1991 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE power steering fluid

INTRODUCTION AND MASTER TROUBLESH’OOTING .- Master ~pAi&oOti~31POOR FUEL MILEAGE
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Symptom
Poor fuel mileageProbable cause
Fuel leak
Air cleaner clogged.Ignition system problems
Reference page or remedy”Repair as necessary.
-8-169
IFuel injection system problems.I-ICompression too low.9-23
Tires improperly inflated.22-3
Clutch slips.6-4
Brakes drag.5-7I
NOISE
Symptom
NoiseProbable cause
Loose bolts and nuts.
Engine noiseReference page or remedy
Retighten as necessary
9-23
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HARD STEERING
Symptom
Hard steeringProbable causeLoose power steering oil pump belt
Low fluid levelAir in power steering system
Low tire pressure
Reference page or remedy19-12
Replenish19-13
22-3
Excessive turning resistance of lower arm ballExcessively tightened of steering gear box
IImproper front wheel alignment2-8
Excessive turning resistance of tie-rod ballioint2-35
1 i-23.30
19-8.10Sticky flow control valve
Bent rack in steering gear box‘.19-4119-23.30
POOR RETURN OF STEERING WHEEL TO CENTERSymptom
1Probable causeIReference pageI
Poor return of steering wheel tocenterImproper front wheel alignment
2-8
Improper tire pressure22-3
Excessive tightened rack support cover19-23.30
I-- ~~~Damaged front wheel bearingI2-12I

0-4 LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCEScheduled Maintenance Table/Recommended Lubricants- and Lubricant Capacities TableSCHEDULED MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS
The maintenance items should be performed according to the following table:
F.Mileage Intervals Kilometers in ThousandsSevere Usage
Service to be(Miles in Thousands)ConditionsMaintenance
Item
Performed24 36 48 60 72 80 84 96
(:,:) (15) (22.5) (30) (37.5) (45) (50) (52.5) (60) * B ’ D E F G
Air CleanerReplaceElementMore FrequentlyXX
Spark PlugsReplace
XXXx xx
Engine Oil$$~~~h~vev orEvery 4,800 km (3,000 miles)xxxx x
Engine Oil FilterReplace Every or6 MonthsEvery 9,600 km (6,000 miles)xxxx x
Disc Brake PadsInspect for WearMore FrequentlyXX
Severe usage conditionsA-Driving in dusty conditionsE-Driving in sandy areas
B-Trailer towing or police, taxi, or commercial typeF-Driving in salty areas
operationG-More than 50% operation in heavy city trafic during
C-Extensive idlinghot weather above 32°C (90°F)D-Short trip operation at freezing temperatures
(engine not thoroughly warmed up)
RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND LUBRICANT CAPACITIES TABLENOONA- --z.
RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS
Items
Engine Oil
Manual Transaxle
TransferRecommended lubricantskF&cesisification
SG or SG/CD (For further details, refer to SAE viscosity
MOPAR Hypoid Gear
Oil/API classification GL4 or higher, SAE 75W-85W
Automatic TransaxleMOPAR ATF PLUS (Automatic Transmission Fluid Type 7176) or Dia
ATF SP or Equivalent
Power SteeringMOPAR ATF PLUS (Automatic Transmission Fluid Type 7176VAutomatictransmission fluid or “DEXRON” or “DEXRON II”
Rear Axle
Brake and Clutch
Rear Wheel BearingsRefer to
P.O-6.
MOPAR Brake Fluid/Conforming to DOT 3
MOPAR Front Wheel Bearing Grease, or MOPAR Multi-MileageLubricant/Multipurpose grease NLGI Grade 2EP
Hood Lock Latch,, Door Lock Strikers,
Seat Adjusters, Lrftgate Lock, Parking
Brake Cable MechanismMOPAR Lubriplate/Multipurpose grease NLGI Grade 2
Engine CoolantMOPAR Antifreeze Permanent-Type Coolant/High quality
ethylene-glycolantifreeze coolant
Door Hinges, Liftgate Hinges
Engine oil
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2-44FRONT SUSPENSION -Centermember and Crossmember
CENTERMEMBER AND CROSSMEMBER
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Pre-removal Operation
l Disconnection of the Front Exhaust Pipewhen removing the Crossmember (Re-
fer to GROUP 1 l-Exhaust Pipe and
Main Muffler.)
@Raise and Suspend the Engine to the
Extent Force is not applied to the EnginePost-installation Operation
*Lower the Enginel coupling of the Front Exhaust Pipe (Re-fer to GROUP ll-Exhaust Pipe and
Main Muffler.)
@Air bleeding of the Power-steering Fluid
(Refer to GROUP 19-Service Adjust-
ment Procedures.)*Adjustment of the Front Wheel Align-
ment
(Refer to GROUP
2-Service AdjustmentProcedures.)
40-50 Nm
29-36 ft.lbs.
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7
9
80-100 Nm
58-72 ft.lbs.
\80-100 Nm
58-72 ft.lbs.
70-86 Nm
51-58 ft.lbs.llA0283
Removal steps
1. Front roll stopper bracket mounting bolt
2. Centermember installation bolts (front)3. Stopper
4. Bushing
5. Bushing
6. Collar7. Centermember installation bolts (rear)
8. Centermember
9. StayNOTEReverse the removal procedures to reinstall.
4

FRONT SUSPENSION - Centermember and Crossmember2-49
CENTERMEMBER AND CROSSMEMBER
- REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONNOZYA-B
40-50 Nm
29-36 ft.lbs.
50-65 Nm
36-47 ft.lbs.
\
80-I:0 Nm
58-72 ft.lbs.3'
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7t
/70-80Nm80-100 Nm151-58ft.lbs.58-72 ft.lbs.OlA0619
80-100 Nm70-80Nm58-72 ftlbs.51-58ftlbs.
-30 ll.l”S.,
e ~
70-80 Nm51-58
ft.lbs.7n-~0 NmI” .s- .w...51-58 ft.lbs.Removal steps
1. Cover installation screw
2.Left member3.Right member
4. Front roll stopper installation bolt
5.No. 1 crossmember
installation
nut
6.Lower plate7.No. 1 crossmember
8.
9.Bushing (B)10.GussetPost-installation Operation
l Air bleeding of the Power-steering Fluid(Refer to GROUP 19-Service
*Adjustment
P.2-8.)
NOTE
(I)(2) q : Non-reusable parts

FUEL SYSTEM - MPI System Inspection <2.0L DOHC Engine>
EGR control solenoid valve
[Calif. only]
Purge control solenoid valve
1
/AF--Y:rIgnition coil, Power transistor
Oxygen sensorPower
steering fluid Dressure switch
Coolant temDerature sensor

FUEL SYSTEM - MPI System Inspection <2.0L DOHC Engine>
InjectorII
01A0499
/
Purge control
Fuel pressureII solenoid valve
control valve
solenoid valve
0110503Ignition coil, Power transistor
IOxvnen sensorEGR control solenoid valve
[Calif. only]
Purge control solenoid valve
Fuel pressure control valve [Turbo only]
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\
16A0803Detonation sensor
\Power steering fluid oressure switch

STEERING
CONTENTSNISAA-
MANUAL STEERINGGEAR BOX.................21
POWER STEERINGGEAR BOX...................
28
POWER STEERING
HOSES........................
46
POWER STEERING OIL PUMP....................39
SERVICE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES >...........................7
Steering Angle Check..............................7
Steering Wheel Centering.........................8
Steering Wheel Free Play Check.............:..7Tie Rod End Ball Joint Starting Torque
Check..................................................8Tie Rod End Ball Joint Variation Check
(Shaft direction).....................................7
SERVICE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES
< POWER STEERING >.............................
10
Bleeding...............................................13Fluid Level Check...................................
12
Fluid Replacement..................................12
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Oil Pressure Switch Check........................15
Oil Pump Pressure Test...........................14
Stationary Steering Effort Check.................11Steering Angle Check..............................
10
Steering Wheel Centering.........................1 1
Steering Wheel Free Play Check................10Steering Wheel Return to Center Check.......
11Tie Rod End Ball Joint Starting Torque
Check..................................................10Tie Rod End Bail Joint Variation Check
(Shaft direction).....................................10
V-Belt Tension Check..............................12
SPECIAL TOOLS......................................6
SPECIFICATIONS.....................................2;
General Specifications..............................2
Lubricants.............................................5
Sealants and Adhesives............................5
Service Specifications.............‘................2
Torque Specifications,. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..*..........3
STEERING WHEEL AND SHAFT.................. 16

STEERING - Smcifications
LUBRICANTS_’” I_: Nls%D--
ItemsSpecified lubricantQuantity
The sliding part of the
bearing
The surfaces of the
bearing spacer
The mating surfaces of
the joint and cover
assembliesMOPAR Multi-mileage Lubricant Part No. 2525035 orequivalentAs required~ 8’i-.A
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Manualsteeringgear boxBellows
The toothed surface of
the rack and to the inner
side of the rack bushing
The toothed surface of
the pinion
The surface of the racksupport that contacts
Inner side of the racksupport spring
Tie rod end dust coverSilicone grease
MOPAR Multi-mileage Lubricant Part No. 2525035 or
equivalent
As required
Power
steering
gear boxBellows
Bearing
O-ring
Oil seal
Special tool (MB991 213)
Pinion and valve
assembly seal ring partSilicone grease
MOPAR ATF PLUS (Automatic Transmission Fluid Type
7176VAutomatic transmission fluid “DEXRON” or
“DEXRON II”
As required
Coating of the rack teethMOPAR Multi-mileage Lubricant Part No. 2525035 or
face
equivalent
Pinion and valve
assembly pinion gear part
Rack support surface in
contact with the rack bar
Tie rod end dust cover.I
PowerPower steering fluidMOPAR ATF PLUS (Automatic Transmission Fluid Type0.9 liter (.95 qt.)
steering oil7176)/Automatic transmission fluid “DEXRON” or
pump“DEXRON II”
Flow control valveMOPAR ATF PLUS (Automatic Transmission Fluid TypeAs requiredFriction surface of rotor,7176)/Automatic transmission fluid “DEXRON” or
vane, cam ring and pump“DEXRON II”
cover
O-ring
SEALANTS AND ADHESIVESNWCE--
,.IItems
Manual steeringgear boxTop plug screw
Rack support coverDust cover
Specified sealant and adhesive
3M ATD Part No. 8663 or equivalentPower steering
gear boxEnd plug screwPower steering rack support cover screwDust cover
3M ATD Part No. 8663 or equivalent