1990 MITSUBISHI SPYDER service

REAR AXLE LSD Case Assembly
Thrust washer (R.H.) [Reference]
Part No.Thickness mm (in.)
0.8
NOTE
The thrust washers (L.H.) are a
one appropriate thrust washer from 11 wash-,ers.
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY27300140011
Disassembly steps
l Inspection before disassembly, t o
Differential case (A) 3. Thrust washer (L.H.)
4. Viscous coupling (with differential
side gear: L.H.)
5. Pinion mate washer
6. Differential pinion mate
7. Differential pinion shaft
8. Differential side gear
9. Thrust washer (R.H.) 10. Differential case (B)
NOTELSD: Limited slip differential
DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINT
WASHER (R.H.)
The thrust washer (L.H.) differs from the thrustwasher (R.H.)
in thickness.
Keep them separately from each other for reference in assem-
bly.
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REAR AXLE LSD Case Assembly
l - - c a s e ( B )
Pinion mate
washer
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REASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS
DIFFERENTIAL CASE CASE
(A) INSTALLATION
Install the differential cases (A) and (B) with the ir mating
marks in alignment.
DIFFERENTIAL PINION
WASHER INSTALLATION
Attach the differential pinion mate to the pinion s haft with
the pinion washers directed as shown, then assemble them
into the differential case (B).
THRUST WASHER (L.H.) SELECTION
When the differential side gear and pinion mate gea r have
been replaced, select the thrust washer (L.H.) by the following
procedure.
(1) Wash the differential side gear and pinion mate gear
with unleaded gasoline and degrease.
(2) Assemble the thrust washers so far used, withou t
confusing the R.H. part with the L.H. part and toge ther
with each gear, VCU, pinion mate washer and pinion
shaft, to the differential cases (A) and (B), and l oosely
tighten the screws.
(3)Check the differential backlash, and select a thrus t washer
(L.H.) to obtain its standard value. (Refer to

CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Tire Inflation Pressure Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tire Wear Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘5
Wheel Check . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . .5
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . .
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WHEEL AND TIRE
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WHEEL AND TIRE Service Specifications
Limit
Tread depth of tire
Wheel
Radial
Lateral
Steel wheel1.6
,
1.2 or less
Aluminum wheel
Steel wheel or less
1.2
or less,
Aluminum wheel
1 or I
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WHEEL AND TIRE
Symptom
Rapid wear at
shouldersProbable cause
Under-inflationor lack of
tion
Remedy Reference
Adjust the tire
Refer to
p r e s s u r e .
Rapid wear at
Over-inflation or
center
lack of rotation
I
treads Under-inflation Adjust the tireRefer to
pressure.
Wear on one side
Excessive
ber Check thecamber.
Refer to GROUP On-vehicle
Service.
Feathered edge Incorrect toe-in
Adjust the
toe-in.
Bald spots Unbalanced
wheel
Adjust the
wheels.
Scalloped wear Lack of rotation of tires or
worn orRotate the Refer to GROUP
out-of-alignment suspension check the front On-vehicle
suspension Service.
alignment.
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WHEEL AND TIRE On-vehicle Service/Wheel and Tire
Wear indicator
TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE CHECK
NOTERefer to the inflation pressure label on the driver ’s side door.
TIRE WEAR CHECK
Measure the tread depth of tires.
Limit: 1.6 mm
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
or less, wear indicators will appear.
WHEEL
CHECK
Jack up the vehicle so that the wheels are clear of the floor.
While slowly turning the wheel, measure wheel with
a dial indicator.
Limit:
Radial
Steel wheel; 1.2 mm in.) or less
Aluminum wheel; 1.0 mm
in.) or less
Lateral
Steel wheel; 1.2 mm in.) or less
Aluminum wheel; 1.0 mm
in.) or less
If wheel
exceeds the limit, replace the wheel.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
Tighten the wheel nut to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
Nm
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CONTENTS
CROSSMEMBER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS....‘::. . . . . . . . . . . .3
ENGINE MOUNTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4SPECIAL TOOLS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
...
ENGINE ROLL STOPPER,TRANSAXLE. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .
CENTERMEMBER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
TROUBLESHOOTING
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GENERAL INFORMATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

POWER PLANT MOUNT Specifications/Special Tools/Troubleshooting
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
Installation dimension of front roll stopper bracket assembly mm (in.)
Bushing (A) projection mm (in.)
Crossmember Bushing (B) projection mm (in.)
Bushing
projection mm (in.)
TOOL
Symptom Probable cause
Excessive engine Cracked rubber parts of insulator Remedy
Replace
wobble or vibration
(with engine in normal
condition) Insufficiently tightened parts Retighten
Abnormal noise
Insufficiently tightened parts Retighten
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