1989 MITSUBISHI GALANT inflation pressure

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WHEEL
AND TIRE
CONTENTSMJlAA-
SERVICE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES . . . . . . .4
TROUBLESHOOTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..*.....................3
Tire Inflation Pressure Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Bald Spots
TireWearCheck. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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Cracked Treads
Wheel Runout Check . . . . . . . . . . . . .._....................4
Feathered Edge
SPECIFICATIONS2 Rapid Wear at Center
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General Specifications
2Rapid Wear at Shoulders
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Service Specifications
2Scalloped Wear
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Torque Specifications
2Wear on One Side
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WHEELANDTIRE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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31-2WHEEL AND TIRE - Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Items
Wheel Tire size
Wheel type
Wheel size
Amount of wheel offset
Tire inflation pressure Front
Rear ;pare
wheel
Tire size mm (in.)
kPa (psi)
Wheel size
Amount of wheel offset
Tire inflation pressure mm (in.)
kPa (psi)
NOTE*: brakingsystem>
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
SOHC PI
85/7OR 14 87s
Steel type or
Aluminium type
14
x 5% JJ
46 (1.8)
200 (29)
180 (26)
l-l 25/70D15
ITx 15
$6 (1.8)
120 (60)
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DOHC-FWD
195/65Fil4 89H or 195/60R15
86H
< 1993models>
195/60R15
86H
Steel type or
Aluminium type
14
x 5’/2 JJ or15~6JJ
46 (1.8)
210 (30)
180 (26)
rl25/70D15Tl25/70016*
4Tx 154Tx 16*
46 (1.8)
420 (60)
DOHC-AWD 195/65R14

89H or 195/60R15
86H or 195/60R15
87V
Steel type or
Aluminium type ; g
x ;‘$JJJ
orX
46 (1.8)
220 (32)
200 (29) T135/70D16
!Tx 16
$6 (1.8)
420 (60)
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Items1 Specifications
Limit Wheel runout
Radial
Lateral
Tread depth of tire
mm (in.)
1.2 j.047)
mm (in.)1.2 (.047)
mm (in.) 1.6 (.06)

1 .o (.039)
1 .o (.039)
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Items
Wheel nutsNm
90-I 10
ft.lbs.
65-80

WHEEL AND TIRE - Troubleshooting31-3
TROUBLESHOOTING
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Symptom Remedy
Probable cause
Under-inflation or
lack of rotation Adjust the tire pressure
Rapid wear
at shoulders
Rapid wear
at center Over-inflation or
lack of rotation
Cracked
treads Under-inflation
Excessive camber nspect
the camber
Near on )ne
side
idjust the toe-inIeathered?dge ncorrect
oe-in laid
spots
Jnbalancedvheel Adjust the imbalanced
wheels calloped
ack of rotation of tyres or worn or
ut-of-alignment suspension Rotate the tires Inspect the front sus-
pension alignment fear
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31-4WHEEL AND TIRE - Service Adjustment Procedures
SERVICE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES
TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE CHECKM3lFOAC
Check the inflation pressure of the tires. If it is not within the
standard value, make the necessary adjustment.
W
ear indicator
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TIRE WEAR CHECKM31FBAB
Measure the tread depth of tires.
Limit: 1.6 mm
(.06 in.)
If the remaining tread depth is less than the limit, replace the
tire.
NOTE
When the tread depth of tires is reduced to 1.6 mm LO6 in.) or
less, wear indicators will appear.
WHEEL RUNOUT CHECKWlFcAB
Jack up the vehicle so that the wheels are clear of the floor.
While slowly turning the wheel, measure wheel runout
with a
dial indicator.
Limit: Radial
1.2 mm (.047 in.)
1 .O mm (.039 in.)
Lateral
1.2 mm (.047 in.)
1 .O mm (.039 in.)
If wheel runout
exceeds the limit, replace the wheel.
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31-6WHEEL AND TIRE - Wheel and Tire
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALUMINUM TYPE WHk&g
1. Aluminum is vulnerable to alkalies. If
a vehicle washing
detergent has been used, or salt from sea water or road
chemicals has adhered, wash the vehicle as soon as
possible. After washing the vehicle, apply body or wheel
wax to the aluminum type wheels to prevent corrosion.
2.When cleaning the vehicle with steam, do not direct steam
onto the aluminum type wheels.
When tightening nuts for aluminum type wheels, particular- ly observe the following:
(I) Clean the hub surface of aluminum type wheels.
(2) After finger-tightening wheel nuts, tighten them to specifications.
(3) Do not use an impact wrench or push the wrench by foot to tighten the wheel nuts.
(4) Do not apply oil to the threaded portions.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR TIRE CHAINS AND SNOW
TIRES M31GGbl
1.Use tire chains only on front wheels. Do not use tire chains
on rear wheels.
2. When using snow tires, use them on all four wheels for maneuverability and safety.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPACT SPARE TlR,E,,,,
1. The compact spare tire is designed to save space in theluggage compartment, and its lighter weight makes it
easier to use if a flat tire occurs.
2.The following instructions for the compact spare tire should be observed.
(1) Check the inflation pressure after installing the spare, and adjust to the specified pressure.
(2) Avoid driving through automatic car washes and over obstacles that could possibly damage the vehicle’s
undercarriage. Because the tire is smaller than the
original tire, car ground clearance is slightly reduced.
(3) The compact spare tire should not be used on any other wheels, nor should standard tires, snow tires, wheel
covers or trim rings be used with the compact spare
wheel. If such use is attempted, damage to these items
or other vehicle components may occur.
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33A-4FRONT SUSPENSION -Special Tools/Troubleshooting
SPECIAL TOOLS
Number
NameI Use
OPTIONAL: AVAILABLE FROM O.T.C.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom-
wheel is heavy, vibrates or
pulls to one side
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Excessive vehicle rolling
Poor riding
Inclination of vehicle
Noise Probable cause
Suspension malfunction
Ball joint
Coil spring
Wheel alignment
Unbalanced or worn tires
Broken or deteriorated stabilizer
Shock absorber malfunciton Remedy
Adjust or replace
Adjust or replaceReplace
Improper tire inflation pressure
Broken or deteriorated coil spring
Shock absorber malfunction Adjust
Replace
Broken or deteriorated coil spring
Lack of lubrication
Looseness and wear of each part
Broken coil spring
Shock absorber malfunctionReplace
Lubricate
Retighten or replace
Replace
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REAR SUSPENSION - Troubleshooting/Service Adjustment Procedures34-5
TROUBLESHOOTING
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Symptom Probable cause( Remedy
Squeaks or other
abnormal noise Loose rear suspension installation bolts and nuts
Retighten
IMalfunction of shock absorber
Worn bushingsReplace
Poor ride
Excessive tire inflation pressureIAdjust the pressure
Malfunction of shock absorber
Weak or broken springs
Replace
Body tilting Weak or deteriorated bushings
Weak or broken springsReplace
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SERVICE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDUEZ$
REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT INSPECTION
The rear suspension assembly must be free of worn, loosen or
damaged parts prior to measurement of rear wheel alignment.
Standard value: Toe-in (Left-right difference)
0+3 mm (Ok.118
in.)
Camber-45’ f 30’
NOTE
The rear wheel alignment is set at the factory and cannot be
adjusted. If toe-in or camber is not within the standard value, replace
bent or damaged parts.

34-22REAR SUSPENSION - Special Tools/Troubleshooting
OPTIONAL: AVAILABLE FROM O.T.C.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom
Squeaks or otherabnormal noiseProbable cause
Remedy
Loose rear suspension installation bolts and nuts Retighten
Malfunction of shock absorber
Worn bushings Replace
Upper arms and/or lower arms deformed or
damaged
Poor ride
3ody tilting Trailing arms deformed or damaged Crossmember
deformed or damaged
Excessive tire inflation pressure
Malfunction of shock absorber
Weak or broken springs
Stabilizer bar and/or stabilizer link deformed or
damaged
Weak or deteriorated bushings
Weak or broken springs
Upper arms and/or
lower arms deformed or
damaged Adjust the pressure
Replace
Replace
Trailing arms deformed or damaged
Crossmember deformed or damaged
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