2005 MITSUBISHI LANCER ESP

37-1
GROUP 37
POWER STEERING
CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . .37-3
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . .37-6
LUBRICANTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37-7
SEALANTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37-7
SPECIAL TOOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37-8
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . .37-11
STEERING WHEEL FREE PLAY
CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37-11
STEERING ANGLE CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . 37-11
TIE ROD END BALL JOINT TURNING
TORQUE CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37-12
STATIONARY STEERING EFFORT
CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37-12
STEERING WHEEL RETURN TO
CENTRE CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37-13DRIVE BELT TENSION CHECK . . . . . . . . . 37-13
FLUID LEVEL CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37-13
FLUID REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37-13
POWER STEERING SYSTEM AIR
BLEEDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37-13
OIL PUMP PRESSURE TEST . . . . . . . . . . 37-14
POWER STEERING PRESSURE
SWITCH CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37-15
TIE ROD END BALL JOINT DUST COVER
CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37-15
STEERING COLUMN SHAFT
ASSEMBLY SHOCK ABSORBING
MECHANISM CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37-15
STEERING WHEEL* . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37-17
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37-17
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37-19
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WARNINGS REGARDING SERVICING OF SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) EQUIPPED VEHICLES
WARNING
•Improper service or maintenance of any component of the SRS, or any SRS-related component, can lead to
personal injury or death to service personnel (from inadvertent firing of the air bag) or to the driver and
paassenger (from rendering the SRS inoperative).
•Service or maintenance of any SRS component or SRS-related component must be performed only at an
authorized MITSUBISHI dealer.
•MITSUBISHI dealer personnel must thoroughly review this manual, and especially its GROUP 52B - Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS) before beginning any service or maintenance of any component of the SRS or any
SRS-related component.
NOTE
The SRS includes the following components: SRS air bag control unit, SRS warning light, front impact sensors, air bag module,
clock spring, and interconnecting wiring. Other SRS-related components (that may have to be removed/installed in connection
with SRS service or maintenance) are indicated in the table of contents by an asterisk (*).

GENERAL INFORMATION
POWER STEERING37-3
GENERAL INFORMATION
M1372000100337
Power steering has been adopted in all vehicles to
make the steering system easier to handle.
FEATURES
•A 4-spoke steering wheel is used.
•MOMO leather-wrapped 3-spoke steering wheel
is used.
•A steering column has a shock absorbing
mechanism and a tilt steering mechanism.•Integral-type rack and pinion gear with high
rigidity and excellent response is used.
•A vane type pump with a fluid flow rate control
system which change steering effort according to
the engine speed is used.
•The separate plastic resin oil reservoir is used to
reduce weight and to make the fluid level
checking easier.
SPECIFICATIONS
Item Comfort Sport
Steering
wheelType 4-spoke type MOMO leather-wrapped
3-spoke type
Outside diameter mm 380 365
Maximum number of turns 3.19 2.86
3.08
Steering
columnColumn mechanism Shock absorbing mechanism and Tilt steering mechanism
Power steering type Integral type
Oil pump Type Vane pump
Basic discharge amount cm
3/rev.7.2 <1300, 1600>
8.1 <2000>7.2 <1300, 1600>
8.1 <2000>
Relief pressure MPa 8.8 8.8
Reservoir type Separate type (plastic)
Pressure switch Equipped
Steering
gearType Rack and pinion
Stroke ratio (Rack stroke/Steering
wheel maximum turning radius)45.74 45.74
Rack stroke mm 146 131
141

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
POWER STEERING37-13
STEERING WHEEL RETURN TO CENTRE
CHECK
M1372001800317
Conduct a road test:
1. Make both gradual and sudden turns and check
the steering wheel return.
2. At a vehicle speed of approximately 35 km/h, turn
the steering wheel 90°, hold a few seconds, then
release. If the steering wheel then returns 70° or
more, the return can be judged satisfactory.
NOTE: There will be a momentary feeling or
"heaviness" when the wheel is turned quickly, but
this is not abnormal (Oil pump discharge amount
is especially apt to be insufficient during idling).
DRIVE BELT TENSION CHECKM1372001900392
For vehicles with 1300 and 1600 engine, refer to
GROUP 11A, On-vehicle Service − Drive Belt
Tension Check P.11A-7.
For vehicles with 2000 engine, refer to GROUP 11C,
On-vehicle Service − Drive Belt Tension Check
P.11C-7.
FLUID LEVEL CHECKM1372002000284
1. Park the vehicle on a flat, level surface.
2. Start the engine, and then turn the steering wheel
several times to raise the temperature of the fluid
to approximately 50 − 60°C.
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. If the change of the fluid level is 5 mm or
more, air bleeding should be done.
FLUID REPLACEMENTM1372002100333
1. Raise and support the front wheels.
2. Disconnect the return hose connection, and then
connect a vinyl hose to the return hose, and drain
the fluid into a container.
3. Disconnect the ignition coil connectors (Refer to
GROUP 16, Ignition Coil P.16-38or P.16-39).
4. While operating the starter motor intermittently,
turn the steering wheel all the way to the left and
right several times to drain all of the fluid.
5. Connect the return hose securely, and then
secure with the clip.
6. Fill the oil reservoir with specified fluid up to
between "MAX" and "MIN" marks, and then bleed
the air.
Specified fluid: ATF DEXRON III or DEXRON
II
POWER STEERING SYSTEM AIR
BLEEDING
M1372002200330
Perform air bleeding procedure as necessary after
replacing the steering gear or the steering fluid lines.
1. Raise and support the front wheels.
2. Disconnect the ignition coil connectors (Refer to
GROUP 16, Ignition Coil P.16-38 or P.16-39).
ACX01130
AB
70˚70˚
ACX01131While engine running While engine stoppedAC
Fluid level change: Within 5 mm
AC100369AB
Return hoseReturn hose
Vinyl hose

KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
BODY42-53
TROUBLESHOOTINGM1428000700287
The keyless entry system is controlled by the Smart
Wiring System (SWS). For troubleshooting, refer to
GROUP 54B, Troubleshooting P.54B-17 or GROUP
54C, Troubleshooting P.54C-4.
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM CHECKM1428001400096
Check the system as described below. If the system
does not work, carry out troubleshooting. Refer to
GROUP 54B, Troubleshooting P.54B-17, refer to
GROUP 54C, Troubleshooting P.54C-4.
•Operate the transmitter to check that the doors
and tailgate can be locked and unlocked.
•Operate the transmitter to check that the
answerback function works in response to door
and tailgate locking/unlocking.
NOTE: The adjustment function allows you to
change the answerback setting as follows. Prior
to that check, confirm which setting is activated.
.
•The hazard warning lamps flash twice when
locked and once when unlocked. The room
lamp flashes twice when locked and
illuminates for 15 seconds when unlocked.
•The hazard warning lamps do not flash when
locked and flash once when unlocked. The
room lamp flashes twice when locked and
illuminates for 15 seconds when unlocked.
•The hazard warning lamps flash twice when
locked and do not flash when unlocked. The
room lamp flashes twice when locked and
illuminates for 15 seconds when unlocked.
•The hazard warning lamps do not flash when
both locked and unlocked. The room lamp
flashes twice when locked and illuminates for
15 seconds when unlocked.
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM TIMER LOCK
FUNCTION INSPECTION
M1428004000138
Push the transmitter unlock button and check to see
that the doors and tailgate lock within 30
seconds. If it doesn't, then execute troubleshooting
remedies. Refer to GROUP 54B, Troubleshooting
P.54B-17, refer to GROUP 54C, Troubleshooting
P.54C-4.
ENABLING/DISABLING THE
ANSWERBACK FUNCTION
M1428003200214
If the keyless entry system locks or unlocks the
doors, the room lamp flashes or illuminates, the
hazard warning lamp flashes (hazard answerback
function). The hazard answerback function can be
enabled or disabled according to the following
procedure:
ENABLING/DISABLING THE HAZARD
ANSWERBACK FUNCTION
The hazard answerback function can be enabled or
disabled by one of the two following procedures.
diagnosis connector (1) is earthed>
1. Enter the hazard answerback customize mode by
performing one of the following steps. If the
ETACS-ECU enters the customize mode, its
buzzer will sound once.
(1) Turn the ignition switch to “LOCK”(OFF)
position.
(2) Turn off the hazard warning lamp switch.
CAUTION
Before connecting or disconnecting the earth,
turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF)
position.
(3) Connect the diagnosis connector to the
special tool diagnosis code check harness
(MB991529).
(4) Close the driver's side door.
(5) Keep the windshield washer switch on for at
least ten seconds. Then the ETACS-ECU
buzzer will sound once.
2. If the transmitter “LOCK” button is pushed
consecutively twice (within two seconds), the
ETACS-ECU buzzer will sound, indicating that the
hazard answerback function can be enabled or
disabled when the doors are locked.
AC305133AB
Diagnosis
connector
MB991529Steering shaft

MOULDINGS
EXTERIOR51-14
REMOVAL SERVICE POINT
<> FRONT FENDER, FRONT AND
REAR DOOR MOULDINGS REMOVAL
Gently lift and remove the door moulding. If there is
any double-sided tape remaining on the door
moulding, remove according to the following
instructions.
surface>
1. Attach protection tape all the way along the edges
of the double-sided tape which is still adhering to
the body.
2. Use a resin spatula to scrape off the double-sided
tape.
3. Peel off the protection tape.
4. Wipe the body surface and clean it with a rag
moistened with isopropyl alcohol.
moulding and adhere double-sided tape (when
re-using door moulding)>1. Scrape off the double-sided tape on the door
moulding with a resin spatula as possible.
2. Wipe the door moulding surface and clean it with
a rag moistened with isopropyl alcohol.
3. Remove only a small portion of the residual
adhesive.
4. Adhere the double-sided tape as specified on the
door moulding.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
>>A<< FRONT FENDER, FRONT AND
REAR DOOR MOULDINGS
INSTALLATION
1. Tear off the double-sided tape backing paper.
NOTE: If attach the adhesive tape to the edge of
the backing paper, it will be easy to tear off.
2. Install the clips to the front and rear door
mouldings before installing them to the vehicle
body.
3. Install the door mouldings.
NOTE: . If the double-sided tape is difficult to affix
in cold temperature, etc., warm the bonding
surfaces of the body and door mouldings to about
40
− 60°C before affixing the tape.
4. Firmly press in the door mouldings onto the
respective body surfaces.
AC000420Double-sided tapeProtection tapeAB
AC000421
Double-sided tape
AB
AC313343
AC313344
Backing paper Adhesive tape
AB

54A-1
GROUP 54A
CHASSIS
ELECTRICAL
CONTENTS
BATTERY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
54A-4
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS. . . . .
54A-4
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE. . . . . . . . .54A-4
FLUID LEVEL AND SPECIFIC
GRAVITY CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54A-4
CHARGING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54A-4
BATTERY TEST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54A-5
IGNITION SWITCH* . . . . . . . . . .54A-6
GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . .
54A-6
SPECIAL TOOLS. . . . . . . . . . . . . .54A-8
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . .54A-9
IGNITION KEY REMINDER BUZZER AND
DOOR LOCK PREVENTION FUNCTION
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54A-9
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . .
54A-9
DIAGNOSIS CODE CHART . . . . . . . . . . 54A-9
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE
PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
54A-10
SYMPTOM CHART. . . . . . . . . . . . .54A-11
SYMPTOM PROCEDURES . . . . . .54A-12
DATA LIST REFERENCE TABLE .54A-19
CHECK IMMOBILIZER-ECU . . . . .54A-19
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE . . . . . . . . .54A-20
HOW TO REGISTER ENCRYPTED
CODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54A-20
IGNITION SWITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54A-27
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . 54A-27
INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54A-28
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WARNINGS REGARDING SERVICING OF SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) EQUIPPED VEHICLES
WARNING
•Improper service or maintenance of any component of the SRS, or any SRS-related component, can lead to
personal injury or death to service personnel (from inadvertent firing of the air bag) or to the driver and
paassenger (from rendering the SRS inoperative).
•Service or maintenance of any SRS component or SRS-related component must be performed only at an
authorized MITSUBISHI dealer.
•MITSUBISHI dealer personnel must thoroughly review this manual, and especially its GROUP 52B - Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS) before beginning any service or maintenance of any component of the SRS or any
SRS-related component.
NOTE
The SRS includes the following components: SRS air bag control unit, SRS warning light, front impact sensors, air bag module,
clock spring, and interconnecting wiring. Other SRS-related components (that may have to be removed/installed in connection
with SRS service or maintenance) are indicated in the table of contents by an asterisk (*).

IGNITION SWITCH
CHASSIS ELECTRICAL54A-9
TROUBLESHOOTING
IGNITION KEY REMINDER BUZZER AND
DOOR LOCK PREVENTION FUNCTION
TROUBLESHOOTING
M1543000701002
The ignition key reminder buzzers are controlled by
the Smart Wiring System (SWS). For
troubleshooting, refer to respective Groups below.
•Not using SWS monitor: GROUP 54B, SWS
Diagnosis P.54B-38.
•Using SWS monitor: GROUP 54C, SWS
Diagnosis P.54C-22.
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
TROUBLESHOOTING
DIAGNOSIS CODE CHARTM1543007100417
CAUTION
During diagnosis, a diagnosis code associated
with other system may be set when the ignition
switch is turned on with connector(s)
disconnected. On completion, confirm all
systems for diagnosis code code(s). If diagnosis
code code(s) are set, erase them all.
Use the following chart to develop proper diagnostic
strategy. MB991223
A: MB991219
B: MB991220
C: MB991221
D: MB991222Harness set
A: Test harness
B: LED harness
C: LED harness
adapter
D: ProbeMaking voltage and
resistance measurements
during troubleshooting
A: Connect pin contact
pressure inspection
B: Power circuit inspection
C: Power circuit inspection
D: Commercial tester
connection Tool Number Name Use
MB991223
A
B
C
D
AC
Diagnosis code No. Diagnosis item Reference page
11 Transponder communication system or radio interference
of encrypted codeP.54A-10.
12 Encrypted codes are not the same or are not registered
P.54A-11.

IGNITION SWITCH
CHASSIS ELECTRICAL54A-24
1. Connect the MUT-III to the diagnosis connector
(16-pin).
2. Turn the ignition switch to "ON" position.
3. Select "System select" from the start-up screen.
4. Choose "IMMOBILIZER" from the "POWER
TRAIN" tab.5. Choose "Special Function" from "IMMOBILIZER"
screen.
6. Choose "Key registration" from "Special Function"
screen.
7. Enter the vehicle’s password (secret code) on the
"Key registration" screen, and then click the check
mark icon. Follow the prompts on the screen to
insert key(s) into the ignition switch to begin key
registration.
AC304950
MB991911
16-PIN
MB991827 MB991824
AB

System selectSpecial function
CAN bus diagnosis
Function Select Menu
Menu
AC209666
Maintenance
AD
MPI/GDI/DIESEL
ELC-A/T/CVT
IMMOBILIZER
SS4II
TCL/STARLTY CONTROLAUTO CRUISE CHASSIS BODY System Select Menu
POWER TRAIN
AC305175
Check Chart For
Problem Sy
Data ListSpecial
Function
Self-diagnosisSimulated Vehicle
Speed Out
Resistor
Voltmeter
POWERTRAINIMMOBILIZERIMMOBILIZER
AC305176
Key ID registrationAdditional Key
Registration
POWERTRAINSpecial FunctionIMMOBILIZERSpecial Function
AC305177
POWERTRAIN IMMOBILIZERSpecial Function
789
456
123
0
BackBackSpaceSpaceClearClear
Key registration
AC207300
AD
POWERTRAIN IMMOBILIZERSpecial Function
IMMOBILIZER-ECU registration
ProgressIn-CompleteKey registration
AC207302