wheel alignment MITSUBISHI GALANT 1989 Service Repair Manual

00-30GENERAL - Master Troubleshooting
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION Symptom Probable cause Reference page or remedy
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r-Excessive 011 consumption
Oil leak Repair as necessary.I Valve
stem seal worn or damaged. Repair as necessary.
Valve stem worn. Repair as necessary.
Piston ring worn or damaged. Repair as necessary.
POOR FUEL MILEAGE Symptom
Poor fuel mtleage
Probable cause
Fuel leak
Air cleaner clogged. Ignition system problems.
Fuel injection system problems.
Compression too low.
Tires improperly inflated.
Clutch slips.Brakes drag. Reference page or remedy
Repair as necessary.
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13-8, 119, 205
1 l-6
31-3 21-4
35-l 3
NOISE
SymptomNoise Probable cause
Loose bolts and nuts.
Engine noise Reference page or remedy
Retighten as necessary.
Repair as necessary.
HARD STEERING
Symptom
Hard steering Probable cause
Reference page or remedy
Loose power steering oil pump belt
37A-21
Low fluid level Replenish
Air in power steering system
37A-22
Low tire pressure31-3
Excessive turning resistance of lower arm ball33A-11
joint Excessively tightened of steering gear box 37A-33
rack support cover
Improper front wheel alignment
Excessive turning resistance of tie-rod ball
joint
Malfunctioning electronic controlled power
steering system
Sticky flow control valve
Bent rack in steering gear box
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33A-5
37A-15, 33 37A-9
37A-50,
51 37A-42

GENERAL - Master Troubleshooting
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POOR RETURN OF STEERING WHEEL TO CENTER
Symptom
Probable cause Reference page
’Poor return of steering wheel to
Improper front wheel alignment33A-5center
Improper tire pressure31-3
Excessive tightened rack support cover 37A-35, 36, 37
Damaged front wheel bearing
26-9
POOR RIDING
Symptom
Poor riding Probable cause
Reference page or remedy
Improper tire pressure
31-3
lmbalanced wheelsRepair
Improper front or rear wheel alignment33A-5
34-5, 11, 23, 35
Malfunctioning shock absorber Malfunctioning
electronic control suspension
33B-90system
Broken or worn stabilizer
33A-6. 13, 1734-l 1, 35, 37
Broken or worn coil spri#ng
Loose suspension secuiring bolt(s)
Retighten
Worn lower arm bushing
33A-10
Worn suspension arm bushing 33A-IO
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ABNORMAL TIRE WEAR
Symptom
Abnormal tire wear Probable cause
Improper front or rear wheel alignment Reference page
33A-534-5, 23
131-3
lmbalanced wheelsII
Loose wheel bearings
27-3, 15
Malfunctioning shock absorber
33A-634-l 1, 35

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GENERAL - Master Troubleshooting
ROAD WANDER Symptom
Road wander Probable cause
Improper front or rear wheel alignment Reference page
33A-534-5, 23
Excessive play of steering wheel
37A-15
Poor turning resistance of lower arm ball joint33A-11
Improper tire pressure 31-3
Loose or worn lower arm bushing
33A-10
26-9
Loose or worn wheel bearings
Loose rack support cover in steering gear box 37A-35. 36, 37
VEHICLE PULLS TO ONE SIDE Symptom Probable cause Reference page
Vehrcle pulls to one side
Improper front or rear wheel alignment33A-5
34-5. 2
3
lmbalanced or worn tires 31-3
Uneven tire pressure Excessive turning resistance of lower arm ball
33A-17joint
Wheel bearing seizure
Replace
Broken or weak coil spring33A-7
Bent front axle drive shaft 26-13
Deformed lower arm
33A-10
STEERING WHEEL SHIMMY
Symptom
Steerlng wheel shlmmy
Probable cause
Improper front or rear wheel alignment Reference page or remedy
33A-534-5, 23
Improper tire pressure I 31-3
lmbalanced wheels
Replace
1 Poor turning resistance of lower arm ball joint) 33A-11
] Excessive play of steering wheel) 37A-15
Broken or weak front stabilizer
Worn lower arm bushing33A-13. 17
33A-10
Malfunctioning shock absorber
Broken or weak coil spring
Wear, play, or seizure of wheel bearing33A-6
34-11, 3
5
Replace
Wear, play, or seizure of drive shaft ball joint
26-12
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15-26INTAKE AND EXHAUST - Turbocharger
24. REMOVAL OF TURBOCHARGER ASSEMBLY Remove the turbocharger assembly with the exhaust fitting,
water pipe A, water pipe
B and the oil pipe attached to it.
33. REMOVAL OF OIL PIPE
Caution
After disconnecting the oil pipe, take care that foreign material does not enter the oil passage hole of the
turbocharger assembly.
INSPECTIONMlSLCAC
TURBOCHARGER ASSEMBLY CHECK
l Visually check the turbine wheel and the compressor wheel for cracking or other damage.
lCheck whether the turbine wheel and the compressor wheel
can be easily turned by hand.
l Check for oil leakage from the turbocharger assembly. 0
Check whether or not the turbocharger waste gate valve
remains open. If any problem is found, replace the part
after disassembly.
OIL PIPE AND OIL-RETURN PIPE CHECK
Check the oil pipe and oil-return pipe for clogging, bending, or
other damage. If there is clogging, clean it.
SERVICE POINTS OF INSTALLATION M15lDADa
24. INSTALLATION OF TURBOCHARGER ASSEMBLY Clean the alignment surfaces shown in the illustration.
Caution
When cleaning, care must be taken so that a piece of thegasket does not enter the oil passage hole.
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FRONT AXLE - Troubleshooting/Service Adjustment Procedures26-5
TROUBLESHOOTINGm6E6AA
Symptom
Vehicle pulls to one side Probable cause
Seizure of drive shaft ball joint
Abnormal wear, play or seizure of wheel bear-
ing
Remedy
Replace
Replace
Vibration
Shimmy Excessive noise Malfunction of front suspension or steering
Bend, damage or abnormal wear of drive shaft
Play in drive shaft and hub serration
Abnormal wear, play or seizure of wheel bear-
ing
Improper wheel alignment
Malfunction of front suspension or steering
Broken boot, grease leakage
Bend, damage or abnormal wear of drive shaft
Play of drive shaft and hub serration
Abnormal wear, play or seizure of center bearing Adjust or replace
Replace
Replace
Replace
Adjust or replace
Adjust or replace
Replace, repack grease
Replace
Replace
Replace
Abnormal wear, play or seizure of wheel bear-ing
Loose wheel nut
Malfunction of front suspension and steering
Replace
Retighten
Adjust or replace
SERVICE ADJUSTMENT
PROCEDURES
HUB END PLAY INSPECTIONM26FAAB
1. Jack up the vehicle and remove the front wheels.
2. Remove the disc brake caliper and suspend it with a wire.
(Refer to GROUP
35-Service Adjustment Procedures.)
3.Attach a dial indicator as shown in the illustration, and then measure the axial play while moving the hub back and
forth.
Limit: 0.2 mm (.008 in.) or less
4.If axial play exceeds the limit, disassemble and check parts.
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WHEEL AND TIRE - Troubleshooting31-3
TROUBLESHOOTING
M31EA-
Symptom Remedy
Probable cause
Under-inflation or
lack of rotation Adjust the tire pressure
Rapid wear
at shoulders
Rapid wear
at center Over-inflation or
lack of rotation
Cracked
treads Under-inflation
Excessive camber nspect
the camber
Near on )ne
side
idjust the toe-inIeathered?dge ncorrect
oe-in laid
spots
Jnbalancedvheel Adjust the imbalanced
wheels calloped
ack of rotation of tyres or worn or
ut-of-alignment suspension Rotate the tires Inspect the front sus-
pension alignment fear
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33A-1
FRONT
SUSPENSION
CONTENTSMx(AA-
LOWERARM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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SERVICE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES . . . . . . .5
Front Wheel Alignment . . . .._..__._...______..__.......5
WheelBearing Adjustment . . . . . . .5
SPECIAL TOOLS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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SPECIFICATIONS
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GeneralSpecifications2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Torque Specifications .._...._.__.....___..............,. 3
STABILIZER BAR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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STRUT ASSEMBLY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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4TROUBLESHOOTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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Excessive Vehicle Rolling
Inclination of Vehicle
Noise
Poor Riding
Steering Wheel is Heavy, Vibrates
or Pulls to One Side

33A-4FRONT SUSPENSION -Special Tools/Troubleshooting
SPECIAL TOOLS
Number
NameI Use
OPTIONAL: AVAILABLE FROM O.T.C.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom-
wheel is heavy, vibrates or
pulls to one side
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Excessive vehicle rolling
Poor riding
Inclination of vehicle
Noise Probable cause
Suspension malfunction
Ball joint
Coil spring
Wheel alignment
Unbalanced or worn tires
Broken or deteriorated stabilizer
Shock absorber malfunciton Remedy
Adjust or replace
Adjust or replaceReplace
Improper tire inflation pressure
Broken or deteriorated coil spring
Shock absorber malfunction Adjust
Replace
Broken or deteriorated coil spring
Lack of lubrication
Looseness and wear of each part
Broken coil spring
Shock absorber malfunctionReplace
Lubricate
Retighten or replace
Replace
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FRONT SUSPENSION - Service Adiustment Procedures33A-5
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SERVICE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENTM33FBAQ
NOTE
The front suspension assembly must be free of worn, loose or
damaged parts prior to measurement of front wheel align- ments. Measure wheel alignment by using the tool.
CAMBER AND CASTER
Standard value:

Camber22’ f 30’ 31’& 30
Caster2”f301”56’rtr30
Camber and caster are pre-set at the factory and cannot be
adjusted.
NOTE
If camber and caster are not within specifications, replace bent
or damaged parts.
TOE-IN
Standard value: Ok3 mm (Of .12 in.)
1. Adjust the toe-in by undoing the clips and turning the left and right tie rod turnbuckles
by the same amount (in
opposite directions).
2. The toe will move out as the left turnbuckle
is turned
toward the front of the vehicle and the right turnbuckle is
turned toward the rear of the vehicle.
3.For each half turn of the left and right tie rods, the toe-in will
be adjusted by 6 mm
(24 in.).
4.After making the adjustments, use a turning radius gauge to confirm that the steering wheel turning angle is within the
standard value range. (Refer to GROUP
37A-Service
Adjustment Procedures.)
WHEEL BEARING ADJUSTMENTM?SCAA
Bearing preload is pre-set to the specified value by design and
therefore can not be adjusted.

FRONT SUSPENSION - Strut Assembly33A-7
/Strut
insulator
Front 12A0003SERVICE POINTS OF INSTALLATIONM33lDAG
4. INSTALLATION OF STRUT ASSEMBLY
Install the strut assembly so that the strut insulator faces
in the direction indicated in the illustration.
NOTE
Be sure to confirm that the direction is correct, because
there will be a deviation of the wheel alignment if it is not.
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DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY
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Disassembly steps1. Dust cover+I) l +2. Self-locking nut3. Strut insulator‘+* 4. Spring seat, upper
5. Spring pad, upper
l + 6. Bump rubber
l + 7. Dust cover8. Coil spring
+*9. Strut assembly
60-70 Nm
12A0469
: :: II12AOO61
When applying the grease, take care
1 ~~~~~~r s rubber part.\that gre?se does not adhere to the
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