2005 MITSUBISHI LANCER low oil pressure

SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
POWER STEERING37-6
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
M1372000300386
Item Standard value Limit
Steering wheel free
play mmWith engine running
−30
With engine stopped 10 or less
−
Steering angle Inner wheel Comfort 39°30' ± 1°30'
−
Sport (L.H. drive vehicles) 33°40' +1°00'/-2°00'
−
Sport (R.H. drive vehicles) 37°00' +1°00'/-2°00'
−
Outer wheel
(reference)Comfort 32°30'
−
Sport (L.H. drive vehicles) 28°46'
−
Sport (R.H. drive vehicles) 30°00'
−
Toe-in At the centre of tyre tread mm 1 ± 2
−
Toe-angle (per wheel) 0°03' ± 06'
−
Tie rod end ball joint turning torque N⋅m0.5 − 2.5
−
Tie rod swing resistance N [Tie rod swing torque N⋅m] 8 − 27 [1.5 − 4.9]
−
Stationary steering effort N [Fluctuation allowance N] 29 or less [5.9 or less]
−
Oil pump pressure
MPa (750 ± 100 r/min.)Oil pump relief pressure 8.8 − 9.5
−
Pressure under no-load conditions 0.2 − 0.7
−
Steering gear retention hydraulic pressure 8.8 − 9.5
−
Oil pressure switch operating pressure
MPaOFF → ON 1.5 − 2.0
−
ON → OFF 0.7 − 2.0
−
Steering gear total pinion torque N⋅m
[Change in torque N⋅m]1300, 1600 (Comfort) 0.8 − 2.1 [0.6 or less]
−
1600 (Sport), 2000 0.7 − 2.1 [0.6 or less]
−
Opening dimension of special tool boot band crimping tool (MB991561)
mm2.9
−
Band crimped width mm 2.4 − 2.8
−

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
POWER STEERING37-14
CAUTION
Perform air bleeding only while cranking the
engine. If air bleeding is performed while the
engine is running, air could enter the fluid.
During air bleeding, refill the steering fluid
supply so that the level never falls below the
"MIN" mark on the oil reservoir.
3. Turn the steering wheel all the way to the left and
right five or six times while using the starter motor
to crank the engine intermittently several times
(for 15 to 20 seconds).
4. Connect the ignition coil connectors (Refer to
GROUP 16, Ignition Coil P.16-38 or P.16-39).
5. Start the engine (idling).
6. Turn the steering wheel to the left and right until
there are no air bubbles in the oil reservoir.
7. Confirm that the fluid is not milky, and that the
level is between "MAX" and "MIN" marks.
8. Confirm that there is very little change in the fluid
level when the steering wheel is turned left and
right.
CAUTION
If the fluid level rises suddenly after the engine is
stopped, the air has not been completely bled. If
air bleeding is not complete, there will be
abnormal noises from the pump and the
flow-control valve, and this condition could
cause reduce the life of the power steering
components.
9. Confirm that the change in the fluid level is no
more than 5 mm when the engine is stopped and
when it is running.
10.If the change of the fluid level is 5 mm or more,
the air has not been completely bled from the
system. The air bleeding procedure must be
repeated.
OIL PUMP PRESSURE TESTM1372002300315
1. Disconnect the pressure hose from the oil pump,
and then connect the following special tools.
•MB990662: Power Steering Oil Pressure Gauge
•MB991548: Power Steering Oil Pressure Gauge
Adapter (pump side)
•MB991549: Power Steering Oil Pressure Gauge
Adapter (hose side)
2. Bleed air, then turn the steering wheel several
times while the vehicle is not moving so that the
temperature of the fluid rises to approximately 50
− 60°C.
3. Start the engine and idle it at 1000 ± 100 r/min.
CAUTION
The pressure gauge shut-off valve must not
remain closed for more than 10 seconds.
4. Fully close the shut-off valve of the pressure
gauge and measure the oil pump relief pressure
to confirm that it is within the standard value
range. Open it again immediately after checking
the pressure.
Standard value: 8.8 − 9.5 MPa
5. If it is not within the standard value, replace the oil
pump.
6. Check whether or not the hydraulic pressure is
the standard value when no-load conditions are
created by fully opening the shut-off valve of the
pressure gauge.
Standard value: 0.2 − 0.7 MPa
ACX01131While engine running While engine stoppedAC
Fluid level change: Within 5 mm
ACX01133
Temperature
gauge
Oil reservoir
Adapter
(MB991548)
Oil
pump
Adapter
(MB991549)
AB
Shut-off valve
(fully closed) Pressure
gauge
(MB990662)

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
POWER STEERING37-15
7. If it is not within the standard value, the probable
cause is a malfunction of the oil line or steering
gear, so check these parts and repair as
necessary.
8. Turn the steering wheel all the way to the left or
right; then check whether or not the retention
hydraulic pressure is the standard value.
Standard value: 8.8 − 9.5 MPa
9. If not the standard value, overhaul the steering
gear. Remeasure fluid pressure.
10. Remove the special tools, and then tighten the
pressure hose to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 57 ± 7 N⋅m
11. Bleed the system (Refer to P.37-13).
POWER STEERING PRESSURE SWITCH
CHECK
M1372007200324
1. Disconnect the pressure hose from the oil pump,
and then connect the following special tools.
•MB990662: Power Steering Oil Pressure Gauge
•MB991548: Power Steering Oil Pressure Gauge
Adapter (pump side)
•MB991549: Power Steering Oil Pressure Gauge
Adapter (hose side)2. Bleed air, and then turn the steering wheel several
times while the vehicle is not moving so that the
temperature of the fluid rises to approximately 50
− 60°C.
3. The engine should be idling.
4. Disconnect the connector for the oil pressure
switch, and place an ohmmeter at the switch.
5. Gradually close the shut-off valve of the pressure
gauge and increase the hydraulic pressure, then
check whether or not the hydraulic pressure that
activates the switch is the standard value.
Standard value: 1.5 − 2.0 MPa
6. Gradually open the shut-off valve and reduce the
hydraulic pressure; then check whether or not the
hydraulic pressure that deactivates the switch is
the standard value.
Standard value: 0.7 − 2.0 MPa
7. Remove the special tools, and then tighten the
pressure hose to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 57 ± 7 N⋅m
8. Bleed the system (Refer to P.37-13).
TIE ROD END BALL JOINT DUST COVER
CHECK
M1372008600262
1. Press the dust cover with your finger to check
whether the dust cover is cracked or damaged.
2. If the dust cover is cracked or damaged, replace
the tie rod end.
NOTE: If the dust cover is cracked or damaged,
the ball joint could be damaged.
STEERING COLUMN SHAFT ASSEMBLY
SHOCK ABSORBING MECHANISM
CHECK
M1372013500090
If a collision accident occurs or severe impact is
applied on the steering wheel, the collision energy
absorbing mechanism may have operated. Once the
mechanism has operated, it will be inoperative even
it has suffered no apparent damage. Determine if the
steering column shaft can be reused by the following
procedure. If the collision energy absorbing
mechanism has already operated, replace the
steering column shaft assembly.
If any excessive radial free play on the steering
wheel is found with the tilt lever in the lock position,
always check the steering shaft assembly.
ACX01134
AB
Temperature
gaugeAdapter
(MB991548)
Oil reservoirOil
pump
Adapter
(MB991549) Shut-off valve
Pressure gauge
(MB990662)

POWER STEERING OIL PUMP ASSEMBLY
POWER STEERING37-38
<2000>
REMOVAL SERVICE POINT
<> OIL PUMP ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
<2000>
With the engine lifted by the jack, remove the oil
pump assembly mounting bolt (lower side) at the
pulley side.
INSPECTIONM1372005300187
•Check the drive belt for cracks.
•Check the pulley for uneven rotation.
AC200116
AB
22 ± 4 N·m 12 ± 2 N·m
22 ± 4 N·m 49 ± 9 N·m57 ± 7 N·m
1
5 4 3
6 2
7
49 ± 9 N·m
Removal steps
1. Pressure switch connector
2. Drive belt
3. Suction hose
4. Pressure hose<>5. Oil pump assembly
6. A/C compressor harness
7. Power steering pump bracketRemoval steps (Continued)

POWER STEERING HOSES
POWER STEERING37-44
REMOVAL SERVICE POINT
<> EYE BOLT/RETURN TUBE
REMOVAL
CAUTION
If the joint cover grommet has been removed,
install it properly as follows.
Align the joint cover grommet notch (arrow A)
with the steering gear lug (arrow B), and then
install the steering joint cover to the steering
gear.
1. Loosen the crossmember mounting bolts and
nuts, and lower the crossmember to a position so
that the eye bolts or return tube at the steering
gear side can be removed.
NOTE: In this case, do not remove the
crossmember mounting bolts and nuts.
2. Remove the eye bolts or return tube.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
>>A<< RETURN HOSE INSTALLATION

Install the return hose so that the marking is
positioned as shown in the illustration.
>>B<< RETURN HOSE INSTALLATION
Install the return hose so that the markings are
positioned as shown in the illustration.
>>C<< SUCTION HOSE INSTALLATION
Install the suction hose (oil pump side) so that the
marking is positioned forward.
•Centermember (Refer to GROUP 32,
Engine Roll Stopper Centermember
P.32-7).
•Front exhaust pipe (Refer to GROUP
15, Exhaust Pipe and Main Muffler
P.15-11).
4. Steering gear and joint connecting
bolt
5. Rear roll stopper connecting bolt
<>6. Eye bolt
7. Gasket
8. Pressure hose assembly
<>9. Return tube
10. O-ringRemoval steps (Continued)
AC304922AB
A
B Joint cover
grommet
Steering gear
AC100277
ABReturn hose
AC305132AB
Return hose
Return tubeReturn hose

55-2
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . .55-69
SIGHT GLASS REFRIGERANT
LEVEL TEST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-69
MAGNETIC CLUTCH TEST . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-69
COMPRESSOR DRIVE BELT
ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-69
DUAL PRESSURE SWITCH CHECK . . . . . 55-69
CHARGING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-70
CORRECTING LOW REFRIGERANT LEVEL
IN CASE THE SERVICE CAN IN USED. . . 55-72
DISCHARGING SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-72
REFILLING OF OIL IN THE A/C
SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-72
PERFORMANCE TEST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-73
REFRIGERANT LEAK REPAIR
PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-74
COMPRESSOR NOISE CHECK . . . . . . . . 55-74
POWER RELAY CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-75
IDLE-UP OPERATION CHECK . . . . . . . . . 55-76
CLEAN AIR FILTER REPLACEMENT
PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-76
HEATER CONTROL ASSEMBLY AND A/C
SWITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55-77
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 55-77
INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-79
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY . . . . . 55-79
HEATER UNIT, HEATER CORE,
BLOWER ASSEMBLY AND
EVAPORATOR UNIT* . . . . . . . . . . . .55-81
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 55-81
HEATER UNIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-82
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-82
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-83
BLOWER ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-84
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY . . . . . 55-84
BLOWERMOTOR, RESISTOR AND
OUTSIDE/INSIDE AIR SELECTION
DAMPER CONTROL MOTOR . . . . . .55-85
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 55-85
INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-86
EVAPORATOR ASSEMBLY . . . . . . .55-88
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-88
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-89
INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-90
COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY AND
TENSION PULLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55-91
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 55-91
INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-93
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY . . . . . 55-94
INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-95
CONDENSER AND CONDENSER
FAN MOTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55-96
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 55-96
INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-97
REFRIGERANT LINE . . . . . . . . . . . . .55-98
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-98
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-99
DUCTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55-101
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 55-101
VENTILATORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55-102
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 55-102

TROUBLESHOOTING
HEATER, AIR CONDITIONER AND VENTILATION55-12
COMMENTS ON TROUBLE SYMPTOM
If cool air is not distributed when the A/C switch is on,
the air thermo sensor or the A/C compressor relay
system may be defective.
TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
•Improper amount of refrigerant
•Malfunction of the air thermo sensor
•Malfunction of the dual pressure switch
•Malfunction of the A/C compressor relay
•Malfunction of the A/C refrigerant temperature
switch
•Malfunction of the magnetic clutch
•Malfunction of the manual air conditioner control
panel (A/C-ECU)
•Damaged the wiring harness or connectors
•Malfunction of the engine-ECU or the
engine-A/T-ECU
DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Check the defogger and outside/inside
air selection damper control motor operation.
Q: Do the defogger and outside/inside air selection
damper control motor work normally?
YES :
Go to Step 2.
NO : Refer to Inspection procedure 9
"Malfunction of the A/C-ECU power supply
system P.55-53 ."
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 P.55-29."
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. Connector check: B-114 A/C compressor
connector and C-123 engine-ECU connector
or C-122 engine-A/T-ECU connector
Q: Is the check result normal?
YES :
Go to Step 5.
NO : Repair the connector.
AC303782
Connector: B-114
<4G1-L.H.D.>
AC
Harness side
B-114 (B)
AC303790
Connector: B-114
<4G6-L.H.D.>
AC
Harness side
B-114 (B)
AC303805
Connectors: C-122 , C-123

C-122 (GR)
C-123 (Y)
C-122 Harness side
C-123
AE

TROUBLESHOOTING
HEATER, AIR CONDITIONER AND VENTILATION55-21
COMMENTS ON TROUBLE SYMPTOM
If cool air is not distributed when the A/C switch is on,
the air thermo sensor or the A/C compressor relay
system may be defective.
TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
•Improper amount of refrigerant
•Malfunction of the air thermo sensor
•Malfunction of the dual pressure switch
•Malfunction of the A/C compressor relay
•Malfunction of the A/C refrigerant temperature
switch
•Malfunction of the magnetic clutch
•Malfunction of the manual air conditioner control
panel (A/C-ECU)
•Damaged the wiring harness or connectors
•Malfunction of the engine-ECU or the
engine-A/T-ECU
DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Check the defogger and outside/inside
air selection damper control motor operation.
Q: Do the defogger and outside/inside air selection
damper control motor work normally?
YES :
Go to Step 2.
NO : Refer to Inspection procedure 10
"Malfunction of the A/C-ECU power supply
system P.55-56 ."
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 P.55-29."
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. Connector check: B-114 A/C compressor
connector and C-123 engine-ECU connector
or C-122 engine-A/T-ECU connector
Q: Is the check result normal?
YES :
Go to Step 5.
NO : Repair the connector.
AC303786
Connector: B-114
<4G1-R.H.D.>
AB
Harness side
B-114 (B)
AC303794
Connector: B-114
<4G6-R.H.D.>
AB
Harness side
B-114 (B)
AC303817
Connectors: C-122 , C-123
AF

C-122C-122 (GR)
C-123 (Y)
C-123 Harness side