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GENERALCONTENTS
MOOOA- .
GENERAL DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . .21
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Definition of Terms
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Explanation of Circuit Diagrams
. . . . . .._...........7Explanation of Manual Contents
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Explanation of the Troubleshooting Guide . .
6ModelIndications
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Scope of Maintenance, Repair and
ServicingExplanations
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Troubleshooting
. . . . . . .._.......................................3
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE. . . . . .._....31SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE TABLE. . . . . . .._.
MAIN SEALANT AND ADHESIVE TABLE. . .44
MAINTENANCE SERVICE
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .._......_.....__Air Cleaner Element
. . . . . . .._......._......_................Automatic Transaxle
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .._......._.....Ball Joint and Steering Linkage Seals
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BrakeHoses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .._......._.._...._......._..
Disc Brake Pads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Drive Belt (For Alternator)
. . . . . . . . .._.........._..........Drive Shaft Boots
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Engine Coolant
. . . . . . . . . . . . ..__.._.............................Engine Oil
.._....__._.................................................Engine Oil Filter
. . . . .._._.......__.................. . . . . . . . . . . .Exhaust System
_....._......._.....__._............,...........Fuel Hoses
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FuelSystem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Manual Transaxle
. . . . . . . . . .._........................_.......Rear Axle
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .._..._.._..____.._.......
SparkPlugs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .._...............TimingBelt
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MASTER TROUBLESHOOTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PRECAUTIONS BEFORE SERVICE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND
LUBRICANT CAPACITIES TABLE. . . . . . .._........
SPECIAL HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS
FOR AWD MODELS. . . . . . . . . . . . .._...._........................
TIGHTENING TORQUE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..__.....................
TOWING AND HOISTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .._.....Chassis Number .
.._............................................Engine Model Stamping
.._..........................._...._Theft Protection
. . . . .._.........................................Vehicle Identification Code Chart Plate
.._.....Vehicle Identification Number List
.._._....._..._.Vehicle Identification Number Location
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Vehicle Information Code Plate . . . . .._._......_.......Vehicle Safety Certification Label
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GENERAL - Lubrication and Maintenance00-31LUBRICATION AND MAINTE-
NANCEMOOPA- -
iiMaintenance and lubrication service recommenda-
tions have been compiled to provide maximum
protection for the vehicle owner’s investment
against all reasonable types of driving conditions.
Since these conditions vary with the individual
vehicle owner’s driving habits, the area in which the
vehicle is operated and the type of driving to which
the vehicle is subjected, it is necessary to prescribe
lubrication and maintenance service on a time
frequency as well as mileage interval basis.
Oils, lubricants and greases are classified and
graded according to standards recommended by the
Society of Automotive Engineers
(SAE), the Amer-
ican Petroleum Institute (API) and the National
Lubricating Grease Institute
(NLGI).MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
Information for service maintenance is provided
under “SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE TABLE”.
Three schedules are provided; one for “Required
Maintenance”, one for “General Maintenance” and
one for “Severe Usage Service”.
Item numbers in the “SCHEDULED MAINTE-
NANCE TABLE” correspond to the item numbers in
the “MAINTENANCE SERVICE” section.
LSEVERE SERVICE
Vehicles operating under severe service conditions
will require more frequent service.
Component service information is included in
appropriate units for vehicles operating under one or
more of the following conditions:
1. Police, taxi, or commercial type operation
2. Operation of Vehicle
(1) Short-trip operation at freezing temperature
(engine not thoroughly warmed up)
(2) More than 50% operation in heavy city
traffic during hot weather above 32°C
(90°F)(3) Extensive idling
(4) Driving in sandy areas
(5) Driving in salty areas
(6) Driving in dusty conditions
ENGINE OIL
The SAE grade number indicates the viscosity of
engine oils, for example, SAE 30, which is a single
grade oil. Engine oils are also identified by a dual
number, for example, SAE 1 OW-30, which indicates
a multigrade oil.
The API classification system defines oil perform-
ance in terms of engine usage. Only engine oil
idesigned “For Service SG” or “For Service
SGXD”,when available, should be used. These oils contain
sufficient chemical additives to provide maximumengine protection. Both the SAE grade and the API
designation can be found on the container.
Caution
Test results submitted to EPA have shown thatlaboratory animals develop skin cancer after
prolonged contact with used engine oil. Accor-dingly, the potential exists for humans to de-
velop a number of skin disorders, including
cancer, from such exposure to used engine oil.
Care should be taken, therefore, when changing
engine oil, to minimize the amount and length ofexposure time to used engine oil on your skin.
Protective clothing and gloves, that cannot be
penetrated by oil, should be worn. The skin
should be thoroughly washed with soap and
water, or use waterless hand cleaner, to removeany used engine oil. Do not use gasoline,
thinners, or solvents.GEAR
LUEiRlCANTSThe SAE grade number also indicates the viscosity
of Multi-Purpose Gear Lubricants.
The API classification system defines gear lubri-
cants in terms of usage. Typically gear lubricants
conforming to API GL-4 or GL-5 with a viscosity of
SAE
75W-85W are recommended for manual trans-
axle.
LUBRICANTS
- GREASES
Semi-solid lubricants, bear the
NLGI designation and
are further classified as grades 0, 1, 2, 3 etc.
Whenever “Chassis Lubricant” is specified,
Multi-Purpose Grease,
NLGI grade 2, should be used.
FUEL USAGE STATEMENT
Use premium unleaded gasoline having a minimum
octane rating of 91,
(R + M)/2. However, it is also
possible to use unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating of at least 87.
Unleaded gasolines only must be used in vehicles
equipped with catalyst emission control systems.
All vehicles, so equipped, have labels located on the
instrument panel and on the back of fuel filler lid that
state, “UNLEADED GASOLINE ONLY”. These vehi-
cles also have fuel filler tubes especially designed to
accept the smaller diameter unleaded gasoline
dispensing nozzles only.
MATERIALS ADDED TO FUEL
Indiscriminate use of fuel system cleaning agents
should be avoided. Many of these materials in-
tended for gum and varnish removal may contain
highly active solvents or similar ingredients that can
be harmful to gasket and diaphragm materials used
in fuel system component parts.
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00-32 GENERAL - Recommended Lubricants and Lubricant Capacities Table
RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND LUBRICANT CAPACITIES TABLE
MOORA- -RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS
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DIA-QUEEN LONG-LIFE COOLANT (Part No. 0103044) orLUBRICANT CAPACITIES TABLE
Description
Engine oil
Crankcase
(excluding oil filter and oil cooler)
Oil filter
Oil cooler (Turbo)
Cooling system (including heater and coolant
reserve system)
Manual transaxle


Transfer
Automatic transaxle
Rear axle
Power steering
<2ws>
<4ws>
Fuel tank
Metric measureU.S. measure
4.0 liters4.2 qts.
0.3 liter1/2qt. s
0.21 liter112 qt.
8.0 liters8.5 qts.
2.3 liters2.4 qts.
2.4 liters
2.5 qts.
0.27 liter.29 qt.
7.5 liters
7.9 qts.
1
.I liters1.16qts.
0.9 liter
.95 qt.
1.5 liters1.59 qts.
75 liters
19.8 gals.
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GENERAL - Recommended Lubricants and Lubricant Capacities Table 00-334027
8016
60
1050032
-1014
-155
-20-4-23-10
-29-20104
6SAE 5W-20 Not recommended for sustainedhigh speed vehicle operation.
** SAE 5W-30 may be used for operation in verycold weather areas where the lowest atmos-pheric temperature is below -23°C (-10°F).SELECTION OF LUBRICANTS
ENGINE OILEngine oil should be used which conform to the requirements
of the API classification “For Service SG” or “For Service
SGKD”, and have the proper SAE grade number for the
expected temperature range.
Caution
Nondetergent or straight mineral oil must never be used.
Energy Conserving OilIn order to improve fuel economy and conserve energy new,
lower friction engine oils have been developed. These oils are
readily available and can be identified by such labels as “Energy
Conserving
II”,“Energy Saving”,
“Improved Fuel Economy”,
etc.
Oil Identification Symbol
A standard symbol appears on the top of oil containers and has
three district areas for identifying various aspects of the oil.
The top portion will indicate the quality of the oil. The center
portion will show the SAE viscosity grade, such as SAEIOW-30. “Energy Conserving
II” shown in the lower portion,
indicates that the oil has fuel-saving capabilities.
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REAR AXLE
LubricantAPI classification GL-5
or higher
I
1 Anticipated temperature range
1 Above -23°C k-1 0°F)
1 Viscosity range
-23°C to -34°C (-10°F to -30°F)
Below -34°C (-30°F)
SAE 90SAE 85W-90SAE 8OW-90
SAE 80W. SAE 8OW-90
SAE 75W
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GENERAL - Maintenance Service00-39ogPOO268. ENGINE OIL FILTER (Change)
MOOEAEJThe quality of replacement filters varies considerably. Only high
quality filters should be used to assure most efficient service.
Genuine oil filters require that the filter be capable of
withstanding a pressure of 256 psi are high quality filters and
are recommended as follows:
Oil Filter Part No.
MITSUBISHI Genuine Parts: MD136790
ENGINE OIL FILTER SELECTIONThis vehicle is equipped with a full-flow, throw-away oil filter.
The same type of replacement filter is recommended as a
replacement filter for this vehicle. It is possible, particularly in
cold weather, that this vehicle may develop high oil pressure
for a short duration. You should be sure that any replacement
filter used on this vehicle is a high-quality filter and is capable of
withstanding a pressure of 256 psi (1,765
kpa) (manufacturer’s
specifications) to avoid filter and engine damage. The following
is a highquality filter and is strongly recommended for use on
this vehicle: Mitsubishi Engine Oil Filter P/N MD136790.
Any replacement oil filter should be installed in accordance with
the oil filter manufacturer’s installation instructions.
(1) Remove the engine oil filter by using the oil filter wrench.
(2) Clean the oil filter mounting surface of the oil filter bracket.
(3) Coat engine oil to the O-ring of new oil filter.
(4) Turn the oil filter by hand and install to the filter bracket.
NOTEThe oil filter tightening torque is 14 Nm (11
ft.lbs.1.(5) Start and run engine and check for engine oil leaks.
(6) After stopping engine, check oil level and refill as neces-
sary.
9. MANUAL TRANSAXLE (Inspect oil level)
MOOSBCGInspect each component for evidence of leakage, and check
the oil level by remaining the filler plug. If the oil is contami-
nated, it is necessary to replace it with new oil.
(1) With the vehicle parked at a level place, remove the filler
plug.
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GENERAL - Main Sealant and Adhesive Table
MAIN SEALANT AND ADHESIVE TABLEMWZA- -
ApplicationRecommendedbrand
1. Sealants for engine accessories
(I 1Sealing between rocker
3M ATDcover and camshaft
Part No. 8660
bearing cap
(4G6 DOHC and 6G7or equivalent
engines only)
(2) l Sealing between semi-3M ATD
circular packing and
Part No. 8660
rocker cover and between
semi-circular packing andor equivalent
cylinder head
l Oil pressure switch
(except 4Gl and 6G7engines)
(3) Engine coolanttemperature switch,Engine coolanttemperature sensor,Therm0 valve,Therm0 switch, Joints,Engine coolanttemperature gauge unit(large size)
3M Nut LockingPart No. 4171
or equivalent
(4) Engine coolanttemperature gauge unit(;.s;il size, MD091 0563M ATDPart No. 8660
or equivalent
(5) Oil pan(except 4G5 engine)MITSUBISHI
GENUINE Part No.
MD9971 10or equivalent
2. Sealing between glass and
weatherstrip
(I 1 l Sealing between
tempered glass and
weatherstrip
l Sealing between body
flange and weatherstrip3M ATD
Part No. 8513or equivalent
3M ATD
Part No. 8509or equivalent
(2) Sealing betweenlaminated glass andweatherstrip
3. Adhesion with ribbon sealer
l Waterproof film for doorl Fender panell Splash shieldl Mudguardl Rear combination lamp
3M ATDPart No. 8509
or equivalent
3M ATDPart No. 8625or equivalent
ApplicationRecommended
brand
4. Adhesives for interior trim
(1)Adhesion of polyvinyl-chloride sheet3M Part No.EC-l 368or equivalent
(2)Adhesion of door
3M ATD
weatherstrip to body
Part No. 8001 or3M ATDPart No. 8011or equivalent
(3) Sealing betweengrommet or packing and
metal seal
(4) l Adhesion of headliningand other interior trimmaterialsl Adhesion of fuel tank
to pad
3M ATDPart No.851 3or equivalent3M
Part-No.
EC-l 368
or 3M ATD Part No.
8080 or equivalent
5. Body sealant3M ATDl Sealing of sheet metal,
Part No. 8531 or
drip rail, floor, body side3M ATDpanel, trunk, front panel and
Part No.8646the like jointsl Sealing of tailgate hingesor equivalent
6. Chassis sealant
(I 1 l Sealing of flange surfaces3M ATD
and threaded portions
Part No. 8659l Fuel gauge unit packingor equivalent
(2)Sealing of flange surfaces,3M ATD
threaded portions, packingPart No.8663
and dust cover
l Differential carrier packingor equivalent
l Dust covers for ball jointand linkage
l Steering gear box packing
and shims
l Steering gear housingrack support cover andtop coverl Mating surface of knucklearm flange
(3)Sealing between accelerator
arm bracket and toeboardDrying sealant
(4)Sealant for drum brakeshoe hold-down pin andwheel cylinder3M ATDPart No.851 3or equivalent
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