1999 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION VI rear axle

REAR AXLE – Troubleshooting 27-24
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 6
Rear tires are noisy during low-speed cornering.
Vehicle skews.
Probable cause
The hydraulic unit or torque transfer differential is probably defective.
Defective hydraulic unit

Defective torque transfer differential
NOTE
This symptom is limited only when the diagnosis code is correct.
NG
Replace the hydraulic unit.
NG
Replace the torque transfer differential.
Check the trouble symptom.
NG
Replace AYC fluid.
OK
Correct
Check the trouble symptom.NO
Replace the torque transfer differential.
OK
Is foreign matter trapped in the hydrau-
lic line?YES
Repair
Check the AYC for operation..
(Refer to P.27-34.)OKCheck the AYC fluid.
NG
Check hydraulic pressure.
(Refer to P.27-35.)NGBleed the system of air..
(Refer to P.27-34.)

REAR AXLE – Troubleshooting 27-25
DATA LIST REFERENCE TABLE
The following items can be read by t01he MUT-

from the ECU input data.
Item No.
Check itemChecking requirementsNormal value
01Front-right wheel speedPerform a test run.Vehicle speeds
displayed on the
02Front-left wheel speed
displayed on the
speedometer and
MUTIIare identi03Rear-right wheel speedMUT-II are identi-
cal.
04Rear-left wheel speed
05Front-right wheel speed
(0.2 km/h)
06Front-left wheel speed (0.2
km/h)
07Rear-right wheel speed
(0.2 km/h)
08Rear-left wheel speed (0.2
km/h)
10Vehicle speed
11System voltageIgnition switch: ONBattery voltage
15TPS openingAccelerator pedal position/Igni-
tion switch: ON
Fully closed300 – 1000mV
tion switch: ON
Partially openGradually increases
from the above val-
ue.
Fully open4500 – 5000mV
19Longitudinal acceleration
sensor
Vehicle stands on level ground2.4 – 2.6V
sensor
Perform a test run.Reading fluctuates
up or down with 2.5V
as its center.
20Lateral acceleration sensorVehicle stands on level ground2.4 – 2.6V
Perform a test run.Reading fluctuates
up or down with 2.5V
as its center.
22Steering wheel operationSteering wheel turning direction
Ignition switch: ON90 deg. clock-
wiseR90 deg
90 deg counter-
clockwiseL90 deg
23Steering wheel turning
angular velocity
Steering wheel position
Ignition switch: ON
Not turned0 deg/s
angular velocityIgnition switch: ON
TurnedReading varies ac-
cording to turning
speeds.
45Idle position switchAccelerator pedal position
Ignition position: ON
Not depressedON
Ignition position: ON
DepressedOFF

REAR AXLE – Troubleshooting 27-26
Item No.Normal value Checking requirements Check item
46Steer sensor (ST-N)Steering wheel position
Ignition switch: ON
Neutral positionON
Ignition switch: ON
90 deg. turned
from neutral
positionOFF
47Steer sensor (ST-1)Steering wheel position: Turn slowly counterclock-
wise.
Ignition switch: ONON and OFF are
indicated alternate-
ly.
48Steer sensor (ST-2)Steering wheel position: Turn slowly clockwise.
Ignition switch: ONON and OFF are
indicated alternate-
ly.
50Stop lamp switchAccelerator pedal position
Ignition switch: ON
DepressedON
Ignition switch: ON
ReleasedOFF
56Pressure switchForced activation No.13 or
No.14 is being executed.Electric pump in
operationLow
Electric pump
not in operationHigh
59ABS monitorABS monitorON
ABS not in operationOFF

REAR AXLE – Troubleshooting 27-27
ACTUATOR TEST REFERENCE TABLE
The following items can be tested by driving the corresponding actuator forcibly using the MUT-II.
Item No.Check itemChecking requirementsNormal value
10Air bleedingSupply current to proportioning
valve in accordance with steering
angle to operate directional valve.No air is to be bled from the
bleeder plug on the torque transfer
differential.
11Oil level checkLet the directional valve operate to
left and right 20 times.To be checked by oil level in
reservoir tank.
12Electric pump operationLet the electric pump operate for 5
seconds.Operation sounds of the electric
pump are to be heard.
13Clutch operation (left)Let the directional valve operate to
supply the maximum pressure to the
left clutch.The operation conditions are to be
checked by the speed difference
between left and right rear wheels
with the wheels raised. For details,
refer to AYC Operation Check on
P.27-34.
14Clutch operation (right)Let the directional valve operate to
supply the maximum pressure to the
right clutch.The operation conditions are to be
checked by the speed difference
between left and right rear wheels
with the wheels raised. For details,
refer to AYC Operation Check on
P.27-34.
15Control OFFTurn off the electric pump relay to
deactivate AYC control.During the test run, some
differences are to be recognized in
running behaviors between when
the system is ON and when it is
OFF.
NOTE
(1) The actuator test is feasible only when the following requirements are all satisfied.

All of inputs from four wheel speed sensors show 20 km/h or lower.

No system failure is registered.

The steering angle is within ±30 deg. from the neutral position.
(2) The actuator test comes to an end when either of the following conditions is met since the forced
actuation is canceled.

Either of inputs from four wheel sensors shows higher than 20 km/h (with exception of Item
No.15 “Control OFF”).

Some trouble with the system is registered.

Forced activation time expires.

MUT-II is removed.

The clear key of MUT-II is operated.

REAR AXLE – Troubleshooting 27-28
CHECK AT AYC-ECU TERMINALS
TERMINAL VOLTAGE LISTING

The voltage is to be measured across each terminal and ground terminal.

Fig. below shows the arrangement of the terminals.
Terminal
No.Check itemCheck requirementNormally
1Lateral acceleration sensorIgnition switch: ON2.4 – 2.6 V
(horizontal position)
2Longitudinal acceleration
sensor ground
Lateral acceleration sensor
groundAt all times0 V
3Longitudinal acceleration
sensorIgnition switch: ON2.4 – 2.6 V
(horizontal position)
4Steer sensor (ST-2)Engine: Idle speed
Turn steering wheel slowly.0 V ↔ approx. 3 V
flashing
5Steer sensor (ST-1)Engine: Idle speed
Turn steering wheel slowly.0 V ↔ approx. 3 V
flashing
6*1FR wheel speedVehicle stationary1 V or less
Forward vehicle slowly.0 – 5 V
7*1FL wheel speedVehicle stationary1 V or less
Forward vehicle slowly.0 – 5 V
8*1RR wheel speedVehicle stationary1 V or less
Forward vehicle slowly.0 – 5 V
9*1FL wheel speedVehicle stationary1 V or less
Forward vehicle slowly.0 – 5 V
10Diagnosis selection inputWhen MUT-II is connected1 V or less
When MUT-II is disconnectedSystem voltage
11Stop lamp switchIgnition switch:
ON
Stop lamp switch: ONSystem voltage
ON
Stop lamp switch: OFF1 V or less
12*1ABS monitorWhen ABS monitor is activatedSystem voltage
When ABS monitor is deactivated1 V or less

REAR AXLE – Troubleshooting 27-29
Terminal
No.Normally Check requirement Check item
17Steer sensor (ST-N)Engine:
Idle speed
Steering wheel: Neutral position0.5 V or less
Idle speed
Steering wheel: Turned 90 from
neutral position2.5 – 3.5 V
18TPSIgnition switch:
ON
Accelerator pedal: Fully closed0.3 – 1.0 V
ON
Accelerator pedal: Fully open4.5 – 5.0 V
23Diagnosis data input/outputWhen MUT-II is connectedSerial communica-
tion with MUT-II
When MUT-II is disconnected1 V or less
24Idle position switchIgnition switch:
ON
Accelerator pedal: Fully closed2 V or less
ON
Accelerator pedal: Fully open4.5 – 5.0 V
25Accumulator pressure
switchIgnition switch:
ONAccumulator internal pressure:
Low2 V or less
Accumulator internal pressure:
HighSystem voltage
26ECU groundAt all times0 V
31AYC-ECU power supplyIgnition switch: ONSystem voltage
Ignition switch: OFF0 V
35AYC motor relayIgnition switch:
ON
When motor is energizedSystem voltage
ON
When motor is deenergized2 V or less
36AYC warning lampIgnition switch:
ON
When lamp is OFFSystem voltage
ON
When lamp is ON2 V or less
37Directional control valve
(right)
Ignition switch:
ON
Right clutch: ONSystem voltage
(right)ON
Right clutch: OFF0 V
38Proportioning valveIgnition switch:
ONAYC-ON0 V to system volt-
age
AYC-OFF0 V
39ECU backup power supplyAt all timesSystem voltage
45Directional control valve
(left)
Ignition switch:
ON
Left clutch: ONSystem voltage
(left)ON
Left clutch: OFF0 V
46ECU groundAt all times0 V
NOTE
*1: Indicates the vehicles with ABS.

REAR AXLE – Troubleshooting 27-30
LISTING OF RESISTANCE AND CONTINUITY ACROSS CONNECTOR TERMINALS ON HARNESS
SIDE

Measure the resistance and check for continuity with the ignition switch in the “OFF” position and
AYC-ECU connector disconnected.

Measure the resistance and check for continuity across terminals listed below.

Fig. below shows the arrangement of terminals.
Terminal No.Signal nameNormally
2 – body groundLongitudinal acceleration sensor ground, lateral acceleration sensor groundConducting
26 – body groundECU groundConducting
35 – body groundAYC motor relayConducting
37 – body groundDirectional control valve (right)15.4 – 16.4 Ω
38 – body groundProportioning valve3.4 – 4.0 Ω
45 – body groundDirectional control valve (left)15.4 – 16.4 Ω
46 – body groundECU groundConducting
6 – 19*2Speed sensor (front, RH)1.4 – 1.8 kΩ
7 – 20*2Speed sensor (front, LH)1.4 – 1.8 kΩ
8 – 21*2Speed sensor (rear, RH)1.4 – 1.8 kΩ
9 – 22*2Speed sensor (rear, LH)1.4 – 1.8 kΩ
NOTE
*2: Indicates the vehicles without ABS.

REAR AXLE – On-vehicle Service 27-31
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

REAR AXLE TOTAL BACKLASH CHECK
If the drive system roars or the vehicle vibrates, use the
following procedure to measure total backlash in the rear
axle. Based on the measurement taken, determine whether
the differential carrier assembly needs to be removed or not.
1. Place the shift lever in the neutral position and operate
the parking brake.
2. Turn the propeller shaft fully clockwise and make an
alignment mark on the companion flange dust cover and
gear carrier.
3. Turn the propeller shaft fully counterclockwise and
measure the deviation between the alignment marks.
Limit: 5 mm
4. If the backlash exceeds the limit, replace the differential
carrier assembly.
GEAR OIL LEVEL CHECK
DIFFERENTIAL
1. Remove the filler plug.
2. Check that the gear oil level is within the specified range
from the bottom end of the filler plug hole.
Standard value (A): 6 mm
3. If the gear oil level exceeds the standard value, add the
specified gear oil up to the bottom end of the filler plug
hole.
Specified gear oil:
Hypoid gear oil API classification GL-5 or higher
SAE viscosity Number 90, 80W.
NOTE
10C or more: #90, less than 10C: #80
4. Fit the filler plug and tighten it to the specified torque.
Alignment marks
Filler plug
49 Nm
Gear oil
Upper
limit
Lower
limit