2006 MITSUBISHI LANCER IX low oil pressure

GENERAL INFORMATION
ENGINE LUBRICATION12-2
GENERAL INFORMATION
M1121000100357
The lubrication method is a fully force-fed, full-flow fil-
tration type. The engine oil pump is a trochoid type
which is driven by the crankshaft <4G1>.The engine
oil pump is a gear type which is driven by the crank
-
shaft via the balancer timing belt <4G6>.
ENGINE OILS
Health Warning
Prolonged and repeated contact with mineral oil will
result in the removal of natural fats from the skin,
leading to dryness, irritation and dermatitis. In addi
-
tion, used engine oil contains potentially harmful con-
taminants which may cause skin cancer. Adequate
means of skin protection and washing facilities must
be provided.
Recommended Precautions
The most effective precaution is to adapt working
practices which prevent, as far as practicable, the
risk of skin contact with mineral oils, for example by
using enclosed systems for handling used engine oil
and by degreasing components, where practicable,
before handling them. Other precautions:
•Avoid prolonged and repeated contact with oils,
particularly used engine oils.
•Wear protective clothing, including impervious
gloves where practicable.
•Avoid contaminating clothes, particularly under-
pants, with oil.
•Do not put oily rags in pockets, the use of overalls
without pockets will avoid this.
•Do not wear heavily soiled clothing and
oil-impregnated foot-wear. Overalls must be
cleaned regularly and kept separate from per
-
sonal clothing.
•Where there is a risk of eye contact, eye protec-
tion should be worn, for example, chemical gog-
gles or face shields; in addition an eye wash
facility should be provided.
•Obtain first aid treatment immediately for open
cuts and wounds.
•Wash regularly with soap and water to ensure all
oil is removed, especially before meals (skin
cleansers and nail brushes will help). After clean
-
ing, the application of preparations containing
lanolin to replace the natur al skin oils is advised.
•Do not use petrol, kerosine, diesel fuel, gas oil,
thinners or solvents for cleaning skin.
•Use barrier creams, applying them before each
work period, to help the removal of oil from the
skin after work.
•If skin disorders develop, obtain medical advice
without delay.
SERVICE SPECIFICATION
M1121000300232
ItemStandard value
Oil pressure kPaat idle29 or more
at 3,500 r/min294 − 686
LUBRICANT
M1121000400433
ItemSpecification
Engine oil ACEA classificationA1, A2 or A3
Engine oil API classificationSG or higher
Engine oil quantity L4G1Oil filter0.3
To t a l3.3
4G6Oil filter0.3
To t a l4.3

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
ENGINE LUBRICATION12-5
5. Use the respective tool in the following table to remove the engine oil filter.
NumberSpecial tool
MD348631 <4G1>Oil filter wrench (MB991828) or
equivalent
MD365876 <4G1>
MD360935 <4G1>Oil filter wrench (MB991396) or
equivalent
MD136466 <4G6>Commercially- available tool
MD322508 <4G6>
MD356000 <4G6>Oil filter wrench (MB991610) or
equivalent
6. Cle an the filt er bracket side mou n ting surfa c e.
AC103250AD
O-ring
7.Ap ply a small a m ou nt o f en gine o i l to th e O-rin g of
th e new eng ine oil f ilte r .
8.Once the O-ring of the engine oil filter is tou c hing
th e flange, use the resp ective tool in the following
t able to tighten to the specified tor que.
NumberSpecial toolTightening torque
MD348631
<4G1>Oil filter wrench
(MB991828) or
equivalentApproximately 3/4
turn (16
± 4 N⋅m)
MD365876
<4G1>
MD360935
<4G1>Oil filter wrench
(MB991396) or
equivalentApproximately 1 turn
(14
± 2 N⋅m)
MD136466
<4G6>Commercially-
available toolApproximately 3/4
turn (17
± 3 N⋅m)
MD322508
<4G6>
MD356000
<4G6>Oil filter wrench
(MB991610) or
equivalentApproximately 3/4
turn (14
± 2 N⋅m)
9.In st all the en gine oil p a n drain plu g and refill the
en gine oil (Re f er to
P.12-4).
10.Race the en gine 2−3 times, and che ck to be sure
th
at n
o
en
gin
e
oil leaks fr om in st allation sectio n of
th
e engine oil filter
.
OIL PRESSURE CHECK
M1 121 0023 0083 0
AK101640
<4G1>
Oil pressure
switch
Oil filter
AD
AK300647
AB
<4G6>
Oil filter bracket
Oil pressure switch
1.Check e ngin e oil quan tity .
AKX00294
MD998012
AF
CAUTION
Since sealant is applied to the thread of oil pres-
sure switch, take care not to damage the oil pres-
sure switch when removing it.
2. Use the special tool Oil pressure switch wrench
(MD998012) to remove the oil pressure switch.
NOTE: Remove the terminal of oil pressure switch
where the special tool Oil pressure switch wrench
(MD998012) is not fitted.
3. Install the oil pressure gauge.
NOTE: Use an adapter of PT 1/8 thread.
4. Run the engine to warm it.
5. After the engine has been warmed up, check that oil pressure is within the standard value.
Standard value:
At idle: 29 kPa or more
At 3,500 r/min: 294 − 686 kPa

GENERAL INFORMATION
ENGINE COOLING14-2
GENERAL INFORMATION
M1141000100371
The cooling system is designed to keep every part of
the engine at appropriate temperature in whatever
condition the engine may be operated. The cooling
method is of the water-cooled, pressure forced circu
-
lation type in which the water pump pressurizes cool-
ant and circulates it throughout the engine. If the
coolant temperature exceeds the prescribed temper
-
ature, the thermostat opens to circulate the coolant
through the radiator as well so that the heat
absorbed by the coolant may be radiated into the air.
The water pump is of the centrifugal type and is
driven by the alternator drive belt from the crank
-
shaft. The radiator is the corrugated fin, down flow
type.
ItemSpecification
RadiatorPerformance kJ/h4G13Standard vehicles137,720
Vehicles with capacity up radiator
(option)161,288
4G18Standard vehicles161,288
Vehicles with capacity up radiator
(option)181,800
4G63181,800
A/T oil coolerPerformance kJ/h5,651
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
M1141000300687
ItemStandard valueLimit
Fan controller VA/C OFF1 or less-
A/C ONRepeat
8.2 ± 0.7
System voltage ± 2.6
-
High-pressure valve opening pressure of radiator cap kPa93 − 123Minimum 83
Range of coolant antifreeze concentration of radiator %30 − 60-
ThermostatValve opening temperature of
thermostat
°C
4G188 ± 1.5-
4G682 ± 1.5-
Full-opening temperature of
thermostat
°C
4G1100-
4G695-
Valve lift mm8.5 or more-

EXHAUST MANIFOLD
INTAKE AND EXHAUST15-7
INSPECTION
M1151003100616
Check the following points; replace the part if a prob-
lem is found.
Inlet Manifold Check
1. Check for damage or cracking of any part.
2. Clogging of the negative pressure (vacuum) outlet port, or clogging of the exhaust gas recirculation
passages.
3. Using a straight edge and feeler gauge, check for distortion of the cylinder head installation surface.
Standard value: 0.15 mm or less
Limit: 0.20 mm
EXHAUST MANIFOLD
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION <4G1>
M1151003300568
AC30366250 ± 10 N·m
24 ± 4 N·m
35 ± 6 N·m 17 ± 2 N·m
30 ± 2 N·m
N
3
7 12
4
N
6
8
44 ± 5 N·m
AB
9
5N
30 ± 2 N·m
30 ± 2 N·m
30 ± 2 N·m
(Engine oil)
8.Battery wirin g ha rne s s clamp
9.Inlet manifold st ay
10.Inlet manifold
11.Inlet manifold gask et
12.Emission vacuu m hose & pipe and
emis
sion s o lenoid valve assembly
13.EGR v a lve
14.EGR v a lve gasket
Remo va l st ep s ( C o n t in u e d)

IGNITION SYSTEM
ENGINE ELECTRICAL16-30
IGNITION SYSTEM
GENERAL INFORMATIONM1163000100294
This system is equipped with two ignition coils (A and
B) with built-in power transistors for the No. 1 and
No. 4 cylinders and the No. 2 and No. 3 cylinders
respectively.
Interruption of the primary current flowing in the pri-
mary side of ignition coil A generates a high voltage
in the secondary side of ignition coil A. The high volt
-
age thus generated is applied to the spark plugs of
No. 1 and No. 4 cylinders to generate sparks. At the
time that the sparks are generated at both spark
plugs, if one cylinder is at the compression stroke,
the other cylinder is at the exhaust stroke, so that
ignition of the compressed air/fuel mixture occurs
only for the cylinder which is at the compression
stroke.
In the same way, when the primary current flowing in
ignition coil B is interrupted, the high voltage thus
generated is applied to the spark plugs of No. 2 and
No. 3 cylinders.
The engine-ECU or engine-A/T-ECU
turns the two power transistors inside the ignition
coils alternately on and off. This causes the primary
currents in the ignition coils to be alternately inter
-
rupted and allowed to flow to fire the cylinders in the
order 1-3-4-2.
The engine-ECU or engine-A/T-ECU
determines which ignition coil should be controlled
by means of the signals from the camshaft position
sensor which is incorporated in the camshaft and
from the crank angle sensor which is incorporated in
the crankshaft. It also detects the crankshaft position
in order to provide ignition at the most appropriate
timing in response to the engine operation condi
-
tions. It also detects the crankshaft position in order
to provide ignition at the most appropriate timing in
response to the engine operation conditions.
When the engine is cold or operated at high alti-
tudes, the ignition timing is slightly advanced to pro-
vide optimum performance.
When the automatic transmission shifts gears, the
ignition timing is also retarded in order to reduce out
-
put torque, thereby alleviating shifting shocks.
SYSTEM DIAGRAM
AK101074
Air flow sensor
<4G6> MAP sensor <4G1>
Intake air temperatur
sensor
Engine coolant
temperature sensor
Camshaft position
sensor
Crank angle sensor
Barometric pressure
sonsor <4G6>
Detonatoin sensor
Ignition switch-ST Engine-A/T-
ECU Engine-ECU

Ignition coil B
Cylinder No. 23 4
AG
1
Spark plug Ignition coil A
Ignition
switch
Battery

AC102551AC
Drive shaft
DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBL Y
FRONT AXLE26-16
2.Remove th e dr ivesh a f t from th e h ub b y p u lling the
bo ttom of the brake disc toward s you.
CAUTION
•Do not pull on the driveshaft; doing so will
damage the TJ; be sure to use the pry bar.
•
AC100141
Transmission
TJ assembly Pry bar
AG
When pulling the driveshaft out from the
transmission, be careful that the spline part of
the driveshaft does not damage the oil seal.
3. Insert a pry bar between the transmission case and the driveshaft, and then pry and remove the
driveshaft from the transmission.
AC102554
MB991460
AC
4. Use special tool plug (MB991460) to prevent the
entry of foreign material into the transmission
case.
AC102555 AC
MB991017
MB991000
CAUTION
Do not apply pressure to the wheel bearing by
the vehicle weight to avoid possible damage
when the driveshaft is removed. If, however, vehi
-
cle weight must be applied to the bearing in mov-
ing the vehicle, temporarily secure the wheel
bearing by using the following special tools.
•Spacer (MB991000)
•Front hub remover and installer (MB991017)
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
>>A<< DRIVESHAFT INSTALLATION
CAUTION
When installing the driveshaft, be careful that the
spline part of the driveshaft does not damage the
oil seal.
>>B<< STABILIZER
RUBBER/SELF-LOCKING NUT
(STABILIZER BAR CONNECTION)
INSTALLATION
AC210393
AC
A
Install the stabilizer rubber and collar as shown in the
figure, and tighten the self-locking nut so that the
protruding length of the stabilizer bar mounting bolt
protruding part meets its standard value (A).
Standard value (A): 22 ± 1.5 mm

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37-13
DRIVE BELT TENSION CHECK. . . . . . . . . 37-13
FLUID LEVEL CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37-13
FLUID REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37-13
POWER STEERING SYSTEM AIR
BLEEDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37-14
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
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37-18
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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 inad vertent firing of the air bag) or to the driver and
paassenger (from renderin g 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 th is manual, and especially its GROUP 52B - Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS) before begi nning 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
M1372000100661
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 mecha-
nism and a tilt steering mechanism.
•Integral-type rack and pinion gear with high rigid-
ity 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 check
-
ing easier.
SPECIFICATIONS
ItemInviteIntense
Steering
wheelTy p e4-spoke typeMOMO leather-wrapped
3-spoke type
Outside diameter mm380365
Maximum number of turns3.193.08
Steering
columnColumn mechanismShock absorbing mechanism and Tilt steering mechanism
Power steering typeIntegral type
Oil pumpTy p eVane pump
Basic discharge amount cm3/rev.7.2 <1300, 1600>
8.1 <2000>
7.2 <1300, 1600>
8.1 <2000>
Relief pressure MPa8.88.8
Reservoir typeSeparate type (plastic)
Pressure switchEquipped
Steering
gearTy p eRack and pinion
Stroke ratio (Rack stroke/Steering
wheel maximum turning radius)45.7445.74
Rack stroke mm146141