1997 MITSUBISHI TRITON 4WD

WHEEL AND TYRE ± General Information/Service Specifications31-2
GENERAL INFORMATION31100010146
Both steel type and aluminium type wheels have
been adopted. The type of wheel used depends
on the vehicle model.
Items2WD4WD
WheelTypeSteel typeSteel typeAluminium type
Size14 x 6JJ16 x 6JJ15 x 7JJ
Amount of wheel offset333310 +1
Pitch circle diameter
(P.C.D.) mm139.7139.7139.7
TyreSize185R 14C 8PR205/80 R16 RF31 x 10.50 R15 LT
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS31100030036
ItemsLimit
Tread depth of tyre mm1.6
Wheel runout (Radial runout) mmSteel wheel1.2 or less
Aluminium wheel1.0 or less
Wheel runout (Lateral runout) mmSteel wheel1.2 or less
Aluminium wheel1.0 or less

FRONT SUSPENSION ± Service Specifications/Sealant33A-3
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS33200030088
ItemsStandard valueLimit
Toe-inAt the centre of tyre thread mm0 ± 7±
Toe-angle
(per wheel)
2WD0
± 0
19'±
(er wheel)
4WD
205/80 R16 tyre>0
± 0
16'±
4WD
x 10.50 R15 tyre>0
± 0
15'±
Camber0
10' ± 1
10' (Difference between
right and left within 30')±
Caster2WD1
45' ± 3
45' (Difference between
right and left within 30')±
4WD1
15' ± 3
15' (Difference between
right and left within 30')±
Kingpin inclination2WD15
00'±
4WD14
50'±
Shock absorber attaching dimension mm1 ± 2±
Upper arm ball joint starting torque Nm2WD0.8 ± 3.4±
Strut bar attaching dimension mm79±
Lower arm ball joint end play mm±0.5
Lower arm bush press-fitting force kN9.8±
Clearance between bump stopper and
bump stopper bracket mm4WD21 ± 23±
Stabilizer link assembly attaching
dimension mm4WD16 ± 18±
SEALANT33200050015
ItemSpecified sealant
Upper arm ball joint dust cover <2WD>3M ATD Part No. 8661 or equivalent

BASIC BRAKE SYSTEM ± General Information35A-3
GENERAL INFORMATION35100010120
The brake system has high reliability and durability
which maintains excellent braking performance and
braking feeling. The main features are as follows.

A dual type master cylinder is equipped in all
models.

Both a single type and a tandem type brake
booster have been adopted.
The following type of brake have been adopted.
Front: Floating caliper, 2-piston, ventilated disc
brakes (V4-W43, V5-W43) or floating caliper,
1-piston, ventilated disc brakes (V4-S60,
V5-S60)
Rear: Leading-trailing type drum brake.
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Master cylinder I.D. mm23.823.823.823.8
Brake booster effective dia.
of power cylinder mm230
205 + 230*230
180 + 205*205 + 230180 + 205
Brake booster boosting ratio5.05.07.07.0
Load sensing proportioning
valve decompression ratio0.150.150.150.15
Front brake disc effective
dia. mm200200222
228*222
228*
Front brake wheel cylinder
I.D. mm60.3
42.9*60.3
42.9*60.3
42.9*60.3
42.9*
Rear drum brake drum I.D.
mm254254270270
Rear drum brake wheel
cylinder I.D. mm23.823.823.823.8
Rear drum brake lining
thickness mm4.74.74.74.7
NOTE
*: Vehicles with ABS.

BASIC BRAKE SYSTEM ± Service Specifications35A-5
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS35100030119
ItemsStandard valueLimit
Brake pedal height mm176 ± 181±
Brake pedal free play mm3 ± 8±
Brake pedal to floor board clearance mm95 or more±
Load sensing proportioning
valve outputpressure kPa
2WDWhen load sensing
spring length is 190
3,625 (5,884)±
valve out ut ressure kPa
(Input pressure kPa)
s ring length is 190
mm (when unladen)5,390 (17,652)±
When load sensing
spring length is 215
mm (when laden)14,393 (17,652)±
4WDWhen load sensing
spring length is 190
4,309 (5,884)±
s ring length is 190
mm (when unladen)6,074 (17,652)±
When load sensing
spring length is 215
mm (when laden)16,310 (17,652)±
Load sensing spring length mm189 ± 193±
Booster push rod to master
cylinder piston clearance mmSingle brake boosterPetrol-powered ve-
hicles0.65 ± 1.05±
Diesel-powered ve-
hicles1.00 ± 1.40±
Tandem brake boosterVehicle which brake
booster of power
cylinder is 180 mm
and 205 mm in
effective diameter0.90 ± 1.30±
Vehicle which brake
booster of power
cylinder is 205 mm
and 230 mm in
effective diameter0.70 ± 1.10±
Front disc brake pad thickness mm102.0
Front brake disc thickness mm2422.4
Front brake disc run-out mm2WD±0.08
4WD±0,06
Front disc brake drag force (tangential force of wheel mounting bolts) N69 or less±
Rear drum brake lining thickness mm4.71.0
Rear drum inside diameter mm2WD254.0256.0
4WD270.0272.0
Front hub end play mm0.05±

ABS <4WD> ± Troubleshooting35C-5
TROUBLESHOOTING35101110143
STANDARD FLOW OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLESHOOTING
Refer to GROUP 00 ± How to Use Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points.
NOTES WITH REGARD TO DIAGNOSIS
The phenomena listed in the following table are not abnormal.
PhenomenonExplanation of phenomenon
System check soundWhen starting the engine, a thudding sound can sometimes be heard coming from inside
the engine compartment, but this is because the system operation check is being
performed, and is not an abnormality.
ABS operation sound1. Sound of the motor inside the ABS hydraulic unit operation. (whine)
2. Sound is the generated along with vibration of the brake pedal. (scraping)
3. When ABS operates, sound is generated from the vehicle chassis due to repeated
brake application and release.
(Thump: suspension; squeak: tyres)
ABS operation
(Long braking distance)For road surfaces such as snow-covered roads and gravel roads, the braking distance for
vehicles with ABS can sometimes be longer than that for other vehicles. Accordingly, advise
the customer to drive safely on such roads by lowering the vehicle speed and not being too
overconfident.
Shock during system
operation checkShock may be felt when the brake pedal is depressed slightly at a low driving speed. This
occurs due to ABS operation check (check at a vehicle speed of 8 km/h after starting), and
does not indicate any malfunction.
Diagnosis detection condition can vary depending on the diagnosis code.
Make sure that checking requirements listed in the ªCommentº are satisfied when checking the trouble
symptom again.
DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION35201120108
DIAGNOSIS CODES CHECK
Read a diagnosis code by the MUT-II or ABS warning lamp.
(Refer to GROUP 00 ± How to Use Troubleshooting/Inspection
Service Points.)
ERASING DIAGNOSIS CODES
Refer to GROUP 00 ± How to Use Troubleshooting/Inspection
Service Points.

ABS <4WD> ± Troubleshooting35C-6
INSPECTION CHART FOR DIAGNOSIS CODES35201130163
Inspect according to the inspection chart that is appropriate for the malfunction code.
Diagnosis
code No.Inspection itemDiagnosis contentReference page
11Front right wheel speed sensorOpen or short circuitRefer to GROUP 35B ± Troubleshooting.
12Front left wheel speed sensor
13Rear right wheel speed sensor
14Rear left wheel speed sensor
15Wheel speed sensorAbnormal output signalRefer to GROUP 35B ± Troubleshooting.
16Power supply systemRefer to GROUP 35B ± Troubleshooting.
21Front right wheel speed sensorAbnormalRefer to GROUP 35B ± Troubleshooting.
22Front left wheel speed sensor
23Rear right wheel speed sensor
24Rear left wheel speed sensor
25Free wheel engage switch35C-7
264WD position detection switch35C-8
27Rear differential lock detection switch35C-9
32G-sensor system35C-10
33Stop lamp switch systemRefer to GROUP 35B ± Troubleshooting.
41Front right solenoid valveRefer to GROUP 35B ± Troubleshooting.
42Front left solenoid valve
43Rear solenoid valve
51Valve relayRefer to GROUP 35B ± Troubleshooting.
53Motor relay, motorRefer to GROUP 35B ± Troubleshooting.
63ABS-ECURefer to GROUP 35B ± ABS-ECU.
(Replace the ABS-ECU )
64
(Re lace the ABS-ECU.)

ABS <4WD> ± Troubleshooting35C-7
INSPECTION PROCEDURE CLASSIFIED BY DIAGNOSIS CODES
For diagnosis code numbers other than those listed below, refer to GROUP 35B ± Troubleshooting.
Code No. 25 Free wheel engage switch
Probable cause
ABS-ECU determines that an open circuit exists in the free wheel engage switch
system.
Malfunction of wiring harness or connector

Malfunction of 4WD indicator-ECU

Malfunction of ABS-ECU
Does the 4WD indicator lamp operate
normally?No4WD indicator-ECU check. (Refer to
GROUP 22 ± 4WD indicator-ECU.)NGReplace the 4WD indicator-ECU.
Ye s
Measure at ABS-ECU connector C-64.

Disconnect the connector and
measure at the harness side.

Ignition switch ON

Voltage between 45 and body earth
OK:System voltage 2WD> or 0 V NGCheck the following connectors.
C-64 and A-02NG
Repair
OK
Check trouble symptom.NGCheck the harness between free wheel
engage switch and the ABS-ECU, and
repair if necessary.
OK
Check the following connector.
C-64NG
Repair
OK
Check trouble symptom.NGReplace the ABS-ECU.

ABS <4WD> ± Troubleshooting35C-8
Code No. 26 4WD position detection switchProbable cause
This code is output at the following times:
ABS-ECU determines that an open circuit exists in the 4WD detection switch system.
The free wheel engage switch is off and the 4WD detection switch is on at a vehicle
speed of 15km/h or more for 5 seconds or more.
Malfunction of wiring harness or connector

Malfunction of free wheel engage switch

Malfunction of 4WD indicator-ECU

Malfunction of 4WD position detection switch

Malfunction of ABS-ECU
No
OK
Check trouble symptom.NGCheck the harnesses between 4WD
position detection switch and the ABS-
ECU, and repair if necessary.
OKCheck the following connector.
C-64NG
Repair
OK
Check trouble symptom.NGReplace the ABS-ECU.
Ye s
Measure at ABS-ECU connec-
tor C-64.

Disconnect the connector
and measure at the harness
side.

Ignition switch ON

Transfer lever:2H

Voltage between 35 and
body earth
OK:System voltageNGCheck the following connector.
C-64NG
Repair
Does the 4WD indicator lamp operate
normally?
Trouble symptomMain causeRemedy
Even when the transfer shift lever is
in the º4Hº position, the 4WD front
wheel indicator lamp does not
illuminate.Broken harness wire between the 4WD
indicator-ECU and the free-wheel
engage switch, or broken earth wire
from the free wheel engage switchRepair the harness.
Free wheel engage switch is defective.Replace the switch.
Even when the transfer shift lever is
in the º4Hº position, the free wheel
differential indicator lamp does not
illuminate
Broken harness wire between the 4WD
indicator-ECU and the 4WD position
detection switchRepair the harness.
illuminate.Broken wire in the 4WD indicator-ECU
circuit4WD indicator-ECU inspection (Re-
fer to GROUP 22 ± 4WD indicator-
ECU.)
Free wheel differential indicator
lamp illuminates regardless of the
p
osition of the transfer shift lever
Short in the harness wire in the 4WD
position detection switch circuitRepair the harness.
position of the transfer shift lever.4WD position detection switch is
defective.Replace the switch.
Short in the ABS-ECU circuitReplace the ABS-ECU.
Short in the 4WD indicator-ECU circuit4WD indicator-ECU inspection (Re-
fer to GROUP 22 ± 4WD indicator-
ECU.)
No indicator is illuminatedPower circuit in the 4WD indicator-ECU
is defective.Repair the harness.
4WD indicator-ECU is defective.4WD indicator-ECU inspection (Re-
fer to GROUP 22 ± 4WD indicator-
ECU.)
NOTE
When checking a short in the ABS-ECU circuit, remove the ABS-ECU connector and check if the 4WD
indicator returns to normal. If it returns to normal, the ABS-ECU is defective. Furthermore, if the ABS-ECU
is normal, then the 4WD indicator-ECU will be defective.