front MITSUBISHI LANCER 2006 Owner's Guide

DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBLY
FRONT AXLE26-20
REASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS
>>A<< DYNAMIC DAMPER/DAMPER
BAND/TJ BOOT INSTALLATION
CAUTION
There should be no grease adhered to the rubber
part of the dynamic damper.
AC101695AC
L
1. Install the dynamic damper in the position (L)
shown in the figure .
L: 230 ± 3 mm <LH>, 415 ± 3 mm <RH>
2. Secure the damper bands.
3. Wrap plastic tape around the shaft spline, and then install the TJ boot band (small) and TJ boot.
>>B<< SPIDER ASSEMBLY
INSTALLATION
CAUTION
•The driveshaft joint use special grease. Do
not mix old and new or different types of
grease.
•If the spider assembly has been cleaned, take
special care to apply the specified grease.
1. Apply the specified grease furnished in the repair kit to the spider assembly between the spider axle
and the roller.
Specified grease: Repair kit grease
AC102654AC
Chamfered
side
2. Install the spider assembly to the shaft from the direction of the spline chamfered side.
>>C<< TJ CASE INSTALLATION
CAUTION
The driveshaft joint use special grease. Do not
mix old and new or different types of grease.
AC102656AC
After applying the specified grease to the TJ case,
insert the driveshaft and apply grease one more
time.
Specified grease: Repair kit grease
Amount to use:
<1300-LH, 1600-LH, 2000-LH>: 120 ± 10 g
<1300-RH, 1600-A/T-RH>: 110 ± 10 g
<1600-M/T-RH, 2000-A/T-RH>: 120 ± 10 g
<2000-M/T-RH>: 105 ± 10 g
NOTE: The grease in the repair kit should be divided
in half for use, respectively, at the joint and inside the
boot.
>>D<< TJ BOOT BAND (SMALL)/TJ BOOT
BAND (LARGE) INSTALLATION
AC102657
A
AC
Set the TJ boot bands at the specified distance in
order to adjust the amount of air inside the TJ boot,
and then tighten the TJ boot band (small), TJ boot
band (large) securely.
Standard value (A):
<1300-RH, 1600-A/T-RH>: 85 ± 3 mm
<1300-LH, 1600-M/T, 1600-A/T-LH, 2000>: 90 ± 3
mm

DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBLY
FRONT AXLE26-21
INSPECTION
M1261003800130
•Check the driveshaft for damage, bending or cor-
rosion.
•Check the driveshaft spline part for wear or dam-
age.
•Check the spider assembly for roller rotation,
wear or corrosion.
•Check the groove inside TJ case for wear or cor-
rosion.
•Check the dynamic damper for damage or crack-
ing.
•Check the boots for deterioration, damage or
cracking.
BJ BOOT (RESIN BOOT) REPLACEMENTM1261005200361
AC102658
1.Remove the bo ot ban ds (large a nd small).
NOTE: The boot ba nds canno t be re -used .
2.Remove the BJ boot.
3.W r ap a plastic t a pe arou nd the shaf t spline, an d
asse mble the b oot ba nd and BJ boo t.
AC102659
4.Align th e ce ntre gro o ve o n the BJ boot small end
wit h the shaf t groo ve.
AC102660
WMB991561
Stopper
Adjusting bolt
AC
5. T u rn the ad justing bolt o n sp ecial too l boo t band
crimping tool (MB9915 61) so that the size of the
o penin g (W) is at t he st and ard value .
St andard va lue (W): 2 . 9 mm
<If it is larger than 2.9 mm > T i ghte n the adju s t-
ing bolt.
<If it is sm aller than 2.9 mm > Loosen the
adjustin g bolt.
NOTE: The value of W will chang e by approxi-
mately 0.7 mm for ea ch tu rn of th e adjusting bolt.
NOTE: The ad justing bolt shou ld no t be tu rned
more th an once.
AC102661AC
Boot
ABoot band
(small)
B
Projection
6. Position the BJ boo t band (small) so th at there is
e v en clea rance at either en d (A and B).
CAUTION
•Secure the driveshaft in an upright position
and clamp part of the boot band to be crimped
securely in the jaws of special tool.
•
AC102663 ACMB991561
Crimp the boot band until special tool
touches the stopper.

DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBLY
FRONT AXLE26-22
7. Use the special tool to crimp the boot band (small).
AC102662
C
AD
8.Check t hat the crimpin g amount (C) of the bo ot
ba nd is at th e st and ard value.
St andard va lue (C): 2.4 − 2.8 mm
<If the crimpin g amoun t is larger tha n 2.8 m m
>
Readjust th e value of (W) in s t ep 5 acc ord i ng to
the following fo rm ula, and then repea t the
operation in step 7.
W = 5.5 mm − C
Example : If C = 2.9 mm, the n W = 2.6 mm.
<If the crimpin g amoun t is sma ller than 2 . 4
mm >
Rem o v e the BJ bo ot ba nd , re ad ju st the v a l ue of
(W) in ste p 5 acc ord i ng to the following for
-
mula, and then repe at the o perations i n
step
s 6 and 7 using a new BJ boot band .
W = 5.5 mm − C
Example : If C = 2.3 mm, the n W = 3.2 mm.
9.Check t hat the boot b and is no t sticking o u t p a st
th e pla c e wher e it h a s be en in st alled. If t he boo t
ba nd is st icking out, remove it a nd the n repea t
step s 6 to 8, u s in g a new b oot ban d.
CAUTION
The driveshaft joint uses special grease. Do not
mix old and new or different types of grease.
10.Fill the inside of the boot with the specified amount of the specified grease.
Specified grease: Repair kit grease
Amount to use: 95 ± 10 g
AC102664AC
11.Align the centre groove on the BJ boot big end with the BJ case groove.
12.Follow the same procedure as in step 5 to adjust
the size of the opening (W) on the special tool so
that it is at the standard value.
Standard value (W): 2.9 mm
AC102665 AC
Boot Projection
Boot band
(large)
D
E
13.Position the BJ boot band (large) so that there is even clearance at either end (D and E).
14.Use the special tool to crimp the BJ boot band
(large) in the same way as in step 7.
AC102666FAD
15.Check that the crimping amount (F) of the boot band is at the standard value.
Standard value (F): 2.4 − 2.8 mm
<If the crimping amount is larger than 2.8 mm >
Readjust the value of (W) in step 12 according to the following formula, and then repeat the
operation in step 14.
W = 5.8 mm − F
Example: If F = 2.9 mm, then W = 2.9 mm.

DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBLY
FRONT AXLE26-23
<If the crimping amount is smaller than 2.4
mm >
Remove the BJ boot band, readjust the value of
(W) in step 12 according to the following for
-
mula, and then repeat the operations in
steps 13 and 14 using a new BJ boot band.
W = 5.8 mm − F
Example: If F = 2.3 mm, then W = 3.5 mm.
16.Check that the boot band is not sticking out past
the place where it has been installed. If the boot
band is sticking out, remove it and then repeat
steps 13 to 15, using a new boot band.

SPECIAL TOOLS
REAR AXLE27-3
SPECIAL TOOLS
M1271000600495
ToolNumberNameUse
B990767
MB990767Front hu b and end yoke
holde
rHub fixin g
MB991618
MB991618Hub bolt remo verHub bolt remova l
MD998801Remov e rRemoval of ABS rotor
MD998812Installer cap
MD9988 13Installer 100
MD9988 15Installer ada pter

TROUBLESHOOTING
WHEEL AND TYRE31-3
TROUBLESHOOTING
DIAGNOSISM1311000700385
SymptomProbable causeRemedyReference page
Rapid wear
at shoulders
ACX00923AB
Unde
r-inflation
or lack
of
rot
a tion
ACX00924 AB
Adjust the tyre
pre
ssu re.For tyre inflation
pressure, refer to
th
e lab e l on the
driver'
s side centre
pi
lla r .
Rapi d wear
at ce
ntre
ACX00925 AB
Over-infla
tion
or lack
of
rot
a tion
ACX00926 AB
Cra
cke d
treads
ACX00927 AB
Unde
r-inflationAdjust th e tyre
pre
ssu re.For tyre inflation
pressure, refer to
th
e lab e l on the
driver'
s side centre
pi
lla r .
Wear o n one
side
ACX00928
AB
Excessive
cam
b er
ACX00929 AB
Check the camber .<Front>
Refer to GROUP
33
, On -vehicle
serv
ic e
− Front
whee
l alignment
check and
ad
justmen t
P.33-6.
<Rear >
Refer to GROUP
34
, On -vehicle
serv
ic e
− Rear
whee
l alignment
check and
ad
justmen t
P.34-6.
Feather ed
edge
ACX00930 AB
In
correct toe- in
ACX00931
AB
Adjust the toe-in.
Bald spot s
ACX00932 AB
Unba
lanced
whee
l
ACX00933 AB
Balance
the whee ls.P.31-4

TROUBLESHOOTING
WHEEL AND TYRE31-4
WHEEL BALANCE ACCURACY
M1311001700247
PURPOSE
This section contains tips and procedures for achiev-
ing accurate wheel balance. Steering wheel vibration
and/or body shake can result if any of these proce
-
dures are not carefully observed.
1. Wheels and tyres must be properly mounted on a balancer in order to achieve correct balance.
Centring the wheel on the shaft of the balancer is
essential for proper mounting.
2. Off-the-car wheel balancers must be calibrated periodically to ensure good balancing results. An
inaccurately calibrated balancer could cause
unnecessary replacement of tyres, shocks,
suspension components, or steering components.
Check your balancer's calibration approximately
every 100 balances. Your wheel balancer's instruc
-
tion manual should include calibration procedures. If
the calibration procedures specifically for your bal
-
ancer are missing, use the generic steps in this sec-
tion for zero calibration, static balance, and dynamic
balance checks. The wheel balancer calibration
checks are also described in the flowchart. (Refer to
P.31-6).
PROCEDURE <Balancing Tips>
1. Confirm that the balancer's cone and the wheel
mounting cone are undamaged and free of dirt
and rust.
2. On this vehicle, the wheel's centre hole on the hub side has a chamfered edge. Use a
back-mounting cone on your wheel balancer to
centre the wheel on the balancer shaft.
3. Install a wheel mounting cone. The appropriate size cone for this vehicle is 67.0 mm.
4. Before balancing the wheel, remove any wheel weights from both sides. Also check both sides for
any damage.
5. When installing wheel weights, hammer them at a straight (not diagonal) angle.
Scalloped
wear
ACX00934
Lack of rot a tio n of tyres or worn
or out-of-a
lign m ent suspensionRota te th e tyre s, an d
check the f
r ont or
rea
r suspension
alignment
s.<Front>
Refer to GROUP
33
, On -vehicle
serv
ic e
− Front
whee
l alignment
check and
ad
justmen t
P.33-6.
<Rear >
Refer to GROUP
34
, On -vehicle
serv
ic e
− Rear
whee
l alignment
check and
ad
justmen t
P.34-6.
Sy mptom P robable cause Reme dy Referen ce p a g e

GENERAL INFORMATION
POWER PLANT MOUNT32-2
GENERAL INFORMATION
M1321000100340
The engine mounting system employs the inertial
axis four-point suspension method, which is field
proven.
•The optimised locations of the front and rear roll
mounts well distribute their loads thereby reduc
-
ing engine idling vibrations.
•The fore-and-aft, liquid-filled engine mount of cyl-
inder type is adopted to reduce engine shake for
improved riding comfort.
CONSTRUCTION DIAGRAM
AC107318
Y0290AU
AC303563
Engine mounting
insulatorTransmission mounting insulator
Engine rear roll stopper bracket
Engine front roll stopper bracket
AB

ENGINE ROLL STOPPER, CENTREMEMBER
POWER PLANT MOUNT32-7
ENGINE ROLL STOPPER, CENTREMEMBER
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONM1321002300287
CAUTION
*: Indicates parts which should be initially tightened, and then fully tightened after placing the vehicle
horizontally and loading the full weight of the engine on the vehicle body.
Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation
Under Cover Removal and Installation
AC303978
AC304309
45 ± 5 N·m*45 ± 5 N·m*
<4G1> <4G6>
52 ± 7 N·m* 52 ± 7 N·m*
45 ± 5 N·m*
52 ± 7 N·m*
11 ± 1 N·m
69 ± 10 N·m
69 ± 10 N·m 69 ± 10 N·m
1
3 2
1
3
4
56 7
AB
Engine front roll stopper bracket
and centremember removal
steps

1.Engine front roll stopper bracket
connecting bolt
•Centremember and engine front roll
stopper bracket assembly
>>B<<2.Engine mounting cushion stopper
<4G6>
>>A<<3.Engine front roll stopper bracket
4.Centremember
Engine rear roll stopper bracket
removal steps

5.Engine rear roll stopper bracket
connecting bolt
6.Transmission case rear roll stopper
bracket
7.Engine rear roll stopper bracket

CROSSMEMBER
POWER PLANT MOUNT32-8
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
>>A<< ENGINE FRONT ROLL STOPPER
BRACKET INSTALLATION
AC005918Front of vehicleHoleAC
Inst
all th e en gine fron t roll stop per b r acket so that it s
hole
point s towards the fro n t side of the vehicle.
>>B<< ENGINE MOUNTING CUSHION
ST
OPPER INST ALLA TION <4G6>
AC304315ABFront of vehicle
Hole Engine mounting
cushion stopper
Inst
all the e ngin e mo untin g cushio n sto pper a s
shown.
CROSSMEMBER
REMOVA L AND INST ALLA TIONM13210032 0036 8
CAUTION
•Before removing the steering wheel and air bag module assembly, always refer to GROUP 52B -
Service Precautions
P.52B-5, Air bag Module and Clock Spring P.52B-194. Also, set the front
wheels so that they are facing straight forward, and remove the ignition key. If you fail to do this,
the SRS clock spring will be damaged, causing the SRS air bag to be inoperative and serious
injury.
•*1: Indicates parts which should be initially tightened, and then fully tightened after placing the
vehicle horizontally and loading the full weight of the engine on the vehicle body.
•
Pre-removal Operation
•Centremember Removal (Refer to P.32-7).
•Front Exhaust Pipe Remova l (Refer to GROUP 15,
Exhaust Pipe and Main Muffler P.15-10).
•Steering Wheel Air Bag Mo dule Assembly Removal
(Refer to GROUP 37, Steering Wheel P.37-17).
•Power Steering Fluid Draining (Refer to GROUP 37,
On-vehicle Service P.37-13).
Post-installation Operation
•Front Exhaust Pipe Installation (Refer to GROUP 15,
Exhaust Pipe and Main Muffler
P.15-10).
•Centremember Installation (Refer to P.32-7).
•Clock Spring Centring (Refer to GROUP 52B, Air Bag
Modules and Clock Spring P.52B-194).
•Steering Wheel Air Bag Module Assembly Installation
(Refer to GROUP 37, Steering Wheel P.37-17).
•Power Steering Fluid Supplying (Refer to GROUP 37,
On-vehicle Service P.37-13).
•Power Steering Fluid Line Bleeding (Refer to GROUP 37,
On-vehicle Service P.37-14).
•Press the dust cover with a finger to check whether the
dust cover cracked or damaged.
•Checking Steering Wheel Position with Wheels Straight
Ahead.
•Front Wheel Alignment Check and Adjustment (Refer to
GROUP 33, On-vehicle Service P.33-6).
*2: Indicates parts which should be temporarily tightened, and then fully tightened with the vehicle
on the earth in the unladen condition.