Vehicle Maintenance Mitsubishi L200 4

General recommendations for carrying out maintenance work
1. When performing maintenance or repair work on the vehicle (to avoid contamination and damage to the paintwork of the body), cover the seats and body parts with...

Maintenance intervals
Maintenance intervals *3 - normal operating conditions; *2 - severe operating conditions; *3 - quality standards for the oil used according to ACEA or API...

Checking and adjusting the tension of auxiliary drive belts
Inspect the belts and make sure there is no mechanical damage (cracks, breaks, cord delamination, etc.) and excessive wear. If the V-belt slips on the pulleys with a...

Checking and adjusting the tension of the V-belt of the air conditioning compressor drive
Checking the belt tension by vibration frequency using a frequency meter tester and a measuring microphone. Checking the belt tension by vibration frequency by...

Checking the poly V-belt of the alternator and steering pump drive
Turn the crankshaft clockwise (one or more times) and make sure that the mark on the tensioner is within the zone "A" as shown in the figure. Otherwise, the belt must be...

Inspection of lubrication system hoses and vacuum pump
1. Inspect the surface of the hose and make sure there are no defects from high temperature or mechanical damage.

Inspection of air intake pipes
1. Inspect the air intake pipes for cracks or damage.

Toothed timing belts
Operations for replacing (removing - installing) these belts and adjusting the tension of belt "B" are described in Chapter " Engine. Mechanical part ". The camshaft...

Inspection of radiator pipes
Inspect all hoses and clamps, using a mirror if necessary, and make sure there are no coolant leaks.

Checking the coolant level
Check that the coolant level in the expansion tank is between the FULL and LOW marks. If the coolant level is low, after making sure there are no leaks, add fluid to the...

Replacing the coolant
1. Warm up the engine to operating temperature and turn it off. 2. Carefully open the radiator filler cap and the expansion tank cap. If the coolant is heavily...

Checking and replacing the air filter element
1. Unfasten the housing latches and remove the filter element (1). 2. Inspect the filter element for mechanical damage and severe clogging. 3. If the filter element has...

Checking the brake fluid levels in the master cylinder reservoir and in the clutch cylinder reservoir
1. The fluid level in the tank should be between the "MAX" and "MIN" marks. 2. If the level is below the "MIN" mark, it is necessary to top up to the "MAX" mark. Note:...

Replacing brake fluid and bleeding air from the hydraulic brake drive
Filling the master cylinder with fluid Since the brake master cylinder is not equipped with a check valve, if there is no brake fluid in it (before bleeding the brake,...

Checking the level and density of battery electrolyte
Make sure the electrolyte level is between the maximum marks (UPPER LEVEL) and minimal (LOWER LEVEL) level. Add distilled water if necessary. Use a hydrometer and...

Replacing the fuel filter
1. Unscrew the fuel tank filler cap (to relieve pressure in the tank). 2. Disconnect the water presence sensor connector and the fuel line heater connector (if...

Removal air from fuel lines
1. Unscrew the plug, cover the hole with a cloth and, pressing the manual pump, pump the system until fuel begins to flow out through the cloth without air bubbles. 2....

Removal water from the fuel filter
The presence of iodine in the fuel filter housing is indicated by the glow of the indicator in the instrument cluster. 1. To remove water from the filter, loosen the...

Inspection of front and rear suspension components
When inspecting the suspension externally, you should pay attention to the condition of the elements that determine the safety of movement. These are primarily the wheel...

Checking the condition of ball joints and dust boots
Check the condition of the ball joints by manually rocking the wheel in the direction of the arrows, as shown in the pictures. There should be no noticeable knocking in...

Lubrication of cardan shaft crosspieces
The crosspieces are lubricated using a syringe through oilers with general-purpose grease. Checking the condition of the drive shaft boots Check the drive shaft joint...

Checking the steering
By rocking the steering wheel to the right and left, make sure there are no knocks in the steering mechanism, in the steering rod joints, and in the integrity of the...

Checking the oil level in the manual transmission and transfer case (4WD)
Inspect the manual transmission and transfer case and make sure there are no oil leaks. Unscrew the filler plug and check the oil level and condition (no contamination...

Changing oil in manual transmission and transfer case (4WD)
Note: change the oil with the engine warmed up to operating temperature, placing the car on a horizontal surface. The manufacturer recommends using transmission oil of...

Checking the oil level in the front (4WD) and rear axle gearbox
For main gear reducers, the manufacturer recommends using transmission oil of group GL-5 or higher according to API classification. Viscosity according to SAE: at...

Replacing the oil in the front (4WD) and rear axle gearbox
Having installed a suitable container under the bridge housing, first unscrew the filler plug, then the drain plug and drain all the oil. Screw in the drain plug,...

Checking the exhaust system
1. Make sure that the exhaust pipes of the system do not touch any structural elements of the vehicle. 2. Check the exhaust pipes for damage from stones, contact with...

Checking the free travel of the brake pedal
The free travel of the brake pedal is checked with the brake booster not working (to do this, press the brake pedal several times with the engine off). The free travel...

Checking and adjusting the free travel of the clutch pedal
The free play (B) of the clutch pedal, caused by the gap in the connection of the pedal and the rod, should be within 1-3 mm. The pedal height (distance A) should be...

Checking and adjusting the travel of the parking brake lever or rod
Checking the travel of the parking brake lever or rod Tighten the lever (rod) until it stops, applying a force of 200 N (20 kg), and count the number of clicks of the...

Checking tire wear and wheel alignment
Monitoring uniformity of tire wear Check the wheel tires for even wear. Uneven wear may be caused by faulty steering rods, improper adjustment of wheel alignment angles,...

Checking the front and rear wheel hub bearings
Front wheel bearings 1. Remove the front brake caliper and hang it aside. 2. Remove the brake disc from the hub. 3. Install a dial indicator and measure the axial...

Checking brake pads and brake discs for wear
Check the thickness of the brake shoe linings through the inspection hole. Normal thickness value: 9.5 mm, minimum thickness: 1.5 mm. The brake pads should be replaced...

Checking the thickness of the rear drum brake shoes and brake drum
The location for measuring the thickness of the pads is shown in the figure. Normal thickness value (A): 5.0 mm. Minimum permissible thickness of the pads: 1.0 mm....

Checking the condition of fuel lines
Figure M2 1.075 shows the locations of the fuel lines in the vehicle. Fuel lines that have external damage, signs of material aging, as well as fuel leaks, are subject...

Checking the fluid level in the automatic transmission
1. The automatic transmission should be warmed up by driving the car until the fluid temperature reaches 70-80°C. 2. Place the vehicle on a horizontal surface. 3....

Automatic transmission fluid replacement
Liquid type Amount of liquid Note DIA QUEEN ATF SP III 9,7 L R4A5A, V4A5A If there is no special device for replacing fluid in an automatic transmission, the following...

Flushing the automatic transmission fluid cooling lines
1. Disconnect the pipe connecting the oil cooler to the automatic transmission. 2. Start the engine. This will drain the fluid. Conditions for draining liquid Gear...

Changing engine oil and oil filter
1. Start the engine and warm it up to a temperature of 80°C to 90°C. 2. Remove the oil filler cap. 3. Remove the drain plug from the oil pan. 4. After draining the oil,...

Adjusting valve clearances
The clearances are adjusted on a cold engine in two steps. The first measurement and clearance adjustment is made when the piston of the first cylinder is set to the TDC...

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