Safety Warning
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMITSUBISHI2012LANCER EVOLUTION GSRREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTEERINGPOWER STEERING - LANCER EVOLUTIONON-VEHICLE SERVICETIE-ROD LOOSENESS CHECKWHEN A SPRING SCALE IS USED
2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution GSR
When A Spring Scale Is Used
2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution GSRSECTION When A Spring Scale Is Used
- Carry out the confirmation before the looseness check with the same manner as the check using a push-pull gauge.
- At the position that is 25 mm (1.0 in) above from the wheel center, bind the tire and the wheel rim with a cord for both the front and rear sides, and fix them with a tape not to loose vertically.
- Set the spring scale to the cord bound as above. At this time, the point to pull shall be in the dimension between the "Position C" and "Position D" by 515 mm (20.3 in), and the position on the vehicle front side shall be the "Position C" and the vehicle rear side shall be the "Position D".
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.