Steering Linkage And Split Pins; Under Body; Before Road Test; Seat Adjusters And Seatback Latches - Mitsubishi PAJERO IV Service Manual

REMOVE FRONT SPRING RESTRAINTS
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.
With the vehicle correctly positioned on the
sub-frame contact points, and the suspension fully
extended, remove the rubber restraints from the front
springs.

15. STEERING LINKAGE AND SPLIT PINS

17. SEAT ADJUSTERS AND SEATBACK
LATCHES
Check the operation of the various parts of the seats.
PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION

BEFORE ROAD TEST

Spring
restraints
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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 dam-
age.
1. Mechanical adjusters of the seats
2. Operation of the latch for tilting the seatbacks
forward 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.
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