Mitsubishi Canter (FE, FG). Manual - part 6

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3.3 Dimensions, weights, vehicle overall length, height, and width

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3.3 Dimensions, weights, vehicle overall length, height, and width

Dimensions and weight details can be found in the 
drawings and technical data. They are based on a 
vehicle that is fitted with standard equipment. Weight 
tolerances of ±3% in production must be taken into 
consideration.

The permissible axle loads and the maximum 
permissible gross vehicle weight specified in the 
technical data may not be exceeded.

The technical data can be found in the vehicle 
documents, on the vehicle model plate.

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Risk of accident

The vehicle tire load capacity may not be exceeded 
by overloading the vehicle beyond its specified 
gross vehicle weight. The tires could overheat and 
suffer damage. This could cause an operator to lose 
control of the vehicle and cause an accident with 
possible injury or death.

Information on the permissible axle loads can be 
found in this manual and on the vehicle model plate.

All legal provisions governing the permissible 
vehicle length, height, and width must be taken into 
account when planning bodies.

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Information about changes in weight is available 
from the department responsible 

컄 page 15.

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3.4 About vehicle body incline

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3.4 About vehicle body incline

• When mounting the rear body onto the chassis, 

take care to evenly balance weight on the left and 
right sides. If there is a difference in weight 
between the left and right sides, adjust by adding 
counterweights or spacers on the sub-frame. 
Modification of axles suspension, including 
removal or replacement of individual spring leaves, 
is prohibited.
Also, use the chassis height adjustment shims 
(4.5mm {0.18in.} thickness) set on the front and 
rear springs.

Shim

Spacer Specification

• The following are target reference values for tilting 

the body of an assembled vehicle.
• Left-right weight difference

|HfL - HfR| 

≤ 

10mm {0.39in.}

|HrL - HrR| 

≤

 10mm {0.39in.}

• Front-back  deviation

|(HfL - HfR) - (HrL - HrR)| 

≤

 10mm {0.39in.}

HfL: Center height of headlamp (left side)
HfR: Center height of headlamp (right side)
HrL: Lower height of rear end of body outer panel 

(left side)

HrR: Lower height of rear end of body outer panel 

(right side)

MFTBC Part No.

Front

MC110153

Rear

MB161776

Material

Thickness 

(mm{in.})

Finish

SS400(JIS G3101)

4.5

{0.18}

Painting for 
rust 
prevention

E275A(ISO 630)
S275JR/JO(EN10025)
SUP9(JIS G4801)
55Cr3(ISO683-14)
or equivalent

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3.5 Tires

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3.5 Tires

The body manufacturer must ensure that:

• the largest permissible factory-authorized tires can 

be fitted.

• the distance between the tire and the mudguard or 

wheel housing is sufficient even when snow or anti-
skid chains are fitted, with the suspension fully 
compressed (including any twist) (Adherence to 
valid regulations).

• that the relevant information in the drawings is 

observed.

If the option of fitting snow and anti-skid chains 
cannot be guaranteed, the operator should be 
informed by the body manufacturer (operating 
instructions).

Comply with federal, state, and local regulations and 
codes governing the approval of tires. These 
regulations may define a specific type of tire for your 
vehicle or may forbid the use of certain tire types 
which are approved in other countries. NAFTA does 
not offer optional tire sizes for any model.

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Be sure to fit tires of the same size and same type on 
all wheels.

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Risk of accident

Exceeding the specified tire load-bearing capacity 
or the permissible maximum tire speed can lead to 
tire damage or failure. The operator could lose 
control of the vehicle, and cause an accident and 
injuries.

For this reason, only fit tires of a type and size 
approved for your vehicle and observe the tire load-
bearing capacity required for your vehicle. Observe 
tire speed index.

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If you have other wheels fitted
• the brakes or components of the suspension 

system could be damaged

• wheel and tire clearance can no longer be 

guaranteed

• the brakes or components of the suspension 

system can no longer function correctly.

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If tires of different sizes are fitted, the power train 
could be damaged.

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3.6 Bolted and welded connections

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3.6 Bolted and welded connections

3.6.1

Nuts and Bolts for Use on Frame

Pay attention to the following when removing nuts and 
bolts used on a standard vehicle.

• Target Locations

Nuts and bolts used for tightening frame cross-
members and side members (including nuts and 
bolts used for tightening the fuel tank and battery 
together)
How to distinguish nuts and bolts

Bolt (8T) .... Identifying letter "8"
Nut (6T) .... Identification at diagonal corner

• Handling of nuts and bolts

(a) Bolts that have been removed cannot be used 

again.  Tighten again using new bolts having the 
same strength.

(b) Nuts and bolts must be tightened to the 

following torques:
M10: 60 to 80 Nm {44 to 59 ft.lbs, 6.1 to 8.2 
kgf.m}
M12: 98 to 120 Nm {72 to 89 ft.lbs, 10.0 to 
12.0 kgf.m}

• In particular, cross-members must be tightened 

when bolts used for tightening cross-members 
together are removed for moving the fuel tank and 
battery.

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Risk of accident

Do not modify any bolted connections that are 
relevant to safety, e.g. that are required for wheel 
alignment, steering or braking functions.

When unfastening bolted connections make sure 
that, when work is complete, the connection again 
corresponds with the original condition.

Welding work on the chassis/body may only be 
carried out by trained and qualified personnel.

The body, the attached or installed equipment and 
any modifications must comply with the applicable 
laws and ordinances as well as work safety or 
accident prevention regulations, safety rules and 
accident insurer requirements.

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Further information on bolted and welded 
connections can be found in Section 5 "Damage 
prevention" 

컄 page 65 and Section 

6 "Modifications to the basic vehicle" 

컄 page 81.