1990 MITSUBISHI SPYDER engine

CONTENTS
GENERAL DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS. .
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL. . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Explanation of Manual Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Model Indications
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Maintenance, Repair and
Servicing Explanations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Special Tool Note. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Terms Definition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Tightening Torque Indication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
HOW TO USE TROUBLESHOOTING/
INSPECTION SERVICE POINTS. . . . . . . . . . . .6
Connector Inspection Service Points
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Connector Measurement Service Points . . . . . . . .9
How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunctions . . .11
How to Use the Inspection Procedures
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8
Inspection Service Points for a Blown Fuse . . .
12
Troubleshooting Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE . . . . . . .33
MAIN SEALANT AND ADHESIVE TABLE
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MAINTENANCE SERVICE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Air Cleaner Element. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
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Ball Joint and Steering Linkage Seals
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Brake Hoses.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Disc Brake Pads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Drive Belt (For Generator, Water Pump, Power
Steering Pump). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Drive Shaft Boots
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Engine Coolant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Engine Oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Engine Oil Filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Evaporative Emission Control System . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Fuel Hoses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Fuel System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Ignition Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
40
Manual Transaxle Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Axle Oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
50
Rear Drum Brake Linings and
Rear Wheel Cylinders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spark Plugs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
SRS System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Timing Belt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Transfer Oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
PRECAUTIONS BEFORE SERVICE. . . . . . . .20
RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS
LUBRICANT CAPACITIES TABLE. . . . . . . . . .34
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE TABLE. . . . .
SPECIAL HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS FOR
AWD MODELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
26
TIGHTENING TORQUE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
TOWING AND HOISTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Engine Model Stamping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Theft Protection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Vehicle Identification Code Chart Plate
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Vehicle Identification Number List. . . . . . . . . . . .14
Vehicle Identification Number Location. . . . . . . .13
Vehicle Information Code Plate.. . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Vehicle Safety Certification Label
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GENERAL How to Use This
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND
SERVICING EXPLANATIONS
This manual provides explanations, etc. concerning procedures for the inspection, maintenance, repair
and servicing of the subject model. Unless other-
wise specified, each service procedure covers all
models. Procedures covering specific models are
identified by the model codes, or similar designati on
(engine type, transaxle type, etc.). A description
of these designations is covered in this manual
under “VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION”.
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
“On-vehicle Service” are procedures for performing
inspections and adjustments of particularly impor-
tant locations with regard to the construction and
for maintenance and servicing, but other inspec-
tions (for looseness, play, cracking, damage, etc.
must also be performed.
SERVICE PROCEDURES
The service steps are arranged in numerical order
and attention must to be paid in performing vehicle
service are described in detail in SERVICE POINTS.
TERMS DEFINITION
STANDARD VALUE
Indicates the value used as the standard for judgin g
the quality of a part or assembly on inspection
or the value to which the part or assembly is cor-
rected and adjusted. It is given by tolerance.
LIMIT
Indicates a maximum or minimum value, the part
or assembly should be kept within, in order to be functional. This value is established outside the
standard value range.
REFERENCE VALUE
Indicates the adjustment value prior to starting th e
work (presented in order to facilitate assembly and
adjustment procedures, and so they can be com-
pleted in a shorter time).
CAUTION
Indicates the presentation of information particula rly
vital to the worker during the performance of maint e-
nance and servicing procedures in order to avoid
the possibility of injury to the worker, or damage
to component parts, or a reduction of component
or vehicle function or performance, etc..
TIGHTENING TORQUE INDICATION
The tightening torque shown in this manual is a
basic value with a tolerance of
10% except the
following cases when the upper. and
of tightening torque are given. (1) The tolerance of the ‘basic value
10%.
(2) Special bolts or, the ‘like are
(3) Special tightening methods are used.
SPECIAL TOOL NOTE
When the MMC special tool is described, please
refer to the special tool
is located at the beginning of each group, for a
cross reference from the tool, number
to the special tool number that available in your
market..
MODEL INDICATIONS
The following abbreviations are used in this manual for classification of model types.
M/T
Indicates the manual transaxle, or models equipped with the manual transaxle.
A/T
Indicates the automatic transaxle, or models equip ped with the automatic transaxle.
MFI: Indicates the
fuel injection, or engines equipped with the fuel injection.
Turbo: Indicates the engine with turbocharger, or m odels equipped
such an
Non-turbo: Indicates the engine without turbocharger, or models equipped with, such anengine.
FWD: Indicates the front wheel drive vehicles.
AWD: Indicates the all wheel drive vehicles.
ABS: Indicates the anti-lock braking system or mode ls equipped with the
braking

G E N E R A L Vehicle
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER LIST
VEHICLES FOR FEDERAL
V.I.N. (except sequence number)BrandEngine displacement
Mitsubishi Eclipse2.0 (122.0
[DOHC-MFI
2.0 (122.0
[DOHC-MFI-Turbo
Mitsubishi Eclipse
Mitsubishi Eclipse2.0 (122.0 Spyder [DOHC-MFI-Turbo
2.4 (146.5
[SOHC-MFI
VEHICLES FOR CALIFORNIA
V.I.N. (except sequence number)Brand Engine displacement Model code
Mitsubishi Eclipse 2.0
(122.0
[DOHC-MFI
2.0 (122.0 [DOHC-MFI-Turbo
Mitsubishi Eclipse
Mitsubishi Eclipse 2.0 (122.0
Spyder[DOHC-MFI-Turbo
2.4 (146.5
[SOHC-MFI
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GENERAL Vehicle
Heat
VEHICLE INFORMATION
Vehicle information plate is riveted onto the
in the engine compartment.
The place shows model code, transaxle model,
and body color code.
No. Item
1MODEL
Engine
Exterior code
Equipment code
VEHICLE SAFETY CERTIFICATION LABEL
1. The vehicle safety certification label is attached to face
of left door pillar.
2. This label indicates Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (G.V.W.R.), Gross Axle Weight Rating
front,
rear and Vehicle Identification Number (V.I.N.).
ENGINE MODEL STAMPING
1. The engine model number is stamped at the front side
on the top edge of the cylinder block as shown in t he
f o l l o w i n g .
Enginemodel Engine
2.0 (122.0
I
I 2.0 (122.0
2.4 (146.5
2. The and engine serial number is stamped
near the engine model number, and the serial number
cycles, as shown below.
Engine serial number to
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GENERAL Vehicle Identification
Theft protection label
Fororiginal parts
MITSUBISHI
0 0 2 0 0 1 4
Forreplacement parts
MITSUBISHI
0 0 2 0 0 1 5
0 0 0 0 4 7 4 3THEFT
PROTECTION
In order to protect against theft, a Vehicle Identification Number
is stamped in, or attached as a label to, the foll owing
major parts of the engine and transaxle,
as main
outer panels:
Engine cylinder block, Transaxle housing. Door, Quar-
ter panel, Hood, Liftgate, Trunk lid, Bumpers
In addition, a theft-protection label is attached t o replacement
parts for the body outer panel main and the
same data are stamped into replacement parts for th e engine
and the transaxle.
Cautions regarding panel repairs:‘
1.When repainting original so first mask-
ing the theft-protection label, and, after be
sure to peel off the masking tape.
2.The theft-protection label for parts cov-
ered bymasking tape, such part&an be
as is. The masking tape should removed
ing is finished.
3.The theft-protection label should not be from
original or replacement parts.
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GENERAL Vehicle
LOCATIONS
Target area (A: for original equipment parts, B: for replacement parts)
Engine
Engine (Non-turbo)> Engine (Turbo)>
Manual transaxle
Engine (Non-turbo)>
Engine (Turbo) and Engine>
A
0 0 0 0 3 6 7 6
Automatic transaxle
Engine (Non-turbo)> Engine (Turbo) and Engine>.
0 0 0 0 3 6 7 9
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GENERAL Precautions before Service . .
Caution
1.Before connecting or disconnecting the negative
be sure to turn off the ignition and
the lighting switch.
(if this is not done, the possibility semi-
conductor parts being damaged.)
2.After completion of the work steps [when the bat-
tery’s negative terminal is connected], warm
up the engine and allow it for approximately
five minutes under the conditions be-
low, in order to stabilize the engine condi-
tions, and then check to be sure that idling’ is
satisfactory.
Engine temperature:
Lights, electric fans, accessories: OFF
Transaxle: Neutral position
(A/T models: “N” or “P”)
Steering
neutral (center) position
mm (in.)
Scan tool
ROM pack
VEHICLE WASHING
If high-pressure car-washing equipment or steam car -washing
equipment is used to wash the vehicle, be maintain
the spray nozzle at a distance of at ‘least 300 mm (12 in.)
from any plastic parts and all opening parts (doors , luggage
compartment, etc.).
APPLYING ANTI-CORROSION
OTHER UNDERCOAT AGENTS.,
Be careful not to adhere oil or grease to the heate d oxygen
sensor. If adhered, the sensor may malfunction.
Protect the heated oxygen sensor with a cover befor e applying
anti-corrosion agent, etc.
SCAN TOOL
To operate the scan tool, refer to the “MUT-II OPER ATING
INSTRUCTIONS”.
Caution
Turn the ignition switch off befoie connecting and discon-
necting the scan tool.

GENERAL Special Handling Instructions for Models
W H E E L B A L A N C E,
FRONT WHEEL MEASUREMENTS
1. Jack up the rear wheels, and place an axle at
the designated part of the side sill.
2. Jack up the front wheels and set, a pick-up stan d and
balancing machine in place.
Caution
1.Set so that the front and rear of the vehicle are
at the same height.
2. Release the parking brake.
3.Rotate each wheel manually and check to be sure
that there is no dragging.
3. Use the engine to drive the tyres, and then make the
measurement.
Caution
1.If an error is indicated in the state of engine drive,
motor drive can be used concurrently.
2. Do not operate the clutch suddenly, or increase or reduce speed suddenly during the work.
REAR WHEEL MEASUREMENTS
1. Jack up the front wheels, and ‘place an, ‘axle s tand at
the designated part of the side sill.’
2.Jack up the rear wheels, and then, setting a pick-up
stand and balancing machine in place, follow the sa me
procedure asfor front wheel measurements.
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