Front light MITSUBISHI LANCER 2005 Workshop Manual

33-1
GROUP 33
FRONT
SUSPENSION
CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . .33-2
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . .33-3
LUBRICANT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33-3
SPECIAL TOOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33-4
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . .33-5
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK
AND ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33-5
LOWER ARM BALL JOINT AXIAL PLAY
CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33-6
LOWER ARM BALL JOINT COVER
CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33-6
STRUT ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33-7
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 33-7
INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33-7
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY . . . . . 33-8
INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33-10
LOWER ARM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33-11
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 33-11
INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33-12
LOWER ARM BALL JOINT COVER
REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33-12
LOWER ARM BUSHING (REAR)
REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33-13
STABILIZER BAR* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33-14
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 33-14
INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33-17
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 (*).

TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY
REAR SUSPENSION34-13
REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
<<A>> LIFTING POINT
When removing the trailing arm, move the lifting arm
slightly towards the front of the vehicle so that it will
not be in the way.
<<B>> LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY AND
TRAILING ARM DISCONNECTION
After supporting the lower arm assembly with a jack,
separate the lower arm assembly and trailing arm
connection.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
>>A<< STABILIZER LINK INSTALLATION
Tighten the self-locking nut until the stabilizer link
thread part protruding length meets the standard
value.
Standard value (A): 6 − 8 mm
INSPECTIONM1341002300182
•Check the bushings for wear and deterioration.
•Check the trailing arm for bending or damage.
TRAILING ARM BUSHING
REPLACEMENT
M1341011300221
1. Use the following special tools to drive out the
trailing arm bushing.
•MB990890: Rear Suspension Bushing Base
•MB990947: Lower Arm Bushing Arbor
•MB991816: Bushing Remover and Installer Base
<<B>>9. Lower arm assembly and trailing
arm connection
10. Trailing arm and body connection
11. Trailing armRemoval steps (Continued)
AC006171AC
Trailing arm
AC107126AB
Piece of wood
AC103744
A
AC
AC006172AE
Driving out
MB990890
Trailing armMB990947
MB991816

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 STEERING37-11
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
STEERING WHEEL FREE PLAY CHECKM1372001000311
1. With the engine running (hydraulic operation), set
the front wheels straight ahead.
2. Measure the play on the steering wheel
circumference before the wheels start to move
when slightly moving the steering wheel in both
directions.
Limit: 30 mm
3. When the play exceeds the limit, check for the
play on the steering shaft and steering linkage
connection. Correct or replace.
4. If the free play still exceeds the limit value, set the
steering wheel straight ahead with the engine
stopped. Load 5 N towards the steering wheel
circumference and check the play.
Standard value (steering wheel play with the
engine stopped): 10 mm or less
5. If the play exceeds the standard value, remove
the steering gear (Refer to P.37-24) and check
the total pinion torque (Refer to P.37-27).
STEERING ANGLE CHECKM1372001100374
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:
at the centre of tyre tread: 1 ± 2 mm
Toe angle (per wheel): 0°03' ± 06'
3. Loosen the lock nut, and unclip the bellows.
4. Adjust the toe-in by turning the left and right tie
rod turnbuckles by the same amount (in opposite
directions).
NOTE: The toe will 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.
5. Tighten the lock nut to the specified torque, and
tighten the bellows by the clip.
Tightening torque: 40 ± 5 N⋅m
6. Recheck the steering angle.
ACX01122
AB
AC000756AB
Inner
wheelsComfort 39°30' ± 1°30'
Sport (L.H.
drive vehicles)33°40' +1°00'/-2°00'
Sport (R.H.
drive vehicles)37°00' +1°00'/-2°00'
Outer
wheels
(reference)Comfort 32°30'
Sport (L.H.
drive vehicles)28°46'
Sport (R.H.
drive vehicles)30°00'
AC006074AD
Lock nut
Clip

FENDER
BODY42-7
REMOVAL SERVICE POINT
<<A>> SIDE TURN-SIGNAL LAMP
REMOVAL
Use special tool ornament remover (MB990784) to
prize out the tab from the fender, and remove the
side turn signal light.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
>>A<< SIDE TURN-SIGNAL LAMP
INSTALLATION
Engage the claw with the fender panel, and install
the side turn-signal lamp.
AC005980AC005980
Front of vehicle
Side turn-signal light
MB990784
ABAC005719
Fender panelHook
Claw
Fender panel
: Front of vehicle
AE

DOOR
BODY42-28
DOOR WINDOW GLASS ADJUSTMENTM1423001000327
Check that the door glass moves while contacting
the door glass channel when it is raised and lowered
fully. If not, adjust the door window according to the
following procedures.
1. Remove the door trim assembly (Refer to GROUP
52A, Door trim P.52A-15).
2. Remove the waterproof film (Refer to P.42-39).
3. Loosen the door glass mounting screw via the
adjusting hole with the door window glass fully
closed, then lower the window glass a little.
4. Fully close the door window glass again and
tighten the door glass mounting screw firmly via
the adjusting hole.
GLASS SLIDING MECHANISM CHECK
AND ADJUSTMENT
M1429000900091
If the window glass automatically starts moving
downwards at the wrong time while it is being raised,
carry out the following adjustment or replacement
procedures.
1. Remove the door trim assembly (Refer to GROUP
52A, Door trim P.52A-15).
2. Remove the waterproof film (Refer to P.42-39).
3. Remove the window regulator assembly from the
door window glass, and then raise and lower the
door window glass by hand to check the operation
force.
NOTE: Insert a cushion or similar object to
prevent damage to the glass if it should happen to
fall down.4. If the door window glass does not move up and
down smoothly, check or repair the following
points.
•Check the installation condition of the
runchannel.
•Repair any twisting in the door sash.
•Check the installation condition of the lower sash
or the centre sash.
NOTE: The lower sash cannot normally be
adjusted, but it may be possible to adjust the sash
span slightly within the range allowed by
manufacturing tolerances by pushing the lower
sash outwards while re-installing it.
5. If repair or adjustment is not possible, replace the
door assembly.
POWER WINDOW OPERATING CURRENT
CHECK
M1429001100184
1. Remove the power window fuse and connect an
ammeter as shown in the illustration.
2. When the power window switch is pressed to the
“UP” position, a large amount of current flows at
the time the window starts to close and when it is
fully closed, so measure the operation current in
the interval between these two points.
Standard value (A): 5 ± 1A (Power supply
voltage 14.5 ± 0.5V, 25°C)
Y0238AUY0239AUAC006112
AB
<Front> <Rear>
Adjusting
holeAdjusting
hole
AC003777
RunchannelDoor
sash
Lower
sash
AB
AC006115AB

54A-1
GROUP 54A
CHASSIS
ELECTRICAL
CONTENTS
BATTERY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
54A-4
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS. . . . .
54A-4
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE. . . . . . . . .54A-4
FLUID LEVEL AND SPECIFIC
GRAVITY CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54A-4
CHARGING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54A-4
BATTERY TEST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54A-5
IGNITION SWITCH* . . . . . . . . . .54A-6
GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . .
54A-6
SPECIAL TOOLS. . . . . . . . . . . . . .54A-8
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . .54A-9
IGNITION KEY REMINDER BUZZER AND
DOOR LOCK PREVENTION FUNCTION
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54A-9
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . .
54A-9
DIAGNOSIS CODE CHART . . . . . . . . . . 54A-9
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE
PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
54A-10
SYMPTOM CHART. . . . . . . . . . . . .54A-11
SYMPTOM PROCEDURES . . . . . .54A-12
DATA LIST REFERENCE TABLE .54A-19
CHECK IMMOBILIZER-ECU . . . . .54A-19
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE . . . . . . . . .54A-20
HOW TO REGISTER ENCRYPTED
CODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54A-20
IGNITION SWITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54A-27
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . 54A-27
INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54A-28
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 (*).

COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY
CHASSIS ELECTRICAL54A-32
SYMPTOM PROCEDURES
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1: Speedometer does not work (the other meters work). <M/T>
Speedometer Circuit
IGNITION
SWITCH (IG1)
VEHICLE
SPEED
SENSORDIAGNOSIS
CONNECTORCOMBINATION
METER
ENGINE-ECU
Wire colour code
B : Black LG : Light green G : Green L : Blue W : White Y : Yellow SB : Sky blue
BR : Brown O : Orange GR : Grey R : Red P : Pink V : Violet CONTROL CIRCUIT
FRONT SIDE
NOTE
LH drive vehicles
RH drive vehicles
,

COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY
CHASSIS ELECTRICAL54A-37
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 2: Speedometer does not work (the other meters work). <A/T>
IGNITION
SWITCH (IG1)
A/T
CONTROL
RELAY
OUTPUT
SHAFT
SPEED
SENSOR
DIAGNOSIS
CONNECOTR
ENGINE-
A/T-ECUCOMBINATION METER
ENGINE-
A/T-ECU
Wire colour code
B : Black LG : Light green G : Green L : Blue W : White Y : Yellow SB : Sky blue
BR : Brown O : Orange GR : Gray R : Red P : Pink V : Violet
FRONT SIDE
NOTE
LH drive vehicles
RH drive vehicles
CONTROL CIRCUIT
Speedometer Circuit

HEADLAMP
CHASSIS ELECTRICAL54A-66
HEADLAMP
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONSM1542000300332
TROUBLESHOOTING M1542000701281
Features the headlamp automatic shutdown function
to avoid battery drain when the headlamps are left
on. The main features are as follows:
•Extinguishes automatically in three minutes if the
ignition switch is turned off with the lighting switch
on.
•Extinguishes in one second if the driver's door is
opened within that 3-minute period.
•If the headlamps are turned on with the ignition
switch off, the headlamps and tail lamps will
extinguish in three minutes after the driver's door
is opened or closed.
The headlamps are controlled by the Smart Wiring
System (SWS). For troubleshooting, refer to
respective Groups below.
•Not using SWS monitor: GROUP 54B, SWS
Troubleshooting P.54B-38.
•Using SWS monitor: GROUP 54C, SWS
Troubleshooting P.54C-22.
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
HEADLAMP AIMING
M1542000900538
PRE-AIMING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Inspect for badly rusted or faulty headlamp
assemblies.
2. These conditions must be corrected before a
satisfactory adjustment can be made.
3. Inspect tyre inflation, and adjust if it is necessary.
4. If the fuel tank is not full, place a weight in luggage
room of the vehicle to simulate weight of a full
tank (0.8 kg per litre).
5. There should be no other load in the vehicle other
than driver or substituted weight of approximately
75 kg placed in driver's position.
6. Thoroughly clean the headlamp lenses.7. Place the vehicle on a level floor, perpendicular to
a flat screen 10 m away from the bulb
centre-marks on the headlamp lens.
8. Rock vehicle sideways to allow vehicle to assume
its normal position.
9. Bounce the front suspension through three (3)
oscillations by applying the body weight to hood
or bumper.
10.Four lines of adhesive tape (or equivalent
markings) are required on screen or wall:
(1) Position a vertical tape or mark so that it is
aligned with the vehicle centre line.
(2) Measure the distance from the centre-marks
on the headlamp lens to the floor. Transfer the
measurement to the screen. Horizontal tape or
mark on the screen is for reference of vertical
adjustment. Item Standard value Limit
Headlamp aiming Low beam Vertical
direction0.69° below horizontal (H)
± 0.29° from the
standard value
Horizontal
directionPosition at which the stat up point
of 15° is crossed with vertical line
(V)± 0.5° from the
standard value
Measurement of headlamp illiminous intensity cd
−30,000 cd or more
per one headlamp
AC304804
(1)
(2)
(3)
Headlamp centre line
Vehicle crntre line Screen
(3)
10 m
In the centre
of headlamps
(1)
(2)
(3)(3)
In the centre
of headlamps
AB
Vehicle centre line
ScreenHeadlamp centre line
10 m