Side MITSUBISHI LANCER 2005 Owner's Guide

TROUBLESHOOTING
WHEEL AND TYRE31-3
TROUBLESHOOTING
DIAGNOSISM1311000700385
Symptom Probable cause Remedy Reference page
Rapid wear
at shouldersUnder-inflation
or lack of
rotationAdjust the tyre
pressure.For tyre inflation
pressure, refer to
the label on the
driver's side centre
pillar.
Rapid wear
at centreOver-inflation
or lack of
rotation
Cracked
treadsUnder-inflation Adjust the tyre
pressure.For tyre inflation
pressure, refer to
the label on the
driver's side centre
pillar.
Wear on one
sideExcessive
camberCheck the camber.
Refer to GROUP
33, On-vehicle
service − Front
wheel alignment
check and
adjustment P.33-5.

Refer to GROUP
34, On-vehicle
service − Rear
wheel alignment
check and
adjustment P.34-5. Feathered
edgeIncorrect toe-in Adjust the toe-in.
Bald spots Unbalanced
wheelBalance the wheels.
P.31-4
ACX00923ABACX00924
AB
ACX00925ABACX00926AB
ACX00927AB
ACX00928
ABACX00929
AB
ACX00930ABACX00931
AB
ACX00932ABACX00933AB

TROUBLESHOOTING
WHEEL AND TYRE31-4
WHEEL BALANCE ACCURACYM1311001700247
PURPOSE
This section contains tips and procedures for
achieving accurate wheel balance. Steering wheel
vibration and/or body shake can result if any of these
procedures are not carefully observed.
1. Wheels and tyres must be properly mounted on a
balancer in order to achieve correct balance.
Centring the wheel on the shaft of the balancer is
essential for proper mounting.
2. Off-the-car wheel balancers must be calibrated
periodically to ensure good balancing results. An
inaccurately calibrated balancer could cause
unnecessary replacement of tyres, shocks,
suspension components, or steering components.
Check your balancer's calibration approximately
every 100 balances. Your wheel balancer's
instruction manual should include calibration
procedures. If the calibration procedures specifically
for your balancer are missing, use the generic steps
in this section for zero calibration, static balance, and
dynamic balance checks. The wheel balancer
calibration checks are also described in the
flowchart. (Refer to P.31-6).
PROCEDURE
1. Confirm that the balancer's cone and the wheel
mounting cone are undamaged and free of dirt
and rust.
2. On this vehicle, the wheel's centre hole on the
hub side has a chamfered edge. Use a
back-mounting cone on your wheel balancer to
centre the wheel on the balancer shaft.
3. Install a wheel mounting cone. The appropriate
size cone for this vehicle is 67.0 mm.
4. Before balancing the wheel, remove any wheel
weights from both sides. Also check both sides for
any damage.
5. When installing wheel weights, hammer them at a
straight (not diagonal) angle. Scalloped
wearLack of rotation of tyres or worn
or out-of-alignment suspensionRotate the tyres, and
check the front or
rear suspension
alignments.
Refer to GROUP
33, On-vehicle
service − Front
wheel alignment
check and
adjustment P.33-5.

Refer to GROUP
34, On-vehicle
service − Rear
wheel alignment
check and
adjustment P.34-5. Symptom Probable cause Remedy Reference page
ACX00934

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
WHEEL AND TYRE31-7
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE CHECKM1311000900312
NOTE: For information on tyre inflation pressure,
refer to the label attached to the centre pillar on the
driver's side.
TYRE WEAR CHECKM1311001000334
Measure the tread depth of the tyres.
Minimum limit: 1.6 mm
If the remaining tread depth is less than the minimum
limit, replace the tyre.
NOTE: When the tread depth of the tyres is reduced
to 1.6 mm or less, wear indicators will appear.
WHEEL RUNOUT CHECKM1311001100353
Jack up the vehicle so that the wheels are clear of
the floor. While slowly turning the wheel, measure
wheel runout with a dial indicator.
Limit:
If wheel runout exceeds the limit, replace the wheel.
WHEEL AND TYRE
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTM1311001300294
Tighten the wheel nuts to the specified torque.Tightening torque: 98 ± 10 N⋅m Item Steel wheel Aluminium
wheel
Radial runout mm 1.2 1.0
Lateral runout
mm1.2 1.0
ACX00651
ABLateralRadial

GENERAL INFORMATION
POWER PLANT MOUNT32-2
GENERAL INFORMATION
M1321000100340The engine mounting system employs the inertial
axis four-point suspension method, which is field
proven.
•The optimised locations of the front and rear roll
mounts well distribute their loads thereby
reducing engine idling vibrations.•The fore-and-aft, liquid-filled engine mount of
cylinder type is adopted to reduce engine shake
for improved riding comfort.
CONSTRUCTION DIAGRAM
AC107318
Y0290AU
AC303563
Engine front
mounting bracketTransmission mounting
body side bracket
Engine rear roll stopper bracket
Engine front roll stopper bracket
AB

TRANSMISSION MOUNTING
POWER PLANT MOUNT32-5
TRANSMISSION MOUNTING
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONM1321001400430
CAUTION
*: Indicates parts which should be initially tightened, and then fully tightened after placing the vehicle
horizontally and loading the full weight of the engine on the vehicle body.
Pre-removal Operation
•Raise the engine and transmission assembly until its
weight is not applied to the insulator, and support it
securely.
•Battery and Battery tray Removal
•Air Cleaner Removal (Refer to GROUP 15, Air Cleaner
P.15-3).
•Engine Rear Roll Stopper Bracket Removal (Refer to
P.32-7).Post-installation Operation
•Engine Rear Roll Stopper Bracket Installation (Refer to
P.32-7).
•Air Cleaner Installation (Refer to GROUP 15, Air Cleaner
P.15-3).
•Battery and Battery tray Installation
AC303988AC303989
AC304258

AB
80 ± 7 N·m*
47 ± 7 N·m*80 ± 7 N·m*
47 ± 7 N·m*
1
1 2
22
2
Removal steps
1. Transmission mounting body side
bracket
>>A<<2. Transmission mounting stopper

TRANSMISSION MOUNTING
POWER PLANT MOUNT32-6
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
>>A<< TRANSMISSION MOUNTING
STOPPER INSTALLATIONInstall the transmission mounting stopper so that its
arrow points upward.
AC200645
Engine side
Transmission
mounting body
side bracket
Transmission
mounting
stopper
AB

CROSSMEMBER
POWER PLANT MOUNT32-8
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
>>A<< ENGINE FRONT ROLL STOPPER
BRACKET INSTALLATION
Install the engine front roll stopper bracket so that its
hole points towards the front side of the vehicle.
>>B<< ENGINE MOUNTING CUSHION
STOPPER INSTALLATION <4G6>
Install the engine mounting cushion stopper as
shown.
CROSSMEMBER
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONM1321003200368
CAUTION
•Before removing the steering wheel and air bag module assembly, always refer to GROUP 52B -
Service Precautions P.52B-5, Air bag Module and Clock Spring P.52B-210. Also, set the front
wheels so that they are facing straight forward, and remove the ignition key. If you fail to do this,
the SRS clock spring will be damaged, causing the SRS air bag to be inoperative and serious
injury.
•*
1: Indicates parts which should be initially tightened, and then fully tightened after placing the
vehicle horizontally and loading the full weight of the engine on the vehicle body.
•*
2: Indicates parts which should be temporarily tightened, and then fully tightened with the vehicle
on the earth in the unladen condition.
AC005918Front of vehicleHoleACAC304315ABFront of vehicle
HoleEngine mounting
cushion stopper
Pre-removal Operation
•Centermember Removal (Refer to P.32-7).
•Front Exhaust Pipe Removal (Refer to GROUP 15,
Exhaust Pipe and Main Muffler P.15-11).
•Steering Wheel Air Bag Module Assembly Removal
(Refer to GROUP 37, Steering Wheel P.37-17).
•Power Steering Fluid Draining (Refer to GROUP 37,
On-vehicle Service P.37-13).Post-installation Operation
•Front Exhaust Pipe Installation (Refer to GROUP 15,
Exhaust Pipe and Main Muffler P.15-11).
•Centermember Installation (Refer to P.32-7).
•Clock Spring Centring (Refer to GROUP 52B, Air Bag
Modules and Clock Spring P.52B-210).
•Steering Wheel Air Bag Module Assembly Installation
(Refer to GROUP 37, Steering Wheel P.37-17).
•Power Steering Fluid Supplying (Refer to GROUP 37,
On-vehicle Service P.37-13).
•Power Steering Fluid Line Bleeding (Refer to GROUP 37,
On-vehicle Service P.37-13).
•Press the dust cover with a finger to check whether the
dust cover cracked or damaged.
•Checking Steering Wheel Position with Wheels Straight
Ahead.
•Front Wheel Alignment Check and Adjustment (Refer to
GROUP 33, On-vehicle Service P.33-5).

CROSSMEMBER
POWER PLANT MOUNT32-11
REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
<> TIE ROD END AND KNUCKLE
DISCONNECTION
CAUTION
•Do not remove the nut from ball joint. Loosen
it and use special tool to avoid possible
damage to ball joint threads.
•Hang special tool with a cord to prevent it
from falling.
1. Install the special tool ball joint remover
(MB991897) as shown in the figure.
2. Turn the bolt and knob as necessary to make the
jaws of the special tool parallel, tighten the bolt by
hand and confirm that the jaws are still parallel.
NOTE: When adjusting the jaws in parallel, make
sure the knob is in the position shown in the
figure.
3. Tighten the bolt with a wrench to disconnect the
tie rod end.
<> CROSSMEMBER ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
1. Use a transmission jack to hold the crossmember,
and then remove the crossmember mounting nuts
and bolts.
2. Lower the crossmember with the engine rear roll
stopper bracket, the stabilizer bar, the return tube,
and the steering gear.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
>>A<< STABILIZER
BAR/BUSHING/FIXTURE INSTALLATION
Align the stabilizer bar identification mark with the
right end of the bushing (LH).
>>B<< SELF-LOCKING NUT
INSTALLATION
Tighten the self-locking nut until the stabilizer link
thread part protruding length meets the standard
value.
Standard value (A): 22 ± 1.5 mm
AC208247AD
Cord
BoltMB991897
Nut
Ball joint
AC106821
Knob ParallelBolt
Good
Bad
AB
AC102600
AD
Piece of wood
Transmission
jack
AC006141
AD
Fixture (LH) Outside of
vehicle
Bushing (LH)Approximately
10 mm
Identification
mark
AC101741AC
A