2004 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR check oil

Q: Are the tires in normal condition?
YES: Go to Step 2.
NO: If out of balance, balance the tires as necessary. If excessively worn,
replace the tires as necessary and go to Step 5 .
STEP 2. Check the wheel alignment.
Refer to ON
-VEHICLE SERVICE
.
Q: Is the wheel alignment correct?
YES: Go to Step 3.
NO: Adjust it, then go to Step 5 .
STEP 3. Check the lower arm ball joint.
Q: Is the ball joint in good condition?
YES: Go to Step 4.
NO: Replace the lower arm assembly, then go to Step 5 .
STEP 4. Check the coil spring.
Q: Is the coil spring in good condition?
YES: Go to Step 5.
NO: Replace it, then go to Step 5.
STEP 5. Retest the system.
Q: Is the malfunction eliminated?
YES: The procedure is complete.
NO: Return to Step 1 .
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 2: Excessive Body Rolling DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Check for broken or deteriorated stabilizer bar
.

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Q: Is the stabilizer bar in good condition?
YES: Go to Step 2.
NO: Replace it, then go to Step 3 .
STEP 2. Check the strut assembly for damage.
Q: Is the strut assembly in good condition?
YES: Go to Step 3.
NO: Replace it, then go to Step 3.
STEP 3. Retest the system.
Q: Is the malfunction eliminated?
YES: The procedure is complete.
NO: Return to Step 1 .
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 3: Poor Ride DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Check for improper tire inflation pressure.
Q: Is the tire inflation correct?
YES: Go to Step 2.
NO: Adjust it, then go to Step 4 .
STEP 2. Check for broken or deteriorated coil spring(s).
Q: Are the coil spring(s) broken or deteriorated?
YES: Replace the coil spring(s), then go to Step 4 .
NO: Go to Step 3.
STEP 3. Check for strut assembly damage.
Q: Is the strut assembly damaged?

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YES: Replace it, then go to Step 4.
NO: Go to Step 4.
STEP 4. Retest the system.
Q: Is the malfunction eliminated?
YES: The procedure is complete.
NO: Return to Step 1 .
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 4: Unequal Ride Height DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Check for broken or deteriorated coil spring(s).
Q: Is the coil spring(s) broken or deteriorated?
YES: Replace it, then go to Step 2.
NO: Go to Step 2.
STEP 2. Retest the system.
Q: Is the malfunction eliminated?
YES: The procedure is complete.
NO: Return to Step 1
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 5: Noise DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Check for lack of lubrication.
Q: Is lubrication inadequate?
YES: Lubricate it, then go to Step 5 .
NO: Go to Step 2.
STEP 2. Check the ti
ghtened
parts for looseness as well as the bushin
gs for
wear.

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Q: Are the tightened parts and bushings in good condition?
YES: Go to Step 3.
NO: Replace it, then go to Step 5 .
STEP 3. Check for broken coil spring.
Q: Is the coil spring broken?
YES: Replace it, then go to Step 5 .
NO: Go to Step 4.
STEP 4. Check for strut assembly damage.
Q: Is the strut assembly damaged?
YES: Replace it, then go to Step 5.
NO: Go to Step 5.
STEP 5. Retest the system.
Q: Is the malfunction eliminated?
YES: The procedure is complete.
NO: Return to Step 1 .
SPECIAL TOOLS
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Fig. 12: Removing & Installing Strut Assembly

Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
INSPECTION
Check for oil leaks from the strut assembly. Check the strut assembly for damage or deformation.
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
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Fig. 21: Tightening Strut Nut

Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
INSPECTION
Check the strut bearing for wear or rust. Check the rubber parts for damage or deterioration. Check the coil spring for deformation, deterioration or damage. Check the front suspension strut for deformation.
LOWER ARM REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
CAUTION: *: Indicates parts which should be temporarily
tightened, and then fully tightened with the vehicle
on the ground in an unladen condition.

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R-134a evaporates so rapidly at normal atmospheric pressures and temperatures that
it tends to freeze anything it contacts. For this reason, extreme care must be taken to
prevent any liquid refrigerant from contacting the skin and especially the eyes.
Always wear safety goggles when servicing the refrigeration part of the A/C
system. Keep a bottle of sterile mineral oil handy when working on the refrigeration
system.
1. Should any liquid refrigerant get into your eyes, use a few drops of mineral oil
to wash them out.
R-134a is rapidly absorbed by the oil.
2. Next, splash your eyes with plenty of cold water.
3. Call your doctor immediately even if irritation has ceased.
In most instances, moderate heat is required to bring the pressure of the refrigerant
in its container above the pressure of the system when charging or adding
refrigerant.
A bucket or large pan of hot water not over 40°C (104.0°F) is all the heat required
for this purpose. Do not heat the refrigerant container with a blow torch or any other
means that would raise temperature and pressure above this temperature. Do not
weld or steam-clean on or near the system components or refrigerant lines.
WARNING:Do not heat R-134a above 40°C (104.0°F) or it may
catch fire and explode.
CAUTION: Keep R-134a containers upright when charging the
system.
WARNING:The leak detector for R-134a should be used to
check for refrigerant gas leaks.
CAUTION: Do not allow liquid refrigerant to touch bright metal
or it will be stained.

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2004 HVAC Heater Air Conditioning, Ventilation - Endeavor

STEP 2. Check the blower motor operation.

Q: Does the blower motor work normally?

YES:
Go to Step 3.
NO:
Refer to
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 5 BLOWER FAN AND
MOTOR DO NOT TURN
.
STEP 3. Check the A/C compressor.

Check the A/C compressor for compressor oil leaks.
Q: Is the check result satisfactory?

YES:
Go to Step 4.
NO:
Replace the A/C compressor or the expansion valve.
STEP 4. Using scan tool MB991958, read the diagnostic trouble code.

Check if an A/C-ECU DTC is set.
1. Connect scan tool MB991958 to the data link connec
tor.

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2004 HVAC Heater Air Conditioning, Ventilation - Endeavor