wheel MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE 1991 User Guide

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GENERAL DATA AND SPECIFICATIONSNOOHA-
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
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.8L Engine1.8L Engine2.0L DOHC2.0L DOHCItems“Medium”“High”~%n?urbo):Tz%$
Vehicle dimensions
mm(in.)Overall length
14,330(170.5)4,330(170.5)4,330(I 70.5)4,330(170.5)Overall width
21,690(66.5)1,690(66.5)
1,690
(66.5)
1,690(66.5)Overall height
31,306(51.4)1,306(51.4)1,306(51.4)
1,306(51.4)Wheel base
4
2,470(97.2)2,470(97.2)2,470(97.2)2,470(97.2)Tread Front
5
1,465(57.7)
1,465(57.7)
1,465
(57.7)1,465(57.7)
Rear6
1,450(57.1)1,450(57.1)1,450(57.1)1,450(57:l i
Overhang Front
7950(37.4)950(37.4)950(37.4)
950(37.4)
Rear
8
910(35.8)910(35.8)910(35.8)910(35.8)Minimum running ground
9
160(6.3)160(6.3)
160(6.3)160(6.3)clearancemm (in.)
Angle of approach
degrees10 15.3”15.3”15.3”
15.3”Angle of departure
degrees11 18.1”
18.1” ’18.1“
18.1”Vehicle weight
kg (Ibs.)
Curb weights
M/T
1,145(2,524)
1,165(2,568)
1,215
(2,679)
1,245(2,745)
AIT1 ,I 70(2,579)
1,190(2,623)
1,240
(2,734)
1,280(2,822)Gross vehicle weight rating
1,585(3,494)1,585(3,494)
1,630
(3,594)‘I ,670(3,682)Gross axle weight rating
Front
900(1,984)900(1,984)930(2,050)965(2,127)
Rear
685(1,510)685(1,510)
700
(1,543)705‘(1,554)Seating capacity
4
444
EngineModel No.
4G3746374G634G63
TransaxleModel No.
Manual transaxle
F5M22F5M22F5M22F5M33Automatic transaxle
F4A22F4A22F4A22F4A33
Clutch
TypeDry-single discDry-single discDry-single discDry-single disc& diaphragm& diaphragm& diaphragm& diaphragm
springspringspringspring

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Items
Chassis
TireFront suspension
TypeRear suspension
We
Brake
Type
SteeringGear typeFront
RearGear ratio
Fuel tank
Capacityliters (gals.)

1.8L Engine
“Medium”Pl85/70R14
PI 85/70Rl4
Independent
strut
Independentstrut
3l\Fk Torsion&k-k Torsion
Disc
DiscDisc
Disc
Rack and
pinion
03
Rack and
pinion
cn60 (16)
60
(16)
ItemsVehicle dimensions
mm(in.)Overall length
1Overall width
2Overall height
3Wheel base
4
TreadFront5
Rear6
OverhangFront7
Rear8Minimum running ground
9
clearancemm (in.)
Angle of approachdegrees
10Angle of departure
degrees 11
Vehicle weight
kg (Ibs.)Curb weightsMiT
Al-rGross vehicle weight rating
Gross axle weight rating
Front
RearSeating capacity
EngineModel No.
1.8L Engine
“Medium”2.0L DOHC
Kr%n?u rbo)
P205/55Rl6 89H
;;5/55R16 89V%55R16
88V
Independentstrut
zx;;k Torsion
Disc
Disc
Rack and
pinion
co60 (16)
2.0L DOHC
#b”;
P205/55Rl6 89
or
205155R16 88V
Independentstrut
3Lnk Torsion
Disc
Disc
Rack and
pinion
co
60 (16)
2.0L DOHC Engine(Non-Turbo)
4,330(I 70.5)
1,690(66.5)
1,306(51.4)
2,470(97.2)
1,465(57.7)
1,450(57.1)
950(37.4)
910(35.8)
160(6.3)
15.3
18.1”
1,230 (2,712)
1,255 (2,767)
1,630 (3,594)930 (2,050)
700 (1,543)
4
4G63
2.0L DOHC Engine
(FWD-Turbo)
4,350(171.3)
1,700(66.9)
1,306(51.4)
2,470(97.2)
1,465(57.7)
1,450(57.1)
960(37.8)
920(36.2)
160(6.3)
13.2”
18.1”
1,260 (2,778)
1,295 (2,855)
1,670 (3,682)965 (2,127)
705 (1,554)
1
4G63
2.0L DOHC Engine
(AWD-Turbo)
4,380(I 72.4)
1,700(66.9)
1,321(52.0)
2,470(97.2)
1,465(57.7)
1,455(57.3)
960(37.8)
950(37.4)
158(6.2)
14.0”
17.6”
1,405 (3,097)
1,440 (3,175)
I,81 0 (3,990)
1,005 (2,216)
805 (1,775)
4
4G63

INTRODUCTION AND MASTER TROUBLESH’OOTING .- Master ~pAi&oOti~31POOR FUEL MILEAGE
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Symptom
Poor fuel mileageProbable cause
Fuel leak
Air cleaner clogged.Ignition system problems
Reference page or remedy”Repair as necessary.
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IFuel injection system problems.I-ICompression too low.9-23
Tires improperly inflated.22-3
Clutch slips.6-4
Brakes drag.5-7I
NOISE
Symptom
NoiseProbable cause
Loose bolts and nuts.
Engine noiseReference page or remedy
Retighten as necessary
9-23
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HARD STEERING
Symptom
Hard steeringProbable causeLoose power steering oil pump belt
Low fluid levelAir in power steering system
Low tire pressure
Reference page or remedy19-12
Replenish19-13
22-3
Excessive turning resistance of lower arm ballExcessively tightened of steering gear box
IImproper front wheel alignment2-8
Excessive turning resistance of tie-rod ballioint2-35
1 i-23.30
19-8.10Sticky flow control valve
Bent rack in steering gear box‘.19-4119-23.30
POOR RETURN OF STEERING WHEEL TO CENTERSymptom
1Probable causeIReference pageI
Poor return of steering wheel tocenterImproper front wheel alignment
2-8
Improper tire pressure22-3
Excessive tightened rack support cover19-23.30
I-- ~~~Damaged front wheel bearingI2-12I

32INTRODUCTION AND MASTER TROUBLESHOOTING - Master Troubleshooting
POOR RIDING
Symptom
Poor ridingProbable causeReference page or remedy
Improper tire pressure22-3
lmbalanced wheels
Improper front or rear wheel alignment
Malfunctioning shock absorberRepair
2-8,2917-3.20
Broken or worn stabilizer
Broken or worn coil spring2-29,37,42_ 17-8,32,35
Loose suspension securing bolt(s)Retighten
Worn lower arm bushing2-33
Worn suspension arm bushing2-33Y,’ ,>’
1 17-3.20I
ABNORMAL TIRE WEAR
Symptom
Abnormal tire wearProbable causeReference page
Improper front or rear wheel alignment2-8
Improper tire pressure22-3
Ilmbalanced wheelsIILoose wheel bearingsMalfunctioning shock absorber17-3
2-29
17-8,32
ROAD WANDER
Symptom
Road wanderProbable cause
Improper front or rear wheel alignmentReference page2-8
17-3.20Excessive play of steering wheel
19-7.10
Poor turning resistance of lower arm ball joint1 2-35I
Improper tire pressure22-3
Loose or worn lower arm bushing2-33
Loose or worn wheel bearings
Loose rack support cover in steering gear box
19-23,30
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INTRODUCTION AND MASTER TROUBLESHOOTING - Master Troubleshooting
VEHICLE PULLS TO ONE SIDE
Symptom
Vehicle pulls to one sideProbable causeReference pageI
Improper front or rear wheel alignment
lmbalanced or worn tires
Uneven tire pressure2-817-3,2022-3
Excessive turning resistance of lower arm ball2-35
joint
Wheel bearing seizureReplace
Broken or weak coil spring2-29
Bent front axle drive shaft
2-15,3-13
Deformed lower arm2-35
STEERING WHEEL SHIMMY
SymptomSteering wheel shimmy
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Probable cause
Improper front or rear wheel alignmentReference page or remedy2-8
17-3,20
Improper tire pressure22-3
lmbalanced wheelsReplace
Poor turning resistance of lower arm ball joint2-35
Excessive play of steering wheel
19-7,lO
Broken or weak front stabilizer2-33
Worn lower arm bushing2-33
Malfunctioning shock absorber2-29
17-8,32
Broken or weak coil spring
Wear, play, or seizure of wheel bearing
Wear, play, or seizure of drive shaft ball joint
Replace
2-15.3-13
BOTTOMING
I-SvmotomProbable cause1 Reference page or remedy[Bottoming
Overloaded vehicle
Broken or weak coil springMalfunctioning shock absorberCorrect2-29
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34INTRODUCTION AND MASTER TROUBLESHOOTING - Master Troubleshooting
WHEEL BEARING TROUBLESHOOTING
TroublePitting
Flakrng
Crackrng
Flat spotting
Nicks
Smearing
Rust, corrosionwear
3rscolorationSympton
Pitting occurs because of uneven rotation of race
and bearing surfaces
The surface peels because of uneven rotation of
the race and bearing surfaces
Chipping or cracking of cage or roller edges
When large load is applied, race and roller
contact surfaces compress, formingindentations
Instead of rolling along race surface, rollers slide,
thus damaging surface
Damage or wear caused by minute particles
adhering to surfaces results in rough movement
and such high temperatures that parts of surface
melt
Appears on various areas of the bearing
Wear of surface areas caused by friction
Grease discoloration results from grease
deterioration which causes particles of
pigment contained in grease to adhere
to surfaces
Heat discoloration will appear
as a deep brown on purple
Probable cause
Excessive bearing preload
Excessive load’
End of bearing life
Improper bearing assembly
Impact when bearing was installed
(such as being hit with a hammer)
Excessive bearing preload
Excessive load
Vibration when bearings are not
used, such as during shipment on
freight cars, transport trucks, etc.
Insufficient grease
Excessive bearing preload
Excessive load
Faulty oil seal
Excessive variation of loads on ” .j’
bearings
Use of grease other than that
specified
Insufficient grease
Use of grease other than that
specrfied
Faulty oil sealPresence of water or moisture
Insufficient grease
Foreign matter
Rust or corrosion due to moisture
Use of grease other than that
specified
Faulty oil seal
Jse of grease other than thatspecified
-aulty oil seallxcessive bearing preloadExcessive load

0-4 LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCEScheduled Maintenance Table/Recommended Lubricants- and Lubricant Capacities TableSCHEDULED MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS
The maintenance items should be performed according to the following table:
F.Mileage Intervals Kilometers in ThousandsSevere Usage
Service to be(Miles in Thousands)ConditionsMaintenance
Item
Performed24 36 48 60 72 80 84 96
(:,:) (15) (22.5) (30) (37.5) (45) (50) (52.5) (60) * B ’ D E F G
Air CleanerReplaceElementMore FrequentlyXX
Spark PlugsReplace
XXXx xx
Engine Oil$$~~~h~vev orEvery 4,800 km (3,000 miles)xxxx x
Engine Oil FilterReplace Every or6 MonthsEvery 9,600 km (6,000 miles)xxxx x
Disc Brake PadsInspect for WearMore FrequentlyXX
Severe usage conditionsA-Driving in dusty conditionsE-Driving in sandy areas
B-Trailer towing or police, taxi, or commercial typeF-Driving in salty areas
operationG-More than 50% operation in heavy city trafic during
C-Extensive idlinghot weather above 32°C (90°F)D-Short trip operation at freezing temperatures
(engine not thoroughly warmed up)
RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND LUBRICANT CAPACITIES TABLENOONA- --z.
RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS
Items
Engine Oil
Manual Transaxle
TransferRecommended lubricantskF&cesisification
SG or SG/CD (For further details, refer to SAE viscosity
MOPAR Hypoid Gear
Oil/API classification GL4 or higher, SAE 75W-85W
Automatic TransaxleMOPAR ATF PLUS (Automatic Transmission Fluid Type 7176) or Dia
ATF SP or Equivalent
Power SteeringMOPAR ATF PLUS (Automatic Transmission Fluid Type 7176VAutomatictransmission fluid or “DEXRON” or “DEXRON II”
Rear Axle
Brake and Clutch
Rear Wheel BearingsRefer to
P.O-6.
MOPAR Brake Fluid/Conforming to DOT 3
MOPAR Front Wheel Bearing Grease, or MOPAR Multi-MileageLubricant/Multipurpose grease NLGI Grade 2EP
Hood Lock Latch,, Door Lock Strikers,
Seat Adjusters, Lrftgate Lock, Parking
Brake Cable MechanismMOPAR Lubriplate/Multipurpose grease NLGI Grade 2
Engine CoolantMOPAR Antifreeze Permanent-Type Coolant/High quality
ethylene-glycolantifreeze coolant
Door Hinges, Liftgate Hinges
Engine oil
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LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE - Maintenance Service
L-4GoodOOA0051C9FW1014K512(9) Supply 4 liters (8.5 pints) of specified ATF into case
through dipstick hole. [Total quantity of ATF required is
6.1 liters (12.9 pints).
Actually however, approx. 4.5 liters (9.5 pints) of fluid
can be replaced because rest of fluid remains in torque
converter.]Specified fluid: MOPAR ATF PLUS (Automatic
Transmission Fluid Type 7176) or
Dia ATF SP or Equivalent
(10)Start engine and allow to idle for at least two minutes.
Then, with parking brake on, move selector lever
momentarily to each position, ending in “N” Neutral
position.
(1 l)Add sufficient ATF to bring fluid level to lower mark.
Recheck fluid level after transaxle is at normal operating
temperature.
Fluid level should be between upper and lower marks of“HOT” range. Insert dipstick fully to prevent dirt from
entering transaxle.
11 .ENGINE COOLANT (Change)NOOSBEAcCheck the cooling system parts, such as radiator, heater,
and oil cooler hoses, thermostat and connections for
leakage and damage.
CHANGE COOLANT
1. Remove the radiator cap.
2. Loosen the drain plug to drain the coolant.
3. Drain the coolant from the reserve tank.
4. After draining the coolant, tighten the drain plug
securely.
5.Supply the coolant into the radiator until it is filled up to
its filler neck.
6. Supply the coolant into the reserve tank.
7. After warming the engine until the thermostat opens,
remove the radiator cap and check the coolant level.
8.Supply the coolant into the radiator until it is filled up to
its filler neck, and install the
.radiator, cap securely.
9.Fill the reserve tank with coolant up to the “FULL” line.12DISC BRAKE PADS (Inspect for wear)
NOOSBFA~Check for fluid contamination and wear. Replace complete
set of pads if defective.
Caution
The pads for the right and left wheels should be
replaced at the same time. Never “split” or intermix
brake pad sets.
All four pads must be replace as a complete set.
Thickness of lining (A)
Limit
:2.0 mm (.08 in.)

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13.BRAKE HOSES (Check for deteriorati.on or
leaks)NwBBnAs
Inspection of brake hoses and tubing should be included inall brake service operations.
The hoses should be checked for:
1. Correct length, severe surface cracking, pulling, scuf-
fing or worn spots. (If the fabric casing of the hoses is
exposed by cracks of abrasion in the rubber hose cover,
the hoses should be replaced. Eventual deterioration ofhose may occur with possible bursting failure.)
2. Faulty installation, casing twisting or interference with
wheel, tire of chassis.
14.BALL JOINT AND STEERING LINKAGE SEALS
(Inspect for grease leaks and damage)
NWSBJAb1. These components, which are permanently lubricated
at the factory, do not require periodic lubrication.
Damaged seals and boots should be replaced to
prevent leakage or contamination of the grease.
2. Inspect the dust cover and boots for proper sealing,
leakage and damage. Replace them if defective.
15.DRIVE SHAFT BOOTS (Inspect for grease leaksand damage)
NWSBJAc1. These components, which are permanently lubricated
at the factory, do not require periodic lubrication.
Damaged boots should be replaced to prevent leakage
or contamination of the grease.
2. Inspect the boots for proper sealing, leakage and
damage. Replace it if defective.
16.REAR AXLE (CONVENTIONAL DIFFERENTIAL)(Inspect oil level)-AWD
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Remove the filler plug and inspect the oil level at bottom offiller hole. If the oil level is slightly below the filler hole, it is
in satisfactory condition.
16.REAR AXLE (LIMITED-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL)
(Oil change)-AWD
N66SBFCcBefore changing the rear axle oil, check to make sure that
there is no oil leakage from the rear axle housing.
Remove the drain plug and drain out of the oil.
Put the oil plug back in place, and then pour new oil in
through the filler hole.
17.EXHAUST SYSTEM (CONNECTION PORTION
OF MUFFLER, PIPING AND CONVERTER HEATSHIELDS) (Check and service as
require$dBu.
1. Check for holes and gas leaks due to damage, corro-
sion, etc.
2.Check the joints and connections for looseness and gas
leaks.3. Check the hanger rubber and brackets for damage.

FRONTSUSPENSION
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CONTENTSNOZAA-CENTERMEMBER AND
CROSSMEMBER..............................................44
DRIVESHAFT..................................................15HUB AND KNUCKLE
......................................9
LOWERARM
...................................................33
~SERVICE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES.......8
FrontWheelAlignment................................8Hub End Play Inspection
.............................8
WheelBearingAdjustment..........................9
SPECIALTOOLS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
SPECIFICATIONS.............................................2General Specifications
..................................2
Lubricants......................................................5Service Specifications
...................................4
TorqueSpecifications...................................4STABILIZER BAR
.............................................37
STRUTASSEMBLY.........................................29