1985 Mitsubishi Mighty Max Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 1985 Mitsubishi Mighty Max opens onto three engines, each an inline-four with a single overhead camshaft. The 2.0L (122 cu in) and 2.6L (156 cu in) run naturally aspirated on gasoline, while the 2.3L (143 cu in) is a turbocharged diesel. The truck itself is a 2-door standard cab pickup, sold in Base, SP and SPX trims. Specifications and diagnostics apply to the engine, fuel system, cooling, electrical system, brakes and suspension.

Engines covered

• 2.0L inline-four (122 cu in) — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• 2.3L inline-four (143 cu in) — SOHC, turbocharged, diesel
• 2.6L inline-four (156 cu in) — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 2-door standard cab pickup

Trims covered

• Base
• SP
• SPX

Known issues on the 1985 Mighty Max. Two owner complaints have been lodged with NHTSA for this year. One points to the engine and engine cooling, the other to the gasoline fuel system. Both areas sit squarely within the manual, which gives cooling system and fuel system procedures, engine specifications and torque values, plus diagnostics and wiring diagrams for the electrical side of the gasoline and diesel engines fitted to this pickup.