torque MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1998 Owners Manual

Lubricant level should be to bottom of fill hole on side of
transfer case.
RECOMMENDED FLUID
Transaxle/Transmission
Except Montero, use Diamond ATF SP-II. On Montero, use
Dexron-II ATF.
Transfer Cases
Use SAE 75W-85 gear oil with API GL-4 rating or higher.
FLUID CAPACITIES
TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION REFILL CAPACITIES








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Application Qts. (L)\
Diamante ................................................. 9.0 (8.5)\
Eclipse
2.0L Non-Turbo ......................................... 9.1 (8.6)\
2.0L Turbo ............................................. 7.1 (6.7)\
2.4L ................................................... 6.4 (6.1)\
Galant ................................................... 6.3 (6.0)\
Mirage ................................................... 8.2 (7.8)\
Montero ................................................. 10.4 (9.8)\
3000GT ................................................... 7.9 (7.5)\









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Application Pts. (L)\
Eclipse AWD ............................................... 1.0 (.5)\
Montero .................................................. 5.3 (2.5)\
Montero Sport ............................................ 4.9 (2.3)\
3000GT ..................................................... .6 (.3)\









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DRAINING & REFILLING
NOTE: Although manufacturer recommends changing only fluid, the
oil filter/screen may also require replacement. If replacing
oil filter/screen, note length and location of all bolts.
Transaxle (Except Montero)
1) Remove drain plug(s), and drain fluid. Some models may
contain a drain plug located in housing below axle shaft, in oil pan.
Remove oil pan. Remove oil filter/screen if necessary.
2) If oil filter/screen is replaced, tighten bolts to
specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Clean oil pan, replace
gasket, and install oil pan. Tighten oil pan bolts and drain plug to
specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Ensure dipstick hole area is
clean. Fill transmission with Diamond ATF SP-II, through filler tube,
until COLD level is reached on dipstick.
3) Start engine and allow to idle for 2 minutes. Shift
transaxle to each position, ending in Neutral. Add sufficient fluid to
reach lower mark. After reaching normal operating temperature, fluid
should be between upper and lower marks of HOT range on dipstick.
Transmission (Montero)
1) Remove drain plug (if equipped) from transmission pan, an\
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allow fluid to drain. On models without drain plug, oil pan must be

removed to drain fluid. Remove oil filter/screen if necessary.
2) If oil filter/screen is replaced, tighten bolts to
specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Clean oil pan, replace
gasket, and install oil pan. Tighten oil pan bolts and drain plug to
specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Ensure dipstick hole area is
clean. Fill transmission with Dexron-II ATF, through filler tube,
until COLD level is reached on dipstick. Start engine, and allow to
idle for 2 minutes.
3) Shift transmission into each position, ending in Neutral.
Check fluid level with engine running at idle. If necessary, add
sufficient fluid to bring level to lower mark of dipstick. Recheck
fluid level after transmission is at normal operating temperature.
Transfer Case
Drain plug is located on bottom of transfer case. Change
drain plug gasket whenever fluid is changed. Lubricant level should be
at bottom of fill hole on side of transfer case.
ADJUSTMENTS
KICKDOWN SERVO
Eclipse, Galant & 3000 GT
1) Remove all dirt and grease around kickdown servo switch.
Remove snap ring and kickdown servo switch.
2) To prevent servo piston from turning, install Adapter
(MD998915) and Kickdown Servo Wrench (MD998918) so tab of wrench
engages with notch of piston. See Fig. 1.
CAUTION: DO NOT push servo piston inward while installing adapter and
servo wrench. Install adapter in brake pressure port by hand
ONLY. DO NOT use wrench to tighten adapter.
Fig. 1: Adjusting Kickdown Servo (Eclipse, Galant & 3000 GT)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.
3) Loosen lock nut to "V" channel of adjuster rod. Tighten
inner section of Kickdown Service Adjustment Assembly (MD998916) until\

it contacts lock nut. See Fig. 1.
4) Install outer section of kickdown service adjustment
assembly on lock nut. Rotate outer section to left and inner section
to right to contact lock nut with inner section.
5) Using an INCH-lb. torque wrench on inner section, tighten
inner section to 89 INCH lbs. (10 N.m), and then loosen inner section.\
Tighten inner section to 44 INCH lbs. (5 N.m).
CAUTION: Before tightening lock nut with torque wrench, tighten it by
hand until it contacts piston. If torque wrench is used
initially, lock nut and adjustment rod may rotate together.
6) Back off outer section 2-2 1/4 turns. Rotate outer section
to right and inner section to left until inner section is free of lock
nut. Tighten lock nut by hand until it contacts piston. Using torque
wrench, tighten lock nut to 18-23 ft. lbs. (25-32 N.m).
7) Remove adapter and kickdown servo wrench. Install new "O"
ring in groove around switch. Install switch and snap ring.
SHIFT LINKAGE
Except Montero
1) Ensure shift and transaxle/transmission levers are both in
Neutral position. Loosen adjusting nut on control cable. See Fig. 2.
Loosen park/neutral position switch body bolts. Rotate park/neutral
position switch until hole in end of transmission manual control lever
is aligned with hole (cross section A-A) in flange of park/neutral
position switch body. Tighten park/neutral position switch body bolts.
Ensure holes in park/neutral position switch flange and transmission
manual control lever stay aligned.
2) Gently pull control cable from dust cover. Make sure shift
lever is still in Neutral. Tighten adjusting nut. Check
transaxle/transmission operation through all ranges. Readjust control
cable if necessary.
Fig. 2: Adjusting Shift Cable (Except Montero)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.
Montero
Ensure shift and transmission levers are both in Neutral

Fig. 4: Adjusting Shift Lever Sleeve (Eclipse & Galant)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.
NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH
All Models
Neutral safety switch is adjusted along with shift linkage.
See SHIFT LINKAGE .
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS








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Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)\
Drain Plug
Transaxle/Transmission
Except Montero ................................... 22-25 (30-35)\
Montero .......................................... 13-17 (18-24)\
Transfer Case ............................................ 24 (32)\
Rear Cover ................................................. 17 (23)\
INCH Lbs. (N.m)
Kickdown Servo Lock Nut ................................... 121 (29)\
Oil Filter/Screen Bolt
Except Montero ................................... 48-60 (5.4-6.8)\
Montero ................................................. 61 (6.9)\
Oil Pan Bolt
Except Montero ................................. 84-108 (9.5-12.2)\
Montero ................................................. 69 (7.8)\
Park/Neutral Switch Mounting Bolt (Except Montero) ......... 97 (11\
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Park/Neutral Switch Mounting Bolt (Montero) ............... 115 (13\
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Transmission Control Cable Adjusting Nut ................... 115 (13)\
Valve Body Cover ........................................... 97 (11)\

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Application Pts. (L)\
Eclipse
2.0L ................................................... 4.2 (2.0)\
2.0L Turbo ............................................. 4.9 (2.3)\
2.4L ................................................... 4.9 (2.3)\
Galant ................................................... 4.6 (2.2)\
Mirage
1.5L ................................................... 4.4 (2.1)\
1.8L ................................................... 4.6 (2.2)\
Montero
2.4L ................................................... 4.9 (2.3)\
3.0L ................................................... 5.3 (2.5)\
3000GT
Non-Turbo .............................................. 4.2 (2.0)\
Turbo .................................................. 5.0 (2.4)\









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Eclipse .................................................. 1.1 (0.5)\
Montero
2.4L ................................................... 5.3 (2.5)\
3.0L ................................................... 4.9 (2.3)\
3000GT ................................................... 1.3 (0.6)\









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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS








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Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)\
Except Montero 4WD
Transfer Case Drain Plug & Filler Plug ................... 24 (33)\
Transmission Drain Plug & Filler Plug .................... 24 (33)\
Montero 4WD
Transfer Case Drain Plug & Filler Plug ................... 24 (33)\
Transmission Drain Plug & Filler Plug .................... 51 (69)\









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ENGINES








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High Oil Improper grade of oil Replace with proper oil
Pressure Oil pressure relief valve Eliminate binding
stuck closed
Oil pressure sender or Replace sender or gauge
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Noisy Main Inadequate oil supply Check oil delivery to
Bearings main bearings
Excessive main bearing Replace main bearings,
clearance See ENGINES
Excessive crankshaft end Replace crankshaft, See
play ENGINES
Loose flywheel or torque Tighten attaching bolts
converter
Loose or damaged vibration Tighten or replace
damper vibration damper
Crankshaft journals Re-grind crankshaft
out-of-round journals
Excessive belt tension Loosen belt tension









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Noisy Connecting Excessive bearing clearance Replace bearing, See
Rods or missing bearing ENGINES
Crankshaft rod journal Re-grind crankshaft
out-of-round journal
Misaligned connecting rod Remove rod or cap and
or cap realign
Incorrectly tightened rod Remove and re-tighten
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Noisy Pistons Excessive piston-to-bore Install larger pistons,
and Rings clearance See ENGINES
Bore tapered or out-of-round Rebore block
Piston ring broken Replace piston rings,
See ENGINES
Piston pin loose or seized Replace piston pin, See
ENGINES
Connecting rods misaligned Realign connecting rods
Ring side clearance too Replace with larger or
loose or tight smaller rings
Carbon build-up on piston Remove carbon









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Noisy Valve Worn or bent push rods Replace push rods, See
Train ENGINES
Worn rocker arms or bridged Replace push rods, See
pivots ENGINES
Dirt or chips in valve Remove lifters and
lifters remove dirt/chips
Excessive valve lifter Replace valve lifters,
leak-down See ENGINES
Valve lifter face worn Replace valve lifters,
See ENGINES
Broken or cocked valve replace or reposition
springs springs
Too much valve stem-to-guide Replace valve guides,
clearance See ENGINES
Valve bent Replace valve, See
ENGINES
Loose rocker arms Retighten rocker arms,
See ENGINES
Excessive valve seat Reface valve seats, See
run-out ENGINES

Fig. 9: Adjusting Rear Toe-In (Typical)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS








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Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)\
Shock Absorber-To-Lower Control Arm Bolt
Montero ........................................... 65-76 (88-103)\
Montero Sport ................................................ ( 1)
Upper Arm Shaft To Crossmember Nut
Montero ................................................. 80 (108)\
Montero Sport ..................................... 72-87 (98-118)\
Wheel Lug Nut
Diamante, Galant & Mirage ......................... 65-80 (88-108)\
Eclipse & 3000GT ................................ 87-101 (118-137)\
Montero ........................................... 72-87 (98-118)\
Montero Sport
With 6" Wide Wheel (6JJ) ...................... 87-101 (118-137\
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With 7" Wide Wheel (7JJ) ........................ 73-86 (99-117\
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INCH Lbs. (N.m)
Shock Absorber-To-Crossmember Nut
Montero ................................................. 133 (15)\