Mitsubishi Lancer. Manual — part 48
ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL --
Under Vehicle
1-10
14. SUSPENSION SYSTEM
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
With the vehicle correctly positioned on the sub-frame
contact points, and the suspension fully extended, re-
move the rubber restraints from the front springs.
Caution
It is very important that these restraints must be re-
moved during predelivery-inspection. Failure to do
so could cause ride and handling complaints.
15. STEERING LINKAGE AND SPLIT PINS
(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
Check under body and under body coating for damage.
Spring
restraints
ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL --
Before Road Test
1-11
BEFORE ROAD TEST
17. SEAT ADJUSTERS AND SEAT BACK
LATCHES
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 for-
ward and backward.
18. INHIBITOR SWITCH
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
Verify that the diesel engine revolution increases when
the idle control knob is pulled out.
20. INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTROLS
Check the operation of the following
(1) Horn
(2) Head lamps
(3) Exterior and interior lamps
(4) Instrument panel lamps
(5) Instrument brightness control
21. METERS, GAUGES, WARNING LAMPS AND
INDICATION LAMPS
(1) Check the meters and gauges are functioning prop-
erly.
(2) Check each indicator lamp and warning lamp func-
tions properly.
22. AIR CONDITIONING, HEATER AND
DEFROSTER SYSTEM
Check the systems for proper operation.
(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.
ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL --
Before Road Test
1-12
(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
(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 posi-
tion.
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
(1) Service brakes
1) Turn up the carpet, etc under the brake pedal.
Check the clearance between the brake pedal
and the toeboard when the brake pedal is de-
pressed. If the clearance does not meet the
specifications, check for air in the system, brake
fluid leakage, and/or a malfunction of the pedal
itself.
Clearance between the brake pedal and the toeboard:
(From the surface of melting seat to the face of pedal
pad)
Standard value: 90 mm or more
2) Verify correct brake pedal free play.
NOTE
For inspection and adjustment of the brake pedal
free play, refer to GROUP 2 -- Periodic Inspection
and Maintenance.
(2) Parking brake
Check the parking brake drag and lever travel.
NOTE
For inspection of the parking brake lever, refer to
GROUP 2 -- Periodic Inspection and Maintenance.
Depress the brake pedal
with approximately 500 N
force
ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL --
Before Road Test
1-13
25. CLUTCH OPERATION
(1) Check the clutch operation in all driving ranges.
(2) Turn up the carpet, etc under the clutch pedal.
Check the pedal-to-toeboard clearance when the
clutch is just disengaged.
Clearance to toeboard when clutch disengaged:
(From the surface of melting seat to the face of pedal
pad)
Standard value:
105 mm or more
(3) Verify correct clutch pedal free play.
NOTE
For inspection and adjustment of the free play of the
clutch pedal, refer to GROUP 2 -- Periodic Inspec-
tion and Maintenance.
26. OPERATION OF SEAT BELTS, SHOULDER
BELTS AND RETRACTORS
(1) Verify that the seat belt warning lamp operates prop-
erly.
(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.
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