oil level MITSUBISHI LANCER 2005 Workshop Manual

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
ENGINE LUBRICATION12-4
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
ENGINE OIL CHECKM1121000900342
1. Pull out the engine oil level gauge slowly and
check that the oil level is in the illustrated range.
2. Check that the oil is not excessively dirty, that
there is no coolant or petrol mixed in, and that it
has sufficient viscosity.
ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENTM1121001000416
1. Start the engine and allow it to warm up until the
temperature of the coolant reaches 80 °C to 90
°C.
2. Remove the engine oil filler cap.
CAUTION
Use care as engine oil could be hot.
3. Remove the engine oil pan drain plug to drain
engine oil.4. Install a new engine oil pan drain plug gasket so
that it faces in the direction shown in the
illustration, and then tighten the engine oil pan
drain plug to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 39 ± 5 N⋅m
NOTE: Install the engine oil pan drain plug gasket
so it faces in the direction shown in the illustration.
5. Refill with specified quantity of engine oil.
Specified Engine Oil (ACEA and API
classification): ACEA A1, A2 or A3/API SG or
higher
Total quantity (Includes volume inside engine
oil filter):
3.3 L <4G1>
4.3 L <4G6>
6. Install the engine oil filler cap.
7. Check engine oil level.
ENGINE OIL FILTER REPLACEMENTM1121001100383
1. Start the engine and allow it to warm up until the
temperature of the coolant reaches 80 °C to 90
°C.
2. Remove the engine oil filler cap.
CAUTION
Use care as engine oil could be hot.
3. Remove the engine oil pan drain plug to drain
engine oil.
4. Remove the under cover.
ACX00892 AC
Good
MaximumMinimum
<4G1>
AC205268
Maximum MinimumGood
AC
<4G6>
AC208299
Engine oil pan
AC
Engine oip pan
drain plug
Engine oip pan
drain plug
Engine oil
pan side
AC301513

INLET MANIFOLD
INTAKE AND EXHAUST15-6
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION <4G6>M1151003001236
Pre-removal Operation
•Fuel Line Pressure Reduction (Refer to GROUP 13A -
On-vehicle Service P.13A-389).
•Engine Coolant Draining (Refer to GROUP 14 -
On-vehicle Service P.14-22).
•Strut Tower Bar Removal (Refer to GROUP 42 P.42-9).
•Throttle Body Assembly Removal (Refer to GROUP 13B
P.13B-336).
•Fuel Delivery Pipe and Fuel Injector Assembly Removal
(Refer to GROUP 13B P.13B-334).Post-installation Operation
•Fuel Delivery Pipe and Fuel Injector Assembly Installation
(Refer to GROUP 13B P.13B-334).
•Throttle Body Assembly Installation (Refer to GROUP
13B P.13B-336).
•Strut Tower Bar Installation (Refer to GROUP 42 P.42-9).
•Engine Coolant Supplying (Refer to GROUP 14 -
On-vehicle Service P.14-22).
•Accelerator Cable Adjustment (Refer to GROUP 17 -
On-vehicle Service P.17-2).
•Fuel Leak Check
AC303657
9.0 ± 1.0 N·m11 ± 1 N·m
20 ± 2 N·m
31 ± 3 N·m 36 ± 6 N·m
20 ± 2 N·m
20 ± 2 N·m
36 ± 6 N·m
36 ± 6 N·m
11
9 10 212
N1413N
AB
5.0 ± 1.0 N·m
3
1
11 ± 1 N·m
4
N
13 ± 1 N·m
5
6
(Engine oil)
7
8
Removal steps
1. Emission control equip hose
connector
2. Brake booster vacuum hose
connection
3. Earth cable connection4. Engine control detonation sensor
connector
5. Engine oil level gauge and guide
assembly
6. Engine oil filler O-ring
7. Emission vacuum hose connectionRemoval steps (Continued)

EXHAUST MANIFOLD
INTAKE AND EXHAUST15-8
REMOVAL SERVICE POINT
<> ENGINE CONTROL OXYGEN
SENSOR (FRONT) REMOVAL
Use special tool oxygen sensor wrench (MD998770)
to remove the engine control oxygen sensor (front).
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
>>A<< ENGINE CONTROL OXYGEN
SENSOR (FRONT) INSTALLATION
Use special tool oxygen sensor wrench (MD998770)
to install the engine control oxygen sensor (front).
Removal steps
1. Front exhaust pipe connection
2. Exhaust pipe gasket
<> >>A<<3. Engine control oxygen sensor (front)
4. Engine oil level gauge and guide
assembly
5. Engine oil filler O-ring6. Exhaust manifold cover
7. Exhaust manifold bracket
8. Exhaust manifold
9. Exhaust manifold gasketRemoval steps (Continued)
AC212566AC
MD998770
Engine control
oxygen sensor
(front)
AC212566AC
MD998770
Engine control
oxygen sensor
(front)

CHARGING SYSTEM
ENGINE ELECTRICAL16-2
CHARGING SYSTEM
GENERAL INFORMATIONM1161000100522
The charging system uses the alternator output to
keep the battery charged at a constant level under
various electrical loads.
OPERATION
Rotation of the excited field coil generates AC
voltage in the stator.
This alternating current is rectified through diodes to
DC voltage having a waveform shown in the
illustration.The average output voltage fluctuates slightly with
the alternator load condition.
When the ignition switch is turned on, current flows in
the field coil and initial excitation of the field coil
occurs.
When the stator coil begins to generate power after
the engine is started, the field coil is excited by the
output current of the stator coil.
The alternator output voltage rises as the field
current increases and it falls as the field current
decreases. When the battery voltage (alternator "S"
terminal voltage) reaches a regulated voltage of
approximately 14.4 V, the field current is cut off.
When the battery voltage drops below the regulated
voltage, the voltage regulator regulates the output
voltage to a constant level by controlling the field
current.
In addition, when the field current is constant, the
alternator output voltage rises as the engine speed
increases.
SYSTEM DIAGRAM
ALTERNATOR SPECIFICATIONS
AKX00183
Voltage
Time
Approximately
14.4 V
AC
AK400308
Alternator
B
Stator coil
Engine-ECU
or
Engine-A/T-ECU

G
S
L
FR <4G1>
Voltage regulatorCharge warning lightIgnition switch
Battery Field coil
+
–
AB
Item 4G1 4G6
Type Battery voltage sensing
Rated output V/A 12/80 12/110
Voltage regulator Electronic built-in type

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
REAR SUSPENSION34-5
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK AND
ADJUSTMENT
M1341011000372
Measure wheel alignment with an alignment
equipment on level earth.
The rear suspension, wheels, and tyres should be
serviced to the normal condition prior to wheel
alignment measurement.
CAMBER
Standard value: -0° 40' ± 30' (Left/right
deviation within 30')
CAUTION
Never subject the wheel bearings to the vehicle
load when the rear wheel hub nuts (self-locking
nuts) or special tool wheel alignment gauge
attachment (MB991014) are loosened.
NOTE:
For vehicles with aluminium wheels, attach the
camber/caster/kingpin gauge to the trailing arm
spindle by using special tool wheel alignment gauge
attachment (MB991014). Tighten the special tool to
the same torque 175
± 25 N⋅m as the rear wheel hub
nut (self-locking nut). MB990947 Lower arm bushing arbor Trailing arm bushing
removal and press-fitting
MB991816 Bushing remover and
installer base
MB990890 Rear suspension bushing
base
A: MB991237
B: MB991239A: Spring compressor
body
B: Arm setCoil spring compressing Tool Number Name Use
MB990947
MB990890
MB991237
A
B
AC001079
MB991014
AG

37-1
GROUP 37
POWER STEERING
CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . .37-3
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . .37-6
LUBRICANTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37-7
SEALANTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37-7
SPECIAL TOOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37-8
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . .37-11
STEERING WHEEL FREE PLAY
CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37-11
STEERING ANGLE CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . 37-11
TIE ROD END BALL JOINT TURNING
TORQUE CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37-12
STATIONARY STEERING EFFORT
CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37-12
STEERING WHEEL RETURN TO
CENTRE CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37-13DRIVE BELT TENSION CHECK . . . . . . . . . 37-13
FLUID LEVEL CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37-13
FLUID REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37-13
POWER STEERING SYSTEM AIR
BLEEDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37-13
OIL PUMP PRESSURE TEST . . . . . . . . . . 37-14
POWER STEERING PRESSURE
SWITCH CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37-15
TIE ROD END BALL JOINT DUST COVER
CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37-15
STEERING COLUMN SHAFT
ASSEMBLY SHOCK ABSORBING
MECHANISM CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37-15
STEERING WHEEL* . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37-17
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37-17
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37-19
Continued on next page
WARNINGS REGARDING SERVICING OF SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) EQUIPPED VEHICLES
WARNING
•Improper service or maintenance of any component of the SRS, or any SRS-related component, can lead to
personal injury or death to service personnel (from inadvertent firing of the air bag) or to the driver and
paassenger (from rendering the SRS inoperative).
•Service or maintenance of any SRS component or SRS-related component must be performed only at an
authorized MITSUBISHI dealer.
•MITSUBISHI dealer personnel must thoroughly review this manual, and especially its GROUP 52B - Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS) before beginning any service or maintenance of any component of the SRS or any
SRS-related component.
NOTE
The SRS includes the following components: SRS air bag control unit, SRS warning light, front impact sensors, air bag module,
clock spring, and interconnecting wiring. Other SRS-related components (that may have to be removed/installed in connection
with SRS service or maintenance) are indicated in the table of contents by an asterisk (*).

GENERAL INFORMATION
POWER STEERING37-3
GENERAL INFORMATION
M1372000100337
Power steering has been adopted in all vehicles to
make the steering system easier to handle.
FEATURES
•A 4-spoke steering wheel is used.
•MOMO leather-wrapped 3-spoke steering wheel
is used.
•A steering column has a shock absorbing
mechanism and a tilt steering mechanism.•Integral-type rack and pinion gear with high
rigidity and excellent response is used.
•A vane type pump with a fluid flow rate control
system which change steering effort according to
the engine speed is used.
•The separate plastic resin oil reservoir is used to
reduce weight and to make the fluid level
checking easier.
SPECIFICATIONS
Item Comfort Sport
Steering
wheelType 4-spoke type MOMO leather-wrapped
3-spoke type
Outside diameter mm 380 365
Maximum number of turns 3.19 2.86
3.08
Steering
columnColumn mechanism Shock absorbing mechanism and Tilt steering mechanism
Power steering type Integral type
Oil pump Type Vane pump
Basic discharge amount cm
3/rev.7.2 <1300, 1600>
8.1 <2000>7.2 <1300, 1600>
8.1 <2000>
Relief pressure MPa 8.8 8.8
Reservoir type Separate type (plastic)
Pressure switch Equipped
Steering
gearType Rack and pinion
Stroke ratio (Rack stroke/Steering
wheel maximum turning radius)45.74 45.74
Rack stroke mm 146 131
141

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
POWER STEERING37-13
STEERING WHEEL RETURN TO CENTRE
CHECK
M1372001800317
Conduct a road test:
1. Make both gradual and sudden turns and check
the steering wheel return.
2. At a vehicle speed of approximately 35 km/h, turn
the steering wheel 90°, hold a few seconds, then
release. If the steering wheel then returns 70° or
more, the return can be judged satisfactory.
NOTE: There will be a momentary feeling or
"heaviness" when the wheel is turned quickly, but
this is not abnormal (Oil pump discharge amount
is especially apt to be insufficient during idling).
DRIVE BELT TENSION CHECKM1372001900392
For vehicles with 1300 and 1600 engine, refer to
GROUP 11A, On-vehicle Service − Drive Belt
Tension Check P.11A-7.
For vehicles with 2000 engine, refer to GROUP 11C,
On-vehicle Service − Drive Belt Tension Check
P.11C-7.
FLUID LEVEL CHECKM1372002000284
1. Park the vehicle on a flat, level surface.
2. Start the engine, and then turn the steering wheel
several times to raise the temperature of the fluid
to approximately 50 − 60°C.
3. With the engine running, turn the wheel all the
way to the left and right several times.4. Check the fluid in the oil reservoir for foaming or
milkiness. Check the difference of the fluid level
when the engine is stopped, and while it is
running. If the change of the fluid level is 5 mm or
more, air bleeding should be done.
FLUID REPLACEMENTM1372002100333
1. Raise and support the front wheels.
2. Disconnect the return hose connection, and then
connect a vinyl hose to the return hose, and drain
the fluid into a container.
3. Disconnect the ignition coil connectors (Refer to
GROUP 16, Ignition Coil P.16-38or P.16-39).
4. While operating the starter motor intermittently,
turn the steering wheel all the way to the left and
right several times to drain all of the fluid.
5. Connect the return hose securely, and then
secure with the clip.
6. Fill the oil reservoir with specified fluid up to
between "MAX" and "MIN" marks, and then bleed
the air.
Specified fluid: ATF DEXRON III or DEXRON
II
POWER STEERING SYSTEM AIR
BLEEDING
M1372002200330
Perform air bleeding procedure as necessary after
replacing the steering gear or the steering fluid lines.
1. Raise and support the front wheels.
2. Disconnect the ignition coil connectors (Refer to
GROUP 16, Ignition Coil P.16-38 or P.16-39).
ACX01130
AB
70˚70˚
ACX01131While engine running While engine stoppedAC
Fluid level change: Within 5 mm
AC100369AB
Return hoseReturn hose
Vinyl hose

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
POWER STEERING37-14
CAUTION
Perform air bleeding only while cranking the
engine. If air bleeding is performed while the
engine is running, air could enter the fluid.
During air bleeding, refill the steering fluid
supply so that the level never falls below the
"MIN" mark on the oil reservoir.
3. Turn the steering wheel all the way to the left and
right five or six times while using the starter motor
to crank the engine intermittently several times
(for 15 to 20 seconds).
4. Connect the ignition coil connectors (Refer to
GROUP 16, Ignition Coil P.16-38 or P.16-39).
5. Start the engine (idling).
6. Turn the steering wheel to the left and right until
there are no air bubbles in the oil reservoir.
7. Confirm that the fluid is not milky, and that the
level is between "MAX" and "MIN" marks.
8. Confirm that there is very little change in the fluid
level when the steering wheel is turned left and
right.
CAUTION
If the fluid level rises suddenly after the engine is
stopped, the air has not been completely bled. If
air bleeding is not complete, there will be
abnormal noises from the pump and the
flow-control valve, and this condition could
cause reduce the life of the power steering
components.
9. Confirm that the change in the fluid level is no
more than 5 mm when the engine is stopped and
when it is running.
10.If the change of the fluid level is 5 mm or more,
the air has not been completely bled from the
system. The air bleeding procedure must be
repeated.
OIL PUMP PRESSURE TESTM1372002300315
1. Disconnect the pressure hose from the oil pump,
and then connect the following special tools.
•MB990662: Power Steering Oil Pressure Gauge
•MB991548: Power Steering Oil Pressure Gauge
Adapter (pump side)
•MB991549: Power Steering Oil Pressure Gauge
Adapter (hose side)
2. Bleed air, then turn the steering wheel several
times while the vehicle is not moving so that the
temperature of the fluid rises to approximately 50
− 60°C.
3. Start the engine and idle it at 1000 ± 100 r/min.
CAUTION
The pressure gauge shut-off valve must not
remain closed for more than 10 seconds.
4. Fully close the shut-off valve of the pressure
gauge and measure the oil pump relief pressure
to confirm that it is within the standard value
range. Open it again immediately after checking
the pressure.
Standard value: 8.8 − 9.5 MPa
5. If it is not within the standard value, replace the oil
pump.
6. Check whether or not the hydraulic pressure is
the standard value when no-load conditions are
created by fully opening the shut-off valve of the
pressure gauge.
Standard value: 0.2 − 0.7 MPa
ACX01131While engine running While engine stoppedAC
Fluid level change: Within 5 mm
ACX01133
Temperature
gauge
Oil reservoir
Adapter
(MB991548)
Oil
pump
Adapter
(MB991549)
AB
Shut-off valve
(fully closed) Pressure
gauge
(MB990662)

55-2
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . .55-69
SIGHT GLASS REFRIGERANT
LEVEL TEST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-69
MAGNETIC CLUTCH TEST . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-69
COMPRESSOR DRIVE BELT
ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-69
DUAL PRESSURE SWITCH CHECK . . . . . 55-69
CHARGING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-70
CORRECTING LOW REFRIGERANT LEVEL
IN CASE THE SERVICE CAN IN USED. . . 55-72
DISCHARGING SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-72
REFILLING OF OIL IN THE A/C
SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-72
PERFORMANCE TEST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-73
REFRIGERANT LEAK REPAIR
PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-74
COMPRESSOR NOISE CHECK . . . . . . . . 55-74
POWER RELAY CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-75
IDLE-UP OPERATION CHECK . . . . . . . . . 55-76
CLEAN AIR FILTER REPLACEMENT
PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-76
HEATER CONTROL ASSEMBLY AND A/C
SWITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55-77
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 55-77
INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-79
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY . . . . . 55-79
HEATER UNIT, HEATER CORE,
BLOWER ASSEMBLY AND
EVAPORATOR UNIT* . . . . . . . . . . . .55-81
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 55-81
HEATER UNIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-82
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-82
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-83
BLOWER ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-84
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY . . . . . 55-84
BLOWERMOTOR, RESISTOR AND
OUTSIDE/INSIDE AIR SELECTION
DAMPER CONTROL MOTOR . . . . . .55-85
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 55-85
INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-86
EVAPORATOR ASSEMBLY . . . . . . .55-88
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-88
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-89
INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-90
COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY AND
TENSION PULLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55-91
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 55-91
INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-93
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY . . . . . 55-94
INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-95
CONDENSER AND CONDENSER
FAN MOTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55-96
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 55-96
INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-97
REFRIGERANT LINE . . . . . . . . . . . . .55-98
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-98
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-99
DUCTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55-101
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 55-101
VENTILATORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55-102
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 55-102