Fluid Level Check; Bleeding - Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution-VII Workshop Manual

REAR AXLE -
On-vehicle Service

FLUID LEVEL CHECK

1. Remove the maintenance lid located in the luggage
compartment.
2. <Not using MUT-II>
If the vehicle has been run, leave it for 90 min. or more
in an ordinary temperature (10_C – 30_C) to allow the
accumulator internal pressure to drop.
NOTE
If the ambient temperature is 10_C or less, allow more
time to leave the vehicle to stand idle.
<Using MUT-II>
Set MUT-II to 16 pin diagnostic connector. Turn the ignition
switch to the ON position, operate MUT-II, drive the
hydraulic unit (item No.03) forcibly, release the pressure in
the accumulator.
Caution
Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (OFF) position
before connecting or disconnecting the MUT-II.
NOTE
(1) To drive (oil level check mode) forcibly, turn the
directional valve of the hydraulic unit 20 turns from
side to side, release the differential automatically.
Drive can also be cleared forcibly using the Clear
key of MUT-II.
(2) If the function has been stopped by fail safe, the
hydraulic unit can not be cleared forcibly.
3. Check that the fluid level in the oil reservoir is in the
range between MAX and MIN.
4. If the fluid level is lower than MIN, add the specified
fluid.
Specified fluid: ATF-SP III
5. Reinstall the maintenance lid.

BLEEDING

1. Lift up the vehicle.
2. Set the MUT-II to the 16-pin diagnosis connector.
Caution
Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (OFF) position
before connecting or disconnecting the MUT-II.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
4. Set the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.
5. Operating the MUT-II, drive the hydraulic unit (item No.02)
forcibly.
NOTE
(1) Drive the bleeding mode forcibly for 5 minutes, release
the operation automatically. Drive can also be cleared
forcibly using the Clear key of MUT-II.
(2) If the function has been stopped by fail safe, the
hydraulic unit cannot be cleared forcibly.
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