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Mitsubishi COLT E, COLT VISTA, SUMMIT E, SUMMIT L, SUMMIT LA 1990 Parts Catalog

You’ve been burned by aftermarket catalogs before. I know. You order a lower control arm bushings for a 1990 COLT LA, the box says it fits, but the bolt holes are off by 3 mm. Then you waste a Saturday pulling the old arms and reassembling with the wrong parts. That stops here. This is the Mitsubishi COLT E, COLT VISTA, SUMMIT E, SUMMIT L, SUMMIT LA 1990 Parts Catalog – the actual factory document Mitsubishi dealers used when ordering parts. 1,351 pages. Every fastener, every seal, every bracket drawn as an exploded view with the OEM part number printed right next to it. No third-party re‑draws. No guesswork.

Front Suspension & Drive: What the 1351 Pages Cover

Group 2 in this catalog is a beast. It covers the front suspension and drive axles for every variant: COLT E, COLT VISTA, SUMMIT E, SUMMIT L, SUMMIT LA. There are separate figures for the 24 COLT LC, 41 SUMMIT LC, 45 VISTA (both FWD and 4WD), and even the 2000 GTX with Electronic Controlled Suspension (E.C.S.). Each figure is a standalone exploded diagram with a parts list. Need the axle shaft for a 1990 COLT LA with turbo? Figure 2-1900 has it. Need the lower control arm for a SUMMIT LC? Figure 2-300. The parts numbers are Mitsubishi OEM – you can walk into a dealer or cross‑reference them on Automotive Industry Overview databases without translating anything.

Engine Model and Serial Number: Decoding the ID Plate

Before you order a single gasket, you need to know which engine is under the hood. This catalog includes a full Engine model and serial number page (see the General Information section). It tells you how to read the production plate on the valve cover and match it to the figures. For example, the K‑engine verses the Q‑engine – front axle figures change between them. The catalog lists the engine codes used in 1990 model year imports, so you can pinpoint whether you need parts for a 4G15 or a 4G63. That’s the difference between getting a water pump that bolts up and one that leaks.

How to Locate Parts: The Factory Method

The catalog starts with a full “How to Locate Parts” section (page A‑3). It uses an alphanumeric grid system – each fiche frame is lettered and numbered. On paper, you get the same logic: look up the figure number in the Numerical Index or Illustration Index, then find the part number. There’s also a Metric Conversion Table and a Model Chart that cross‑references chassis codes like “LC” and “LA” with the actual model names. If you own a 1990 SUMMIT E, you’ll find it under model code 41. The catalog tells you that. You don’t have to guess if your SUMMIT L is a 4WD or FWD – the Body Code Plate section shows you how to decode the VIN.

Brake Systems: Parking and Service Overhaul

Brake parts are grouped separately into Parking (Group 4) and Service (Group 5). Parking brake controls for the COLT LA and VISTA (both FWD and 4WD) are shown in Figures 4‑200 through 4‑400. For the service brake, you get pedal assemblies, boosters, and master cylinders – Figure 5‑700 shows the booster for the COLT LC and SUMMIT LC. Every part number is OEM. If you need a rear brake caliper for a VISTA 4WD, the catalog lists it under Group 5 with the correct LH/RH differentiation. No cross‑referencing a generic part that “might fit.”

Source Validity: Why Aftermarket Catalogs Cost You Hours

I’ve seen aftermarket catalogs that combine five model years into one drawing and call it “universal.” That’s how you end up with a tie rod end that threads in but binds at full lock. This catalog is a 1990 Mitsubishi factory print – it covers only 1990 model year Import Built Passenger Cars and Trucks. The parts numbers have the Mitsubishi Parts Number Prefix system explained in the General Information section. If a part was superseded, the catalog lists the new number with a revision note. There is a “Parts Catalog Revision Service” page that tells you how to update your catalog when bulletins come out. You won’t get that from a $15 PDF on a third‑party site. Related manuals you might also need: Mitsubishi Colt, COLT EV, COLT GT, COLT DL, COLT VISTA 1989 Parts Catalog for earlier models, or Mitsubishi S3L2 2009 Parts Catalog – OEM Factory Specs if you’re working on a small diesel engine. For electrical system specs, Mitsubishi S6A3-PTA PTK 1991 Parts Catalog – Factory OEM Specs covers a different platform but uses the same factory diagram format.

FAQ

Does this catalog include torque specs or only part numbers?

It is a parts catalog, not a service manual. You will not find torque values here. What you get are exploded diagrams showing exactly which bolt and washer goes where, plus the OEM part number. For torque specs, you need the factory service manual – but if you have that, this catalog completes the job by giving you the right parts to order.

Will this work for a 1991 COLT VISTA?

No. This is specifically 1990 model year. The 1991 catalog has different figures and part numbers. Ordering from the wrong year will get you the wrong parts.

You’ve got a 1990 Mitsubishi on the lift. Stop wasting time with aftermarket garbage. Access the Factory Manual now and get the right parts the first time.