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BODY CONSTRUCTION -Body Construction CharacteristicsA-13
SIDE BODY
Side Structure
1 2710
4 5
68 911
1213
1415
320 17
18
19 16
2425
26 22
23 21
27
28
3231
30 33 3438
37 41
40
39
36
3529 424344
45
3646
4748
1. Front pillar reinforcement lower extension
2. Front pillar inner lower extension
3. Front pillar reinforcement lower
4. Front door hinge reinforcement lower
5. Front door check reinforcement
6. Side sill to floor plate
7. Front pillar inner lower
8. Front door hinge reinforcement upper
9. Deck crossmember bracket front
10. Deck crossmember bracket
11. Front pillar inner upper
12. Front pillar inner upper reinforcement (LHD,
Left side)
13. Side roof rail inner
14. Rear seat back brace
15. Rear shelf upper brace
16. Rear shelf lower brace (Europe and General
Export spec. models)
17. Rear pillar inner
18. Quarter inner panel
19. Oil tank bracket (Vehicles with ACD, Left side)
20. Rear pillar reinforcement
21. Rear floor side brace
22. Rear floor brace reinforcement (Vehicles with
ACD, Left side)
23. Fuel filler neck bracket (Left side)24. Quarter inner extension rear
25. Quarter corner panel
26. Rear combination lamp housing
27. Rear bumper bracket
28. Quarter outer extension lower
29. Striker reinforcement
30. Side outer panel
31. Side sill outer reinforcement rear
32. Side sill outer reinforcement center
33. Side sill outer reinforcement front
34. Side sill reinforcement support
35. Side sill (A) bulkhead (LHD, Left side)
36. Side sill bulkhead
37. Center pillar reinforcement
38. Rear door hinge reinforcement lower
39. Rear door hinge reinforcement upper
40. Center pillar inner
41. Front pillar reinforcement upper
42. Center pillar seatbelt reinforcement
43. Rear seatbelt wheel house reinforcement
44. Spring house brace
45. Rear wheel house inner panel
46. Spring house panel
47. Spring house bracket
48. Side sill end plate
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HOW TO READ THE WIRING DIAGRAMS -Abbreviation SymbolsA-10
ABBREVIATION SYMBOLS
The abbreviation symbols used in wiring diagrams are defined below.
1. Abbreviation symbols used for system name
Abbreviation
symbolsMeaningAbbreviation
symbolsMeaning
A/CAir conditionerEGRExhaust gas recirculation
ABSAnti-skid braking systemETACSElectronic time alarm control system
ACDActive center differentialSRSSupplemental restraint system
AY CActive yaw control
2. Abbreviation symbols used for combination meters
Abbreviation
symbolsMeaningAbbreviation
symbolsMeaning
ABSAnti-skid braking system warning lampSNOWActive center differential mode indicator
lamp
BEAMHigh beam indicator lampSPEEDSpeedmeter
BRAKEBrake warning lampSRSSupplemental restraint system warning
lamp
CHECK
ENGINECheck engine warning lampTARMACActive center differential mode indicator
lamp
CHGCharging warning lampT/GAEngine coolant temperature gauge
DOORDoor-ajar warning lampTACHOTachometer
F/GAFuel gaugeTAILTail, position and licence plate indicator
lamp
FRONT FOGFront fog indicator lamp
lamp
FUELLow fuel warning lampTRIPTripmeter
GRAVELActive center differential mode indicator
lampTURN (LH)Turn signal indicator lamp (LH)
ODOOdometerTURN (RH)Trun signal indicator lamp (RH)
OILOil pressure warning lampWATER
SPRAY
Intercooler water spray indicator lamp
REAR FOGRear fog indicator lamp
SPRAY
3. Abbreviation symbols used for switched and relay
Name of switches and
relaysAbbreviation
symbolsOperation
Blower switchLOBlower operates at low speed
MLBlower operates at medium low speed
MHBlower operates at medium high speed
HIBlower operates at high speed
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CIRCUIT DIAGRAMSB-80
STARTING SYSTEM (See P.B-79.)
OPERATION
When the ignition switch is turned to the ST position,
the starter contacts (magnet switch) turns ON and
the starter motor starts turning over.TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
1. Starter motor does not turn over at all.
DCheck starter (coil).
DCheck battery terminals for proper contact.
2. Starter motor does not stop rotating.
DCheck starter (magnet switch).
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CIRCUIT DIAGRAMSB-85
CHARGING SYSTEM (See P.B-84.)
OPERATION
When engine is stationary
DWhen the ignition switch is turned to the ON
position, current flows the alternator L terminal
and, at the same time, the charge warning lamp
illuminates.
When engine is started and after engine has
started
DWhen the engine is started, the charge warning
lamp goes out because of the charging voltage
begin applied to the alternator L terminal.
DThe battery voltage being applied to the
alternator S terminal is monitored by the voltage
regulator. Therefore, the amount of electricity
produced by the alternator is controlled by
allowing and cutting off the current flowing to
the field coil.
DThe alternator B terminal supplies power to
each load.TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
1. Charging indicator lamp does not illuminate
when the ignition switch is turned to ON
position, before the engine starts.
DCheck multi-purpose fuse No.(2).
DCheck the bulb.
2. Charging indicator lamp fails to switch off once
the engine starts.
DCheck voltage regulator of alternator.
3. Discharged or overcharged battery.
DCheck voltage regulator of alternator.
4. Charge warning lamp illuminates dimly.
DCheck combination meter diode (for short).
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CIRCUIT DIAGRAMSB-155
FUEL WARNING LAMP (See P.B-156.)
OIL PRESSURE WARNING LAMP (See P.B-157.)
BRAKE WARNING LAMP (See P.B-157.)
OPERATION
DWhen the ignition switch is at the “ON” position,
the fuel gauge unit resistance is small when
the fuel level is high, and the fuel gauge unit
resistance is large when the fuel level is low.
When this resistance rises above a specified
value, the fuel warning lamp illuminates to notify
the driver that the fuel level is low.
DWhen the lubrication system fails after engine
starting, resulting in the oil pressure failing to
build up, the oil pressure switch turns on
causing the oil pressure warning lamp to
illuminate.
DWhen the brake fluid level goes down below
a predetermined level with the ignition switch
in the “ON” position, the brake fluid level switch
is activated or the parking brake switch is turned
on, causing the brake warning lamp to
illuminate.TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
1. No warning lamps illuminate.
DCheck multi-purpose fuse No.(2).
2. Some warning lamps do not illuminate.
DCheck lamp valve.
DCheck the switches and the gauge unit.
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11A-2
ENGINE
CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION 3..................
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS 4.................
SEALANTS 4................................
SPECIAL TOOLS 5...........................
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE 7.....................
Drive Belt Tension Check 7.....................
Auto-tensioner Check 7.........................
Ignition Timing Check 9.........................
Idle Speed Check 9............................
Idle Mixture Check 10..........................
Compression Pressure Check 11................Manifold Vacuum Check 12.....................
Lash Adjuster Check 12........................
CRANKSHAFT PULLEY 15....................
CAMSHAFT AND CAMSHAFT OIL
SEAL 16.....................................
OIL PAN 23..................................
CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL 26..................
CYLINDER HEAD GASKET 28................
TIMING BELT AND TIMING BELT B 34.......
ENGINE ASSEMBLY 43.......................
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ENGINE -Service Specifications/Sealants11A-4
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
ItemsStandard valueLimit
Drive belt tensionVibration frequency Hz (Reference)110 - 144-
Tension N (Reference)245 - 412-
Basic ignition timing5_BTDC±3_-
Ignition timingApproximetely
5_BTDC-
Idle speed r/min850±100-
CO contents %0.1 or less-
HC contents ppm100 or less-
Compression pressure (250 - 400 r/min) kPa1,128951
Compression pressure difference of all cylinder kPa-Max. 98
Intake manifold vacuum kPa-Min. 60
Cylinder head bolt shank length mm-99.4
Timing belt B tension
(Whenchecked)
Vibration frequency Hz52 - 92-
(When checked)Deflection mm (Reference)5-10-
Timing belt B tension
(Whenadjusted)
Vibration frequency Hz76 - 92-
(When adjusted)Deflection mm (Reference)5-7-
Timing belt B tension
(Whenreplaced)
Vibration frequency Hz76 - 92-
(When replaced)Deflection mm (Reference)5-7-
Auto-tensioner rod protrusion amount mm3.8 - 4.5-
Auto-tensioner rod sink in amount mmWithin 1-
SEALANTS
ItemsSpecified SealantsRemarks
Rocker coverMITSUBISHI GENUINE PART MD970389 or
equivalent
Semi-drying
sealant
Rocker cover gasket
equivalentsealant
Cylinder head
Camshaft position sensor support
Oil pan
Camshaft end seal3M ATD Part No. 8660 or equivalent
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ENGINE -Special Tools11A-5
SPECIAL TOOLS
ToolNumberNameUse
MB991502MUT-IIsub
assemblyDMeasuring the drive belt tension
DChecking the ignition timing
DChecking the idle speed
DErasing diagnosis code
DMeasuring the timing belt B tension
MB991668Belt tension meter
setDMeasuring the drive belt tension
(used together with MUT-II)
DMeasuring the timing belt B tension
(used together with MUT-II)
MD998727Oil pan removerFor removing the oil pan
MD998781Flywheel stopperFor fixing the flywheel
MD998776Crankshaft
rear oil seal
installerFor pressfitting the crankshaft rear oil seal
MB990938Installer bar
MD998285Crankshaft
front oil seal
guideFor pressfitting the crankshaft front oil seal
MD998382Crankshaft
front oil seal
installer
MB991654Cylinder head bolt
wrenchFor removal and installation of cylinder head
bolts