Mitsubishi Lancer. Manual — part 72

OPERATIONS OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE

PERIODIC INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

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2. Carry out adjustment by turning the camber

adjusting bolt (lower arm assembly mounting bolt
which is located on the inner side of the body).

Left wheel: Turning clockwise (+) camber
Right wheel: Turning clockwise (

−) camber

NOTE:

The scale has gradations of approximately 14’.

3. Tighten the control link to the trailing arm.

CAUTION

To prevent bushings from breakage, the connect-
ing bolt should be temporarily tightened, and
then fully tightened to 90

± 10 N⋅m with the vehi-

cle on the ground in the unladen condition.
4. After adjusting the camber, the toe should be

adjusted.

D2. CHECK FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS
FOR PLAY

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1. Remove the disc brake caliper and suspend it

with a wire.

2. Remove the brake disc from the front hub.

3. Attach a dial gauge as shown in the illustration,

and then measure the axial play while moving the
hub in the axial direction.

Limit: 0.05 mm

4. If axial play exceeds the limit, replace the front

hub assembly.

D3. CHECK BRAKE HOSES AND PIPES
FOR LEAKAGE

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1. Check entire circumference and length of hoses

and pipes.

2. Check all clamps for tightness and connections

for leakage.

AC006160 AC

Connecting bolt

AC102438AD

AC304027AC

Rear disc brake

Front disc brake

Brake booster assembly

Brake modulator
hydraulic unit

OPERATIONS OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE

PERIODIC INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

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D4. CHECK BRAKE PADS AND DISCS
FOR WEAR

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1. Check the brake pad thickness through the caliper

body check port.

Standard value: 10.0 mm
Minimum limit: 2.0 mm

2. When the thickness is less than the limit, always

replace the pads at an axle set.

3. Using a micrometer, measure disc thickness at

eight positions, approximately 45

° apart and 10

mm in from the outer edge of the disc.
Standard value:

<Front> 26.0 mm
<Rear> 10.0 mm

Minimum limit:

<Front> 24.4 mm
<Rear> 8.4 mm

4. If the disc thickness is less than the limits, replace

it with a new one.

BRAKE DISC RUN-OUT CHECK

1. Remove the brake assembly, and then hold it with

wire.

2. Temporarily install the disc with the hub nut.

3. Place a dial gauge approximately 5 mm from the

outer circumference of the brake disc, and
measure the run-out of the disc.
Limit:
<Front> 0.015 mm
<Rear> 0.04 mm

D5. CHECK BRAKE SHOE LININGS AND
DRUMS FOR WEAR

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BRAKE LINING THICKNESS CHECK

1. Remove the brake disc.

2. Measure the thickness of the brake lining at

several places.

Standard value (A): 2.8 mm
Limit (A): 1.0 mm

3. If the thickness of the brake lining is below the

limit, replace the shoe and lining assemblies on
both sides of the vehicle. Never replace only one
side.

AC102396AF

ACX00668AF

ACX00669AF

ACX00708

A

AE

OPERATIONS AFTER ENGINE IS WARMED UP

PERIODIC INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

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BRAKE DRUM INSIDE DIAMETER CHECK

1. Remove the brake disc.

2. Measure the inside diameter of the brake disc in

two places or more.

Standard value (A): 168.0 mm
Limit (A): 169.0 mm

3. If the inside diameter exceeds the limit, or if it is

excessively worn or one side, replace the brake
disc.

D6. CHECK FUEL HOSES AND PIPES
FOR LEAKAGE OR DETERIORATION

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1. Check entire circumference and length of hoses

and pipes.

2. Check all clamps for tightness and connections

for leakage.

OPERATIONS AFTER ENGINE IS WARMED UP

E1. CHECK FLUID LEVEL IN AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION

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1. Drive the vehicle until the ATF temperature

reaches the normal temperature (70

− 80°C).

ACX00709

A

AD

AC303014AC

Fuel filler neck

Fuel tank assembly

Fuel line pipes

Fuel vapour canister

Fuel delivery pipe

OPERATIONS AFTER ENGINE IS WARMED UP

PERIODIC INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

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NOTE:

.

1. Measure ATF temperature using M.U.T.-II/III.

2. Check the oil level referring to the characteris-

tics chart if it takes some time to reach the nor-
mal operation temperature of ATF (70

−

80

°

C.)

2. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
3. Move the selector lever to all positions to fully

charge the torque converter and the fluid lines
with ATF, and then move the selector lever to the
N position.

4. After wiping away any dirt from around the oil

level gauge, pull out the oil level gauge and check
the level of ATF.
NOTE: If the ATF has a burnt smell, or if it has
become very contaminated or dirty, it means that
the ATF has become contaminated by minute par-
ticles from bushings (metal) or worn parts. In such
a case, the transmission needs to be overhauled
and the ATF cooler line needs to be flushed out.

5. Check that the ATF level is between the HOT

marks on the oil level gauge. If the ATF level is too
low, add more ATF until the level reaches
between the HOT marks.

Automatic transmission fluid:

DIA QUEEN ATF SP III

NOTE:

If the ATF level is too low, the oil pump draws air
into the system along with the ATF, and air bub-
bles will thus form in the fluid circuit. This will
cause a drop in fluid pressure and cause the shift
points to change and the clutches and brakes to
slip. If the ATF level is too high, the gear will churn
the ATF and cause bubbles to develop, which can
then cause the same problems as when the ATF
is too low. In either case, the air bubbles can
cause overheating and oxidation of the ATF, and
also prevent the valves, clutches and brakes from
operating normally. In addition, if bubbles develop
in the ATF, the ATF can overflow from the trans-
mission vent holes and be mistaken for leaks.

6. Securely re-insert the oil level gauge.

E2. CHANGE AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION FLUID

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SPECIFICATIONS

CHANGE PROCEDURE

If you have an ATF changer, use the ATF changer to
flush the ATF. If you do not have an ATF changer, fol-
low the procedure given below.

1. Remove the hose shown in the illustration which

allows the ATF to flow from the ATF cooler (built
into the radiator) to the transmission.

2. Start the engine and discharge the ATF.

Driving conditions: N range, idling

CAUTION

The engine should be stopped within one minute
of it being started. If the ATF has all been dis-
charged before this, stop the engine at that point.

Discharge amount: Approx. 3.5 L

AC002477

Fluid temperature (˚C )

-30

40

60

80

Oil level
gauge

-20

-10

Fluid level (mm )

10

0

AG

AC005861AD

Automatic transmission
fluid

Quantity

Remark

DIA QUEEN ATF SP III 7.7 L

F4A4A

AC211000 AF

Radiator