steering MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1991 Workshop Manual
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1987-91 ...................................... 2.3 Qts. (2.2L)
1992-95 ...................................... 2.4 Qts. (2.3L)
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Service Labor Times
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Application Hours
30,000 (60,000) 50,000
Application Mile Service Mile Service
2.6L 4-Cylinder
Automatic Transmission .... 7.9 (8.9) ................. 2.6
Manual Transmission ....... 6.9 (7.9) ................. 2.6
3.0L V6
Automatic Transmission .... 6.1 (10.6) ................ 2.6
Manual Transmission ....... 5.1 (9.6) ................. 2.6
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LUBRICATION SPECIFICATIONS TABLE\
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Application Fluid Specifications
Brake & Clutch Fluid ........................... DOT 3 Or DOT 4
Engine Coolant ............. Ethylene-Glycol Antifreeze Coolant
Engine Oil (
1)
Minimum Temperature
Greater Than 32
F (0
C) ..... SAE 20W-40 Or 20W-50 API SG/CD
Greater Than -10
F (-23
C) .. SAE 10W-30 Or 10W-40 API SG/CD
Maximum Temperature
Less Than 60
F (16
C) ......... SAE 5W-30 Or 5W-40 API SG/CD
Front Axle & Conventional Rear Axle
Minimum Temperature
Greater Than -10
F (-23
C) ..... SAE 85W-90, 80W-90 API GL-5
Maximum Temperature
Less Than -30
F (-34
C) ................... SAE 75W API GL-5
Power Steering Fluid ........................... Dexron-IIE ATF
Rear Axle (With Limited
Slip Differential) ........... Hypoid Gear Oil (8149630EX) Or
Equivalent
Transmission
Automatic .................................... Dexron-IIE ATF
Manual Transaxle &
Transfer Case (4WD) ........... SAE 75W-85W, 75W-90 API GL-5
( 1) - Since temperature ranges for different oil grades overlap,
brief fluctuations in outside temperatures are no cause for
concern.
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FLUID CAPACITIES
FLUID CAPACITIES TABLE\
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Application Quantity
A/C System R-12 Refrigerant
1983-87 .......................................... 24-26 Ozs.
1988-91 ............................................. 32 Ozs.
1992-93 ............................................. 28 Ozs.
A/C System R-134a Refrigerant ( 1)
1994-95 .......................................... 21-23 Ozs.
Automatic Transmission
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1984-86 ................................. (2) 7.2 Qts. (6.8L)
1987-93 ..................................... 7.6 Qts. (7.2L)
1994 (3.0L SOHC) ............................ 7.6 Qts. (7.2L)
1994 (3.0L DOHC & 3.5L) ..................... 9.0 Qts. (8.5L)
1995 ........................................ 7.9 Qts. (7.5L)
Cooling System
1983-88 ..................................... 8.5 Qts. (8.0L)
1989-95
2.6L ....................................... 9.7 Qts. (9.2L)
3.0L ...................................... 10.0 Qts. (9.5L)
1994
95
3.5L ...................................... 10.0 Qts. (9.5L)
Differential
1983-88 ..................................... 1.9 Qts. (1.8L)
1989-93
2.6L ....................................... 1.9 Qts. (1.8L)
3.0L ....................................... 2.7 Qts. (2.6L)
1994
3.0L & 3.5L ................................ 2.7 Qts. (2.6L)
1995
3.0L ....................................... 2.7 Qts. (2.6L)
3.5L ....................................... 3.3 Qts. (3.2L)
Engine Oil
1983-86 ..................................... 6.0 Qts. (5.8L)
1987 ........................................ 5.2 Qts. (5.0L)
1988 ........................................ 5.0 Qts. (4.8L)
1989-91 ..................................... 5.5 Qts. (5.3L)
1992-95 ..................................... 5.2 Qts. (4.9L)
Power Steering ................................ 1.1 Qts. (1.0L)
Fuel Tank
1983-88 .................................... 15.9 Gals. (60L)
1989-90
2.6L 2-Door ............................... 15.9 Gals. (60L)
3.0L 2-Door ............................... 19.9 Gals. (75L)
2.6L & 3.0L 4-Door .......................... 24 Gals. (92L)
1991-95 ...................................... 24 Gals. (92L)
Manual Transmission
1983-91 ..................................... 2.3 Qts. (2.2L)
1992 ........................................ 2.4 Qts. (2.3L)
1993-95 ..................................... 2.6 Qts. (2.5L)
Transfer Case
1983-91 ..................................... 2.3 Qts. (2.2L)
1992-95 ..................................... 2.4 Qts. (2.3L)
( 1) - Use of R12 in a R134a system will result in SEVERE DAMAGE.
( 2) - 1983 model equipped with manual transmission only.
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Power Steering (Dexron-II)
Colt, Colt Vista, Colt 200, Mirage & Summit ...... 1.9 Qts. (.9L)\
Eclipse & Galant .................................. 1.9 Qts. (.9L)\
Montero .......................................... 2.2 Pts. (1.0L)\
Pickup & Ram-50 ................................... 1.9 Qts. (.9L)\
Stealth & 3000GT
2-Wheel Steering ................................ 1.9 Pts. (.9L)\
4-Wheel Steering ............................... 2.5 Pts. (1.2L)\
Transfer Case (SAE 75W-85/API GL-4)
Colt Vista ........................................ 1.5 Pts. (.7L)\
Eclipse & Galant .................................. 1.3 Pts. (.6L)\
Montero, Pickup & Ram-50 ......................... 4.7 Pts. (2.2L)\
Stealth ............................................. .3 Pt. (.2L)\
3000GT .............................................. .6 Pt. (.3L)\
(1) - Add 1.0 Pt. (.5L) with oil cooler.
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QUICK-SERVICE
SERVICE INTERVALS & SPECIFICATIONS
REPLACEMENT INTERVALS \
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Component Miles
Colt, Colt 200, Mirage & Summit
Air Filter ....................... 30,000
Automatic Transaxle Fluid ........ 30,000
Belts ............................ 30,000
Coolant .......................... 30,000
Fuel & Vapor Hoses ............... 50,000
Oil ................................ 7500
Oil Filter ....................... 15,000
Spark Plugs ...................... 30,000
Timing Belt ...................... 60,000
Colt Vista
Air Filter ....................... 30,000
Automatic Transaxle Fluid ........ 30,000
Belts ............................ 30,000
Coolant .......................... 30,000
EGR Valve ( 1) .................... 50,000
Fuel & Vapor Hoses ............... 50,000
Oil ................................ 7500
Oil Filter ....................... 15,000
O2 Sensor ( 1) .................... 80,000
Rear Axle Fluid .................. 30,000
Spark Plugs ...................... 30,000
Spark Plug Wires ( 1) ............. 60,000
Timing Belt ...................... 60,000
Vapor Canister ( 1) .............. 100,000
Mirage
Air Filter ....................... 30,000
Automatic Transaxle Fluid ........ 30,000
Belts ............................ 30,000
Coolant .......................... 30,000
Fuel & Vapor Hoses ............... 50,000
Oil ................................ 7500
Filter ........................... 15,000
Spark Plugs ...................... 30,000
Timing Belt ...................... 60,000
Eclipse
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Automatic Transaxle Fluid ........ 30,000
Belts ............................ 30,000
Coolant .......................... 30,000
Front & Rear Axle Fluid .......... 30,000
Fuel & Vapor Hoses ............... 50,000
Oil
Non-Turbo ........................ 7500
Turbo ............................ 5000
Oil Filter
Non-Turbo ...................... 15,000
Turbo .......................... 10,000
Spark Plugs ...................... 60,000
Timing Belt ...................... 60,000
3000GT
Air Filter ....................... 30,000
Belts ............................ 30,000
Coolant .......................... 30,000
Fuel & Vapor Hoses ............... 50,000
Front & Rear Axle Fluid .......... 30,000
Oil
Non-Turbo ........................ 7500
Turbo ............................ 5000
Oil Filter
Non-Turbo ...................... 15,000
Turbo .......................... 10,000
Spark Plugs ...................... 60,000
Timing Belt ...................... 60,000
(1) - Federal 4WD models only.
( 2) - Federal models only.
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Deflection
Application ( 1) In. (mm)
Colt, Colt 200, Mirage & Summit
1.5L ...................................... .28-.35 (7.1-8.9)
1.6L ..................................... .35-.45 (8.9-11.4)
Colt Vista
2.0L ..................................... .28-.40 (7.1-10.2)
Eclipse
1.8L ..................................... .32-.43 (8.1-11.1)
2.0L ..................................... .35-.45 (8.9-11.4)
Galant
Alternator Belt .......................... .35-.45 (8.9-11.4)
A/C Belt .......................................... .32 (8.1)
Power Steering Belt ....................... .24-.35 (6.1-8.9)
Montero
3.0L ...................................... .20-.24 (5.1-6.1)
Pickup & Ram-50
2.4L ...................................... .27-.39 (6.8-9.9)
3.0L ...................................... .32-.39 (8.1-9.9)
Stealth & 3000GT
SOHC
Alternator & Power Steering Belt ........ .24-.35 (6.1-8.9)
A/C Belt ................................ .28-.37 (7.1-9.5)
DOHC
Alternator Belt (With or Without A/C) ... .16-.22 (4.1-5.6)
Power Steering Belt .................... .35-.43 (8.9-11.1)
( 1) - With 22 lbs. (10 kg) pressure applied midway on belt run.
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STE ER IN G C O LU M N S W IT C HES
1991 M it s u bis h i M onte ro
1991 ACCESSORIES & SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Chrysler Motors/Eagle/Mitsubishi Steering Column Switches
Dodge; Colt, Colt Vista, Colt 200, Ram-50, Stealth
Eagle; Summit
Mitsubishi: Eclipse, Galant, Mirage, Montero, Pickup, 3000Gt
Plymouth; Colt, Colt Vista, Colt 200
TESTING
For steering column switch testing, see STEERING COLUMN
SWITCH TESTING/REMOVAL & INSTALLATION table for figure reference.
STEERING COLUMN SWITCH TESTING/REMOVAL & INSTALLATION TABLE
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Model Figure Number
Colt, Colt 200, Mirage & Summit ............... See Fig. 1
Colt Vista .................................... See Fig. 2
Eclipse ....................................... See Fig. 3
Galant ........................................ See Fig. 4
Montero ....................................... See Fig. 5
Pickup & Ram-50 ............................... See Fig. 6
Stealth & 3000GT .............................. See Fig. 7
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REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
IGNITION SWITCH
Removal (Colt, Colt 200, Eclipse, Mirage & Summit)
1) Remove steering column switch. See STEERING COLUMN SWITCH
under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. On automatic transaxle vehicles,
disconnect key interlock cable, and remove spring and slide lever.
2) On all vehicles, insert key and turn ignition switch to
ACC position. Push steering lock cylinder lock pin inward and pull
steering lock cylinder away from dash. Remove ignition switch and key
reminder switch.
Installation
1) Place ignition switch in LOCK position. Install slide
lever to steering lock cylinder. Install spring to inner cable of key
interlock cable (if used).
2) Connect key interlock cable to slide lever and steering
lock cylinder. Lightly grease around slide lever. To complete
installation, reverse removal procedure. Ensure key interlock system
functions properly.
Removal & Installation (Colt Vista, Galant, Montero, Pickup,
Ram-50, Stealth & 3000GT)
Remove knee protector (if necessary). Remove upper and lower
column covers. Remove air ducts and cable bands as necessary. Remove
ignition switch and key reminder switch. To install, reverse removal
procedure.
STEERING COLUMN SWITCH
Removal & Installation (Except Stealth & 3000GT)
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Remove horn pad and steering wheel. See Figs. 1-6. See
STEERING COLUMN TESTING/REMOVAL & INSTALLATION table for figure
directory on specific model. Remove knee protector and upper and lower
column covers (if necessary). On Eclipse, remove hood lock release
handle and air ducts. On all models, remove any necessary cable bands,
and remove steering column switch. To install, reverse removal
procedure.
Removal (Stealth & 3000GT)
1) Disconnect negative battery cable. Wait 30 seconds, and
then remove air bag module mounting nut from back side of module. To
remove clockspring connector from air bag module, force lock outward
and pry it using a flat screwdriver. Ensure no undue force is exerted
on connector when it is removed. Remove air bag module, and store it
face up. See Fig. 7.
CAUTION: Wait at least 30 seconds after disconnecting battery cable
before continuing servicing.
2) Remove steering wheel and knee protector. Remove upper and
lower column covers. Remove air ducts. Remove right and left steering
column switches.
WARNING: DO NOT hammer on steering wheel. Collapsible steering column
mechanism may be damaged.
Installation
1) To install, reverse removal procedure. Before installing
steering wheel, center clockspring by lining up NEUTRAL mark of
clockspring with mark on steering column. To complete installation,
reverse removal procedure. DO NOT reconnect negative battery cable
until air bag module is installed.
2) After installation is complete, turn ignition on from
passenger side of vehicle. Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) light
on dash should come on for approximately 7 seconds. If SRS light does
not come on, stays on or flashes, repair air bag system.
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SU SPEN SIO N - F R O NT ( 4 W D)
1 991 M it s u bis h i M onte ro
1990-92 SUSPENSION
Front - 4WD Trucks
Chrysler Motors; Ram-50
Mitsubishi; Montero, Pickup
DESCRIPTION
The independent front suspension uses upper and lower control
arm and torsion bar construction. The components used with this system
are upper control arm, lower control arm, torsion bar, shock absorber,
stabilizer bar, steering knuckle, drive shaft and front differential.
See Fig. 1 .
Fig. 1: Replacing Upper Ball Joint (Montero)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.
BALL JOINT CHECKING
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LOWER BALL JOINT
Place ball joint in soft-jawed vise. Install dial indicator,
with stem resting on end of ball joint stud. Measure ball joint stud
end play. Replace ball joint if end play exceeds .02" (.5 mm).
UPPER BALL JOINT
1) With ball joint disconnected from steering knuckle, place
nut on ball joint stud. Using INCH lb. torque wrench, measure starting
torque required to rotate ball joint stud.
2) Starting torque must be 7-30 INCH lbs. (.8-3.4 N.m). If
starting torque is not within specification, replace ball joint
(Montero) or upper arm (Ram-50 and Pickup). For ball joint replaceme\
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on Montero, see UPPER BALL JOINT under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
WHEEL BEARINGS ADJUST
PRELOAD
1) Remove locking hub assembly. See LOCKING HUB under REMOVAL
& INSTALLATION. Remove lock washer-to-lock nut bolts and lock washer.
Remove brake caliper to ensure brake pads are not contacting rotor.
2) Using Socket (MB990954-01) and torque wrench, rotate fron\
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hub and tighten lock nut to 95-145 ft. lbs. (129-197 N.m) to seat
bearings. Loosen nut.
3) Retighten nut to 18 ft. lbs. (24 N.m) and loosen 30-40
degrees. After setting preload, check hub turning resistance and axial
play.
HUB TURNING RESISTANCE & AXIAL PLAY
1) Using INCH lb. torque wrench or spring scale attached to
wheel stud, measure hub turning resistance. Turning resistance should
be 1-4 lbs. (.45-1.8 kg) if measured with spring scale or 2.6-11.3
INCH lbs. (.3-1.3 N.m) if measured with torque wrench.
2) Using dial indicator, check front hub axial play. Axial
play should be .002" (.05 mm) or less. Adjust wheel bearing so turning\
resistance and axial play are within specification. If turning
resistance and axial play cannot be adjusted to specifications, check
wheel bearing condition and installation. Install lock washer.
3) If lock washer and lock nut holes are not aligned, align
holes by loosening lock nut a maximum of 40 degrees. Install lock
washer bolts to lock nut. Tighten lock washer bolts. Install locking
hub.
LOWER BALL JOINT R & I
REMOVAL
1) Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel assembly. Support
lower control arm enough to release torsion bar tension. Loosen but DO
NOT remove lower ball joint-to-steering knuckle nut.
2) Using ball joint separator, separate ball joint from
steering knuckle. Remove ball joint nut from steering knuckle. Remove
ball joint-to-lower control arm bolts. Remove ball joint.
INSTALLATION
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1) Using Socket (MB990954) and torque wrench, rotate front
hub and tighten lock nut to 95-145 ft. lbs. (129-197 N.m) to seat
bearings. Loosen nut. Retighten nut to 18 ft. lbs. (24 N.m) and loosen\
30-40 degrees.
2) Using spring scale attached to wheel stud, measure and
record turning resistance required to rotate hub/rotor assembly before
installing locking hub.
3) Apply semi-drying sealant on locking hub assembly-to-
hub/rotor contact areas. DO NOT apply sealant on outer areas of
hub/rotor assembly, toward brake contact areas.
4) Align locking hub assembly key area with steering knuckle
keyway area. Loosely install locking hub assembly on hub/rotor
assembly. Ensure locking hub assembly fully contacts hub/rotor
assembly.
5) Install locking hub retaining bolts. Tighten to
specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table at end of article.
Using spring scale attached to wheel stud, measure turning resistance
required to rotate hub/rotor assembly.
6) Subtract turning resistance measured in step 2) (before
installing locking hub) from turning resistance measured in step 5)
(after installing locking hub). If difference exceeds 3.1 lbs. (14 N)\
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check for incorrect installation of locking hub assembly or
components.
7) Install shim and snap ring on drive axle. Rotate drive
axle until maximum end play is obtained. Using dial indicator, check
drive axle end play.
8) Drive axle end play should be .008-.020" (.20-.51 mm). If\
end play is not within specification, adjust drive axle end play by
changing axle shaft shim. Install new "O" ring and cover. Tighten
cover to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table at end of
article.
LOWER CONTROL ARM R & I
REMOVAL
1) Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel assembly. Remove
front skid plate and undercover (if equipped). Remove torsion bar. See\
TORSION BAR under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Remove stabilizer bar bolt
from control arm.
2) Remove shock absorber-to-control arm bolts. Loosen but DO
NOT remove lower ball joint-to-steering knuckle nut. Using ball joint
fork, separate lower ball joint from steering knuckle.
3) Remove ball joint stud nut from steering knuckle. Remove
control arm shaft. See Fig. 1. Remove torque arm. Remove lower control
arm pivot bolt. Remove lower control arm.
INSPECTION
1) Inspect control arm for cracks or deformation. Check ball
joints. See BALL JOINT CHECKING under ADJUSTMENTS & INSPECTION.
2) Inspect ball joint dust covers for damage. Replace dust
covers if damaged. Inspect control arm bushing and frame bracket
bushing for damage. Replace if necessary.
3) If frame bracket bushing needs replacing, install Bushing
Remover/Installer (MB990958-01) in bushing. See Fig. 3. Tighten
bushing remover/installer bolt until bushing is removed. Reverse
bushing remover/installer to install bushing.
NOTE: Differential carrier may require relocation to replace left
bracket bushing.
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REMOVAL
Remove skid plate (if equipped). Remove stabilizer bar bolt
from lower control arm. Remove stabilizer bar clamp-to-hanger bolts.
Remove stabilizer bar and bushings. Remove stabilizer bar-to-frame
hangers (if necessary).
INSTALLATION
Inspect bushings for wear. Check stabilizer bar for
deformation. To install, reverse removal procedure. Install stabilizer
bar-to-frame hangers and stabilizer bar-to-control arm bolt using new
nuts. Tighten hanger-to-frame nut and stabilizer bar-to-control arm
nut until distance from threaded end of bolt to nut is .24-.32" (6.1-
8.1 mm).
STEERING KNUCKLE R & I
REMOVAL
1) Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel assembly. Remove
brake caliper. Remove hub/rotor assembly. See WHEEL BEARINGS under
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Remove dust cover from steering knuckle.
2) Disconnect tie rod end from steering knuckle. Loosen
torsion bar anchor arm assembly adjusting nut. Loosen ball joint-to-
steering knuckle nuts. Using ball joint separator, separate ball
joints from steering knuckle.
3) Detach upper and lower ball joints from steering knuckle.
Remove steering knuckle from drive axle. Remove oil seal and spacer
from steering knuckle.
INSPECTION
Inspect steering knuckle for cracks. Inspect spindle and
steering knuckle needle bearing for wear or damage.
INSTALLATION
1) If needle bearing requires replacement, drive bearing from
steering knuckle. Use Bearing Driver (MB990956-01) and Handle
(MB9909938-01) to install needle bearing.
NOTE: DO NOT reuse steering knuckle bearing if removed.
2) Using bearing installer and handle, install new needle
bearing until bearing is even with steering knuckle end face. Apply
SAE J310 NLGI No. 2 grease to bearing roller surface and spacer-to-
steering knuckle contact areas. Install spacer with chamfered side
toward inside of vehicle.
3) Using Seal Installer (MB990985-01) and Handle (MB990938-\
01), install seal in steering knuckle until seal is even with steering
knuckle end face. Apply grease to seal lip area and inside of seal. To
complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Tighten bolts to
specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table at end of article.
TORSION BAR R & I
CAUTION: Mark torsion bar and anchor arm location for reassembly
reference before removing.