2004 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR flat tire

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?

2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS 2004 SUSPENSION Front - Endeavor

NO: The procedure is complete.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 9: VIBRATION DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Check the tires for out-of-balance.
Q: Is the check result OK?
YES: Go to Step 2.
NO: Balance the tires (Refer to WHEEL BALANCE ACCURACY
).
Then go to Step 4 .
STEP 2. Check the fluid level.
1. Park the vehicle on a flat, level surface, and then start the engine.
2. Turn the steering wheel several times to raise the temperature of the fluid
to approximately 50 - 60°C (122 - 140°F).
3. With the engine running, turn the wheel all the way to the left and right
several times.
4. Check the fluid in the oil reservoir for foaming or milkiness. Check the
difference of the fluid level when the engine is stopped, and while it is
running.
Q: Is the check result OK?
YES: Go to Step 3.
NO: Bleed the air (Refer to POWER STEERING SYSTEM AIR
BLEEDING
). Then go to Step 4 .
NOTE: A slight vibration may be felt when the stationary steering
effort is made due to the condition of the road surface. To
check whether the vibration actually exists or not, test-drive
the vehicle on a dry concrete or asphalt surface. A very
slight amount of vibration is not a malfunction.
2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS
2004 STEERING Power Steering - Endeavor

STEP 4. Check the trailing arms for deformity or damage.
Q: Are the trailing arms in good condition?
YES: Go to Step 5.
NO: Replace the faulty part, 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: Poor Ride DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Check the excessive tire inflation pressure.
Refer to GROUP 31, On-vehicle Service - Tire Inflation Pressure Check P.31-
69.
Q: Is the tire inflation pressure in good condition?
YES: Go to Step 2.
NO: Adjust the pressure, then go to Step 4 .
STEP 2. Check for malfunction of shock absorbers (weak or broken
springs).
Q: Are the shock absorbers in good condition?
YES: Go to Step 3.
NO: Replace the faulty part, then go to Step 4 .
STEP 3. Check the stabilizer bar and/or stabilizer bar links for deformity
or damage.
Q: Are the stabilizer bar and/or stabilizer bar link deformed or damaged?

2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS 2004 SUSPENSION Rear - Endeavor