1990 MITSUBISHI SPYDER towing

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
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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
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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 Towing and Hoisting
type
Wheel lift type
Flat bed type
Wheel lift type
Flat bet type
Dolly type
WRECKER TOWING RECOMMENDATION
FRONT TOWING PICKUP
Caution
This vehicle cannot be towed by a wrecker using sli ng
type equipment to prevent the bumper from deformati on.
if this vehicle is towed, use lift type, fiat bed type
or
type equipment.
The vehicle may be towed on its rear wheels for ext ended
distances provided the parking brake is released. It is recom-
mended that vehicles be towed using the front picku p whenev-
er possible.
REAR TOWING PICKUP
Caution
1. This vehicle cannot be towed by a wrecker using
equipment to prevent the from ‘de-
formation.
if this vehicle is towed, use lift flat bed
type or doily type equipment.
2.Do not use steering lock to secure front
position for towing.
3. Make sure the transaxle is in Neutral if
will
be with drive
on the ground.. .
Automatic transaxle vehicle may be towed on the fro nt wheels
at speeds not to exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) for distan ces
not to exceed 30 km (18 miles).
C a u t i o n
if these limits cannot be met, the front
must be
placed on a tow doily or a fiat bet type must be us ed.
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GENERAL Towing and Hoisting
Sling type
Wheel lift type
Flat bed type
Dolly type
TOWING WHEN KEYS ARE, NOT, AVAILABLE .
When a locked vehicle must be towed and not
able, the vehicle may be lifted and towed from the front;
provided the parking brake is released. If not rele ased,. the
rear wheels should be placed on a tow dolly.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The following precautions should be towing the
vehicle.
1.DO NOT LIFT OR TOW THE BY ATTACHING
TO OR WRAPPING AROUND BUMPER.
2. Any loose or protruding
of vehicle such
as hoods, doors, fenders,
etc., should be secured
or removed prior to moving
vehicle.
3.Operator should refrain going under a vehicle while
it is lifted by the towing unless the vehicle
is adequately supported by safety stands.
4. Never allow passengers to ride in a towed vehicl e.
5. State and local rules and regulations must be fo llowed
when towing a vehicle.
Caution
1.If only the front wheels or only. the rear wheels a re
lifted for towing, the bumper will be damaged.
In addition, lifting of the rear wheels causes the oil
to flow forward, and may result in heat damage to
the rear bushing of the transfer, and should never
be done.
2.Do not tow the vehicle ‘with “only front or
only the rear wheels on a dolly, or the viscous
coupling will be damaged. In a
case, the vehicle
may jump forward suddenly.
3. If this vehicle is towed, use
bed dolly
type equipment.
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GENERAL Towing and Hoisting. .
LIFTING, JACKING SUPPORT
FLOOR JACK
nember
Piece wood
1Rear
Caution
Never support any point other than the specified one, or it will be deformed.
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GENERAL Scheduled Maintenance Table/Maintenance Service
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE
The maintenance items should be performed according to the following table:
Severe usage conditions
A
Driving in dusty conditions
Trailer towing or police, taxi, or commercial type
operation
Extensive idling, driving in stop and go traffic
Short-trip operation at freezing temperatures
gine not throughly warmed up)
,
Driving in sandy areas
Driving in salty areas
More than 50% operation in traffic or at
sustained high speeds during hot weather above
Driving on off-road
MAINTENANCE SERVICE
1.FUEL SYSTEM (Tank, Pipe
and Fuel Tank Filler Tube (Check
HOSES (Check condition)
1. Check for damage or leakage in” the
lines.’ and
connections and looseness of the fuel tank filler t ube
2. the surface of fuel hoses for heat and
damage. Hard and brittle rubber, cracking,
cuts,abrasions and excessive swelling’
deterioration of the rubber.
3. If the fabric casing of the rubber
is exposed’ b y
cracks and abrasions in the fuel the
be changed.
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