check engine MITSUBISHI LANCER IX 2006 Workshop Manual

Battery voltageNormal condition
AppliedVacuum leaks
Not appliedVacuum maintained
EMISSION CONTROL
ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL17-12
5. Measure the resistance between the terminals of the solenoid valve.
Standard value: 30 − 34 Ω (at 20°C)
FUEL VAPOUR CANISTER RE MOVAL AND INSTALLATION
M1173004200153
Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation
Air Cleaner Assembly Removal and Installation (Refer to
GROUP 15
P.15-3).
AC208253
1
2
3
4 5 6
7 8
AD
Removal steps
1.Emission vacuum hose connection
2.Fuel vapour control line hose
3.Fuel vapour control check valve
4.Fuel vapour control line hose
5.Fuel vapour control line clamp
6.Fuel vapour canister
7.Fuel high-pressure hose clamp
8.Fuel vapour canister bracket
EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULA
T ION
(EGR) SYSTEM
GENERAL INFORMAT ION (EGR SYSTEM)
M1173 0052 0032 7
The exhaust gas recircu l atio n (EGR) system lowers
the nitrogen
oxide (NOx) emission level.
When the air/fuel mixture combus tio n temp erature is
high,
a larg e qua ntity of nitrogen oxides (NOx) is
generat
ed in the comb ustion chamb e r .
Therefor e, this syst em re circulat es p a rt o f emission
gas fro
m the e x ha ust po rt of the cylinder h ead to th e
combust
i on chamber thro ugh th e int a ke ma nifold to
decre
ase the air/fuel mixture combust i on te mpera
-
ture, resulting in redu ctio n of NOx.
The EGR flow rate is cont rolle d by the EGR valve so
as no
t to de crease the driveability .
OPERAT ION
The EGR valve is being clos ed an d does not re circu-
late ex hau st ga ses unde r one o f the fo llo wing condi-
tions.
Otherwise, th e EGR va lve is opene d an d recircul ates
exha
ust g a ses.
•The engine coolan t temperature is low .
•The engine is at idle.
•The throttle va lve is widely ope ned.

EMISSION CONTROL
ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL17-15
EGR SYSTEM CHECK
M1173002600348
AK300780AB
<4G1>
EGR valve
Green stripe
Three-way
terminal
AK300781AB
<4G6>
EGR valve
Green stripe
Three-way
terminal
1.Disco nnect the vacu um ho se (Green stripe) from
th e EGR valve, a nd th en connect a hand vacuum
pu mp via t he thre e-way te rmin al.
2.Wh en the engine is hot o r cold, check the
condition of va cuum by racing the engine.
When engine is c o ld
(Eng ine coo lant tem perature: 20°C or less)
Throttle valveNormal vacuum co ndition
Open quicklyNo va cuum will gene rate (th e
same as baro
m etric pre s sure.)
When engine is h o t
(Eng ine coo lant tem perature: 80°C or higher)
Throttle valveNormal vacuum c ondition
Open quicklyIt will mo me nt a r i l y rise o v er 13
kPa
3.Disco nnect the th ree-way t e rminal.
AK300782AB
<4G1>
EGR valve
Green stripe
AK300783AB
<4G6>
EGR valve
Green stripe
4.Conn ect the han d va cuum pump to t he EGR
valve nipple.
5.Check whe t her th e engine st alls or the idling is
u n st able when a vacuum of 30 kPa or h i gher is
a pplied during idling.
EGR V A L V E CHECKM1173 0028 0022 3
1.Remove the EGR valve an d inspect for stickin g ,
carbon deposit s, e t c. If found , clean with a
suit able so lve n t so that th e va lve seat s corre ctly .
2.Conn ect a hand vacuum pump to the EGR va lve .
3.App l y 6 7 kPa of va cuum, and check t hat the
vacu um is maint a ined.
AKX00348
4.App l y a vacuum and chec k th e p a ssage of air by
b l owing throug h one side of the EGR p a ssage.
VacuumPassage of air
5.3 kPa or lessAir is not blown out
27 kPa or moreAir is blown out

EMISSION CONTROL
ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL17-16
5. Replace the gasket, and tighten to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
<4G1> 21 ± 4 N⋅m
<4G6> 20 ± 2 N⋅m
EGR PORT VACUUM CHECK <4G1>M1173002900167
AK300784AB
Green strip
1.Disco nnect the vacu um ho se (Green stripe) from
th e t h ro tt le b o d y EGR va cuu m ni pp le an d co nn ec t
a hand vacu um p u mp to the nipple.
2.Plu g the vacuum hose (Gree n stripe).
AK201224AB
Vac-
uum
Engine speed (r/min)
3.S t art the engin e and check t hat, af ter ra ising th e
engine spe ed by ra cin g the e ngine, p u rge vacuu m
raises according to engine speed.
NOTE: If ther e is a prob lem with change in vac-
uum, the t h rottle bod y p u rge port may be clo gged
an
d requ ire clean ing.
EGR PORT VA CUUM CHECK <4G6>M1173 0029 0015 6
AK300786AB
White stripe
1.Disco nnect the vacu um h o se (W hite strip e ) from
th e t h ro tt le b o d y EGR va cuu m ni pp le an d co nn ec t
a hand vacuum p u mp to the nipple.
2.Plug the vacuum hose (White stripe).
AK100011AC
Vac-
uum
Engine speed (r/min)
3.S t art the engine.
4.Check that a fairly const a nt n egative is gene rated
re gardle s s of the engine sp eed.
5.If no neg ative pressur e is genera t ed, th e port is
p r obably blocked an d sh ould be cleane d.
EGR CONTROL SOLENOID VA L V E
CHECK <
4 G1 >
M1173 0031 0023 8
NOTE: Whe n discon nect i ng th e va cuum hose,
always make a mark so th at it can be reconnected at
original p o sition.
AKX00351
A
B
AE
Battery
1. Disco nnect the vacu um h o se f r om th e solenoid
valve.
2.Disco nnect the ha rness connector .
3.Con nect a ha nd vacu um pump to nipp le (A) of the
solen o id valve (ref e r to th e ill ust r ation at le f t ).
4.Check a i r tightness b y ap plying a vacuum with
volt age applied d i rectly from t he batt e ry to the
EGR cont rol solen o id valve and withou t applyin g
volt age .
Battery voltageNormal condition
AppliedVa c u u m l e a k s
Not appliedVacuum maintained

AKX00352
EMISSI ON CONTROL
ENGINE AND E M ISSION CON T R O L17-17
5.Measure the resist ance between the te rmin als of
th e solenoid va lve .
St andard va lue: 29 − 35 Ω (at 20°C)
EGR CONTROL SOLENOID V A L V E
CHECK <
4 G6>
M1173 0031 0024 9
NOTE: Whe n discon nect i ng th e va cuum hose,
always
make a mark so th at it can be reconnected at
original p o sition.
AK201251AB
A
B
C
Battery
1.Disco nnect the vacu um h o se f r om th e solenoid
valve.
2.Disco nnect the ha rness connector .
3.Con nect a ha nd vacu um pump to nipp le (A) of the
solen o id valve (ref e r to th e ill ust r ation at le f t ).
4.Check a i r tightness b y ap plying a vacuum with
volt age applied d i rectly from t he batt e ry to the
EGR cont rol solen o id valve and withou t applyin g
volt age .
Battery
voltageB nipple
conditionNormal condition
Not appliedOpenVacuum
maintained
AppliedOpenVacuum leaks
ClosedVacuum
maintained
AK100016
5.Measure the resist ance betwee n the te rminals of
th e so lenoid valve .
St andard va lue: 29 − 35 Ω (at 20°C)

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.

STABILIZER BAR
FRONT SUSPENSION33-14
STABILIZER BAR
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONM1332004000673
CAUTION
•Before removing the steering wheel and air bag module assembly, refer to GROUP 52B, Service
Precautions
P.52B-5 and Air Bag Module and Clock Spring P.52B-194. Also, put the front wheels in
straight-ahead position. Failure to do so may damage the SRS clock spring and render the SRS air
bag inoperative, which results serious driver injury.
•
Pre-removal Operation
•Steering Wheel and Air Bag Module Assembly Removal
(Comfort: refer to GROUP 37, Steering Wheel
P.37-17/Sport: refer to GROUP 37, Steering Wheel P.37-18).•Clock Spring Removal (Refer to GROUP 52B, Air Bag
Modules and Clock Spring P.52B-194).
•Centermember Removal (Ref er to GROUP 32, Engine
Roll Stopper, Centermember P.32-7).
•Front Exhaust Pipe Remova l (Refer to GROUP 15,
Exhaust Pipe and Main Muffler P.15-10).
Post-installation Operation
•Front Exhaust Pipe Installation (Refer to GROUP 15,
Exhaust Pipe and Main Muffler P.15-10).•Centermember Installation (Refer to GROUP 32, Engine
Roll Stopper, Centermember P.32-7).
•Clock Spring Installation (Refer to GROUP 52B, Air Bag
Modules and Clock Spring P.52B-194).
•Steering Wheel and Air Bag Module Assembly Installation
(Comfort: refer to GROUP 37, Steering Wheel
P.37-17/Sport: refer to GROUP 37, Steering Wheel P.37-18).•Check the dust covers for cracks or damage by pushing it
with your finger.
•Checking Steering Wheel Position with Wheels Straight
Ahead
•Front Wheel Alignment Check and Adjustment (Refer to P.33-6).
AC006139 AE
49 ± 10 N·m 108 ± 10 N·m
167 ± 9 N·m
167 ± 9 N·m
52 ± 7 N·m* 25 ± 5 N·m
21 ± 4 N·m
18 ± 2 N·m
10
9
4
5 1
2
2
3
7
6
2
11
8
*: 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.

GENERAL INFORMATION
POWER STEERING37-3
GENERAL INFORMATION
M1372000100661
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 mecha-
nism and a tilt steering mechanism.
•Integral-type rack and pinion gear with high rigid-
ity 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 check
-
ing easier.
SPECIFICATIONS
ItemInviteIntense
Steering
wheelTy p e4-spoke typeMOMO leather-wrapped
3-spoke type
Outside diameter mm380365
Maximum number of turns3.193.08
Steering
columnColumn mechanismShock absorbing mechanism and Tilt steering mechanism
Power steering typeIntegral type
Oil pumpTy p eVane pump
Basic discharge amount cm3/rev.7.2 <1300, 1600>
8.1 <2000>
7.2 <1300, 1600>
8.1 <2000>
Relief pressure MPa8.88.8
Reservoir typeSeparate type (plastic)
Pressure switchEquipped
Steering
gearTy p eRack and pinion
Stroke ratio (Rack stroke/Steering
wheel maximum turning radius)45.7445.74
Rack stroke mm146141

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
POWER STEERING37-11
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
STEERING WHEEL FREE PLAY CHECKM1372001000311
1. With the engine running (hydraulic operation), set the front wheels straight ahead.
ACX01122 AB
2.Measure the play on th e ste e ring wh eel
circumfer ence before the whee ls st a r t to move
when slightly moving the stee ring whe e l in both
direct ions.
Limit: 30 mm
3.Wh en the play exceed s the limit, check fo r the
play on the stee ring shaf t and stee ring linkage
connectio n . Correct or replace .
4.If th e free play still exceeds the limit valu e, set t he
steering wheel stra ight ahead with the engine
stoppe d. Loa d 5 N towards the steer ing whee l
circumfer ence and check the play .
St andard value (steering whee l pla y with the
engine s
t opped): 1 0 mm o r l ess
5.If the play e xce eds the st an dard value , remove
th e ste e ring gear (Refe r to
P.37-23) and check
the tot a l p i nion torqu e (Refer to P.37-26).
STEERING ANGLE CHECKM137200 1 1 0070 5
AC000756AB
1.Place t he fron t wh eel on a tu rning radiu s gau ge
a nd me asure the steering ang le.
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'
2.If the steerin g ang le is not within the st a ndard
value , adjust t he toe-in as follows.
St andard va lue:
at the centre of tyre trea d: 1 ± 2 mm
To e angle (p er whee l): 0°03' ± 06'
AC006074 AD
Lock nut
Clip
3.L oose n the lock nut, and un clip the bellows clip .
4.Adjust the toe - in by turning th e lef t an d righ t tie
ro d turnb u ckles by th e sa me a m oun t (in o pposite
directions).
NOTE: The to e will move out as th e lef t turnbuckle
is tur
ned toward the fro n t of th e ve hicle an d the
right tu
rnbuckle is turned toward the rear of the
vehicle.
5. T i ghten the lo ck nut to the specified torque , and
tighten the be llo ws by the clip .
Ti ghte n ing torque: 40 ± 5 N⋅m
6.Recheck the stee ring a ngle .

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
POWER STEERING37-12
TIE ROD END BALL JOINT TURNING
TORQUE CHECK
M1372001500554
CAUTION
•Do not remove the tie rod end nut from the
ball joint. Loosen it and use special tool to
avoid possible damage to the ball joint
threads.
•
AC208247AJ
CordBoltMB991897
or
MB992011
Nut
Ball joint
Hang special tool with cord to prevent it from
falling.
1. Install special tool ball joint remover (MB991897 or MB992011) as shown in the figure.
AC106821
Knob
Parallel
Bolt
Correct Wrong
AD
2. Turn the bolt and knob as necessary to make the jaws of 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 fig
-
ure.
3. Tighten the bolt with a wrench to disconnect the tie rod end.
ACX01129 AB
MB990326
4. Move the ball joint stud several times and install
the nut on the stud. Using special tool preload
socket (MB990326), measure the ball joint turning
torque.
Standard value: 0.5 − 2.5 N⋅m
5. If the turning torque exceeds the standard value, replace the tie rod end.
6. If the turning torque is under the standard value, check the ball joint for axial play or ratcheting. If
no axial play or ratcheting, the ball joint can be
re-used.
CAUTION
Always use a new ball joint nut as it is a self-lock-
ing nut.
7. Install the tie rod end to the knuckle, then tighten a new self-locking nut to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 25 ± 5 N⋅m
STATIONARY STEERING EFFORT CHECKM1372001700332
1. With the vehicle stopped on a flat and paved
surface, turn the steering wheel to the straight
ahead position.
2. Start the engine and set the engine idle speed.
Standard value: 750 ± 100 r/min
ACX01122 AB
3. Attach a spring balance to the outer
circumference of the steering wheel and measure
the steering force required to turn the steering
wheel from the straight ahead position to the left
and right (within a range of 1.5 turns). Also check
to be sure that there is no significant change in
the required steering effort.
Standard value:
Steering effort: 29 N or less
Fluctuation allowance: 5.9 N or less
4. If the measured value exceeds the standard value, check and adjust the related parts.

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.
ACX01130 AB
70˚ 70˚
2.
At a vehicle sp eed of a pproxima t ely 35 km/h, turn
th e ste e ring wh eel 9 0
°, ho ld a few se cond s, the n
release. If th
e ste
e
ring
wh eel t hen ret u rns 7 0
° or
more, th
e return
can
be ju
dged satisfactory
.
NOTE: There will be a mome nt a r y fee lin g or
"he
a
viness" when t he wheel is turned quickly , but
th
is is n o t abno rmal (Oil pu mp discharge amou nt
is especially a p t to b e insufficie n t during id lin g).
DRIVE BELT TENSION CHECK
M13720019 0039 2
For vehicles with 13 00 and 1600 engin e , refer to
GROUP 1
1 A, On-vehicle Service
− Drive Belt T ension
Che
c
k

P.11A-7.
For veh i cles wit h 2000 e ngin e , refer to GROUP 1 1 C,
On-vehicle Se
rvice
− Drive Belt Te nsion Check
P.1 1 C - 7.
FLUID LEVEL CHECK
M13720020 0028 4
1.Park the vehicle on a f l at, leve l su rface .
2.S t art the engine, and t hen tu rn the ste e ring wheel
seve ral times to raise the temperat ure of th e flu i d
to approximately 50
− 60°C.
3.With the engine run n ing, turn the wheel all the
way to the lef t an d righ t several times.
ACX01131With engine running With engine stoppedAC
Fluid level change: Within 5 mm
4.Check t he flu i d in the oil r e servoir f o r foaming or
milkine s s. Check the d i f f e r ence of the fluid le vel
when the e ngine is stop ped, an d while it is
ru nning . If the chan ge of th e fluid le vel is 5 mm or
more, a i r bleedin g sh ould be don e.
FLUID REPLACEMENT
M13720021 0033 3
1.Raise a nd su pport t he fron t wheels.
AC100369AB
Return hoseReturn hose
Vinyl hose
2. Disco nnect the re turn hose connection , and then
conne ct a vinyl hose to the re turn h o se, and drain
th e flu i d into a cont ain e r .
3.Disco nnect the ignition coil con necto rs (Refe r to
GROUP 16, Ignition Coil
P.16-38or P.16-39).
4.Wh ile operat ing th e st arter moto r inter m itt ently ,
tu rn the steering whee l all the wa y to t he le f t a nd
right seve ral times to dra i n all of the fluid.
5.Conn ect the retu rn hose se curely , and then
secu re with t he clip.
6.Fill the oil reservo i r with specified fluid u p to
b e tween "MAX" and "MIN" marks, and then bleed
th e air .
Specified fluid: A TF DEXRON III or DEXRON
II