1991 MITSUBISHI 3000GT tires

00-20GENERAL - Special Handling Instructions for AWD Models
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FRONT WHEEL MEASUREMENTS1. Place the front wheels on the brake tester.
2. Perform the brake test.
CautionThe rear wheels should remain on the ground.
3.If the brake dragging force exceeds the specified value, jack
up the vehicle and manually rotate each wheel to check the
rotation condition of each wheel.
NOTEIf the brake dragging force exceeds the specified value, the
cause may be the effect of the viscous coupling’s dragging
force, so jack up the front wheels and check the rotation
condition of the wheels in this state for no effect by the
viscous coupling’s dragging force.
REAR WHEEL MEASUREMENTSAfter placing the rear wheels on the brake tester, follow the
same procedures as for the front wheel measurements.
WHEEL BALANCE
FRONT WHEEL MEASUREMENTS‘d
1. Jack up the rear wheels, and place an axle stand at the
designated part of the side sill.
2. Jack up the front wheels and set a pick-up stand 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 tires, and then make the
measurements.
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 MEASUREMENTS1. Jack up the front wheels, and place an axle stand at the
designated part of the side sill.
2. Jack up the rear wheels, and then, after setting a pick-up
stand and balancing machine in place; follow the same
procedure as for front wheel measurements.
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FOR AWD MODELSMOOUAACBRAKE TEST
‘dIn order to stabilize the viscous coupling’s dragging force, the
brake test should always be conducted after the speedometer
test.

GENERAL - Master Troubleshootinn
VEHICLE PULLS TO ONE SIDE
Symptom
Vehicle pulls to one sideProbable cause
Improper front or rear wheel alignmentReference page or remedy33A-4
34-5,23
lmbalanced or worn tires
Uneven tire pressure31-3
Excessive turningresistance of lower arm ball33A-9
I--_Wheel beanng serzureReplace
I---Broken or worn coil spring33A-5Ir
~~~~~~Bent front or rear axle drive shaft126-11I
I-Deformed lower arm1 33A-8I
Improper tire pressure31-3
lmbalanced wheelsReplace
Poor turning resistance of lower arm ball joint33A-9
Excessive play of steering wheel37A-5
Broken or weak front stabilizer33A-10
Worn lower arm bushing33A-8
Malfunctioning shock absorber33A-5
34-l 3,33
Broken or weak coil spring
Wear, play, or seizure of wheel bearing
Wear, play, or seizure of drive shaft ball jointReplace
26-l 127-l 8 STEERING WHEEL SHIMMY
SymptomProbable cause
Steering wheel shimmyImproper front or rear wheel alignmentReference page or remedy33A-434-5,23
Boll-OMING
Symptom
BottomingProbable cause
Overloaded vehicleReference page or remedy
Correct
Broken or weak coil spring33A-5
34-l 3.33
IMalfunctioning shock absorber
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LREAR AXLE
- Troubleshootinn
TROUBLESHOOTINGM27EAAH
SymptomProbable cause
Remedy
4XLE SHAFT
Noise while wheelsBrake drag
Replace
are rotatingBent axle shaftWorn or scarred axle shaft bearing
Grease leakageWorn or damaged oil seal
Malfunction of bearing sealReplace
DRIVE SHAFTNoiseWear, play or seizure of ball jointExcessive drive shaft spline loosenessReplace
DIFFERENTIAL
(LIMITED SLIP
DIFFERENTIAL)Abnormal noise
during driving
or gear changing
NOTE
Excessive final drive gear backlashInsufficient drive pinion preload
Excessive differential gear backlash
Worn
spline of a side gear
Loose companion flange self-locking nut
Adjust
Adjust or replace
Replace
Retighten or replace
In addition to a malfunction of the differential carrier components, abnormal noise can also be caused by the
universal joint of the propeller shaft, the axle shafts, the wheel bearings, etc. Before disassembling any parts, takeall possibilities into consideration and confirm the source of the noise.
Abnormal noisewhen cornering
Gear noiseDamaged differential gears
Damaged pinion shaft
Insufficient gear oil quantity
Improper final drive gear tooth contact
adjustment
Replace
Replenish
Adjust or replace
Incorrect final drive gear backlash
Improper drive pinion preload adjustmentAdjust
Damaged, broken, and/or seized tooth surfacesof the drive gear and drive pinionDamaged, broken, and/or seized drive pinion
bearingsReplace
Damaged, broken, and/or seized side bearings
Damaged differential case
inferior gear oil
NOTE
Insufficient gear oil quantityReplenishNoise from the engine, muffler vibration, transaxle, propeller shaft, wheel bearings, tires, body, etc., is easily
mistaken as
being caused by malfunctions in the differential carrier components. Be extremely careful and
attentive when performing the driving test, etc.
Test methods to confirm the source of the abnormal noise include: coasting, acceleration, constant speed driving.
raising the rear wheels
on a jack, etc. Use the method most appropriate to the crrcumstances.TSB Revision

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
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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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