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Speedometer Check

Adjust the pressure of tires to the specified level. (Refer to ON-VEHICLE SERVICE .)

CAUTION: Place the transfer shift lever to "2H" position.
  1. Set the vehicle onto a speedometer tester and use wheel chocks to hold the front wheels.
    Fig 1: Setting Vehicle Onto Speedometer Tester
    G01892497Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  2. To prevent the sideward shaking of the front wheel, attach the puller on the towing hook and the tie down hook at front side and connect its both ends to the anchor plate.
    Fig 2: Attaching Puller On Towing Hook And Tie Down Hook At Front Side
    G01892498Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  3. To prevent the jumping out of the vehicle, attach the chain and the wire whose both ends are tightly fixed to the rear towing hook.
    CAUTION: Do not increase/decrease speed rapidly while testing.
  4. Check if the speedometer indicator range is within the standard values.
    1. Standard value: <Vehicles for U.S.A.> 
    Fig 3: Speedometer Indicator Range Specification (Vehicles For U.S.A.)
    G01892499Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    1. Standard value: <Vehicles for Canada.> 
    Fig 4: Speedometer Indicator Range Specification (Vehicles For Canada)
    G01892500Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  5. If not to the standard value, inspect for proper tire size. If not correct, replace tires with original size tires and retest. If correct, replace the speedometer. If still not to standard value, replace vehicle speed sensor.