wheel MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1998 Service Manual
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Mismatched tires See WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Broken or sagging spring See SUSPENSION section
Broken torsion bar See SUSPENSION section
Power steering valve not See STEERING section
centered
Front alignment out of See WHEEL ALIGNMENT
tolerance section
Defective wheel bearing See WHEEL BEARINGS in
SUSPENSION section
Uneven sway bar links See SUSPENSION section
Frame bent Check for frame damage
Steering system bushing See STEERING section
worn
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Hard Steering Idler arm bushing too tight See STEERING LINKAGE
in STEERING section
Ball joint tight or seized See SUSPENSION section
Steering linkage too tight See STEERING LINKAGE in
STEERING section
Power steering fluid low Add proper amount of
fluid
Power steering drive belt See STEERING section
loose
Power steering pump See STEERING section
defective
Steering gear out of See STEERING section
adjustment
Incorrect wheel alignment See WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Damaged steering gear See STEERING section
Damaged suspension See SUSPENSION section
Bent steering knuckle or See SUSPENSION section
supports
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Vehicle Strut rod or control arm See SUSPENSION section
"Wanders" bushing worn
Loose or worn wheel See WHEEL BEARINGS in
bearings SUSPENSION section
Improper tire inflation Check tire pressure
Stabilizer bar missing or See SUSPENSION section
defective
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Wheel alignment out of See Adjustment in
tolerance WHEEL ALIGNMENT section
Broken spring See SUSPENSION section
Defective shock absorbers Replace shock absorbers
Worn steering & suspension See SUSPENSION section
components
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Front End Shimmy Tire out of balance/round Check tire balance
Excessive wheel runout See WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Insufficient or improper See WHEEL ALIGNMENT
caster section
Worn suspension or steering See SUSPENSION section
components
Defective shock absorbers Replace shock absorber
Wheel bearings worn or See WHEEL BEARING ADJ.
loose in SUSPENSION section
Power steering reaction See STEERING section
Bracket loose
Steering gear box (rack) See STEERING section
mounting loose
Steering gear adjustment See STEERING section
loose
Worn spherical joints See SUSPENSION section
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Toe-In Not Lower control arm bent See SUSPENSION section
Adjustable
Frame bent Check frame for damage
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Camber Not Control arm bent See SUSPENSION section
Adjustable
Frame bent Check frame for damage
Hub & bearing not seated See SUSPENSION section
properly
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WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES
1998 Mitsubishi Montero
1997-98 WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Mitsubishi - Specifications & Procedures
Diamante, Eclipse, Galant, Mirage,
Montero, Montero Sport, 3000GT
RIDING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
NOTE: Prior to performing wheel alignment, perform preliminary
visual and mechanical inspection of wheels, tires and
suspension components. See PRE-ALIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS in
WHEEL ALIGNMENT THEORY & OPERATION article in GENERAL
INFORMATION.
NOTE: On vehicles with electronic chassis controls, ensure all
systems are functional before attempting to adjust riding
height or wheel alignment. See appropriate ELECTRONIC
article under SUSPENSION.
1) Before adjusting wheel alignment, visually inspect
vehicle. Remove any heavy items from passenger and luggage
compartments. Ensure tires are properly inflated and vehicle is level.
Bounce vehicle several times, and allow suspension to settle.
2) Check riding height from front to rear and from side to
side. If riding height is not as specified on Montero and Montero
Sport, adjust torsion bar anchor arm nut until correct height is
obtained. See RIDING HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS (FRONT) table. On all other
models, riding height for left and right sides of vehicle should not
vary more than 1.0" (25.4 mm). If riding height is not within
specification, check and repair suspension before adjusting alignment.
RIDING HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS (FRONT)
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Application ( 1) In. (mm)
Montero ........................................ .83-.91 (21.0-23.0)\
Montero Sport ............................................. 2.7 (68)\
( 1) - Distance between lower control bumper stop and bracket.
See Fig. 1.
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Fig. 1: Measuring Riding Height (Montero & Montero Sport)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.
JACKING & HOISTING
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WHEEL ALIGNMENT PROCEDURES
CAMBER ADJUSTMENT
Except Montero, Montero Sport & 3000GT
Camber is preset and cannot be adjusted. Check camber. See
appropriate table under WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS . If camber is
not within specification, replace damaged or bent parts.
Montero & Montero Sport
1) Check camber. See appropriate table under
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS . If camber is not within specification,
remove shock absorber mounting nut and lock nut.
CAUTION: Difference in shim thickness between front and rear must not
exceed 0.16" (4.0 mm). DO NOT use more than 3 shims at
onelocation.
2) Compress shock absorber, and loosen upper arm mounting
bolts and nuts. Adjust camber by increasing or decreasing shims
between upper arm shaft and crossmember. See Fig. 6.
Fig. 6: Adjusting Camber & Caster (Montero Sport Shown; Montero Is
Similar)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.
3000GT
Check camber. See WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS (3000GT)
table. If camber is not within specification, loosen eccentric cam
nut. Rotate eccentric cam bolt to obtain correct camber. See Fig. 7.
Each marking represents a change of .12-.25 degree of camber.
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Fig. 7: Adjusting Camber (3000GT)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.
CASTER ADJUSTMENT
Except Montero & Montero Sport
Check caster. See appropriate table under
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS . If caster is not within specification,
replace damaged or bent parts.
Montero & Montero Sport
1) Check caster. See appropriate table under
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS . If caster is not within specification,
remove shock absorber mounting nut and lock nut.
CAUTION: Difference in shim thickness between front and rear must not
exceed .16" (4.0 mm). DO NOT use more than 3 shims at one
location.
2) Compress shock absorber, and loosen upper arm mounting
bolts and nuts. Adjust caster by increasing or decreasing shims
between upper arm shaft and crossmember. See Fig. 6.
TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT
Front
Check front toe-in. See appropriate table under
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS . If front toe-in is not within
specification, remove clips. Turn tie rods or turnbuckles same amount,
but in opposite directions. Recheck front toe-in.
Rear (Montero & Montero Sport)
Check rear toe-in. See appropriate table under
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WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS. If rear toe-in is not within
specification, replace damaged or bent parts.
Rear (3000GT AWD)
Check rear toe-in. See appropriate table under
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS . If rear toe-in is not within
specification, loosen both trailing arm eccentric cam nuts. Turn
trailing arm eccentric cam bolts equal amount to obtain correct rear
toe-in. See Fig. 8.
Rear (Except Montero, Montero Sport & 3000GT AWD)
Check rear toe-in. See appropriate table under
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS . If rear toe-in is not within
specification, loosen both assist link eccentric cam nuts. Turn assist
link eccentric cam bolts equal amount to obtain correct rear toe-in.
See Fig. 9 .
Fig. 8: Adjusting Rear Toe-In (3000GT AWD)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.
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Fig. 9: Adjusting Rear Toe-In (Typical)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.
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)\
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Montero Sport .................................... 106-159 (12-18)\
(1) - 80-124 INCH Lbs. (9-14 N.m).
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Application Preferred Range
Camber ( 1)
Front ........................ 0 ................... -0.5 To 0.5
Rear
15" Wheel ................ -.67 ................ -1.17 To -.17
16" Wheel ................ -.83 ................ -1.33 To -.33
Caster (Front) ( 1) ............. 3 .................... 2.5 To 3.5
Toe-In ( 1)
Front ........................ 0 ................. -0.24 To 0.24
Rear ......................... 0 ................. -0.24 To 0.24
Toe-In ( 2)
Front ....................... 0 (0) .... -0.12 To 0.12 (-3 To 3\
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Rear ........................ 0 (0) .... -0.12 To 0.12 (-3 To 3\
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( 1) - Measurement in degrees.
( 2) - Measurement in inches (mm).
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2WD
14" & 17" Wheels
Camber ( 1)
Front ................ -0.33 ............... -0.83 To 0.17
Rear .................. -1.33 .............. -1.83 To -0.83
Caster ( 1) ............. 4.67 ................. 3.67 To 5.67
Toe-In ( 1)
Front ................... 0 ................. -0.24 To 0.24
Rear .................. 0.24 .................... 0 To 0.48
Toe-In ( 2)
Front ................. 0 (0) ..... -0.12 To 0.12 (-3 To 3)\
Rear ................ 0.12 (3) ......... 0 To 0.24 (0 To 6)\
Toe-Out On Turns ( 1)
Inner ................. 32.5 .......................... N/A
Outer .................. 27 ........................... N/A
16" Wheel
Camber ( 1)
Front ................ -0.33 ............... -0.83 To 0.17
Rear .................. -1.67 .............. -2.17 To -1.17
Caster ( 1) ............. 4.67 ................. 3.67 To 5.67
Toe-In ( 1)
Front ................... 0 ................. -0.24 To 0.24
Rear .................. 0.24 .................... 0 To 0.48
Toe-In ( 2)
Front ................. 0 (0) ..... -0.12 To 0.12 (-3 To 3)\
Rear ................ 0.12 (3) ......... 0 To 0.24 (0 To 6)\
Toe-Out On Turns ( 1)
Inner .................. 32.5 .......................... N/A
Outer ................... 27 ........................... N/A
AWD
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Camber (1)
Front ................... -0.33 ............... -0.83 To 0.17
Rear ..................... -1.33 .............. -1.83 To -0.83
Caster ( 1) ................. 4.67 ................. 3.67 To 5.67
Toe-In ( 1)
Front .................... 0 (0) ..... -0.12 To 0.12 (-3 To 3\
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Rear ................... 0.12 (3) ......... 0 To 0.24 (0 To 6\
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Toe-In ( 2)
Front ...................... 0 ................. -0.24 To 0.24
Rear ..................... 0.24 .................... 0 To 0.48
Toe-Out On Turns ( 1)
Inner .................... 32.5 .......................... N/A
Outer ..................... 27 ........................... N/A
( 1) - Measurement in degrees.
( 2) - Measurement in inches (mm).
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Camber ( 1)
Front ........................ 0 ................. -0.50 To 0.50
Rear ....................... -1.33 .............. -1.83 To -0.83
Caster ( 1) ................... 4.33 ................. 3.83 To 4.83
Toe-In ( 1)
Front ........................ 0 ................. -0.24 To 0.24
Rear ....................... 0.24 .................... 0 To 0.48
Toe-In ( 2)
Front ...................... 0 (0) ..... -0.12 To 0.12 (-3 To 3\
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Rear ..................... .12 (3) ........... 0 To .24 (0 To 6\
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Toe-Out On Turns ( 1)
Inner ....................... 39 ........................... N/A
Outer ...................... 30.5 .......................... N/A
( 1) - Measurement in degrees.
( 2) - Measurement in inches (mm).
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Application Preferred Range
Camber ( 1)
Front ........................ 0 ................... -0.5 To 0.5
Rear ....................... -0.67 .............. -1.17 To -0.17
Caster ( 1) ................... 2.85 ................. 2.35 To 3.35
Toe-In ( 1)
Front ........................ 0 ................. -0.24 To 0.24
Rear ....................... 0.24 ................. 0.08 To 0.40
Toe-In ( 2)
Front ...................... 0 (0) ..... -0.12 To 0.12 (-3 To 3\
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Rear .................... 0.12 (3) ....... 0.04 To 0.20 (1 To 5\
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Toe-Out On Turns ( 1)
Inner ...................... 37.3 .......................... N/A
Outer ....................... 31 ........................... N/A
( 1) - Measurement in degrees.
( 2) - Measurement in inches (mm).
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Application Preferred Range
Camber (1)
Front ....................... 0.67 ................. 0.17 To 1.17
Caster ( 1) ..................... 3 ........................ 2 To 4
Toe-In ( 1)
Front ....................... 0.28 .................... 0 To 0.56
Toe-In ( 2)
Front .................... 0.14 (3.5) ........ 0 To 0.28 (0 To 7\
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Toe-Out On Turns ( 1)
Inner ...................... 21.93 ......................... N/A
Outer ....................... 20 ........................... N/A
( 1) - Measurement in degrees.
( 2) - Measurement in inches (mm).
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Camber
Front ( 1) ................... 0.67 ................. 0.17 To 1.17
Caster ( 1) ................... 2.67 ................. 1.67 To 3.67
Toe-In ( 1)
Front ....................... 0.28 .................... 0 To 0.56
Toe-In ( 2)
Front .................... 0.14 (3.5) ........ 0 To 0.28 (0 To 7\
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( 1) - Measurement in degrees.
( 2) - Measurement in inches (mm).
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Application Preferred Range
Camber ( 1)
Front ........................ 0 ................... -0.5 To 0.5
Rear
FWD ........................ 0 ................... -0.5 To 0.5
AWD ...................... -0.17 ............... -0.67 To 0.33
Caster ( 1) ................... 3.92 ................. 3.42 To 4.42
Toe-In ( 1)
Front ........................ 0 ................. -0.24 To 0.24
Rear ....................... -0.02 ............... -0.16 To 0.20
Toe-In ( 2)
Front .................... 0 (0) ....... -0.12 To 0.12 (-3 To 3\
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Rear .................. 0.01 (0.5) ..... -0.08 To 0.10 (-2 To 3\
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Toe-Out On Turns ( 1)
Inner ...................... 33.75 ......................... N/A
Outer ...................... 28.35 ......................... N/A
( 1) - Measurement in degrees.
( 2) - Measurement in inches (mm).
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