
CONTENTS
GENERAL DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS. .
HOW  TO  USE  THIS  MANUAL. . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Explanation  of  Manual  Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Model  Indications
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
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
. . . . . . . . . .10
Connector Measurement Service Points . . . . . . . .9
How  to  Cope  with  Intermittent  Malfunctions . . .11
How  to  Use  the  Inspection  Procedures
. . . . . . .
8
Inspection  Service  Points  for  a  Blown  Fuse . . .
12
Troubleshooting  Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE . . . . . . .33
MAIN  SEALANT  AND  ADHESIVE  TABLE
. .
MAINTENANCE  SERVICE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Air Cleaner Element. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Ball  Joint  and  Steering  Linkage  Seals
. . . . . . . .50
Brake  Hoses.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Disc  Brake  Pads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Drive  Belt  (For  Generator,  Water  Pump,  Power
Steering  Pump). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Drive  Shaft  Boots
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
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
. . . . . . .13
Vehicle Identification Number List. . . . . . . . . . . .14
Vehicle  Identification  Number  Location. . . . . . . .13
Vehicle  Information  Code  Plate.. . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Vehicle Safety Certification Label
. . . . . . . . . . . . .15   

GENERAL  Recommended  Lubricants  and  Lubricant   Table
LUBRICANT  CAPACITIES
DescriptionMetric  measureU . S .   m e a s u r e  
Engine  oil Crankcase  Engine  (Non-turbo)3.8
(excluding  oil  filter) 4 qts.  Engine  (Turbo)  and 4.0
Engine4.2 qts.
Oil  filter
  Engine  (Non-turbo) 0.5 qt.
  Engine  (Turbo)  and 0.3
Engine
 qt.
Oil  cooler 
  Engine  (Turbo)> 0.1  qt.
Cooling  system  (including  heater  and  engine  coolant   reserve  system)7.07.4  qts.
Manual  transaxleFWD2.02.1 qts.
AWD2.32.4
Automatic  transaxle  Engine  (Non-turbo)8.69.1
  Engine  (Turbo)
6.77.1  qts.
2.41  Engine 6.16.4 qts.
Transfer
0.5 qt.
Differential  (rear  axle) 0.85
 qt.
Power  steering
0.9  q t .
Fuel  tank 64
EOLCS  certification  markLUBRICANTS  SELECTION
ENGINE OIL
Caution
Never  use  non-detergent  or  straight  mineral  oil.
Oil  Identification  Symbol 
Use  only  engine  oils  displaying  the  EOLCS  certifica tion mark
on  the  container.
If  these  oils  are  not  available,  an  API  classification  SH  ECII
or
  can  be  used.
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GENERALMaintenanceService
Drain
Oil pan side
  Engine 
Engine  (Turbo)  and
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1.  Pull  orpush  at  the  mid  point  of  the  belt  with  aforce
of  98 
  (22  Ibs.)  to  measure  dirve  belt  deflection.
Standard  value: 
 mm   in.)
2.  Use  a  tension  gauge  to measure  belt 
Standard  value: 
9.  ENGINE  OIL  (Change)
Use  the  specified  oil.  (Refer  to 
Caution
Never  use  nondetergent  or  straight  mineral  oil.
1.  After  warming  up  the  engine,  remove  the  oil  fill er  cap.
2.Remove  the  drain  plug  to  allow  the  engine  oil  to  drain.
3.Replace  the  drain  plug  gasket  with  a  new  one  and  ti ghten,
the  drain  plug.
4.  Supply  new  engine  oil  through  the  oil  filler.
Engine  oil  total  quantity:[including  oil  filter  and  oil  cooler]
Enine  (Non-turbo)  and 
4.3  dm(4  qts.)
  Enine  (Turbo)>’
4.4  dm  (4.6  qts.)
Start  and  run  the  engine  a  few 
Stop  the  engine  and  check  the   level  is  within
the  level  range  indicated  on  the  oil  dipstick.
5. 
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 Engine (Turbo) and  Engine>
10.  ENGINE  OIL  FILTER  (Replace)
The  quality  of  replacement  filters  varies  considerably. 
high quality filters should be used to assure  efficient
service.
Genuine  oil  filters  are  capable  of  a pressure,
of  1,765 
  (256  psi).  These  high’  quality  filters  are  highly
recommended. The followings part are available as f ollows.
Oil  Filter  Part  No.
  Engine  (Turbo)  and 
Mitsubishi  Genuine  Parts:
  35737,   36466,  or 
  Engine  (Non-turbo)>:
Chrysler  Genuine  Parts:  or 
ENGINE OIL FILTER SELECTION
This vehicle is equipped with a 
 oil 
The  same  type  of  replacement  filter  is  recommended  a
replacement  filter  for  this  vehicle.  It  is  possible , 
in  cold  weather,  that  this  vehicle  may  develop  high  
for  a  short  duration.  You  should  be  sure  that  replacement
filter  used  on  this  vehicle  is  a  high-quality  filter and is 
of  withstanding  a  pressure of1 , 7 6 5 ,  (256 
(manufacturer’s  specifications)  to  avoid  filter  and  engine
damage.
The  following  is  a  high-quality  filter and  is  strongly 
recommended  for  use  on  this  vehicle.
  Engine  (Turbo)  and 
Mitsubishi  Engine  Oil   Part  No; 
  or 
  Engine  (Non-turbo)>
Chrysler  Engine  Oil  Filter  Part  No. 
Any  replacement  oil  filter  should  be  installed 
with  the  oil  filter  manufacturer’s  installation 
(1)  Remove  the  engine  oil  filler  cap.
(2)Remove  the  engine  oil  drain  plug,   out 
oil.
(3) Remove the engine oil filter by using the oil f ilter 
(4)Clean  the  oil  filter  mounting  surface  of  the  oil  filter  bracket.
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Oil  level
(5)  Coat  engine  oil  to  the  O-ring   new   filter: 
(6)  Screw  on  the  oil  filter  by  hand  until  it  touches  the 
of  the  flange  and  then  tighten  it  with  the  filter  w rench:.  .  .etc..
  Engine  (Turbo)  and 
For  One  full   or  14   ,
lFor  or  17 ,
  Engine 
lFor  turn  or  21 
(7)  Add  new  engine  oil   the  oil  filter...
(8)  Start  and  run  engine  and  check  for  engine  oil  l eaks.
(9)  After  stopping  engine,  check  oil  level  and  repl enish  as
necessary.
  MANUAL’TRANSAXLE  OIL
(Check  oil  level)
Check  each  component  for  evidence  of   and  check
the  oil  level  by  removing   filler  plug.  If   is  contaminated,
it  is  necessary  to  replace  it  with  new 
1.With  the  vehicle  parked  at  a  level   the  filler 
plug  and  check  that  the  oil  level..
2.The  level  must  be  up  to  the  the filler plug 
hole.
3.  Check  that  the  transaxle  oil  is  not  noticeably  d irty, and
that  it  has  a  suitable  viscosity.
(Change  oil) 1.  Remove  transaxle  drain  plug.
2.  brain  oil. 
3.  Tighten  drain  plug  to  specified  torque.
Specified  torque:
  Engine  (Non-turbo)>  30  Nm  (22 
  Engine  (Turbo)  and 
32Nm  (24 
4.Remove  filler  plug  and  fill  with  specified  oil  till   the  level
comes  to  the  lower  portion  of  filler  plug  hole.
Specified  oil:
  Engine  (Non-turbo)>
TEXACO  MTX  FLUID  FM
  Engine  (Turbo)  and 
  S A E    o r
Quantity:
  2.0   (2.1  qts.)
  2.3   (2.4          

GENERAL  Maintenance 
4.Before removing dipstick, wipe all dirt from area around
dipstick.  Then  take  out  the  dipstick  and  check  the  condition
of  the  fluid. 
Further  investigation  of  the  transaxle  is  necessary  if,
l  the  fluid  smells  burnt.
l the  fluid  color  is  brown  or  black.
l metal  particles  can  be  seen  or  felt  on  the  dipstick .
5.Check to see if fluid level is in “HOT” range on dipstick.
If  fluid  level  is  low,  add  ATF  until  level  reaches  “HOT”
range. Low fluid level can cause a variety of condi tions
because  it  allows  pump  to  take  in  air  along  with  fl uid.
Air  trapped  in  hydraulic  circuit  forms  bubbles  which  make
fluid  spongy.
Therefore,  pressures  will  be  erratic. Improper filling can also raise fluid level too hig h. When
transaxle  has  too  much  fluid,  gears  churn  up  foam  a nd
cause same conditions which occur with low fluid le vel,
resulting in accelerated deterioration of ATF.
In  either  case,  air  bubbles  can  cause  overheating,  fluid
-oxidation, which can interfere with normal valve,  clutch,
and  servo  operation.  Foaming  can  also  result  in  flu id
escaping from transaxle vent where it may be mistak en
for  a  leak.
6.  Be  sure  to  examine  fluid  on  dipstick  closely.
(Change  fluid)
  Engine  (Non-turbo)>
1.Place a drain container with a large opening, under  the
transaxle  oil  pan.
2.  Loosen  the  pan  bolts  and  tap  the 
  at  one  comer’
to break it loose allowing fluid to drain, then rem ove the
oil pan.
3.  Install  a  new  filter  and  O-ring  on  bottom  of  the   valve
body.
4.  Clean  the  oil  pan  and  magnet.
Apply  the  specified  sealant  to  the  oil  pan.
Specified sealant: Loctite  18718  or  equivalent
Tighten  the  oil  pan  mounting  bolts  to  the  specified   torque:
Tightening torque:
19Nm  (14 
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5.Add  3.8   (4.0  qts.)  of  the  specified  transmission  fluid
through  the  filler  tube. 
Specified  fluid:DIAMOND  ATF  SP  IIor  equivalent
6.  Start  the  engine  and  allow  it  to  run  at  idle  for   at  least
one  minute.  Then,  with  parking  and  service  brake  ap plied,
move  the  selector  lever  momentarily  to  each  positio n,
ending  in  the  park  or  neutral  position.
7.Add  sufficient  fluid  to  bring  to’   inch  below  the
ADD mark.
8.Recheck  fluid  level  after  is   normal  operating
temperature.  The  level  should  be  in  the  HOT  region.
  Engine  (Turbo)  and   Engine>
Drain  the  fluid  and  check  whether  there  is  any  evid ence  of
contamination.
Refill  with  new  fluid  after  the  cause  of  any  contam ination
has  been  corrected.
1.  Remove  drain  plugs  to  let  fluid  drain.
2.  Remove  the  oil  pan.
3.Check  the  oil  filter  for  clogging  and  damage  and  re place
if  necessary.
4.  Clean  the  inside  of  oil  pan  and  magnets.
5.  Attach  the  magnets  to  the  concave  part  of  the  oi l  pan.
6.  Clean  both  gasket  surfaces  of  transaxle  case  and  oil
7. oil pan with new gasket and tighten oil pan bolts.
Oil  pan  bolt:  11  Nm  (8.0 
8.  Tighten  drain  plug  with  gasket  to  specified  torq ue.
Specified  torque:
  Engine  (Turbo)>
(A) 39Nm  (29 
(B)  29-34  Nm  (22-25 
  Engine>
(A) 39Nm  (29 
(B)  39  Nm  (29 
9.Fill  new  ATF  up  to  the  COLD  mark  on  the  dipstick.
Transmission  fluid:
DIAMOND ATF  SP  IIor  equivalent
10.  Start  engine  and  allow  to  idle  for  at  least  two   minutes.
Then,  with  parking  brake  on,  move  selector  lever  mo men-
tarily  to  each  position,  ending  in  “N”  Neutral 
11.  Check  if  ATF  is  filled  up  to  the  HOT  mark  on  the  dipstick.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Oil  filter  cloggedInstall  new  filter
Oil  pump  gears  or  cover  wornReplace  gears   cover
Thin  or  diluted  engine  oil Change  engine  oil  to  correct  viscosity
Oil  relief  valve  stuck  (open) Repair  relief  valve
Excessive  bearing  clearanceReplace  bearings 
  pressure  too  high Oil  relief  valve  stuck  (closed) Repair  relief  valve
Joisy  valves Incorrect  lash  adjuster Bleed  air  or  rep lace  lash  adjuster
Thin  or  diluted  engine  oil  (low  oil  pressure)
Change  engine  oil  ,
Valve  stem  or  valve  guide  worn  or  damaged Replace  va lve   guide
 rod noise/Insufficient  oil  supplyCheck  engine  oil  level
nain  bearing  noise Low  oil  pressure Refer
  pressure  drop”
Thin  or  diluted  engine  oil Change  engine  oil
Excessive  bearing  clearance Replace  bearings
  belt  noiseIncorrect  belt  tension Adjust  belt  tension  and/or  replace  tim-ing  belt
  engine Loose  engine  roll  stopper  (Front,  Rear)Retighten
ng  and  vibration
Loose  transaxle  mount  bracketRetighten
Loose  engine  mount  bracketRetighten
Loose  center  memberRetighten
Broken  transaxle  mount  insulatorReplace
Broken  engine  mount  insulatorReplace
Broken  roll  stopper  insulatorReplace
Symptom
Probable  cause
Remedy.
Compression  too  low Cylinder  head  gasket  blownReplace  gasket 
Piston  ring  worn  or  damagedReplace  rings
Piston  or  cylinder  worn
Repair  or  replace  piston  cylinder
block
Valve  seat  worn  or  damagedRepair  or  replace valve  and/or 
Oil  pressure  drop Engine  oil  level  too  low Check  engine  oil  level
Oil  pressure  switch  faulty
  pressure  switch
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