height MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1991 User Guide

length. If spring length is not 6.97-7.09 in. (177-180 mm), adjust
cable or support until correct length is obtained. See Fig. 1.
Fig. 1: Testing LSPV Spring Length (Pickup & Ram-50)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.
MASTER CYLINDER PUSH ROD
Check and adjust clearance between back of master cylinder
piston and power brake push rod. See PUSH ROD CLEARANCE SPECIFICATIONS
table. See Fig. 2. After adjusting push rod clearance, adjust pedal
height, and bleed brake system.
Fig. 2: Adjusting Push Rod Clearance
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.
PUSH ROD CLEARANCE SPECIFICATIONS TABLE









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brake pedal to center shoes, and check pedal travel. Rotate brake drum
to verify free movement.
STOPLIGHT SWITCH
Loosen lock nut, and adjust switch-to-pedal arm clearance to
.02-.04" (.5-1.0 mm). Tighten lock nut. DO NOT depress master cylinder
push rod during stoplight switch adjustment.
TESTING
POWER BRAKE UNIT
Check Valve Inspection
Remove vacuum hose from power brake unit. Remove check valve
from hose (if possible). Using a vacuum pump, ensure airflow is in
direction of intake manifold only.
System Check
1) Run engine for 2 minutes, and shut it off. Depress brake
pedal several times with normal pressure. If pedal height gradually
becomes higher with successive applications, power brake unit is okay.
If pedal height remains steady, power brake unit is faulty.
2) With engine stopped, depress brake pedal repeatedly until
it's height no longer falls. Hold brake pedal down, and start engine.
If pedal moves downward slightly, power brake unit is okay. If pedal
height does not change, power brake unit is faulty.
3) With engine running, press and hold brake pedal and shut
off engine. Hold brake pedal for 30 seconds. Brake pedal height should
not change. If pedal height falls, power brake unit is faulty.
LOAD-SENSING PROPORTIONING VALVE (LSPV) (PICKUP & RAM-50)
1) Before diagnosing Load-Sensing Proportioning Valve (LSPV)\
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ensure all other brake components are operating properly. When all
other brake system components are determined to be okay, perform LSPV
test beginning with next step.
2) Ensure unladen vehicle is on level ground. Ensure lever is
not contacting stopper bolt. See Fig. 1.
3) When lever is pushed toward valve, distance from LSPV
lever hole and support hole must be 6.97-7.09 in. (177-180 mm). If
measured distance is not within specification, loosen support bolt.
Adjust support until measured distance is within specification.
4) After measured distance is within specification, connect
pressure gauges to input and output ports of LSPV. See Fig. 4. Bleed
brake system. See BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM .
Fig. 4: Connecting Pressure Gauges to LSPV (Pickup & Ram-50)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.

Installation
To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten wheel bearings
to 22 ft. lbs. (30 N.m). Loosen nut, and then retighten to 72 INCH
lbs. (8 N.m). Install cotter pin. If pin does not align, loosen nut up\
to a maximum of 30 degrees.
REAR BRAKE DRUM & SHOES
Removal
1) Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel and brake drum.
Remove shoe return spring and brake shoe adjuster. See Fig. 8. Remove
adjusting spring, shoe retaining spring and shoe hold-down pins.
2) Remove shoe and lining assembly with parking brake lever.
Remove cable from parking lever. Remove parking brake lever snap ring,
and disengage lever from brake shoe.
Fig. 8: Exploded View of Rear Brake Assembly
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.
Installation
1) To install, reverse removal procedure. Apply Lubriplate to
backing plate bosses, adjuster assembly threads and parking brake
lever pin.
2) Set adjustment assembly so brake shoes lightly contact
brake drum. Depress brake pedal to center shoes, and check pedal
travel. Rotate brake drum to ensure free movement.
WHEEL CYLINDERS
Removal & Installation
Raise and support vehicle. Remove rear brake drum and shoes.
See REAR BRAKE DRUM & SHOES under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Remove wheel
cylinder and seal assembly. To install, reverse removal procedure.
Bleed brakes.
MASTER CYLINDER
Removal
Drain brake fluid from master cylinder. Remove sensor
connector (if equipped). Disconnect brake lines from master cylinder,
and install plugs to prevent brake fluid spillage. Remove master
cylinder from booster unit and separate reservoirs from housing (if
necessary).
Installation
To install, reverse removal procedure. Before installation,
check and adjust clearance between back of master cylinder piston and
power brake push rod. Refer to MASTER CYLINDER PUSH ROD under
ADJUSTMENTS. After installation, adjust the brake pedal height. Refer
to BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT & FREE PLAY under ADJUSTMENTS. Bleed brake
system. See BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM .

1) Install pinion bearing races in carrier. For front race
use Handle (MB990938-01) and Race Installer (MB990934-01) for 2.4L a\
nd
2.6L models and Race Installer (MB990935-01) for 3.0L models. For rear\
race, use Handle and Race Installer (MB990936-01). Ensure races are
fully seated.
2) Install Pinion Height Gauge (MB990901-01) and pinion
bearings. See Fig. 4. DO NOT install oil seal. Using INCH lb. torque
wrench, measure pinion rotating torque. Gradually tighten pinion
height gauge to increase rotating torque to proper specification. See
PINION ROTATING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table.
3) Install Cylinder Gauge (MB990903-01) in side bearing
seats. Ensure flat areas are aligned and gauge contacts side bearing
seat firmly. See Fig. 4.
4) Select adjusting shim with same thickness as gap between
cylinder gauge and pinion height gauge. Use minimum amount of
adjusting shims. Install selected adjusting shims between drive pinion
gear and rear pinion bearing. Using Bearing Installer (MB990802-01),
install rear pinion bearing.
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Application INCH Lbs. (N.m)
With Oil Seal
2.4L & 2.6L Engines . 3.04-3.91 (.35-.45)
3.0L Engine ........... 5.21-6.08 (.6-.7)
Without Oil Seal
2.4L & 2.6L Engines . 1.30-2.17 (.15-.25)
3.0L Engine ........... 3.47-4.34 (.4-.5)









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Fig. 4: Setting Pinion Depth
Courtesy of Chrysler Motors.
DRIVE PINION PRELOAD

PROBLEM
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GREASE LEAKING
Ripped CV Boot ................................... Replace Boot
CLICKING NOISE WHILE CORNERING
Dry/Worn CV Joints .................... Replace Outer CV Joints
CLUNK ON ACCELERATION
Dry/Worn CV Joints .................... Replace Inner CV Joints
Worn Trans. Gears/Bearings ..................... Inspect Trans.
VIBRATION/SHUDDER ON ACCELERATION
Dry/Worn CV Joints .......................... Replace CV Joints
Alignment Out ................................. Check Alignment
Incorrect Spring Height ................... Check Spring Height
SQUEALING OR HUMMING
Dry/Worn CV Joints ..................... Lube/Replace CV Joints
Faulty Wheel Bearing .................... Replace Wheel Bearing









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TESTING & INSPECTION
AXLE SHAFT END PLAY
Using dial indicator, check axle shaft end play. End play
must be .0020-.0079" (.05-.20 mm). If end play is not within
specification, change shims to obtain correct end play. See AXLE
SHAFTS under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
AXLE TOTAL BACKLASH
1) Raise and support rear axle. Place transmission in
Neutral. Apply parking brake. Rotate drive shaft clockwise. Place
reference marks on pinion dust cover and differential housing.
2) Rotate drive shaft counterclockwise and measure distance
between reference marks. Differential must be removed and backlash
adjusted if distance exceeds 0.2" (5.0 mm).
LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL PRELOAD
1) Place transmission in Neutral. Block front wheels. Raise
one rear wheel free of ground and remove wheel. Use Axle Puller
Adapter (MB990241) for Montero and Pickup models. Install adapter on
wheel studs. Release parking brake.
2) Using torque wrench, measure starting torque on Pickup
models while rotating wheel in forward direction. On Montero models,
measure rotating torque. This measurement is read once axle is
turning. Differential must be repaired if torque is less than
specification. See TESTING SPECIFICATIONS table.

Fig. 10: Checking Differential Starting Torque
Courtesy of Chrysler Motors.
14) Starting torque must be within specification. See
STARTING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table. Ensure adhesive is removed from
ring gear mounting bolts and gear mounting surface. Clean internal
threads with tap.
15) Ensure alignment marks on differential case and ring gear
are aligned. Apply Loctite 271 to bolts and install ring gear on
differential case. Tighten bolts in diagonal sequence to
specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table.
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Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Used Clutch Plates .................. 25-72 (34-98)
New Clutch Plates ................... 47-72 (64-98)









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DRIVE PINION HEIGHT
1) Install pinion bearing races in carrier. Ensure races are
fully seated. Install pinion height gauge and pinion bearings. Use
Pinion Height Gauge (MB990901) for all others. See Fig. 10. DO NOT
install oil seal.
2) Using torque wrench, measure pinion rotating torque.
Gradually tighten pinion height gauge to increase rotating torque to
3.5-4.3 INCH lbs. (.40-.48 N.m).
3) Install cylinder gauge in side bearing seats. Ensure flat
areas are aligned and gauge contacts side bearing seat firmly. See
Fig. 11 . Select adjusting shim with same thickness as gap between
cylinder gauge and pinion height gauge.
4) Use minimum amount of adjusting shims. Install selected

adjusting shims between drive pinion gear and rear pinion bearing.
Using bearing installer, install rear pinion bearing.
Fig. 11: Setting Pinion Height
Courtesy of Chrysler Motors.
DRIVE PINION PRELOAD

spring tester, test valve spring pressure at installed and compressed
heights. See Fig. 5.
Usually compressed height is installed height minus valve
lift. Replace valve spring if not within specification. It is
recommended to replace all valve springs when overhauling cylinder
head.
Fig. 5: Checking Valve Spring Pressure - Typical
This Graphic For General Information Only
VALVE GUIDE
Measuring Valve Guide Clearance
Check valve stem-to-guide clearance. Ensure valve stem
diameter is within specifications. Install valve in valve guide.
Install dial indicator assembly on cylinder head with tip resting
against valve stem just above valve guide. See Fig. 6.

the old insert and machining an oversize insert bore. Replacement
oversize insert is usually chilled and the cylinder head is sometimes
warmed. Valve seat is pressed into the head. This operation requires
specialized machine shop equipment.
Valve Seat Concentricity
Using dial gauge, install gauge pilot in valve guide.
Position gauge arm on the valve seat. Adjust dial indicator to zero.
Rotate arm 360 degrees and note reading. Runout should not exceed
specification.
To check valve-to-valve seat concentricity, coat valve face
lightly with Prussian Blue dye. Install valve and rotate it on valve
seat. If pattern is even and entire seat is coated at valve contact
point, valve is concentric with the seat.
REASSEMBLY
Valve Stem Installed Height
Valve stem installed height must be checked when new valves
are installed or when valves or valve seats have been ground. Install
valve in valve guide. Measure distance from tip of valve stem to
spring seat. See Fig. 11. Distance must be within specifications.
Fig. 11: Measuring Valve Stem Installed Height - Typical
This Graphic For General Information Only
Remove valve and grind valve stem tip if height exceeds
specification. Valve tips are surface hardened. DO NOT remove more

than .010" (.25 mm) from tip. Chamfer sharp edge of reground valve
tip. Recheck valve stem installed height.
VALVE STEM OIL SEALS
Valve stem oil seals must be installed on valve stem. See
Fig. 2 . Seals are needed due to pressure differential at the ends of
valve guides. Atmospheric pressure above intake guide, combined with
manifold vacuum below guide, causes oil to be drawn into the cylinder.
Exhaust guides also have pressure differential created by
exhaust gas flowing past the guide, creating a low pressure area. This
low pressure area draws oil into the exhaust system.
Replacement (On Vehicle)
Mark rocker arm or overhead cam components for location.
Remove rocker arm components or overhead cam components. Components
must be installed in original location. Remove spark plugs. Valve stem
oil seals may be replaced by holding valves against seats using air
pressure.
Air pressure must be installed in cylinder using an adapter
for spark plug hole. An adapter can be constructed by welding air hose
connection to spark plug body with porcelain removed.
Install adapter in spark plug hole. Apply a minimum of 140
psi (9.8 kg/cm
) to adapter. Air pressure should hold valve closed. If
air pressure does not hold valve closed, check for damaged or bent
valve. Cylinder head must be removed for service.
Using valve spring compressor, compress valve springs. Remove
valve locks. Carefully release spring compressor. Remove retainer or
rotator and valve spring. Remove valve stem oil seal.
If oversized valves have been installed, oversized oil seals
must be used. Coat valve stem with engine oil. Install protective
sleeve over end of valve stem. Install new oil seal over valve stem
and seat on valve guide. Remove protective sleeve. Install spring
seat, valve spring and retainer or rotator. Compress spring and
install valve locks. Remove spring compressor. Ensure valve locks
are fully seated.
Install rocker arms or overhead cam components. Tighten all
bolts to specification. Adjust valves if required. Remove adapter.
Install spark plugs, valve cover and gasket.
VALVE SPRING INSTALLED HEIGHT
Valve spring installed height should be checked during
reassembly. Measure height from lower edge of valve spring to the
upper edge. DO NOT include valve spring seat or retainer. Distance
must be within specifications. If valves and/or seats have been
ground, a valve spring shim may be required to correct spring height.
See Fig. 12 .
Fig. 12: Measuring Valve Spring Installed Height - Typical
This Graphic For General Information Only