tow MITSUBISHI 3000GT 1991 Owner's Manual

35-92SERVICE BRAKES - G Sensor (AWD - ABS)
G SENSOR (AWD
- ABS)
REMOVALINSTALLATION
Pre-removal and Post-installation OperationRemoval and installation of Front
(Refer to Group 52A - Console Box.)
M35OA-C5Nm
4 ft.lbs.Removal steps
1. G sensor connector
2. G sensor
3. G sensor bracket14FO115
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INSPECTIONM350CAD1. INSPECTION OF G SENSOR
(I) Lay the G sensor on a level surface and check for
continuity between its terminals.
(2) Incline the G sensor toward the vehicle front gradually
and check that continuity is lost at an angle of 30” or
more.(3) Incline the G sensor toward the vehicle rear gradually
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STEERING 2 Service Adjustment Procedures37A-5
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STEERING WHEEL FREE PLAY CHECKM37FABI
1.With engine running (hydraulic operation), set front wheels
straight ahead.
2. Measure the play on steering wheel circumference before
wheels start to move when slightly moving steering wheel
in both directions.
Limit: 30 mm (1.2 in.)
3:When the play exceeds the limit, check for play on steering
shaft connection and steering linkage. Correct or replace.
4. If the free play still exceeds the limit value set steering
wheel straight ahead with engine stopped. Load 5 N
(1 lb.)
towards steering wheel circumference and check play.
Standard values (steering wheel play with engine
stopped): 11 mm
(.43 in.)
If the play exceeds the standard value, remove steering
gear box and check total pinion torque.
STEERING ANGLE CHECKM37FDBK1. Set front wheels on turning radius gauge and measure
steering angle.
Standard values:Inner wheel
33”45’ k 2”
Outer wheel
28”21’2. When not within the standard value, it is probably a toe
problem. Adjust toe (refer to GROUP 33A
- Service
Adjustment Procedures) and recheck.
TIE ROD END BALL JOINT VARIATION CHECK
(SHAFT DIRECTION)M37FPAF1. Hold the ball joint with pliers.
2.Set a caliper gauge as illustrated and measure the displace-
ment with the ball stud compressed.
Limit: 1.5 mm
(.059 in.)
3. If the measured displacement exceeds the limit, replace
the tie-rod end.
Caution
Even if the variation is within the limit, check ball jointstarting torque.
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STEERING - Service Adjustment Procedures13G005E
Tape or markon steering
wheel hub
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Lines atstraight-position-ahead
Dotted linesshow wheel
at desired
positlon
Tape or mark
on
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36 splines
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TIE ROD END. BALL JOINT STARTING TORQUE
CHECK~M37FEBF
1. Disconnect tie rod and knuckle with special tool.~
LJ2. Move ball joint stud several times and install nut on stud.
Measure ball joint starting torque.
Standard value:
0.5 - 3.0 Nm (4 - 26 in.lbs.1
1.0 - 3.0 Nm (9 - 26 in.lbs.)3. When starting torque exceeds the standard value, replace
tie rod end.
4.When the starting torque is under the standard value, check
for play or ratcheting in ball joint.
If none of these, it is still
serviceable.
STEERING WHEEL CENTERINGM37FNAI
SIMPLIFIED STEERING WHEEL CENTERINGDetermining Steering Wheel’s Off Center
1. For the road test, take along chalk or tape and a ruler.
2. Drive straight ahead on an uncambered level surface.
3. When the vehicle’s wheels are pointing straight ahead,
mark the steering wheel hub and column cover with a chalk
or tape line.
4. Stop the vehicle and line up the marks on the hub and
column cover.
5. Place a tape strip
01 mark on the steering wheel rim.
6.Hold a ruler next to the rim as shown in the illustration, and
then steer the steering wheel until it is in the desired
centered position.
7.Record the distance the strip or mark on the rim has moved.
This is how far the steering wheel is off center. If it is more
than 16 mm
(518 in.) off center, it can be centered by
indexing it ten degrees towards the center.
Indexing Steering Wheel to Center It
The steering wheel shaft has 36 splines, allowing the steering
wheel to be indexed in ten-degree increments.
1. Remove the steering wheel.
2.Without disturbing the position of the steering wheel shaft,
re-install the wheel as near on-center as possible.
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STEERING - Service Adjustment Procedures37A-7
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Steering wheel off center left
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Offcenter to leftOff center to left
Off center to rightOff center to right
Turn both tie rods in the same direction.13R055E
PRECISION STEERING WHEEL CENTERINGIn general, the tie rods are adjusted to steer the front wheels in
the same direction that the steering wheel is off center. If the
steering wheel is off center to the left, center it by adjusting the
tie rods to make the front wheels steer toward the left, and vice
versa.
1. Mark the tie rods and tie rod ends with chalk before
loosening the lock nuts.
2. Hold the tie rod with a wrench and loosen the lock nut.
3.Hold the tie rod end with a wrench and turn the tie rod the
desired number of turns.
For 2” or 6 mm
(.25 in.) at the steering wheel rim l/5turn of tie rods
4. Tighten the lock nut to specified torque, taking care not to
turn the tie rod.
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STEERING - Power Steerina Gear Box
Apply grease
Approx. 1 mm
l-(Approx. .040 in.)
Tool
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End plug
Sealant
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(2) Apply multipurpose grease to pinion gear and housing
bearing.(3) Wrap vinyl tape around the serrated part so that the oil
seal won’t be damaged when the pinion and valve
assembly is installed to the valve housing.
(4) Mount the pinion and valve assembly to the valve
housing.
18. INSTALLATION OF OIL SEALUsing a tool, press the oil seal into the valve housing.
CautionIn order to eliminate a seal malfunction at the valve
housing alignment surface, the upper surface of the oil
seal should project outward approximately 1 mm
(.040in.) from the housing edge surface.
11. INSTALLATION OF END PLUG
(1) Apply the semi-drying sealant to the threaded part of
the end plug.
Specified sealant: 3M ART Part No. 8663 or equiva-
lent(2) Secure the threaded portion of the end plug at two
places by using a punch.
. ADJUSTMENT OF TOTAL PINION TORQUE
(1) Position rack at its center. With special tool, tighten rack
support cover to 15 Nm (11
ft.lbs.1.(2) In neutral position, rotate pinion shaft clockwise one
turn/4
- 6 seconds with special tool. Return rack
support cover 30”
- 60” and adjust torque to the
standard value.
Standard value: 0.6
- 1.3 Nm (5 - 11 in.lbs.)
Caution1. When adjusting, set the standard value at its
highest value.2. Assure no ratcheting or catching when operat-
ing rack towards the shaft direction.
NOTEWhen it cannot be adjusted within the specified return
angle, check rack support cover components or replace.
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42-42BODY -Door Trim and Waterproof Film / Door Glass and Regulator
ISERVICE POINT OF REMOVAL
1. REMOVAL OF CLIP
IUse a shop towel to remove the clip; and remove door
window regulator handle.
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DOOR GLASS AND REGULATORREMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
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Removal steps
Door trim (Refer to P.42-41
.IWaterproof film (Refer to P.42-41 .I
1. Delta cover inner
2. Delta cover outer
Door belt line outer weatherstrip
(Refer to
P.42-65.)3. up stop
4. Stabilizer inner front
5. Stabilizer inner rear
6. Delta sash
7. Door window glass
8. Door glass guide track front
9. Door window regulator assemblyIO. Door glass guide track rear
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EXTERIOR - Garnishes and Mouldings51-17
Protective tape/
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Pressure sensitive
double-sided tape
Resin spatulaSERVICE POINT OF REMOVAL
8. REMOVAL OF SIDE GARNISH
(1) Remove the side garnish mounting nuts.
(2) Affix protective tape to the periphery of the side
garnish.
(3) Insert a fishing line
[@0.8 mm (03 in.)] between the
body and the side garnish and grip each end of the
fishing line. Cut through adhesive material by pulling
wire in a sawing motion and remove the side garnish.
(4) When the side qarnish is fastened with a clip or bolt,
pull the side garnish toward you to remove the clip or
the bolt.
Caution
1. To reuse the side garnish, remove it by pulling
the fishing line along the body so as not to
damage the edges of the side garnish.
2. If it is hard to cut through adhesive material,
heat it to approx.
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sensitive double-sided tape remaining on the body to 40
to 60°C
(?04 to 140°F) for 5 to 10 minutes.
Caution
Do not overheat the tape until its surface dries to
turn white.
(6) Use a resin spatula to scrape off the pressure sensitive
adhesive double coated tape.

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INTERIOR - Instrument Panel
8. REMOVAL OF CENTER AIR OUTLET ASSEMBLY
Disengaging the clips of the center air outlet assembly with
a flat tip
(-1 screwdriver, remove the center air outlet
assembly with the trim stick.
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12. REMOVAL OF SPEEDOMETER CABLE ADAPTER
(MECHANICAL TYPE SPEEDOMETER)
(1) Disconnect the speedometer cable at the transaxle end
of the cable.
(2) Remove the adapter locks from the instrument panel.
(3) Pull the speedometer cable slightly toward the passen-
ger compartment and remove the adapter.
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY
QGlove box disassembly steps
1. Glove box stopper
2. Cross pipe cover3. Glove box cover
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4. Ratchet assembly
5. Lock cylinder assembly
6. Glove box
Instrument panel disassembly steps
7. Glove box lower frame
Side air outlet
Photo sensor
Defroster garnish
Heater ducts1(Refer to GROUP
55 -Ventilators.)
Combination gauge (Refer to GROUP 54
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Meters and Gauges.)8. Instrument panel wiring harness
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Air Bag ModuleSUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) - and Clock Spring526-6319FOlll
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SERVICE POINTS OF REMOVAL1. DISCONNECTION OF THE NEGATIVE (-) BATTERY
CABLE FROM THE BATTERYTurn the ignition key to the “LOCK” position, disconnect
the negative battery cable and tape the terminal.
Caution
Wait at least 30 seconds after disconnecting the battery
cable before doing any further work. The SRS system is
designed to retain enough voltage to deploy the air bagfor a short time even after the battery has been
disconnected, so serious injury may result from unin-
tended air bag deployment if work is done on the SRSsystem immediately after the battery cable is discon-
nected.2. REMOVAL OF AIR BAG MODULE
(1) Remove the air bag module mounting nut using a
socket wrench from the back side.
(2) When disconnecting the connector of the clock spring
from the air bag module, press the air bag’s lock toward
the outer side to spread it open. Use a screwdriver, as
shown in the figure at the left, to pry so as to remove
the connector gently.
CautionWhen disconnecting the air bag module-clock
spring connector, take care not to apply excessiveforce to it.
(3) The removed air bag module should be stored in a
clean, dry place with the pad cover face up.
8. REMOVAL OF STEERING WHEEL
Remove the steering wheel by using a steering wheel
puller.
CautionDo not hammer on the steering wheel. Doing so may
damage the collapsible column mechanism.
9. DISCONNECTION OF THE SRS DIAGNOSIS UNIT AND
CLOCK SPRING CONNECTION
(1) Remove the rear console assembly.
(Refer to GROUP 52A
- Floor Console.)
(2) Use a screwdriver to push in the lock spring of the lock
lever of the SRS diagnosis unit to unlock the lock lever.
Caution
A double-lock mechanism is employed for the connec-
tor of the SRS diagnosis unit, so care must be taken notto damage it by using excessive force or by not
disconnecting it correctly.
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HEATERS AND MANUAL AIR CONDITIONER - Air Condikner Switch55-21
AIR CONDITIONER SWITCH
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONRemoval steps
1. Center air outlet assembly
2. Air conditioner switch
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SERVICE POINTS OF REMOVALM55QBAH1. REMOVAL OF CENTER AIR OUTLET ASSEMBLY
Disengaging the clips (2 positions) of the center air outlet
assembly with a flat tip screwdriver, remove the center airoutlet assembly with the trim stick.
2. REMOVAL OF AIR CONDITIONER SWITCH
Remove the center air outlet assembly, and insert hand tothe back of the cluster panel assembly through the
produced opening. Push it toward you for removal.
INSPECTION
AIR CONDITIONER SWITCH CHECKM55QCAD
OFF.
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light
If pressed 1 step (ECONOMY)
If pressed 2 steps(Air conditioner)
NOTE(1) The O-O symbol indicates continuity(2) *: 20A018ITSB Revision