Mitsubishi Lancer. Manual — part 70

OPERATIONS UNDER THE VEHICLE

PERIODIC INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

2-16

OPERATIONS UNDER THE VEHICLE

B1. CHECK SUSPENSION SYSTEM FOR
DAMAGE AND LOOSENESS

M6020300100085

AC304376AD

FRONT SUSPENSION

REAR SUSPENSION

Deterioration
and sagging

Bends and damage

Noise and
oil leakage

Cracks, bends
and dents

Cracks, bends
and dents

Deterioration
and sagging

Bends and damage

Noise and
oil leakage

Cracks, bends
and dents

Cracks, bends and dents

OPERATIONS UNDER THE VEHICLE

PERIODIC INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

2-17

B2. CHECK SUSPENSION ARM BALL
JOINTS FOR PLAY, AND DUST COVERS
FOR DAMAGE

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LOWER ARM BALL JOINT AXIAL PLAY
CHECK

1. Raise the vehicle.
2. Remove the stabilizer bar from the lower arm

assembly.

3. Move the lower arm up and down with your hands

to check for an excessive play in the axial
direction of the ball joint. If there is an excessive
play, replace the lower arm assembly.

DUST COVERS FOR DAMAGE

Check dust covers for damage.

B4. CHECK DRIVESHAFT BOOTS FOR
DAMAGE

M6020300400127

Check the driveshaft boots for damage.

B5. CHECK STEERING LINKAGE FOR
DAMAGE AND LOOSE CONNECTIONS
(INCLUDING SEALS AND BOOTS)

M6020300500083

1. Move the steering wheel bit by bit to the left or

right, and check to be sure that there is no play or
looseness in the linkage coupling, that the
installation is not loose, and that the rod or arm is
not bent or damaged.

2. Check to be sure that the seal and boot of the ball

joint are correctly installed (in the correct
position), and that they are not damaged.

3. Check tie-rod end lock nut for looseness. If lock

nut is loose, adjust toe-in and then tighten lock nut
to the specified torque.

Tightening torque: 40

± 5 N⋅m

B6. CHECK GEAR OIL LEVEL IN MANUAL
TRANSMISSION

M6020300600046

AC210260

AC

Lower arm

Dust cover

AC305661

AC305662

AC210261

AC

AC203434

Filler plug

Drain plug

AC

OPERATIONS UNDER THE VEHICLE

PERIODIC INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

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1. Remove the filler plug of the transmission case.

2. Oil level should be at the lower portion of the filler

plug hole.

3. Check that the transmission oil is not noticeably

dirty, and that it has a suitable viscosity.

4. Tighten the filler plug to the specified torque.

Tightening torque: 32

± 2 N⋅m

B8. CHANGE GEAR OIL IN MANUAL
TRANSMISSION

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1. Remove oil filler plug and oil drain plug.
2. Drain the gear oil.

3. Before installing the plug, remove iron powder

attached to the magnet of the drain plug. Tighten
the oil drain plug to the specified torque.

Tightening torque: 32

± 2 N⋅m

4. Fill the transmission fresh oil by using a lubricator.
5. Fill with specified oil till the level comes to the

lower portion of oil filler plug hole.
Specified transmission oil:

DiaQueen NEW MULTI GEAR OIL API

classification GL-3, SAE 75W

−80 or

Gear oil API classification GL-4, SAE
75W

−85W / 75W−90

Quantity:

2.1 L <F5M41>
2.2 L <F5M42>

6. Tighten the oil filler plug to the specified torque.

Tightening torque: 32

± 2 N⋅m

B12. CHECK EXHAUST PIPE
CONNECTIONS FOR GAS LEAKAGE,
AND CHECK PIPE INSTALLATION

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1. Confirm that the exhaust pipe does not interfere

with any body components.

2. Check the exhaust pipe for damage by stones,

etc.

3. Start the engine and check for gas leaks from the

exhaust pipe connections.

AC103664

Transmission oil

Filler plug hole

Filler plug

AG

AC203434

Filler plug

Drain plug

AC

AC103664

Transmission oil

Filler plug hole

Filler plug

AG

OPERATIONS INSIDE THE VEHICLE

PERIODIC INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

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OPERATIONS INSIDE THE VEHICLE

C1. CHECK BRAKE PEDAL AND CLUTCH
PEDAL FOR FREE PLAY

M6020400100156

Brake pedal free play

1. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF)

position, depress the brake pedal two or three
times. After eliminating the vacuum in the brake
booster, press the pedal down by hand, and
confirm that the amount of movement before
resistance is met (free play) is within the standard
value range.

Standard value (B): 3

− 8 mm

2. If the brake pedal play is not within the standard

value, check the following, and adjust or replace if
necessary:

• Excessive play between the brake pedal and the

clevis pin, or between the clevis pin and the
brake booster operating rod

• Brake pedal height

• Installation position of the stop lamp switch, etc.

Clearance between brake pedal and floor
board

1. Turn up the carpet, etc. under the brake pedal.

2. Start the engine, depress the brake pedal with

approximately 490 N of force, and measure the
clearance between the brake pedal and the floor
board.

Standard value (C): 90 mm or more
(From the surface of floor board to the face
of pedal pad)

3. If the clearance is outside the standard value,

check for air trapped in the brake line, thickness of
the disc brake pad and dragging in the parking
brake. And then adjust and replace defective
parts as required.

4. Return the carpet etc. to its original position.

Clutch pedal check and adjustment

1. For RH drive vehicles, turn up the carpet, etc.

under the clutch pedal.

2. Measure the clutch pedal height.

Standard value (A): 206.4

− 210.4 mm <LH

drive vehicles>, 201.8

− 205.8 mm <RH drive

vehicles>

3. Measure the clutch pedal clevis pin play.

Standard value (B): 1

− 3 mm

AC102353AD

B

AC006220 AC

C

AC310574

Clutch pedal height
<LH drive vehicles>

Clutch pedal stopper

A

AB

A

<RH drive vehicles>

Dash pad

Carpet

AC100355 AB

B

Clutch pedal clevis pin play