oil MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE 1991 Service Manual

INTRODUCTION AND MASTER TROUBLESHOOTING - Precautions befdre Service‘1 S
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PRECAUTIONS BEFORE SERVICE wxww
PROTECTING THE VEHICLEIf there is a likelihood of damaging painted or interior parts
during service operations, protect them with suitable covers
(such as seat covers, fender covers, etc.).
REMOVAL AND DISASSEMBLY
When checking a malfunction, find the cause of the problem. If
it is determined that removal and/or disassembly is necessary,
perform the work by following the procedures contained in thisService Manual.
If punch marks or mating marks are made to avoid error in
assembly and to facilitate the assembly work, be sure’to makethem in locations which will have no detrimental effect on
performance and/or appearances.
If an area having many parts, similar parts, and/or parts whichare symmetrical right and left is disassembled; be sure to
arrange the parts so that they do not become mixed during theassembly process.
1. Arrange the parts removed in the proper order.
2.Determine which parts are to be reused and which are to
be replaced.
3.If bolts, nuts, etc., are to be replaced, be sure to use only
the exact size specified.
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SPECIAL TOOLSIf other tools are substituted for the special tools to do service
or repair work, there is the danger that vehicle parts might be
damaged, or the technician might be injured; therefore, be sureto use the special tool whenever doing any work for which the
use of one is specified.
PARTS TO BE REPLACEDIf any of the following parts are removed, they must be
replaced with new parts.
1. Oil seals
2. Gaskets (except rocker cover gasket)
3. Packings
4. O-rings
5. Lock washers
6. Cotter pins
7. Self-locking nuts

INTRODUCTION AND MASTER TROUBLESHOOTING - Precautions before Sew&e‘37
Nominal
sizeSAE
gi:ePermissible current
In engine
Othercompart-areasment
0.3mm2AWG22-5A
0.5
mm2AWG207A13A
0.85
mm’AWG189A17A
1.25
mm2AWG1612A22A
2.0mm2AWG1416A30A
3.0mm’AWG1221A40A
5.0mm2AWG1031A54A
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2. If additional optional equipment is to be installed, in ttievehicle, follow the procedure listed in the
ap@@priateinstruction manual; however, be sure to pay “careful
attention to the following points:
“9:(1) In order to avoid overloading the
wiring;’ take the
electrical current load of the optional
,equipment into
consideration, and determine the appropriate .wire size:(2) Where possible, route the wiring through the existing
harnesses.(3) If an ammeter or similar instrument is to be
connectedto a live-wire circuit, use tape to protect the wire, use a
clamp to secure the wire, and make sure that there is
no contact with any other parts.
(4) Be sure to provide a fuse for the load circuit of the
optional equipment.
TUBES AND OTHER RUBBER PARTS
Be careful to avoid spilling any gasoline, oil, etc., or rubber
parts, they might be adversely affected.
LUBRICANTSIn accordance with the instructions in this Service Manual,
apply the specified lubricants in the specified locations during
assembly and installation.
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BRAKE FLUID
Be careful to avoid spilling any brake fluid on painted surfaces,because the paint coat might be discolored or damaged.

22 INTRODUCTION AND MASTER TROUBLESHOOTING - %%c%:k! ‘nstructions
SPECIAL HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS FOR AWD MODELSNWUAAB
TOWINGTowing methods
If a tow truck is usedLifting method for 4 wheels-Good
Remarks
l For AWD models, the basic principle is that
all four wheels are to be raised beforetowing.
l The shift lever should be set to 1 st gear and
thhrting brake should be applied.
l The selector lever should be set to “P”
position and the parking brake should beapplied.

OOAO032Front wheels lifted-No good
l The vehicle must not be towed by placing
only its front wheels or only the rear wheels
on a rolling dolly, because to do so willresult in deterioration of the viscous
coupling and result in the viscous coupling
causing the vehicle to jump forward
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Front wheels
IifteddNo goodlIf only the front wheels or only the rearwheels are lifted for towing, the bumper
will be damaged.
In addition, lifting of the rear wheels causes
the oil to flow forward, and may result in
heat damage to the rear bushing of the
transfer, and so should never be done.
llA0060Rear wheels lifted-No goodOOA0033

30INTRODUCTION AND MASTER TROUBLESHOOTING - Master Troubleshooting
ENGINE HESITATES OR POOR ACCELERATION
SymptomEngine hesitates or poor
accelerationProbable causeIgnition system problem
Vacuum leaks
l Purge control valve hose
l Vacuum hosesl Intake manifoldl Air intake plenum
l Throttle bodyl EGR valveReference page
8-169
11-525-4
Air cleaner clogged
Fuel line clogged
Fuel injection system problem
Emission control system problem
l EGR system always on
Engine overheats
Compression too low
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-25-15
7-5
9-23
ENGINE
DIESELING
SymptomEngine dieseling (runs after
ignition switch is turned off)Probable causeIncorrect ignition timingReference page
8-169
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION
Symptom
Excessive oil consumptionProbable cause
Oil leak
Positive crankcase ventilation line clogged.
Valve stem seal worn or damaged.Valve stem worn.
Piston ring worn or damaged.Reference page or remedy
Repair as necessary.25-7
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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.
-8-169
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

LUBRICATION AND’ I
MAINTENANCE
CONTENTSGENERAL INFORMATION
..............................2MAINTENANCE SERVICE
...............................7Air
CleanerElement.....................................7Automatic Transaxle....................................
11Ball Joint and Steering Linkage Seals
........13Brake Hoses
.................................................12
DiscBrakePads...........................................12-lbDrive Belt (For Water Pump and
Alternator).....................................................8
DriveShaftBoots.........................................13
EngineCoolant.............................................12
EngineOil.....................................................9
EngineOilFilter...........................................9Exhaust System
............................................13
FuelHose.....................................................7
FuelSystem.................................................7
ManualTransaxle..........................................10
RearAxle......................................................13
SparkPlugs...................................................8
TimingBelt......................................................8RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND
LUBRICANT CAPACITIES TABLE
..................4SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE TABLE
............3

o-2LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE - General Information
GENERAL INFORMATIONNGQPA--Maintenance 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 theSociety 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.
SEVERE SERVICEVehicles operating under severe service conditions
will require more frequent service.
Component service information is included in
appropriate units for vehicles operating under one ormore of the following conditions:
1.Trailer towing or police, taxi, or commercial type
operation2. 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
lOW-30, which indicates
a multigrade oil.
The API classification system defines oil perform-
ance in terms of engine usage. Only engine oil
designed “For Service SG” or “For Service
SGKD”,when available, should be used. These oils contain
sufficient chemical additives to provide maximum
engine 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 changingengine oil, to minimize the amount and length of
exposure time to used engine
pi! 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 LUBRICANTSThe SAE grade number also indicates the viscosity
of Multi-Purpose Gear Lubricants.
The API classfication system defines gear lubricants
in terms of usage. Typically gear lubricants conform-ing to API
GL-4 or GL-5 with a viscosity of SAE
75W-85W are recommended for manual transaxle.
LUBRICANTS
- GREASES
Semi-solid lubricants, bear the NLGI designation andare further classified as grades 0, 1, 2, 3 etc.
Whenever “Chassis Lubricant” is specified, Multi-
Purpose Grease,
NLGI grade 2 should be used.
MOPAR Multi-Mileage Lubricant, P&t Number
2525035 or equivalent, meets these requirement
and is recommended.
FUEL USAGE STATEMENT
Use gasolines having a minimum anti-knock index
(Octane Value) of 87,
(R + M)/2. This designation is
comparable to a Research Octane Number of 91.
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 toaccept the smaller diameter unleaded gasoline
dispensing nozzles only.
MATERIALS ADDED
TO FUELIndiscriminate use of fuel system cleanng 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 usedin fuel system component parts.