Mitsubishi Lancer. Manual — part 64

UNDER VEHICLE

PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION

1-10

2. If the fluid is added, start the engine and turn the

steering wheel from stop to stop several times to
expel air from the system.

Specified gear oil: Automatic transmission
fluid DEXRON III or DEXRON II

12. ELECTRICAL WIRING

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AC305617

1. Each electrical wiring harness and connector

(1) Check each harness to be correctly routed

and securely clipped.

(2) Confirm that all connections are tight.

2. Ignition cable

Be sure that all ignition cables are firmly attached
to the spark plugs, distributor cap (or crank angle
sensor) and ignition coil.

UNDER VEHICLE

13. TYRE AND SPARE TYRE PRESSURES

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AC305618

1. Tyre specification

Check the correct tyre specification.

2. Tyre pressures

Adjust each tyre pressure.

NOTE:

Recommended pressure is shown on the tyre pres-
sure label.
3. Valve stem extensions

Verify that the valve stem extensions are installed
where necessary.

4. Install the wheel covers, wheel rings and hub

caps.

14. SUSPENSION SYSTEM

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AC305609

Check to be sure that each installation bolt and nut is
tightened. If split pins are used, make sure that they
are properly installed.
1. Lower arm, Upper arm
2. Stabilizer bar
3. Strut assembly

REMOVE FRONT SPRING RESTRAINTS

AC305605

Spring
restraints

BEFORE ROAD TEST

PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION

1-11

With the vehicle correctly positioned on the
sub-frame contact points, and the suspension fully
extended, remove the rubber restraints from the front
springs.

CAUTION

It is very important that these restraints must be
removed during predelivery-inspection. Failure
to do so could cause ride and handling com-
plaints.

15. STEERING LINKAGE AND SPLIT PINS

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AC305604

1. Steering linkage retaining nuts and split pins

Check visually and by feel that the steering
linkage retaining nuts are correctly tightened and
the split pins are correctly installed.

2. Tie rods and relay rod

Check that the tie rods and relay rod of the
steering linkage are not bent and that the tie rod
end lock nuts are securely tightened.

3. Steering components

(1) Check that each of the steering components is

tightened.

(2) Check the tie rod end, nuts and split pins for

proper installation.

(3) Check the condition of bellows-type dust

seals.

4. Split pins

Check the front axle nuts and rear wheel spindle
nuts for split pins.

16. UNDER BODY

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Check under body and under body coating for dam-
age.

BEFORE ROAD TEST

17. SEAT ADJUSTERS AND SEAT BACK
LATCHES

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AC305622

Check the operation of the various parts of the seats.
1. Mechanical adjusters of the seats
2. Operation of the latch for tilting the seatbacks

forward and backward.

18. INHIBITOR SWITCH

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On models with an automatic transmission, be sure
the engine starts in both "P" and "N" position, and
does not start in other positions.

19. IDLE CONTROL KNOB

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Verify that the diesel engine revolution increases
when the idle control knob is pulled out.

20. INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTROLS

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Check the operation of the following
1. Horn
2. Head lamps
3. Exterior and interior lamps
4. Instrument panel lamps
5. Instrument brightness control

BEFORE ROAD TEST

PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION

1-12

21. METERS, GAUGES, WARNING
LAMPS AND INDICATION LAMPS

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AC305624

1. Check the meters and gauges are functioning

properly.

2. Check each indicator lamp and warning lamp

functions properly.

22. AIR CONDITIONING, HEATER AND
DEFROSTER SYSTEM

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Check the systems for proper operation.

AC305625

1. Air conditioning

(1) Operate the air conditioning system.
(2) Operate the air conditioning light.
(3) Operate the control lever in all ranges.
(4) Operate the blower motor switch in all ranges.

AC305626

2. Heater and defroster

(1) After the engine has warmed up, turn on the

heater.

(2) Operate the blower motor switch in all ranges.
(3) Move the control to "Defrost" position.

A: From front and side defroster
B: From centre ventilators
C: From side ventilators
D: From under the instrument panel
E: From under the front seat (some models only)

23. WIPERS AND WASHERS

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AC305627

1. Front wiper and washer

(1) Check operation of the front wipers in all

ranges.

(2) Check the aim of the front washer stream.
(3) Check the wiper blade-stop positions.
(4) Verify that the interval between cycles of

wiping is shifted when timer knob is turned to
any position.

(5) Verify that the front wipers function by

operating the washer switch.

2. Rear wiper and washer

(1) Check the operation of the rear wiper.
(2) Check the aim of the rear washer stream.
(3) Check the wiper blade-stop positions.

24. OPERATION OF SERVICE BRAKES
AND PARKING BRAKES

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AC305628

Depress the brake pedal
with approximately 500
N force

AB

1. Service brakes

BEFORE ROAD TEST

PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION

1-13

(1) Check the clearance between the brake pedal

and the floor board when the brake pedal is
depressed.

AC305629

(2) Verify correct brake pedal free play.

NOTE: For inspection and adjustment of the
service brake, refer to GROUP 2, Periodic
Inspection and Maintenance.

2. Parking brake

Check the parking brake drag and lever travel.
NOTE: For inspection and adjustment of the park-
ing brake, refer to GROUP 2, Periodic Inspection
and Maintenance.

25. CLUTCH OPERATION

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AC305630

1. Check the clutch operation in all driving ranges.
2. Check the pedal-to-floor board clearance when

the clutch is just disengaged.

AC305631

3. Verify correct clutch pedal free play.

NOTE:

For inspection and adjustment of the clutch pedal,
refer to GROUP 2, Periodic Inspection and Main-
tenance.

26. OPERATION OF SEAT BELTS,
SHOULDER BELTS AND RETRACTORS

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AC305632

1. Verify that the seat belt warning lamp operates

properly.

2. Check all seat belts and harnesses to assure that

they connect and hold properly.

3. Lean forward to check that the shoulder

harnesses allow movement.

4. Check the condition of the belts and anchors.
5. Check for proper seat belt retraction.