GENERAL – Special Handling Instruments for Towing00-20
SPECIAL HANDLING INSTRUMENTS FOR TOWING
Towing methodsRemarks
If a tow truck is used
Lifting method for 4 wheels – GoodFor 4WD models, the basic principle is that all
four wheels are to be raised before towing.
The shift lever should be set to 1st gear and
the parking brake should be applied.
Front wheels lifted – No goodThe vehicle must not be towed by placing only
its front wheels or only the rear wheels on a
rolling dolly, because to do so will result in
deterioration of the viscous coupling and result
in the viscous coupling causing the vehicle to
jump forward suddenly.
Front wheels lifted – No goodIf only the front wheels or only the rear wheels
are lifted for towing, the bumper will be damaged.
In addition, lifting of the rear wheels causes
the oil to flow forward, and may result in heat
damage to the rear bushing of the transfer, and
so should never be done.
Rear wheels lifted – No good
Towing by rope or cable – GoodThe front and rear wheels must rotate normally.
Both running and driving systems must function
normally.
The shift lever must be set to the neutral position
and the ignition key must be set to “ACC”.
ENGINE – Timing Belt11-15
TIMING BELT
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1
2
3
4
5 67
8
9
1011
12 1314
1516
17 1819
20212223
24
2526
27
28 2930
31
32
9 Nm
9 Nm 49 Nm 11 N m
11 N m
19 Nm 3.5 Nm
30 Nm
45 Nm 49 Nm 11 8 N m
88 Nm
48 Nm 49 Nm 11 N m
24 Nm
24 Nm
54 Nm
Removal steps
1. Timing belt front upper cover
2. Timing belt front center cover
3. Rubber plug
4. Timing belt front lower cover
5. Power steering pump bracket
AL6. Timing belt
K7. Tensioner pulley
8. Tensioner arm
J9. Auto tensioner
10. Idler pulley
11. Crank angle sensor
BI12. Oil pump sprocket
CH13. Crankshaft sprocket bolt
D14. Crankshaft sprocket
15. Crankshaft sensing blade
16. Tensioner BEG17. Timing belt B
FF18. Counterbalance shaft sprocket
E19. Crankshaft spacer
G20. Crankshaft sprocket B
21. Crankshaft key
22. Oil filler cap
D23. Rocker cover
24. Rocker cover gasket A
25. Rocker cover gasket B
C26. Semi-circular packing
B27. Engine support bracket
HA28. Camshaft sprocket bolt
29. Camshaft sprocket
30. Timing belt rear right cover
31. Timing belt rear left upper cover
32. Timing belt rear left lower cover
REAR AXLE – Troubleshooting
5. INSPECTION CHART FOR TROUBLE SYMPTOMS
Trouble symptomInspection
procedure No.Ref. page
Communication between MUT-II and the whole system is not possible.127-20
Communicatio between MUT-II and AYC-ECU is not possible.227-21
AYC warning lamp does not light up when the ignition key is turned to “ON” (engine
stationary).327-22
AYC warning lamp remains lit up after the engine has started.427-23
AYC is inoperative.
Unable to start or accelerate on slippery road surfaces.527-23
Rear tires are noisy during low-speed cornering.
Vehicle skews.627-24
6. INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR TROUBLE SYMPTOMS
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1
Communication between MUT-II and the whole system is
not possible.
Probable cause
The cause may be a malfunction of the power supply circuit or the ground circuit
of the diagnosis connector.Defective diagnosis connector
Defective harness or connector
NG
Check and repair the harness between
power supply and diagnosis connector.
OK
Check the trouble symptom.
NG
Check and repair the harness between
body ground and diagnosis connector.
OK
Check the trouble symptom.
OK
Replace MUT-II.
Check the following connectors:
B-22, B-50NG
Repair
OK
Measure at B-22 diagnosis connector.
Disconnect the connector and
measure at the harness side.
Continuity across 4/5 and body
ground
OK:ConductingNG
Measure at B-22 diagnosis combina-
tion meter connector.
Voltage across 16 and body ground
OK:System voltageNGCheck the following connectors:
B-22, B-49, B-75, B-73NG
Repair
REAR AXLE – Troubleshooting
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 3
AYC warning lamp does not light up when the ignition key
is turned to “ON” (engine stationary).
Probable cause
The lamp power supply circuit is probably open-circuited, lamp bulb is out, or the
circuit between AYC warning lamp and AYC-ECU or AYC-ECU itself is defective.Blown fuse
AYC warning lamp out
Defective harness or connector
Defective AYC-ECU
NG
Check and repair the harness between
ignition switch (IG
2) and AYC warning
lamp.
OK
Check the trouble symptom.
OK
Replace combination meter.
NG
Check the harness between AYC
warning lamp and AYC-ECU.NG
Repair
OK
Check the trouble symptom.OK
Replace AYC-ECU.
OK
Check the following connectors:
B-96, B-94, B-08NG
Repair
OK
Measure at B-96 AYC-ECU connector.
Disconnect the connector and
measure at the harness side.
Ignition switch: ON
Warning lamp when 36 is grounded
to body
OK:Lit upNGCheck the lamp bulb.NG
Replace
Measure at B-08 combination meter
connector.
Disconnect the connector and
measure at the harness side.
Ignition switch: ON
Voltage across 48 and body ground
OK:Symptom voltageNGCheck the following connectors:
B-08, B-74, B-76NG
Repair
REAR AXLE – Troubleshooting
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 – On-vehicle Service
TORQUE TRANSFER MECHANISM
1. Remove the drain plug to discharge the gear oil.
2. Fit the drain plug and tighten it to the specified torque.
3. Remove the filler plug.
4. Pour the specified gear oil up to the bottom end of the
filler plug hole using an oil syringe (recommended tool)
through the gap between the body and the differential
support arm.
Specified gear oil:
MITSUBISHI GENUINE DIA QUEEN SUPER AYC
FLUID
Quantity used: 0.70
0
0.05
5. Fit the filler plug and tighten it to the specified torque.
FLUID LEVEL CHECK
1. Remove the maintenance lid located in the luggage
compartment.
2.
If the vehicle has been run, leave it for 5 min. or more
in an ordinary temperature (10C to 30C) to allow the
accumulator internal pressure to drop.
NOTE
If the ambient temperature is less than 10C or less,
allow more time to leave the vehicle to stand idle.
Connect the MUT-II to the 16-pin diagnosis connector.
Turn on the ignition switch. Operate the MUT-II (Item
No.11) to activate the hydraulic unit forcibly for removing
the pressure from inside the accumulator.
Caution
Before connecting or disconnecting the MUT-II,
always turn off the ignition switch.
NOTE
(1) The forced activation (oil level check mode) will be
automatically canceled as soon as the directional
valve in the hydraulic unit is activated to the left and
right 20 times.
It can also be canceled forcibly by operating the clear
key on the MUT-II.
(2) While this function is being disabled by the fail-safe
function, the forced activation of the hydraulic unit
can not be executed.
3. Check that the fluid level in the oil reservoir is in the
range between MAX and MIN.
4. If the fluid level is lower than MIN, add the specified
fluid.
Specified fluid: Dia Queen ATF SP II or equivalent
5. Reinstall the maintenance lid.
Gear oil
Drain plug
49 Nm
Oil syringe
(Recommended tool)
Filler plug
49 Nm
REAR AXLE – On-vehicle Service
BLEEDING
1. Lift up the vehicle.
2. Connect the MUT-II to the 16-pin diagnosis connector.
Caution
Before connecting or disconnecting the MUT-II,
always turn off the ignition switch.
3. Turn on the ignition switch.
4. Operate the MUT-II (Item No.10) to activate the hydraulic
unit forcibly.
NOTE
(1) The forced activation (air bleeding mode) will be
automatically canceled after 5 minutes operation. It
can also be canceled forcibly by operating the clear
key on the MUT-II.
(2) While this function is being disabled by the fail-safe
function, the forced activation of the hydraulic unit
can not be executed.
5. Remove the cap of the left bleeder screw on the torque
transfer differential and connect a vinyl hose.
6. Gradually turn the steering wheel clockwise from the
straight-ahead position. At this time, loosen the left bleeder
screw and check that fluid is discharged with air.
7. After air has been completely discharged, tighten the
bleeder screw.
Caution
While the system is being bled of air, add fluid as
necessary to ensure that it is left in the oil reservoir
during the entire procedure.
8. Repeat steps (6) and (7) two to three times until no air
bubbles are recognized in the fluid that comes out. Then,
tighten the bleeder screw to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 9 Nm
9. Perform steps (5) through (8) for the right bleeder screw.
Note, however, that the steering wheel should be turned
counterclockwise.
10. After the system has been completely bled of air, check
for the fluid level. (Refer to P.27-33.)
Caution
If the system is not completely bled of air, the hydraulic
unit could generate noise, degrading pump durability.
AYC OPERATION CHECK
1. Lift up the vehicle.
2. Connect the MUT-II to the 16-pin diagnosis connector.
Caution
Before connecting or disconnecting the MUT-II, always
turn off the ignition switch.
3. Start the engine.
4. Operate the MUT-II with the transmission in 2nd or a
higher gear and check to ensure that the vehicle speed
is higher than 10 km/h using the Data List (Item 10).
Bleeder
screws Vinyl hose
REAR AXLE – On-vehicle Service
NOTE
(1) Hold the steering wheel in the neutral position.
(2) If the steering wheel is turned, it may happen that
the AYC system continues to operate (operation
sounds are heard from the torque transfer differential).
However, it does not mean a system failure. If such
a case is encountered, perform the following
operations with the steering wheel in the neutral
position to cancel the AYC function.
Disengage the clutch.
Set the transmission to neutral.
Stop the engine.
5. Operate the MUT-II (Item Nos.13 and 14) to activate
the torque transfer differential.
NOTE
(1) The forced activation (clutch operation mode) will be
automatically canceled after 1 minute operation.
It can also be canceled forcibly by operating the clear
key on the MUT-II.
(2) While this function is being disabled by the fail-safe
function, the forced activation of the torque transfer
differential can not be executed.
6. Operate the MUT-II to confirm that the several speeds
of the wheels are as shown below, using the Data List
(Item Nos.07 and 08).
The speed of left rear wheel is more than 2 km/h
higher than that of right rear wheel.
The speed of right rear wheel is more than 2 km/h
higher than that of left rear wheel.
NOTE
If the above requirements are not satisfied, the system
is probably failed. Check the hydraulic pressure.
HYDRAULIC PRESSURE CHECK
1. Lift up the vehicle.
2. Connect the MUT-II to the 16-pin diagnosis connector.
Caution
Before connecting or disconnecting the MUT-II,
always turn off the ignition switch.
3. Turn on the ignition switch.
4. Disconnect the joint between the hydraulic unit and the
hydraulic unit hose assembly. Connect the special tool
to the L port. To the R port, attach a blind plug or connect
the L port of the removed hydraulic unit hose assembly.
5. Operate the MUT-II (Item No.13) to activate the hydraulic
unit.
NOTE
(1) The forced activation (clutch left side operation check
mode) will be automatically canceled after 1 minute
operation.
It can also be canceled forcibly by operating the clear
key on the MUT-II.
MB991705
MD998330