front MITSUBISHI LANCER 2005 Owner's Guide

DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
FRONT AXLE26-20
REASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS
>>A<< DYNAMIC DAMPER/DAMPER
BAND/TJ BOOT INSTALLATION
CAUTION
There should be no grease adhered to the rubber
part of the dynamic damper.
1. Install the dynamic damper in the position (L)
shown in the figure .
L: 230 ± 3 mm , 415 ± 3 mm
2. Secure the damper bands.
3. Wrap plastic tape around the shaft spline, and
then install the TJ boot band (small) and TJ boot.
>>B<< SPIDER ASSEMBLY
INSTALLATION
CAUTION
•The drive shaft joint use special grease. Do
not mix old and new or different types of
grease.
•If the spider assembly has been cleaned, take
special care to apply the specified grease.
1. Apply the specified grease furnished in the repair
kit to the spider assembly between the spider axle
and the roller.
Specified grease: Repair kit grease
2. Install the spider assembly to the shaft from the
direction of the spline chamfered side.
>>C<< TJ CASE INSTALLATION
CAUTION
The drive shaft joint use special grease. Do not
mix old and new or different types of grease.
After applying the specified grease to the TJ case,
insert the drive shaft and apply grease one more
time.
Specified grease: Repair kit grease
Amount to use:
<1.3L-LH, 1.6-LH, 2.0-LH>: 120 ± 10 g
<1.3L-RH, 1.6L-A/T-RH>: 110 ± 10 g
<1.6L-M/T-RH>: 120 ± 10 g
<2.0L-RH>: 105 ± 10 g
NOTE: The grease in the repair kit should be divided
in half for use, respectively, at the joint and inside the
boot.
>>D<< TJ BOOT BAND (SMALL)/TJ BOOT
BAND (LARGE) INSTALLATION
Set the TJ boot bands at the specified distance in
order to adjust the amount of air inside the TJ boot,
and then tighten the TJ boot band (small), TJ boot
band (large) securely.
Standard value (A):
<1.3L-RH, 1.6L-A/T-RH>: 85 ± 3 mm
<1.3L-LH, 1.6L-M/T, 1.6L-A/T-LH, 2.0L>: 90 ± 3
mm
AC101695AC
L
AC102654AC
Chamfered
side
AC102656AC
AC102657
A
AC

DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
FRONT AXLE26-21
INSPECTIONM1261003800130
•Check the drive shaft for damage, bending or
corrosion.
•Check the drive shaft spline part for wear or
damage.
•Check the spider assembly for roller rotation,
wear or corrosion.
•Check the groove inside TJ case for wear or
corrosion.
•Check the dynamic damper for damage or
cracking.
•Check the boots for deterioration, damage or
cracking.
BJ BOOT (RESIN BOOT) REPLACEMENTM1261005200361
1. Remove the boot bands (large and small).
NOTE: The boot bands cannot be re-used.
2. Remove the BJ boot.
3. Wrap a plastic tape around the shaft spline, and
assemble the boot band and BJ boot.4. Align the centre groove on the BJ boot small end
with the shaft groove.
5. Turn the adjusting bolt on special tool boot band
crimping tool (MB991561) so that the size of the
opening (W) is at the standard value.
Standard value (W): 2.9 mm
Tighten the
adjusting bolt.
Loosen the
adjusting bolt.
NOTE: The value of W will change by
approximately 0.7 mm for each turn of the
adjusting bolt.
NOTE: The adjusting bolt should not be turned
more than once.
6. Position the BJ boot band (small) so that there is
even clearance at either end (A and B).
AC102658
AC102659
AC102660
WMB991561
Stopper
Adjusting bolt
AC
AC102661AC
Boot
A
Boot band
(small)
B
Projection

DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
FRONT AXLE26-22
CAUTION
•Secure the drive shaft in an upright position
and clamp part of the boot band to be crimped
securely in the jaws of special tool.
•Crimp the boot band until special tool
touches the stopper.
7. Use the special tool to crimp the boot band
(small).
8. Check that the crimping amount (C) of the boot
band is at the standard value.
Standard value (C): 2.4 − 2.8 mm

Readjust the value of (W) in step 5 according
to the following formula, and then repeat the
operation in step 7.
W = 5.5 mm − C
Example: If C = 2.9 mm, then W = 2.6 mm.
mm >
Remove the BJ boot band, readjust the value
of (W) in step 5 according to the following
formula, and then repeat the operations in
steps 6 and 7 using a new BJ boot band.
W = 5.5 mm − C
Example: If C = 2.3 mm, then W = 3.2 mm.
9. Check that the boot band is not sticking out past
the place where it has been installed. If the boot
band is sticking out, remove it and then repeat
steps 6 to 8, using a new boot band.
CAUTION
The drive shaft joint uses special grease. Do not
mix old and new or different types of grease.
10.Fill the inside of the boot with the specified
amount of the specified grease.
Specified grease: Repair kit grease
Amount to use: 95 ± 10 g
11.Align the centre groove on the BJ boot big end
with the BJ case groove.
12.Follow the same procedure as in step 5 to adjust
the size of the opening (W) on the special tool so
that it is at the standard value.
Standard value (W): 2.9 mm
13.Position the BJ boot band (large) so that there is
even clearance at either end (D and E).
14.Use the special tool to crimp the BJ boot band
(large) in the same way as in step 7.
15.Check that the crimping amount (F) of the boot
band is at the standard value.
AC102663 ACMB991561
AC102662
C
AD
AC102664AC
AC102665
AC
BootProjection
Boot band
(large) D
E
AC102666FAD

DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
FRONT AXLE26-23
Standard value (F): 2.4 − 2.8 mm

Readjust the value of (W) in step 12
according to the following formula, and then
repeat the operation in step 14.
W = 5.8 mm − F
Example: If F = 2.9 mm, then W = 2.9 mm.
mm >
Remove the BJ boot band, readjust the value
of (W) in step 12 according to the following
formula, and then repeat the operations in
steps 13 and 14 using a new BJ boot band.
W = 5.8 mm − F
Example: If F = 2.3 mm, then W = 3.5 mm.16.Check that the boot band is not sticking out past
the place where it has been installed. If the boot
band is sticking out, remove it and then repeat
steps 13 to 15, using a new boot band.

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

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

ENGINE MOUNTING
POWER PLANT MOUNT32-4
ENGINE MOUNTING
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONM1321001100440
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.
AC303999AC303968AC304304
AB
<4G1> <4G6>
44 ± 10 N·m*
67 ± 7 N·m*
2N
3
44 ± 10 N·m*
67 ± 7 N·m*
2N
3
12 ± 2 N·m
1
Removal steps
1. Pressure hose clamp <4G6>2. Self-locking nuts
3. Engine front mounting bracketRemoval steps (Continued)

ENGINE ROLL STOPPER, CENTERMEMBER
POWER PLANT MOUNT32-7
ENGINE ROLL STOPPER, CENTERMEMBER
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONM1321002300287
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 and Post-installation Operation
Under Cover Removal and Installation
AC303978
AC304309
45 ± 5 N·m*45 ± 5 N·m*
<4G1> <4G6>
52 ± 7 N·m*52 ± 7 N·m*
45 ± 5 N·m*
52 ± 7 N·m*
11 ± 1 N·m
69 ± 10 N·m
69 ± 10 N·m69 ± 10 N·m
1
32
1 3
4
5
67
AB
Engine front roll stopper bracket
and centermember removal
steps
1. Engine front roll stopper bracket
connecting bolt
•Centermember and engine front roll
stopper bracket assembly
>>B<<2. Engine mounting cushion stopper
<4G6>
>>A<<3. Engine front roll stopper bracket
4. CentermemberEngine rear roll stopper bracket
removal steps
5. Engine rear roll stopper bracket
connecting bolt
6. Transmission case rear roll stopper
bracket
7. Engine rear roll stopper bracket