Checking Steering Wheel Return To Centre; Drive Belt Tension Check; Fluid Level Check - Mitsubishi MOTORS Space Runner 1999 Workshop Manual Supplement

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Fluid level change: Within 5 mm
While engine While engine
running stopped
STEERING –
On-vehicle Service
CHECKING STEERING WHEEL RETURN TO
CENTRE
To make this test, conduct a road test and check as follows.
1. Make both gradual and sudden turns and check the
steering "feeling" to be sure that there is not difference
in the steering force required and the wheel return between
left and right turns.
2. At a speed of 35 km/h, turn the steering wheel 90 and
release the steering wheel after 1 or 2 seconds. If the
steering wheel then returns 70 or more, the return can
be judged to the satisfactory.
NOTE
There will be a momentary feeling or "heaviness" when
the wheel is turned quickly, but this is not abnormal. (This
is because the oil pump discharge amount is especially
apt to be insufficient during idling.)

DRIVE BELT TENSION CHECK

Refer to GROUP 11 – On-vehicle Service.

FLUID LEVEL CHECK

1. Park the vehicle on a flat, level surface, start the engine,
and then turn the steering wheel several times to raise
the temperature of the fluid to approximately 50 – 60 C.
2. With the engine running, turn the wheel all the way to
the left and right several times.
3. Check the fluid in the oil reservoir for foaming or milkiness.
Check the difference of the fluid level when the engine
is stopped, and while it is running. If the change of the
fluid level is 5 mm or more, air bleeding should be done.
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