engine MITSUBISHI SPYDER 1990 Service Repair Manual

STEERING On-vehicle
Fluid fluctuation
While enginerunningWhile engine
Check fluid in the oil or
difference of the
is stopped; and while it is If the
considerably, air, should be
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1.Raise the front wheels on a jack, and then support them
with rigid racks.
Disconnect the return hose connection.
3. Connect a plastic hose to the return hose, and d rain
into a container.
4.Disconnect the high-tension cable, and then while operat-
ing the starting motor intermittently, turn the steering wheel
all the way to the left and right several times to drain
all of the fluid.
Caution
careful not to position-the
or the fuel rail.
5. Connect the then secure it
c l i p .
6.Fill the up to the lower
of the filter, and air.
B L E E D I N G
. .
Caution
1.During air bleeding, refill the fluid supply so tha t
the level never falls below the lower
of
the filter.
2. If air bleeding is done
the air will be the
fluid; be sure to do
ing.
5. Connect the ignition and’ start the engine
(idle).
6. Turn the steering wheel to the left and right un til there
are no air bubbles in
R e v i s i o n.

Fluid fluctuation
While engineWhile enginerunning stopped
PressureShut-off valv close)
NOTE
l l: Engine(Turbo) and Engine> 848 (Non-turbo)>
l 2: Engine (Turbo) and
Engine (Non-turbo)>
7. Confirm that fluid is the level
up the specified the
8. Confirm that there is change
when the steering wheel is turned,
9. Check whether or not in the fluid is
within 5 mm
in.) when the and
when it is running.
Caution
1. Ifthe change of
or more, the has bled,
from the system, and be bled ,
the fluid level rises suddenly after the engine,
stopped, the air has not completely
3.If air bleeding is not there will be
noises from the flow-control;
valve, ‘and
condition the life of,
the pump, etc.. ,
. . .
PRESSURE TEST
PUMP RELIEF PRESSURE CHECK
Disconnect the pressure hose from the oil pump, an d
then connect the special tools.
2.
the air, and then turn the steering wheel several
times while the vehicle is not moving so that the t empera-
ture’ of the fluid rises to approximately
3. Start the engine and idle it at 1,000 100
4.Fully close the shut-off valve of the pressure gaug e and
measure the oil pump relief pressure to confirm tha t it
within the standard value range.
Standard value:
psi)
Caution Pressure gauge shut off valve must not remain close d
for more than 10 seconds.
5.If is net within the standard value, overhaul the oil pump.
6. . . Remove the special tools, and the tighten th e pressure
hose to the specified torque.
7. Bleed the system.
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STEERING On-vehicle’ Service
PressureShut-off valve(Fully open)
I
Thermometer
NOTE Engine
(Turbo) and
548 Engine (Non-turbo)>
l 2: Engine (Turbo) and
549 Engine (Non-turbo)>
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CHECKING
UNDER NO-LOAD
1. Disconnect. the pressure hose from the oil pump, and
then connect the special tools.
2. Bleed the air, and then turn the steering
several:
times the vehicle is not moving so that the tempera-
ture the fluid rises to approximately
3. the and idle it 100
4.Check whether or not the hydraulic pressure is
dard value when no-load conditions fully
opening the shut-off
of the pressure gauge.
value:
5.If it is not within the standard cause
is a malfunction of the oil
or so
6.
check these parts and repair
Remove the special tools, pressure
hose to the specified torque.
7. Bleed the system.
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STEERING On-vehicle Service,.
Shut-off valve
Pressure gauge (Fully open)
I
Thermometer
NOTE
‘ 1 :(Turbo) and Engine> Engine (Non-turbo)>
l 2: Engine (Turbo) and Engine> 549 Engine (Non-turbo)>
STEERING GEAR RETENTION HYDRAULIC PRESSURE
CHECK
Disconnect the hose oil pump,
then connect the’ special tools.
2.Bleed the air, and then turn the steering wheel sev eral
times while the vehicle is moving so that
ture of the fluid rises a p p r o x i m a t e l y
3. Start the engine and it at 1,000 100
4. Fully open the shut-off valve of the pressure ga uge.
5.Turn the steering wheel all the way to the right;
then check whether or not the pressure
is the standard value.
Standard value:
6. not within the standard value; the steering
gear box. ,
Remeasure fluid pressure.:
7. Remove the special tools, and the tighten the pr essure
hose to the specified torque.
8. Bleed the system.
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S T E E R I N G
POWER PRESSURE
Shut-off valve
Pressure
2.
3.
4.
Disconnect the from bump, and
then connect the special tools. Bleed the air, and then turn the
times while the is-not
ture of the fluid rises to
The engine should be idling.
5.
Disconnect the connection of the connector for the pres-
sure switch, and place an ohmmeter in position.
Gradually close the shut-off valve of the pressure gauge
and increase the hydraulic pressure then check
or not the hydraulic pressure that activates the sw itch
is the standard value.
Standard value:
(213-284 psi)
6.Gradually open the shut-off valve and reduce the hy draulic
pressure; then check whether or not the hydraulic p ressure
that deactivates the switch is the standard value.
Standard value: 0.8
(114 psi) or less
8.
Remove the special tools, and tighten’ the pressure
hose to the specified torque.
Bleed the, system.
NOTEl l or 217 Engine and (Non-turbo)>
l 2: Enaine (Turbo) and Engine> Engine (Non-turbo)>
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STEERING Power Steering Gear.
POWER STEERING GEAR BOX
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Engine (Non-turbo)>
Pre-removal OperationPower Steering Fluid Draining (Refer to Stabilizer Bar Removal (Refer to GROUP Stabilizer Bar.)l Washer Tank Removal(Refer to GROUP 51 Windshield Wiper andWasher.)
tive, risking serious driver injury.
Nm Nm Nm51-58
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Removal steps
1. Joint assembly and gear boxconnecting bolt2. Power steering pipe connection
3. Cotter pin
4. Tie rod end and knuckle connec-
tion5. Stay (L.H.)
6. Stay (R.H.) Post-installation
lStabilizer Bar Installation (Refer to GROUP Stabilizer Bar.)lWasher Tank (Refer to GROUP Windshield Wiper and Washer.),lPower Steering Fluid l
Power Steering Fluid Line Bleeding (Refer to
l Wheel Position with Wheels StraightAhead Checkingl Front Wheel Alignment Adjustment
(Refer to GROUP On-vehicle Service.)
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7. Center member assembly
8. Clamp
Gear box assembly
CautionThe fasteners marked should be temporarily tightened
before they are finally tightened once the total we ight of
the engine has been placed on the vehicle body.

STEERING Power Steering Gear
Engine (Turbo) and Engine>
CAUTION: SRSBefore removal of steering gear box, GROUP General Information, center front wheels and
remove ignition key. Failure to do so may damage
SRS clock spring and render SRS system inopera-
tive, risking serious driver injury.
Post-installationlStabilizer Bar Installation (Refer to GROUP Stabilizer Bar.)l Drive-belt Tension Adjustment Engine (Turbo): On-vehicle Engine; Refer to On-vehicle
l Fluid Supplying l Fluid (Refer to
.
l ‘Wheel Position Ahead Checking lFront Alignment Adjustment(Refer to GROUP
1523-26 Nm
24-33 Nm
Removal steps
1. Brake fluid reservoir assembly
2. A/C compressor3. Joint assembly and gear box bolt 24-33 Nm4. Power pipe connection
5. pin
6. Tie rod end and knuckle
tion
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STEERING Power Steerina
R e m o v a l s t e p s
7.Stay (L.H.)
6.Stay (R.H.)
Caution
9. Centermember assembly
10. Clamp
11. Gear box assembly12.Return tube
The fasteners marked l be temporarily tightened
before they are finally tightened once the total we ight of
the engine has been placed on the
body.
REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
Disconnect the brake fluid level sensor connector a nd remove
the brake fluid reservoir assembly from the dash pa nel with
the hose still attached.
NOTE
Place the removed reservoir where it
will not be a hindrance
power steering gear box, and
REMOVAL
Disconnect the and remove the
compressor from the
the hose
attached.
NOTE
Place the removed A/C compressor in a place where i t will
not be a hindrance when removing and installing the brake
fluid reservoir assembly, and tie it with a cord.
Caution
Do not damage the joint between the NC hose and the
pipe.
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STEERING Power Steering OilPump Engine,
POWER STEERING OIL PUMP
. . . .
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
On-vehicle Service.)l Power Fluid Line Bleeding (Refer to l
Oil Pump Pressure Check to
39 Nm
29
57 Nm
.
39 Nm29
Removal steps
1. Drive-belt
2. Suction hose
3. Pressure hose
4. Gasket
uc ion ose
5. Pressure switch connector 6. Oil pump assembly 7. Oil pump bracket
REMOVAL SERVICE
Caution
A/C is below oil A/C
compressor with a before hose.
.
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STEERING Power Steering Pump Engine
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY
Automatic Transmission Fluid II”
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Oil pump seal kit
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32
Disassembly steps
1. P u l l e y2.Pump bracket3.Pump cover
4. Pump housing gasket 5. Side plate 6. Wave washer7.O-ring8. 9. Cam ring 10. Snap ring
Connector
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14. O-ring
15. Flow control valve
16. Flow control spring
17. Suction connector 18. O-ring 19. Oil pressure switch
20. O-ring
21. Dowel pin
22. Oil seal
23. Oil pump body
CautionDo not disassemble the flow
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