2005 MITSUBISHI LANCER check oil

SPECIAL TOOLS
FRONT SUSPENSION33-4
SPECIAL TOOLS
M1332000600297
Tool Number Name Use
MB991004 Wheel alignment gauge
attachmentWheel alignment
measurement with aluminium wheels>
A: MB991237
B: MB991238A: Spring compressor
body
B: Arm setCoil spring compression
MB991680
A: MB991681
B: MB991682Wrench set
A: Wrench
B: SocketStrut assembly
disassembly and
reassembly
MB991006 Preload socket Lower arm ball joint
rotation starting torque
check
MB990800 Ball joint remover and
installerLower arm ball joint cover
installation
MB991004
MB991237
A
B
MB991680
A
B
MB991006
MB990800

STRUT ASSEMBLY
FRONT SUSPENSION33-7
STRUT ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONM1332001100325
INSPECTIONM1332001200247
•Check for oil leaks from the strut assembly.
•Check the strut assembly for damage or
deformation.
Post-installation Operation
•Front Wheel Alignment Adjustment (Refer to P.33-5.)
AC304153
44 ± 5 N·m
1
2
3 4
N
AB
167 ± 9 N·m
5
Removal steps
1. Front ABS sensor harness bracket
2. Brake hose bracket
3. Knuckle connection4. Strut nut (self-locking nut)
5. Strut assemblyRemoval steps (Continued)

STRUT ASSEMBLY
FRONT SUSPENSION33-10
>>B<< STRUT NUT (SELF-LOCKING NUT)
INSTALLATION
1. Ensure that the bearing is seated correctly.
CAUTION
Do not use an impact wrench to tighten the bolt
of special tool spring compressor body
(MB991237), otherwise the special tool will break.
2. Install following special tools to the strut assembly
same as its removal.
•MB991237: Spring Compressor Body
•MB991238: Arm Set
3. While the coil spring is being compressed by the
special tools, temporarily tighten the strut nut
(self-locking nut).
4. Align the hole in the strut spring lower seat with
the hole in the spring upper seat.
NOTE:
Using a rod as shown facilitates the alignment.5. Align lower end of the coil spring with the groove
in the spring lower seat, and then loosen the
special tools.CAUTION
Do not use an impact wrench to tighten the
self-locking nut, otherwise the strut nut
(self-locking nut) will be damaged.
6. Using following special tools, tighten the strut nut
(self-locking nut) to 60 ± 10 N⋅m.
•MB991681: Wrench
•MB991682: Socket
INSPECTIONM1332001400188
•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 strut for deformation.
AC001085 AB
MB991238
MB991237
AC006091 AB
Rod
AC006091 AB
MB991681 MB991682

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
REAR SUSPENSION34-5
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK AND
ADJUSTMENT
M1341011000372
Measure wheel alignment with an alignment
equipment on level earth.
The rear suspension, wheels, and tyres should be
serviced to the normal condition prior to wheel
alignment measurement.
CAMBER
Standard value: -0° 40' ± 30' (Left/right
deviation within 30')
CAUTION
Never subject the wheel bearings to the vehicle
load when the rear wheel hub nuts (self-locking
nuts) or special tool wheel alignment gauge
attachment (MB991014) are loosened.
NOTE:
For vehicles with aluminium wheels, attach the
camber/caster/kingpin gauge to the trailing arm
spindle by using special tool wheel alignment gauge
attachment (MB991014). Tighten the special tool to
the same torque 175
± 25 N⋅m as the rear wheel hub
nut (self-locking nut). MB990947 Lower arm bushing arbor Trailing arm bushing
removal and press-fitting
MB991816 Bushing remover and
installer base
MB990890 Rear suspension bushing
base
A: MB991237
B: MB991239A: Spring compressor
body
B: Arm setCoil spring compressing Tool Number Name Use
MB990947
MB990890
MB991237
A
B
AC001079
MB991014
AG

SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
REAR SUSPENSION34-16
REMOVAL SERVICE POINT
<> LOWER ARM BOLT REMOVAL
After supporting the lower arm with a jack, remove
the lower arm bolt.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
>>A<< SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
INSTALLATION
Install the spring seat stepped section so that it
points towards the rear side of the vehicle.
>>B<< STABILIZER LINK INSTALLATION
Tighten the self-locking nut until the stabilizer link
thread part protruding length meets the standard
value.
Standard value (A): 6 − 8 mm
INSPECTIONM1341002600150
•Check the rubber parts for cracks and wear.
•Check the shock absorber for malfunctions, oil
leakage, or abnormal noise.
AC107126AB
Piece of wood
AC304795
AB
Spring seat
stepped section
Rear of
the vehicle
AC103744
A
AC

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 (*).