLY SHOCK ABSORBING
MECHANISM CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37-15
STEERING WHEEL* . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37-17
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
<COMFORT> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37-17
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
<SPORT> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37-19
Continued on next page
WARNINGS REGARDING SERVICING OF SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) EQUIPPED VEHICLES
WARNING
•Improper service or maintenance of any component of the SRS, or any SRS-related component, can lead to
personal injury or death to service personnel (from inadvertent firing of the air bag) or to the driver and
paassenger (from rendering the SRS inoperative).
•Service or maintenance of any SRS component or SRS-related component must be performed only at an
authorized MITSUBISHI dealer.
•MITSUBISHI dealer personnel must thoroughly review this manual, and especially its GROUP 52B - Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS) before beginning any service or maintenance of any component of the SRS or any
SRS-related component.
NOTE
The SRS includes the following components: SRS air bag control unit, SRS warning light, front impact sensors, air bag module,
clock spring, and interconnecting wiring. Other SRS-related components (that may have to be removed/installed in connection
with SRS service or maintenance) are indicated in the table of contents by an asterisk (*).

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
POWER STEERING37-16
WARNING
•If the vehicle continues to be driven after
the collision absorbing mechanism has
operated, the steering column shaft may
be damaged while it is in use.
•If there is a slack in the one-way capsule,
do not attempt to repair it but replace the
steering column shaft assembly.
Inspection Procedure
1. Remove the lower and upper column covers.
CAUTION
Do not release the tilt lever until the steering
column has been installed to complete this
inspection procedure.
2. Ensure that the tilt lever is in the lock position.
NOTE: If not, place the tilt lever in the lock
position.
3. Loosen the two steering column mounting bolts
(upper) by two turns.4. Hold the one-way capsules as shown, and then
try to lock them. If there is a slack in either of the
capsules, replace the steering column shaft
assembly.
NOTE: When installing a new steering column
shaft assembly, place the tilt lever in the lock
position, if it is not in place.
CAUTION
•Be careful that nothing is pinched between
the one-way capsules and the body.
•Do not release the tilt lever until the steering
column has been installed to complete this
inspection procedure.
5. If no problem is found during the inspection,
tighten the steering column mounting bolts to the
specified torque.
Tightening torque: 12 ± 2 N⋅m
AC304673AC304673
Steering
column
assembly
AB
Steering
column
mounting
bolt
AC304672
AC304673AC304673
AC304923AB
One way capsule

STEERING WHEEL
POWER STEERING37-17
STEERING WHEEL
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
<COMFORT>
M1372011400183
WARNING
•Before removing the steering wheel and air bag module assembly, refer to GROUP 52B,
Service Precautions (P.52B-5) and Air Bag Module and Clock Spring (P.52B-210).
•When removing and installing the steering wheel, do not let it bump against the air bag
module.
NOTE: For air bag module removal, refer to GROUP
52B, Air Bag Module and Clock Spring P.52B-210.
Post-installation Operation
•Checking Steering Wheel Position with Wheels Straight
Ahead
AC107402AB
50 ± 5 N·m
1 2
2
1
12
A
AB
BTa b
Ta b Section A - A
Section B - B
Removal steps
<<A>>1. Cover
<<B>>2. Steering wheel and air bag module
assembly

STEERING WHEEL
POWER STEERING37-19
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION <SPORT>M1372011400194
WARNING
•Before removing the steering wheel and air bag module assembly, refer to GROUP 52B,
Service Precautions (P.52B-5) and Air Bag Module and Clock Spring (P.52B-210).
•When removing and installing the steering wheel, do not let it bump against the air bag
module.
NOTE: For air bag module removal, refer to GROUP
52B, Air Bag Module and Clock Spring P.52B-210.
REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
<<A>> COVER REMOVAL
Insert special tool ornament remover (MB990784) at
the indicated position to remove the cover.
NOTE: The special tool can be inserted through the
notch behind the area shown.
Post-installation Operation
•Checking Steering Wheel Position with Wheels Straight
Ahead
AC211760
AD
50 ± 5 N·m2
1 2
Removal steps
<<A>>1. Cover
<<B>>2. Steering wheel and air bag module
assembly
AC211761AB
MB990784

STEERING SHAFT
POWER STEERING37-21
STEERING SHAFT
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONM1372011500113
WARNING
Before removing the steering wheel and air bag module assembly, refer to GROUP 52B,
Service Precautions (P.52B-5) and Air Bag Module and Clock Spring (P.52B-210).
REMOVAL SERVICE POINT
<<A>> STEERING COLUMN SHAFT
ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
CAUTION
The tilt lever should be held in the lock position
until the steering column shaft is installed to the
vehicle. If the steering column is removed with
the tilt lever released, or the tilt lever is released
after the steering column shaft was removed from the vehicle, the steering column can not be
reinstalled correctly. If the steering column is
installed incorrectly, the collision energy
absorbing mechanism may be damaged.
1. Ensure that the tilt lever is in the lock position, and
remove the steering column mounting bolts.
Pre-removal Operation
•Steering Wheel and Air bag Module Assembly Removal
(Comfort: refer to P.37-17/Sport: refer to P.37-19).
•Under Cover Removal (Refer to GROUP 52A, Instrument
Panel P.52A-2).Post-installation Operation
•Under Cover Installation (Refer to GROUP 52A,
Instrument Panel P.52A-2).
•Steering Wheel and Air bag Module Assembly Installation
(Comfort: refer to P.37-17/Sport: refer to P.37-19).
AC304919AB
12 ± 2 N·m
18 ± 2 N·m
5.0 ± 1.0 N·m
1 2
73 2
1
8
86
A
A
Ta bSection A - A
Section B - B
BB
Toe board
Specified sealant:
3M ATD Part No.8513 or equivalent
BB
4
5
(mounting screw)2.5 ± 0.5 N·m
Removal steps
1. Lower column cover
2. Upper column cover
3. Clock spring and column switch
assembly
4. Cover <A/T>5. Key interlock cable <A/T> (Refer to
GROUP 23A, A/T Key Interlock and
Shift Lock Mechanism P.23A-151).
6. Shaft cover
<<A>> >>A<<7. Steering column shaft assembly
8. Cover assemblyRemoval steps (Continued)

POWER STEERING GEAR BOX AND LINKAGE
POWER STEERING37-24
POWER STEERING GEAR BOX AND LINKAGE
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONM1372010900237
WARNING
Before removing the steering gear, refer to GROUP 52B, Service Precautions (P.52B-5) and
Air Bag Module and Clock Spring (P.52B-210). Centre the front wheels. Failure to do so may
damage the SRS clock spring and render the SRS system inoperative, risking serious injury.
Pre-removal Operation
•Power Steering Fluid Draining (Refer to P.37-13.)Post-installation Operation
•Check the dust cover for cracks or damage by pushing it
with your finger.
•Power Steering Fluid Supplying (Refer to P.37-13.)
•Power Steering Fluid Line Bleeding (Refer to P.37-13.)
•Checking Steering Wheel Position with Wheels Straight
Ahead.
•Front Wheel Alignment Adjustment (Refer to GROUP 33,
On-vehicle Service − Front Wheel Alignment Check and
Adjustment P.33-5.)
AC304920
AB
57 ± 7 N·m
15 ± 3 N·m 70 ± 10 N·m
7
3 8
5
6
9
1024
1
12 ± 2 N·m
12 ± 2 N·m
<L.H. drive vehicles>
Removal steps
1. Crossmember (Refer to GROUP 32,
Crossmember P.32-8).
•Engine rear roll stopper bracket (Refer
to GROUP 32, Engine Roll Stopper
and Centermember P.32-7).
>>A<<2. Joint cover grommet
3. Return hose4. Return tube
5. O-ring
6. Return tube
7. Eye bolt
8. Pressure hose assembly
9. Clamp
10. Steering gear and linkageRemoval steps (Continued)

KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
BODY42-53
TROUBLESHOOTINGM1428000700287
The keyless entry system is controlled by the Smart
Wiring System (SWS). For troubleshooting, refer to
GROUP 54B, Troubleshooting P.54B-17 or GROUP
54C, Troubleshooting P.54C-4.
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM CHECKM1428001400096
Check the system as described below. If the system
does not work, carry out troubleshooting. Refer to
GROUP 54B, Troubleshooting P.54B-17, refer to
GROUP 54C, Troubleshooting P.54C-4.
•Operate the transmitter to check that the doors
and tailgate can be locked and unlocked.
•Operate the transmitter to check that the
answerback function works in response to door
and tailgate <Wagon> locking/unlocking.
NOTE: The adjustment function allows you to
change the answerback setting as follows. Prior
to that check, confirm which setting is activated.
.
•The hazard warning lamps flash twice when
locked and once when unlocked. The room
lamp flashes twice when locked and
illuminates for 15 seconds when unlocked.
•The hazard warning lamps do not flash when
locked and flash once when unlocked. The
room lamp flashes twice when locked and
illuminates for 15 seconds when unlocked.
•The hazard warning lamps flash twice when
locked and do not flash when unlocked. The
room lamp flashes twice when locked and
illuminates for 15 seconds when unlocked.
•The hazard warning lamps do not flash when
both locked and unlocked. The room lamp
flashes twice when locked and illuminates for
15 seconds when unlocked.
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM TIMER LOCK
FUNCTION INSPECTION
M1428004000138
Push the transmitter unlock button and check to see
that the doors and tailgate <Wagon> lock within 30
seconds. If it doesn't, then execute troubleshooting
remedies. Refer to GROUP 54B, Troubleshooting
P.54B-17, refer to GROUP 54C, Troubleshooting
P.54C-4.
ENABLING/DISABLING THE
ANSWERBACK FUNCTION
M1428003200214
If the keyless entry system locks or unlocks the
doors, the room lamp flashes or illuminates, the
hazard warning lamp flashes (hazard answerback
function). The hazard answerback function can be
enabled or disabled according to the following
procedure:
ENABLING/DISABLING THE HAZARD
ANSWERBACK FUNCTION
The hazard answerback function can be enabled or
disabled by one of the two following procedures.
<When using the transmitter after
diagnosis connector (1) is earthed>
1. Enter the hazard answerback customize mode by
performing one of the following steps. If the
ETACS-ECU enters the customize mode, its
buzzer will sound once.
(1) Turn the ignition switch to “LOCK”(OFF)
position.
(2) Turn off the hazard warning lamp switch.
CAUTION
Before connecting or disconnecting the earth,
turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF)
position.
(3) Connect the diagnosis connector to the
special tool diagnosis code check harness
(MB991529).
(4) Close the driver's side door.
(5) Keep the windshield washer switch on for at
least ten seconds. Then the ETACS-ECU
buzzer will sound once.
2. If the transmitter “LOCK” button is pushed
consecutively twice (within two seconds), the
ETACS-ECU buzzer will sound, indicating that the
hazard answerback function can be enabled or
disabled when the doors are locked.
AC305133AB
Diagnosis
connector
MB991529Steering shaft

KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
BODY42-54
•Enable the hazard answerback function
when the doors are locked: The
ETACS-ECU buzzer will sound once.
•Disable the hazard answerback function
when the doors are locked: The
ETACS-ECU buzzer will sound twice.
3. If the transmitter “UNLOCK” button is pushed
consecutively twice (within two seconds), the
ETACS-ECU buzzer will sound, indicating that the
hazard answerback function can be enabled or
disabled when the doors are unlocked.
•Enable the hazard answerback function
when the doors are unlocked: The
ETACS-ECU buzzer will sound once.
•Disable the hazard answerback function
when the doors are unlocked: The
ETACS-ECU buzzer will sound twice.
4. Exit the hazard answerback customize mode by
observing one of the following steps.
(1) Disconnect diagnosis connector terminal (1)
form the earth.
(2) Turn the ignition switch to position other then
“LOCK”(OFF), or remove the ignition key.
(3) Open the driver's side door.
(4) Any other warning buzzer output occurs.
NOTE: If any operation is not done for at least three
minutes after the ETACS-ECU has entered the
customize mode, the hazard answerback customize
mode will be canceled automatically.
<When the transmitter is used after
connecting MUT-II to the diagnosis
connector>
1. Enter the hazard answerback customize mode by
performing one of the following steps. If the
ETACS-ECU enters the customize mode, its
buzzer will sound once.
(1) Turn the ignition switch to “LOCK”(OFF)
position.
(2) Turn off the hazard warning lamp switch.
CAUTION
Before connecting or disconnecting the MUT-II,
turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF)
position.
(3) Connect the MUT-II to the diagnosis
connector.
(4) Close the driver's side door.
(5) Keep the windshield washer switch on for at
least ten seconds. Then the ETACS-ECU
buzzer will sound once.
2. If the transmitter “LOCK” button is pushed
consecutively twice (within two seconds), the
ETACS-ECU buzzer will sound, indicating that the
hazard answerback function can be enabled or
disabled when the doors are locked.
•Enable the hazard answerback function
when the doors are locked: The
ETACS-ECU buzzer will sound once.
•Disable the hazard answerback function
when the doors are locked: The
ETACS-ECU buzzer will sound twice.
3. If the transmitter “UNLOCK” button is pushed
consecutively twice (within two seconds), the
ETACS-ECU buzzer will sound, indicating that the
hazard answerback function can be enabled or
disabled when the doors are unlocked.
•Enable the hazard answerback function
when the doors are unlocked: The
ETACS-ECU buzzer will sound once.
•Disable the hazard answerback function
when the doors are unlocked: The
ETACS-ECU buzzer will sound twice.
4. Exit the hazard answerback customize mode by
observing one of the following steps.
(1) Disconnect MUT-II from the diagnosis
connector.
(2) Turn the ignition switch to position other then
“LOCK”(OFF), or remove the ignition key.
(3) Open the driver's side door.
(4) Any other warning buzzer output occurs.
AC304777
Steering shaft
ACMB991502
16-Pin