Mitsubishi Lancer. Manual - part 64

 

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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

M6010600300023

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

M6010700300020

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

M6010700500024

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

M6010700600021

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

M6010700700028

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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