Engine Mechanical:
Detailed procedures for engine disassembly, inspection, repair, and reassembly including cylinder head, block, crankshaft, connecting rods, pistons, camshafts, valves, timing components.
Engine Control:
Comprehensive coverage of electronic engine control (ECI) systems, including sensor testing, actuator operation, ECU diagnostics, and troubleshooting strategies.
Fuel System:
In-depth diagnosis and repair of fuel injection systems, fuel pumps, injectors, fuel pressure regulators, evaporative emission control (EVAP) systems.
Cooling System:
Detailed procedures for radiator, water pump, thermostat, cooling fan, hoses, and coolant maintenance, including flush and fill procedures.
Intake Exhaust:
Coverage of intake manifold, exhaust manifold, catalytic converter, muffler, and related components, including emission control integration.
Emission Control:
Thorough explanation of emission control devices, diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs), and troubleshooting for systems like EGR, PCV, and evaporative emissions.
Clutch:
Manual transmission clutch system diagnosis, adjustment, and replacement of clutch disc, pressure plate, and release bearing.
Manual Transaxle:
Complete repair and overhaul procedures for manual gearboxes, including gear sets, synchronizers, shift forks, bearings, and seal replacement.
Automatic Transaxle:
In-depth coverage of automatic transmission operation, overhaul, diagnosis, and fluid service, including valve body, torque converter, and planetary gear sets.
Suspension:
Detailed procedures for front and rear suspension systems, including struts, shock absorbers, control arms, ball joints, bushings, and wheel alignment specifications.
Brakes:
Comprehensive coverage of hydraulic braking systems, including disc and drum brake overhaul, ABS system diagnosis, fluid service, and parking brake adjustments.
Steering:
Power steering system diagnosis, repair, and maintenance, including steering gear, power steering pump, and fluid specifications.
Body Trim:
Procedures for interior and exterior trim removal, installation, and repair, including door panels, bumpers, and weather stripping.
Chassis Electrical:
Extensive coverage of lighting systems, power windows, door locks, wipers, horns, instrument cluster, and related electrical components.
HVAC:
Diagnosis and repair of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, including refrigerant handling, compressor, evaporator, and heater core service.
Wiring Diagrams:
Detailed, high-resolution wiring schematics for all vehicle electrical systems, crucial for diagnosing electrical faults.
Maintenance Procedures:
Regular maintenance tasks such as oil changes, filter replacements, spark plug replacement, coolant flushes, brake fluid changes, and belt inspections.
Diagnostic Procedures:
Step-by-step diagnostic routines for identifying and resolving common and complex mechanical, electrical, and system issues.
Repair Procedures:
Detailed instructions for component removal, repair, and reinstallation for virtually every part of the vehicle.
Overhaul Procedures:
Complete overhaul guides for major components like engines, transmissions, and differentials.
Troubleshooting Guides:
Systematic troubleshooting trees and symptom-based diagnostic aids for efficient problem identification.
Torque Specifications:
Precise torque settings for critical fasteners throughout the vehicle, essential for proper assembly and preventing component damage.
Fluid Capacities:
Exact fluid capacities for engine oil, coolant, transmission fluid, brake fluid, power steering fluid, and differential oil.
Adjustment Procedures:
Instructions for adjusting systems like the parking brake, clutch linkage, and throttle cable.
Depth Of Information:
Factory-level technical detail, covering everything from basic maintenance to complex component overhauls and advanced diagnostics.
Diagnostic Capabilities:
Includes diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs), sensor data interpretation, and step-by-step troubleshooting for the electronic engine control and other ECUs.
Component Disassembly:
Detailed illustrations and instructions for taking apart and reassembling engines, transmissions, differentials, and other major mechanical assemblies.
Special Tools:
Identification of any special tools or equipment required for specific repair procedures.
Engine Oil Change:
Every 3,750 - 5,000 miles (6,000 - 8,000 km) or 6 months, whichever comes first (refer to manual for specific grade).
Engine Coolant Flush:
Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 2 years.
Transmission Fluid Change:
Automatic: Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 2 years. Manual: Check for leaks and fluid condition, change if necessary or per severe service intervals.
Spark Plugs:
Replace every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) for standard plugs; platinum-tipped plugs may extend this interval (refer to manual for specific type and gap).
Engine Oil Spec:
API SG or higher, viscosity grade 5W-30 or 10W-30 (check manual for specific climate/engine recommendation).
Coolant Spec:
Ethylene Glycol-based, 50/50 mixture with distilled water. Mitsubishi Super Long Life Coolant (SLLC) or equivalent.
Automatic Transmission Fluid:
Dexron III or equivalent.
Brake Fluid:
DOT 3 or DOT 4.
Common Wear Items:
Timing belt (critical replacement item on 4G63 engines), CV joints, engine mounts, exhaust system components, suspension bushings, and window regulators.
Potential Electrical Issues:
Corrosion in connectors, alternator issues, and aging wiring insulation can be concerns on vehicles of this age.
