1991 MITSUBISHI 3000GT inflation pressure

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CONTENTSM3IA& -
SERVICE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES............4TROUBLESHOOTING:...........................................3
Tire Inflation Pressure Check................................4Bald Spots
Tire Wear Check....................................................4
Cracked Treads
Wheel Runout Check............................................4Feathered Edge
SPECIFICATIONS2Rapid Wear at Center....................................................
General Specifications2Rapid Wear at Shoulders........................................
Service Specifications........................................2Scalloped Wear
Torque Specifications2Wear on One Side............................................

31-2WHEEL AND TIRE - Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
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Items
Wheel
Tire size
Wheel type
Wheel size
Amount of wheel offsetmm (in.)
Tire inflation pressure
kPa (psi)
Front
Rear
DOHC-N/A
225l55R 16 93U
Aluminum type
16X8J ’
46 (1.8)
220 (32)
200 (29)DOHC-T/C
245145ZR 17
Aluminum type
17 x
8.5J
46 (1.8)
220 (32)
200 (29)
Spare wheel
Tire size
T125190D16T135/90D16
Wheel size
l6x4Tl6x4T
Amount of wheel offsetmm (in.)46 (1.8)46 (1.8)
Tire inflation pressurekPa (psi)
420 (60)420 (60)
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONSM31CB. -
Items
Specifications
Limit
Wheel
runout
Radialmm (in.)2.0 (.08)
Lateralmm (in.)2.0 t.08)
Tread depth of tiremm (in.)1.6 (.06)
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONSMBlCC- -
ItemsNm
Hub nuts120- 140
ft.lbs.
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WHEEL AND TIRE - Service Adiustment ProceduresllFOO1753Y510
Wear indicator
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1SERVICE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES
TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE CHECKM3lFDA.E
Check the inflation pressure of the tires. If it is not within the
standard value, make the necessary adjustment.
TIRE WEAR CHECKMJlFBAC
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 tire is reduced to 1.6 mm (.06 in.) orless, wear indicator will appear.
WHEEL RUNOUT CHECKM31 FCAEJack 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:
Radial2.0 mm
(.08 in.)
Lateral2.0 mm (.08 in.)
If wheel
runout exceeds the limit, replace the wheel.
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FRONT SUSPENSION - Special Tools / Troubleshooting
SPECIAL TOOLS
L
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Removalof the lower arm ball joint and
Wheel alignment
gauge attachment
Measurement of the wheel alignment
Spring compressorCompression of the front coil spring
MB990799-01Ball joint remover
and installerInstallation of the dust shield
TROUBLESHOOTINGM33EBAA
SymptomProbable causeRemedy
Steering wheel is heavy,Suspension malfunctionvibrates or pulls toBall joint
Adjust orreplace
one sideCoil springWheel alignment
Unbalanced or worn tiresAdjust or replace
Excessive vehicleBroken or deteriorated stabilizer
rollingShock absorber malfunctionReplace
Poor ridingImproper tire inflation pressureAdjust
Broken or deteriorated coil spring
Shock absorber malfunctionReplace
Inclination of vehicleBroken or deteriorated coil springReplace
NoiseLack of lubricationLubricate
Looseness and wear of each partRetighten or replace
Broken coil spring
Shock absorber malfunction
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34-4REAR SUSPENSION - Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom
Squeaks or other
abnormal noiseProbable cause
Loose rear suspension installation bolts and nuts
Malfunction of shock absorber
Worn bushings
Upper arms
and/or lower arms and/or assistlink deformed or damaged
Trailing arms deformed or damaged
Crossmember deformed or damaged
Excessive tire inflation pressure
Malfunction of shock absorber
Weakpr broken springs
Stabilizer bar and/or stabilizer link deformed
or damaged
Weak or deteriorated bushingsWeak or broken springs
Upper arms and/or lower arms and/or assistlink deformed or damaged
Trailing arms deformed or damaged
Crossmember deformed or damagedRemedy
Retrghten
Replace
Poor ride
Body tiltingAdjust the pressure
Replace
Replace
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