service MITSUBISHI LANCER 2006 Repair Manual
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GENERAL INFORMATION
WHEEL AND TYRE31-2
GENERAL INFORMATION
M1311000100350
The wheels and tyres of the following specifications
have been established.
SPECIFICATIONS
ROAD WHEEL AND TYRE
ItemInviteIntense
WheelTy p eSteel type or Aluminium type*Aluminium type
Size15 × 6JJ16 × 6JJ
Amount of wheel offset mm4646
PCD mm11 4 . 3114.3
Ty r eSize195/60R15 88H195/50R16 84V
SPARE WHEEL AND TYRE
ItemInviteIntense
Spare
wheelTy p eSteel typeSteel type
Size16 × 4T or 15 × 6JJ*16 × 4T or 16 × 6JJ*
Amount of wheel offset mm4640 or 46*
PCD mm11 4 . 3114.3
Spare tyreSizeT125/70D16 96M or
195/60R15 88H*T125/70D16 96M or
195/50R16 84V*
NOTE: .
•The * mark indicates optional item.
•PCD (Pitch Circle Diameter) indicates the pitch circle diameter of the wheel installation holes.
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
M1311000300398
ItemLimit
Tread depth of tyre mmMinimum 1.6
Wheel runout
Radial runout mm1.0 or less
Lateral runout mm1.0 or less
Wheel runout
Radial runout mm1.2 or less
Lateral runout mm1.2 or less
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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 CHECK
M1311001000334
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
ACX00651 ABLateralRadial
Jack up
the vehicle so tha t the whe e ls are clear o f
the floor
. Wh ile slo w ly tur n ing the wheel, me asure
wh
eel ru nout wit h a dial indicator .
Limit:
ItemSt e e l wheelAluminium
whee
l
Radial runout mm1.21.0
Lateral runou t
mm1.21.0
If wheel runout exceeds the limit, rep l ace the whe e l.
WHEEL AND TYRE
INSTALLA T ION SER VICE POINTM131 1 0013 0029 4
Ti ghten the whee l nut s to the specified torq ue.
Ti ghte n ing torque: 98 ± 10 N⋅m
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32-1
GROUP 32
POWER PLANT
MOUNT
CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATIO N . . . . . . . .32-2
SERVICE SPECIFICATION . . . . . . . .32-3
SPECIAL TOOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32-3
ENGINE MOUNTING . . . . . . . . . . . . .32-4
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 32-4
TRANSMISSION MOUNTING . . . . . .32-5
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 32-5
ENGINE ROLL STOPPER,
CENTREMEMBER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32-7
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 32-7
CROSSMEMBER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32-8
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 32-8
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SERVICE SPECIFICATION
POWER PLANT MOUNT32-3
SERVICE SPECIFICATION
M1321000300333
ItemStandard value
Protruding length of stabilizer bar mounting bolt mm22 ± 1.5
SPECIAL TOOL
M1321000600378
ToolNumberNameUse
AC106827
MB991897Ball j o in t remo verKnuckle and tie rod e nd ball joint
discon
nection
NOTE: St eering linkage pu lle r
(MB990 635 o r MB991 1 13) is also
ava
ilab
l e to disconn ect knuckle and
tie ro
d end ball joint.
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TRANSMISSION MOUNTING
POWER PLANT MOUNT32-6
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
>>A<< TRANSMISSION MOUNTING
STOPPER INSTALLATION
AC200645
Transmission
mounting
stopper
Arrow
Transmission
mounting
insulator
Engine side
AK
Install the t r ansmissio n mo untin g sto pper so that it s
arrow point
s upward .
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CROSSMEMBER
POWER PLANT MOUNT32-8
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
>>A<< ENGINE FRONT ROLL STOPPER
BRACKET INSTALLATION
AC005918Front of vehicleHoleAC
Inst
all th e en gine fron t roll stop per b r acket so that it s
hole
point s towards the fro n t side of the vehicle.
>>B<< ENGINE MOUNTING CUSHION
ST
OPPER INST ALLA TION <4G6>
AC304315ABFront of vehicle
Hole Engine mounting
cushion stopper
Inst
all the e ngin e mo untin g cushio n sto pper a s
shown.
CROSSMEMBER
REMOVA L AND INST ALLA TIONM13210032 0036 8
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-194. 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.
•
Pre-removal Operation
•Centremember Removal (Refer to P.32-7).
•Front Exhaust Pipe Remova l (Refer to GROUP 15,
Exhaust Pipe and Main Muffler P.15-10).
•Steering Wheel Air Bag Mo dule 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.15-10).
•Centremember Installation (Refer to P.32-7).
•Clock Spring Centring (Refer to GROUP 52B, Air Bag
Modules and Clock Spring P.52B-194).
•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.37-14).
•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.33-6).
*2: Indicates parts which should be temporarily tightened, and then fully tightened with the vehicle
on the earth in the unladen condition.
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33-1
GROUP 33
FRONT
SUSPENSION
CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATIO N . . . . . . . .33-2
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . .33-3
LUBRICANT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33-3
SPECIAL TOOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33-4
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . .33-6
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK AND
ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33-6
LOWER ARM BALL JOINT AXIAL PLAY
CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33-7
LOWER ARM BALL JOINT COVER
CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33-7
STRUT ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33-7
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 33-7
INSPECTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33-7
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY . . . . . 33-8
INSPECTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33-10
LOWER ARM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33-11
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 33-11
INSPECTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33-12
LOWER ARM BALL JOINT COVER
REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33-12
LOWER ARM BUSHING (REAR)
REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33-13
STABILIZER BAR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33-14
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 33-14
INSPECTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33-16
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 inad vertent 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 (*).
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SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
FRONT SUSPENSION33-3
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
M1332000300746
ItemStandard value
Toe-inAt the centre of tyre tread mm1 ± 2
Toe-angle (per wheel)0°03' ± 0°06'
Toe-out angle on turns (inner wheel when outer wheel at 20°)21°42' ± 1°30'
Steering angleInner wheelInvite39°30' ± 1°30'
Intense (LH drive vehicles)33°40' +1°00'/−2°00'
Intense (RH drive vehicles)37°00' +1°00'/−2°00'
Outer wheel (reference)Invite32°30'
Intense (LH drive vehicles)28°46'
Intense (RH drive vehicles)30°00'
CamberInvite0°05' ± 0°30'*
Intense−0°05' ± 0°30'*
CasterInvite2°45' ± 0°30'*
Intense2°55' ± 0°30'*
Kingpin inclinationInvite12°30' ± 1°30'
Intense12°40' ± 1°30'
Lower arm ball joint starting torque N⋅m0 − 3.9
Protruding length of stabilizer link thread part mm22 ± 1.5
NOTE: *: Difference between right and left wheels must be less than 30'
LUBRICANT
M1332000400152
ItemSpecified lubricantQuantity
Lower arm ball jointLip portion of ball joint coverMultipurpose grease SAE J310,
NLGI No.2 or equivalentAs required
Inside of ball joint cover
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ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
FRONT SUSPENSION33-6
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK AND
ADJUSTMENT
M1331000900886
Measure wheel alignment with alignment equipment
on a level surface. The front suspension, steering
system, wheels, and tyres should be serviced to nor
-
mal condition before measuring wheel alignment.
TOE-IN
Standard value:
At the centre of tyre tread: 1 ± 2 mm
Toe angle (per wheel): 0°03' ± 0°06'
AC006074 AD
Lock nut
Clip
1.Adjust the to e-in by undoing th e clip and lock nut,
and turning th e lef t and rig h t tie rod turnbu ckles by
th e same amount (in op posite direct ions).
NOTE: The toe will move out as th e lef t turnbuckle
is turn
ed toward the fro n t of th e ve hicle an d the
right tu
rnbuckle is turned t o ward the rear of the
vehicle.
2. In st all the clip and tighten the lock nut to the
specifie d torqu e .
Ti ghte n ing torque: 40 ± 5 N⋅m
3.Conf irm t hat the toe-in is at the st anda rd value.
4.Use a turn ing ra dius gaug e to check tha t the
steering ang le is at the st an dard value .
STEE R I N G AN G L E
St andard va lue:
Inner
wheelsInvite39°30' ± 1°30'
Intense (LH
drive vehicles)33°40' +1°00'/−2°00'
Intense (RH
drive vehicles)37°00' +1°00'/−2°00'
Outer
wheels
(reference)Invite32°30'
Intense (LH
drive vehicles)28°46'
Intense (RH
drive vehicles)30°00'
TO E-OUT ANGLE ON TURNS
To check the stee ring linkage, e s pe cially af ter the
vehicle has been invo
lve d in an accid ent or if an a cci
-
dent is pres umed, it is advisab le to check th e toe-ou t
angle
on tu rns in addition to the wh eel a lig nmen t.
Conduct this test on th e lef t tu rn as we ll a s on the
right turn.
St andard va lue:
ItemSpecification
Toe-out angle on turns (inner
wheel when outer wheel at 20
°)
21°42' ± 1°30'
CAMBER, CASTER AND KINGPIN
INCLINA
T ION
St andard va lue:
ItemInviteIntense
Camber0°05' ± 0°30'*−0°05' ± 0°30'*
Caster2°45' ± 0°30'*2°55' ± 0°30'*
Kingpin
inclination12°30' ± 1°30'12°40' ± 1°30'
NOTE: *: Diffe rence between right and lef t wheels
must be less than 30'
NOTE: Camber and caster are prese t at th e factory
and cannot be adjust ed.
CAUTION
Never subject the wheel bearings to the vehicle
load when the driveshaft nuts are loosened.
NOTE:
AC001079
MB991004
AB
For vehicles with aluminium wheels, attach the cam-
ber/caster/kingpin gauge to the driveshaft by using
special tool wheel alignment gauge attachment
(MB991004). Tighten the special tool to the same
torque 245
± 29 N⋅m as the driveshaft nut.