This comprehensive service repair manual covers all aspects of the Mitsubishi SPACE STAR, from 1999 to 2003. It provides detailed instructions for every repair, from engine overhaul and rebuilding to brake servicing and alignment procedures. The manual is designed for both professional mechanics and DIY enthusiasts, offering clear illustrations, diagrams, technical specifications, and step-by-step explanations to ensure a successful repair. You'll find detailed coverage on a wide range of components and systems, including: * **Engine Overhaul and Rebuilding:** Master the art of engine repair with detailed instructions on disassembly, rebuilding, and troubleshooting. * **Troubleshooting and Diagnostics:** Diagnose and resolve engine issues with comprehensive trouble trees and diagnostic charts. * **Engine Performance:** Improve engine performance and efficiency with detailed guidance on tuning, fuel systems, and emissions. * **Front End and Alignment Procedures:** Perform accurate front end alignment and ensure optimal vehicle handling. * **Suspension:** Repair and maintain your vehicle's suspension system with detailed instructions on components, adjustments, and troubleshooting. * **Transmission Removal and Installation:** Learn the proper techniques for removing and installing the transmission, ensuring a smooth and efficient process. * **Air Conditioning Service and Capacities:** Maintain your vehicle's climate control system with detailed instructions on servicing, refrigerant charging, and troubleshooting. * **Transmission in Car Servicing:** Perform essential maintenance and repairs on the transmission without removing it from the vehicle. * **Firing Orders:** Understand the firing order of your engine for optimal performance and proper timing. * **Detailed Specifications:** Find all the technical specifications you need for your Mitsubishi SPACE STAR, including engine data, fluid capacities, and torque settings. * **Timing Belt Service Procedures:** Safely replace and adjust the timing belt, ensuring optimal engine timing and longevity. * **Brake Servicing Procedures:** Maintain your braking system with detailed instructions on brake pad and shoe replacement, disc and drum servicing, and fluid changes. * **Complete Torque Specifications:** Ensure proper component tightening with comprehensive torque specifications for every bolt and nut. * **U-Joint and CV-Joint Service Procedures:** Learn the proper techniques for servicing and replacing universal joints and constant velocity joints. * **Repair Procedures:** Find detailed instructions for repairing every component and system, from engine to bodywork. * **Complete Wiring Diagrams:** Navigate your vehicle's electrical system with comprehensive wiring diagrams for easy troubleshooting and repair. * **Vacuum Diagrams:** Understand the flow of vacuum lines in your vehicle's engine and emissions system.

The Mitsubishi Space Star, produced from 1999 to 2003, was a compact hatchback that aimed to offer a balance of affordability, practicality, and fuel efficiency. It was a successor to the Mitsubishi Colt, featuring a more modern design and a wider range of engine options. The Space Star was available in both three-door and five-door configurations, catering to a diverse range of customer needs. Upon its release, the Space Star was lauded for its spacious interior, offering ample headroom and legroom for passengers, particularly in the rear. The car's compact exterior dimensions also made it a nimble and maneuverable car for navigating city streets, while its relatively high ground clearance improved its versatility on less-than-perfect road conditions. Mechanically, the Space Star offered a selection of petrol engines, ranging from a 1.3-liter unit to a more powerful 1.6-liter option. These engines were known for their reliability and fuel efficiency, making the Space Star an attractive option for daily commuting and longer journeys. The car's suspension system was designed to prioritize comfort and handling, delivering a pleasant ride quality even on uneven surfaces. While the Space Star was not marketed as a performance-oriented vehicle, its agile handling and responsive steering made it enjoyable to drive. Ultimately, the Space Star served as an accessible and practical entry point into the Mitsubishi lineup, attracting buyers looking for a dependable and affordable compact car.