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cylinder. Disconnect parking brake cable end, and remove cable
attaching bolts. Remove brake backing plate, bearing case and axle
shaft as an assembly. If axle shaft binds, use slide hammer with
puller to remove.
2) Remove shims, "O" ring and snap ring. Retain shims for
reassembly. Secure axle shaft assembly in a vise, and remove one
retainer bolt from backing plate. Push bearing case completely to side
of dust cover. Place adhesive tape around edge of bearing case at
retainer bolt hole to prevent damage.
3) Secure axle shaft, and grind retainer ring until retainer
ring wall thickness is .04-.06" (1.0-1.5 mm) on axle shaft side and
retainer ring wall thickness is .08" (2.0 mm) on bearing side. See
Fig. 11.
CAUTION: DO NOT damage bearing case or axle shaft when grinding or
chiseling retainer ring.
4) Change angle of grind, and remove remaining .08" (2.0 mm)\
of retainer ring wall on bearing side. See Fig. 11. Using a chisel,
cut retainer ring, and remove. DO NOT damage axle shaft.
Fig. 11: Grinding Bearing Retainer Ring (Pickup & Ram-50)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.
5) Install Puller (MB990787-01) to remove bearing case from
axle shaft. Rotate nuts with equal force to remove wheel bearing.
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Maximum Refinish Diameter ..................... 10.1 (257)
Wheel Cylinder Diameter
Montero ................................... .875 (22.22)
Pickup & Ram-50
2WD ..................................... .937 (23.80)
4WD ..................................... .875 (22.22)
Discard Diameter ........................... 10.12 (257.0)
(1) - Information is not available.
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Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Caliper Guide or Lock Pin Bolt
Guide Pin Bolt ........................... 29-36 (40-49)
Lock Pin Bolt ............................ 23-30 (31-41)
Caliper Mounting Bolts ..................... 58-72 (79-98)
Front Wheel Bearing Nut .............................. ( 1)
Rotor-To-Hub Bolts Or Nuts
Pickup (2WD) ............................ 34-38 (46-52)
All Others ............................... 36-43 (49-58)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)
Master Cylinder-To-Power Brake Unit Nut .... 72-108 (8-12)
( 1) - See FRONT BRAKE ROTOR under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
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Remove lower steering column cover. Disconnect electrical
connectors. Remove screws attaching cruise control switch to steering
column. Remove switch. To install, reverse removal procedure.
STEERING COLUMN SWITCH
WARNING: DO NOT hammer steering wheel. Collapsible steering column
mechanism may be damaged.
Removal & Installation (1991)
Remove horn pad and steering wheel. Remove upper and lower
column covers. Remove column switch. To install, reverse removal
procedure.
VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR
Removal & Installation
Remove instrument cluster. See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER in this
article. Speed sensor is a part of speedometer.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Removal & Installation
Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove cluster cover.
Disconnect speedometer cable. Remove instrument cluster. To install,
reverse removal procedure.
CONTROL UNIT
Removal & Installation (1991)
Cruise control unit is located behind left front kick panel.
Remove left front kick panel. Remove control unit. To install, reverse
removal procedure.
Removal & Installation (1992)
Cruise control unit is located behind center of dash panel.
Remove center trim panel and radio or radio plug bezel. Remove control
unit. To install, reverse removal procedure.
WIRING DIAGRAMS
For 1992 wiring diagram, See appropriate chassis wiring
diagram in the WIRING DIAGRAMS Section.
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DRIV E A XLE - F R O NT
1991 M it s u bis h i M onte ro
1990-92 DRIVE AXLES
Differentials & Axle Shafts - Front
Montero, Pickup 4WD
DESCRIPTION
Front axle assembly consists of differential carrier, housing
tube, inner shaft and drive axles. A full-floating axle design is
used. Drive axles are flexible assemblies made up of inner and outer
CV joints. Birfield Joints (BJ) and Double Offset Joints (DOJ) are
used at opposite ends of each drive axle.
AXLE RATIO & IDENTIFICATION
Ratio is determined by dividing number of ring gear teeth by
number of drive pinion teeth.
AXLE RATIO SPECIFICATIONS
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Application Ratio
Montero ............................ 4.63:1
Pickup ............................. 4.22:1
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NOTE: References to BJ refer to Birfield Joint and DOJ to Double
Offset Joint.
TESTING
TOTAL ASSEMBLY BACKLASH
Place transfer case in "4H" position. Raise and support
vehicle. Check total backlash at flange. If backlash at flange exceeds
.55" (14.0 mm), check assembly for wear and proper adjustment.
DRIVE AXLES R & I
REMOVAL
1) Remove undercover on Montero. Place hub in free-wheeling
position. Place transfer case in 2H position. Remove drive hub cover,
snap ring and shim from drive axle. Remove brake calipers and wire out
of way.
2) Using dial indicator, check drive axle end play. Rotate
drive axle forward and rearward until maximum end play is obtained.
End play must be adjusted during reassembly if not within .008-.020"
(.20-.50 mm). Disconnect tie rod assembly. Support lower control arm
with jack.
3) Separate ball joints from knuckle. Remove knuckle and
front hub assembly. Remove left drive axle from differential carrier.
Use care not to damage oil seal. On right drive axle, remove drive
axle-to-inner shaft retaining bolts. Remove right drive axle.
CAUTION: Support lower control arm during drive axle removal and
installation.
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Bearing Cap Bolt ...................... 40-47 (54-64)
Brake Caliper Bolt .................... 58-72 (79-98)
Carrier-to-Housing Tube Bolt .......... 58-72 (79-98)
Cover Bolt ............................ 11-16 (15-22)
Drain Plug ............................ 43-51 (58-69)
Fill Plug ............................. 29-43 (39-58)
Front Crossmember Bolt ............... 72-87 (98-118)
Hub Cover ............................. 13-25 (18-34)
Knuckle-to-Ball Joint Nut
Upper ............................... 43-65 (58-88)
Lower ............................ 87-130 (118-176)
Mount Bracket-to-Frame Bolt .......... 58-80 (79-108)
Mount Bracket-to-Housing Tube Bolt ... 58-72 (79-98)
Pinion Flange Nut
2.4L & 2.6L ..................... 116-159 (157-216)
3.0L ............................ 137-181 (186-245)
Drive Shaft Flange Bolt ............... 36-43 (49-58)
Right Drive Axle-to-Inner Shaft Bolt .. 36-43 (49-58)
Ring Gear-to-Case Bolt ................ 58-65 (79-88)
Tie Rod-to-Knuckle Nut ...................... 33 (45)
Wheel Lug Nuts
Montero ............................ 72-87 (98-188)
Pick-Up .......................... 87-101 (118-137)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)
Undercover-to-Frame
Bolts (Montero) ................. 84-108 (9.5-12.2)
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KNOCKING OR CLUNKING
Differential Side Gear Clearance .............. Check Clearance
Worn Pinion Shaft ........................ Replace Pinion Shaft
Axle Shaft End Play ............................ Check End Play
Missing Gear Teeth ................... Check Diff./Replace Gear
Wrong Axle Backlash ............................ Check Backlash
Misaligned Driveline ........................ Realign Driveline
CLUNKING DURING ENGAGEMENT
Side Gear Clearance ................. Check Side Gear Clearance
Ring and Pinion Backlash ....................... Check Backlash
Worn/Loose Pinion Shaft ................. Replace Shaft/Bearing
Bad "U" Joint ............................... Replace "U" Joint
Sticking Slip Yoke ............................. Lube Slip Yoke
Broken Rear Axle Mount .......................... Replace Mount
Loose Drive Shaft Flange ......................... Check Flange
CLICK/CHATTER ON TURNS
Differential Side Gear Clearance .............. Check Clearance
Worn Clutch Plates (1) .................. Replace Clutch Plates
Wrong Diff. Lubricant (1) .................... Change Lubricant
RHYTHMIC KNOCK OR CLICK
Flat Spot on Rear Wheel Bearing ......... Replace Wheel Bearing
HUM/LOW VIBRATION AT ALL SPEEDS
Faulty Wheel Bearings ........................ Replace Bearings
Faulty "U" Joint ............................ Replace "U" Joint
Faulty Drive Shaft ........................ Balance Drive Shaft
Faulty Companion Flange ........................ Replace Flange
Faulty Slip Yoke Flange ........................ Replace Flange
(1) - Limited slip differential only.
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PROBLEM
Possible Cause Action
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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.
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Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Montero & Pickup ............................ 25 (34)
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REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
AXLE SHAFTS
Removal
1) Block front wheels. Raise and support rear axle housing.
Remove brake drum. See Fig. 1. Remove parking brake cable attaching
bolts. Remove connection for parking brake cable end and rear brake
assembly. Drain brake fluid from bleeder screw at left side of rear
brake and disconnect brake tubes.
2) On all models, remove flange nuts and rear axle shaft
assembly. Use Puller (MB990241) and Slide Hammer (MB990211) if
necessary. DO NOT damage oil seal. Remove shim(s) and "O" ring.
Replace if necessary.
Fig. 1: Exploded View of Axle Shaft
Courtesy of Chrysler Motors.
Installation
1) Insert a new "O" ring and a shim of .04" (1.0 mm)
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
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Axle Bearing Lock Nut (Montero) .................. 130-159 (176-216\
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Bearing Cap Bolt ..................................... 40-47 (54-64)\
Bearing Case-To-Axle Housing Bolt .................... 36-43 (49-58)\
Brake Tube Flare Nut ................................. 10-12 (14-16)\
Differential Carrier-To-Axle Housing Nut
2.4L (2WD) ......................................... 18-22 (24-30\
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3.0L (4WD) ......................................... 29-40 (39-54\
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Drain Plug ........................................... 43-50 (58-68)\
Filler Plug .......................................... 29-43 (39-58)\
Lock Plate Bolt ...................................... 11-16 (15-22)\
Pinion Flange Nut ................................ 137-181 (186-245)\
Drive Shaft-To-Flange Bolt ........................... 36-43 (49-58)\
Ring Gear Bolt ....................................... 58-65 (79-88)\
Side Bearing Lock Plate Bolts ........................ 11-16 (15-22)\
Wheel Lug Nut
Montero ........................................... 72-87 (98-118)\
Pickup .......................................... 87-101 (118-137)\
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FLANGES
FLEX PLATES
FLUID LEVEL INDICATORS
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
FLYWHEELS
FORCE MOTORS
GUIDES
HALF SHAFTS
HOSES, LINES AND TUBES
HOUSINGS (BELL, CASE, TAIL (EXTENSION) AND AUXILIARY)
INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SUPPORT BEARINGS
KEY INTERLOCK SYSTEMS
LIMITED SLIPS
LINES
LINKAGES (EXTERNAL)
LOCKING HUB ASSEMBLIES
LOCKING HUB CONTROL KNOBS
LUBRICANTS
METAL-CLAD SEALS
METALASTIC JOINTS
MODULATOR PINS
MODULATORS
MOUNTS (ENGINE, TRANSAXLE AND TRANSMISSION)
ODOMETER DRIVES (MECHANICAL)
ODOMETER HEADS (MECHANICAL)
OIL PANS
PANS
PILOT HOLES
PRESSURE PLATES
PRESSURE SWITCHES
RACES
RUBBER JOINTS (METALASTIC)
SCREENS
SEALS
SEALS (METAL-CLAD)
SELECTOR INTERLOCK SYSTEMS
SERVOS
SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEMS (SELECTOR AND KEY INTERLOCK SYSTEMS)
SENSORS
SIDE COVERS
SLIP YOKES
SOLENOIDS
SPEED SENSORS (ELECTRONIC WHEEL AND VEHICLE)
SPEEDOMETER-DRIVEN GEAR HOUSINGS
SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER DRIVES (MECHANICAL)
SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER HEADS (MECHANICAL)
SPEEDOMETERS AND ODOMETERS (ELECTRONIC)
SWITCHES
TONE WHEELS
TOOTHED RINGS (TONE WHEELS)
TORQUE CONVERTERS
TRANSAXLE MOUNTS
TRANSDUCERS (TRANSMISSION)
TRANSMISSION COOLERS
TRANSMISSION MOUNTS
TRANSMISSION PANS
TRANSMISSION RANGE INDICATORS (PRNDL)
TUBES
UNIVERSAL JOINTS (CARDON OR CROSS TYPE)
VACUUM CONTROLS
VACUUM HOSES
VACUUM MOTORS
VACUUM-OPERATED SWITCHES