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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
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bag module, clock spring, interconnecting wiring. Other SRS-related comp\
onents (that may have to be
(*).
The Supplemental Restraint System (SRSI-related components are shown in the following MASTER TABLE
OF CONTENTS. Be sure to carefully read and understand the WARNING below \
before proceeding.
Group number
22.23
32
36
42
52A
Group nameSRS-related components
FUELCRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM/ P.13-185
MANUALTRANSAXLE.TRANSAXLE CONTROLAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
POWER PLANT MOUNTRIGHT MEMBER, LEFT MEMBER AND CROSSMEMBERP.32-6
ELECTRONIC CONTROLSUSPENSION’STEERING ANGULAR VELOCITY SENSORP.33B-19
PARKING BRAKESPARKING BRAKE LEVER AND PARKiNG BRAKE CABLE/ P.36~5I
STEERING/POWER STEERING GEAR BOX/ P.37A-17
/STEERING WHEEL AND SHAFTj P.37A-13
BODY
INTERIOR
FENDER
FLOOR CONSOLE/ P.52A-11
FRONT SEAT
INSTRUMENT PANEL
P52A-18
P.52A-8
CHASSIS ELECTRICAL
SEAT BELT
COLUMN SWITCH
HORN SWITCH
IGNITION SWITCH
P.52A-25
P.54-73
P.54-78
1 P.54-6
RADIO REMOTE-CONTROL/ P.54.110
HEATER, AIR CONDITIONERAIR-CONDITIONER CONTROL PANELAND VENTILATIONAIR-CONDITIONER CONTROL UNITP.55-56
/DAMPER CONTROL MOTOR ASSEMBLYI
/HEATER CONTROL ASSEMBLY1 P.55-18I
HEATER UNIT.1 P.55-22
WARNING!
VENTILATORS (INSTRUMENT PANEL)P.55-36
(1) Improper service or maintenance of any component of the SRS, or an\
y SRSrelated component,
can lead to personal injury or death to service personnel (from inadver\
tent firing of the air bag) or
to the driver (from rendering the SRS inoperative).
(260°F) in baking or in
drying after painting, remove the SRS components (air bag module, SRS d\
iagnosis unit, front
perfarmed
only at an authorized MITSUBISHI dealer.
52B
- Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), before beginning any service or m\
aintenance of any
component of the SRS or any SRS-related component.
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GENERALCONTENTS
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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
. . . . . . . . . . . .
BrakeHoses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .._......._.._...._......._..
Disc Brake Pads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Drive Belt (For Alternator)
. . . . . . . . .._.........._..........Drive Shaft Boots
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Engine Coolant
. . . . . . . . . . . . ..__.._.............................Engine Oil
.._....__._.................................................Engine Oil Filter
. . . . .._._.......__.................. . . . . . . . . . . .Exhaust System
_....._......._.....__._............,...........Fuel Hoses
..__......__............................................36
3740
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42
42
38
43
41
38
39
43
36
FuelSystem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Manual Transaxle
. . . . . . . . . .._........................_.......Rear Axle
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .._..._.._..____.._.......
SparkPlugs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .._...............TimingBelt
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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
. . . .._
Vehicle Information Code Plate . . . . .._._......_.......Vehicle Safety Certification Label
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GENERAL - How to Use This Manual00-3HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
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c;SCOPE OF MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND
DEFINITION OF TERMS
SERVICING EXPLANATIONSSTANDARD VALUE
bThis manual provides explanations, etc. concerning
procedures for the inspection, maintenance, repair
and servicing of the subject model. Unless other-
wise specified, each service procedure covers all
models. Procedures covering specific models are
identified by the model codes, or similar designation
(engine type, transaxle type, etc.). A description of
these designations is covered in this unit under
“VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION”.
SERVICE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES“Service Adjustment Procedures” are procedures
for performing inspections and adjustments of
particularly important locations with regard to the
construction and for maintenance and servicing, but
other inspections (for looseness, play, cracking,
damage, etc.) must also be performed.
SERVICE PROCEDURESThe service steps are arranged in numerical order
and attentions to be paid in performing vehicle
service are described in detail in SERVICE POINTS.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubleshootings are classified into master trouble-
shooting and group troubleshooting and located as
follows:
The master troubleshooting is prepared when the
trouble symptom relates to two or more groups and
given in MASTER TROUBLESHOOTING.
The group troubleshooting guide is prepared for
causes of problems related to that individual groupIndicates the value used as the standard for judging
the quality of a part or assembly on inspection or the
value to which the part or assembly is corrected and
adjusted. It is given by tolerance.
LIMITShows the standard for judging the quality of a part
or assembly on inspection and means the maximum
or minimum value within which the part or assembly
must be kept functionally or in strength. It is a value
established outside the range of standard value.
REFERENCE VALUEIndicates the adjustment value prior to starting the
work (presented in order to facilitate assembly and
adjustment procedures, and so they can be com-
pleted in a shorter time).
CAUTIONIndicates the presentation of information particularly
vital to the worker during the performance of
maintenance’ and servicing procedures in order to
avoid the possibility of injury to the worker; or
damage to component
.parts, or a reduction of
component or vehicle function or performance, etc.
INDICATION OF TIGHTENING TORQUEThe tightening torque shown in this manual is a
basic value with a tolerance of
+lO% except the
following cases when the upper and lower limits of
tightening torque are given.
(1) The tolerance for the basic value is within
+ I no/-
only; a troubleshooting guide is prepared for eachI iv,“.appropriate group.(2) Special bolts or the like are in use.
(3) Special tighteningmethods are used.
MODEL INDICATIONS
The following abbreviations are used in this manual for classification of model types.M/T:Indicates the manual transaxle, or models equipped with the manual transaxle.
A/T:Indicates the automatic transaxle, or models equipped with the automatic transaxle.
MPI: Indicates the multi-point injection, or engines equipped with the multi-point injection.
Turbo: Indicates an engine with turbocharger, or a model equipped with such an engine.
Non-Turbo: Indicates an engine without turbocharger, or a model equipped with such an engine.
FWD: Indicates the front wheel drive vehicles.
AWD; Indicates the all wheel drive vehicles.
ABS:Indicates the anti-lock braking system or models equipped with the anti-lock braking system.
ECS: Indicates the electronic control suspension or models equipped with the electronic control
suspension.
4WS:Indicates the 4-wheel steering system or models .equipped with the 4-wheel steering system.
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GENERAL - How to Use This Manual00-5
Indicates thepage number.
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-.37A-28STEERING - Power Steering Gear Box
POWER STEERING GEAR BOX
REMOVAL AND INSTAUATION1!3-20 Plm
-7-Renloval steps
1 .Jrnyt assembly and gear box connecting2. Connection for
return tube3.Connection for press.ure hose
4. cotter pm
5.T1erod end and knuckle connecting
3.
maI,% ,v*, ,tu&w.,. *.-._10. Center member rear mourha WR11, Front exhaust pipe‘0 w 12. Gear box assembly” 13. Mountmg rubber
Denotes tightenrng
Denotes non-reus-able part.
SERVICE POINTS OF REMOVALJ-Y-6. Ol6CONN6CTtON OF TIE-ROD END* Using the special tool, disconnect the tie rod from the
Operating procedures, cau-tions, etc. on removal, installa-tion, disassembly and reassem-bly are described.
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37A-24
1.60sumtotie6lec?rdofthaspecialwJdtotheneflrbY2.
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12. REMOVAL OF GEAR 60X ASSEMBLY
STEERING - Manual Steering Gwr Box
This number corresponds to thenumber appearing in “Removalsteps”,“Disassembly steps”,“installation steps” or “Reas-sembly steps”
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The title of the page (followingthe page on which the diagramof component parts is pre-sented) indicating the locationsof lubrication and sealing proce-dures.
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GENERAL - Precautions before Service0045
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PRECAUTIONS BEFORE SERWCEMOOOAAOSERVICING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1. Note the following before proceeding with work on the
electrical system.
Note that the following must never be done:
Unauthorized modifications of any electrical device or
wiring, because such modifications might lead to a vehicle
malfunction, over-capacity or short-circuit that could result
in a fire in the vehicle.
2. When servicing the electrical system, disconnect the
negative cable terminal from the battery.
Caution1. Before connecting or disconnecting the negative
cable, be sure to turn off the ignition switch and the
lighting switch.(If this is not done, there is the possibility of
semiconductor parts being damaged.)
2. After completion of the work steps [when the
battery’s negative (-) terminal is connected], warm
up the engine and allow it to idle for approximately
five minutes under the conditions described below,in order to stabilize the engine control conditions,
and then check to be sure that the idling is
satisfactory.
Engine coolant temperature: 80 - 95°C (176 - 203°F)
Lights, electric fans, accessories: OFF
Transaxle: neutral position(A/T models: “N” or “P”)
Steering wheel: neutral (center) position
VEHICLE WASHING
If high-pressure car-washing equipment or steam car-washing
equipment is used to wash the vehicle, be sure to maintain the
spray nozzle at a distance of at least 300 mm (12 in.) from any
plastic parts and all opening parts (doors, luggage compart-
ment, etc.).
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00-16GENERAL - Towina and Hoistina
Sling type
Wheel lift type
Flat bed type
Sling type
Wheel lift type
Flat bed typeTOWING AND HOISTING
MOOGAACWRECKER TOWING RECOMMENDATION

FRONT TOWING PICKUP
Caution
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This vehicle cannot be towed by a wrecker using sling-typeequipment to prevent the bumper from deformation.
If this vehicle is towed, use wheel lift or flat bed equip-
ment.The vehicle may be towed on its rear wheels for extended
distances provided the parking brake is released. It is recom-
mended that vehicles be towed using the front pickup
whenever possible.
REAR TOWING PICKUP
Caution
This vehicle cannot be towed by a wrecker using sling-typeequipment to prevent the bumper from deformation.
If this vehicle is towed, use wheel lift or flat bed equip-
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ment.‘L*3Manual transaxle vehicles may be towed on the front wheels,
provided the transaxle is in neutral and the drive-line has not
been damaged. The steering wheel must be clamped in the
straight-ahead position with a steering wheel clamping device
designed for towing service use.
CautionDo not use steering column lock to secure front wheel
position for towing.
Automatic transaxle vehicle may be towed on the front wheels
at speeds not to exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) for a distances not to
exceed 30 km (18 miles).
CautionIf these limits cannot be met, the front wheels must be
placed on a tow dolly.
TOWING WHEN KEYS ARE NOT AVAILABLE
When a locked vehicle must be towed and keys are not
available, the vehicle may be lifted and towed from the front,
provided the parking brake is released. If not released, the rear
wheels should be placed on a tow dolly.
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GENERAL - Master Troubleshootina00-27HARD STEERING
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Symptom
Hard steeringProbable causeLoose power steering oil pump belt
Reference page or remedy37A-8
1POOR RETURN OF STEERING WHEEL TO CENTER
Symptom
Poor return of steering wheelto center
Probable cause
Improper front wheel alignment
Improper tire pressure
Excessive tightened rack support cover
Damaged front wheel bearing
Reference page33A-4
31-3
37A-1926-10
Low fluid levelReplenish
Air in power steering system37A-10
Low tire pressure
313
Excessive turning resistance of lower arm ball33A-9joint
Excessively tightened steering gear box
rack support cover
37A-19
Improper front wheel alignment
Excessive turning resistance of tie-rod ball
joint
Sticky flow control valve
Bent rack in steering gear box33A-437A-6
37A-30
37A-19
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00-28GENERAL - Master Troubleshooting
POOR RIDING
34-5. 13.23, 33
Broken or wornABNORMAL TIRE WEAR
Symptom
Abnormal tire wearProbable cause
lmorooer front or rear wheel alignment, ,
Improper tire pressure
lmbalanced wheels
Loose wheel bearings
Malfunctioning shock absorber
Reference page
33Ad34-5,23
31334-6
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34-l 3.33
ROAD WANDER
Symptom
Road wanderProbable cause
Improper front or rear wheel alignmentReference page33A&34-5.23
Excessive play of steering wheel
Poor turning resistance of lower arm ball joint37A-533A-9
Improper tire pressure
Loose or worn lower arm bushing31333A-8
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Loose or worn wheel bearings
Loose rack support cover in steering gear box37A-19
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GENERAL - Master Troubleshootinn
VEHICLE PULLS TO ONE SIDE
Symptom
Vehicle pulls to one sideProbable cause
Improper front or rear wheel alignmentReference page or remedy33A-4
34-5,23
lmbalanced or worn tires
Uneven tire pressure31-3
Excessive turningresistance of lower arm ball33A-9
I--_Wheel beanng serzureReplace
I---Broken or worn coil spring33A-5Ir
~~~~~~Bent front or rear axle drive shaft126-11I
I-Deformed lower arm1 33A-8I
Improper tire pressure31-3
lmbalanced wheelsReplace
Poor turning resistance of lower arm ball joint33A-9
Excessive play of steering wheel37A-5
Broken or weak front stabilizer33A-10
Worn lower arm bushing33A-8
Malfunctioning shock absorber33A-5
34-l 3,33
Broken or weak coil spring
Wear, play, or seizure of wheel bearing
Wear, play, or seizure of drive shaft ball jointReplace
26-l 127-l 8 STEERING WHEEL SHIMMY
SymptomProbable cause
Steering wheel shimmyImproper front or rear wheel alignmentReference page or remedy33A-434-5,23
Boll-OMING
Symptom
BottomingProbable cause
Overloaded vehicleReference page or remedy
Correct
Broken or weak coil spring33A-5
34-l 3.33
IMalfunctioning shock absorber
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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
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<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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