MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1998 Service Manual

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Fig. 1: Routing Timing/Water Pump Belt (Diamante & 3000GT SOHC)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.
Fig. 2: Routing Alternator & Water Pump Belt (Eclipse - 2.0L
Turbo & 2.4L, Galant & Mirage - 1.5L)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.

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Fig. 3: Routing Timing/Water Pump Belt (Eclipse - 2.0L Non-Turbo)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.

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Fig. 4: Routing Timing/Water Pump Belt (Mirage - 1.8L)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.

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Fig. 5: Routing Accessory Drive Belts (Montero - 3.5L & Montero
Sport - 3.0L; Montero Sport - 2.4L Similar)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.
Fig. 6: Routing Timing/Water Pump Belt (3000GT - DOHC)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.
COOLING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

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COOLING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS\
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Application Specification
Coolant Replacement Interval ............. 30,000 Miles Or 24 Months
Coolant Capacity (Includes Heater & Reserve Tank)
Diamante ........................................ 10.0 Qts. (9.5L)\
Eclipse .......................................... 7.4 Qts. (7.0L)\
Galant ........................................... 7.4 Qts. (7.0L)\
Mirage
1.5L ........................................... 5.3 Qts. (5.0L)\
1.8L ........................................... 6.3 Qts. (6.0L)\
Montero ......................................... 10.0 Qts. (9.5L)\
Montero Sport
2.4L
With Rear Heater ............................. 9.5 Qts. (9.0L)\
Without Rear Heater .......................... 8.5 Qts. (8.0L)\
3.0L
With Rear Heater ........................... 10.6 Qts. (10.0L)\
Without Rear Heater .......................... 9.5 Qts. (9.0L)\
3000GT ........................................... 8.5 Qts. (8.0L)\
Pressure Cap
Except Eclipse 2.0L Non-Turbo .......................... 11-15 psi
Eclipse 2.0L Non-Turbo ................................. 14-18 psi
Thermostat Opens
Diamante
1997
Starts To Open .................................. 180
F (82C)
Fully Open ...................................... 203F (95C)
1998
Starts To Open .................................. 192
F (89C)
Fully Open ...................................... 203F (95C)
Eclipse
2.0L Turbo & 2.4L
Starts To Open .................................. 180
F (82C)
Fully Open ...................................... 203F (95C)
2.0L Non-Turbo
Starts To Open ................................ 195
F (90.5C)
Fully Open ..................................... 216F (102C)
Galant
Starts To Open .................................... 180
F (82C)
Fully Open ........................................ 203F (95C)
Mirage
Starts To Open ......................... 177-183
F (80.5-83.9C)
Fully Open ........................................ 203F (95C)
Montero
1997
Starts To Open .................................. 180
F (82C)
Fully Open ...................................... 203F (95C)
1998
Starts To Open .................................. 190
F (88C)
Fully Open ..................................... 212F (100C)
Montero Sport
Starts To Open ......................... 177-183
F (80.5-83.9C)
Fully Open ........................................ 203F (95C)
3000GT (SOHC)
Starts To Open .................................... 180
F (82C)
Fully Open ........................................ 203F (95C)
3000GT (DOHC)
Starts To Open .................................... 170
F (77C)
Fully Open ........................................ 194F (90C)\
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ELECTRIC COOLING FAN
COMPONENT TESTING
Radiator Fan Motor (Diamante)
1) Disconnect radiator fan motor connectors A39 and A40.
Ground fan motor connector A39 terminal No. 2 (Black wire). Using a
fused jumper wire, connect battery voltage to fan motor connector A39
terminal No. 1 (Blue/Black wire). See Fig. 7. See WIRING DIAGRAMS. Fan
motor should operate at low speed with no abnormal noises or
interferences. Repair or replace components as necessary.
2) Ground fan motor connector A39 terminal No. 2 (Black wire)\
and connector A40 terminal No. 2 (Black wire). Using a fused jumper
wire, connect battery voltage to fan motor connector A39 terminal No.
1 (Blue/Black wire). See Fig. 7. See WIRING DIAGRAMS. Fan motor should
operate at medium speed with no abnormal noises or interferences.
Repair or replace components as necessary.
3) Ground fan motor connector A39 terminal No. 2 (Black wire)\
and connector A40 terminal No. 2 (Black wire). Using 2 fused jumper
wires, connect battery voltage to fan motor connector A39 terminal No.
1 (Blue/Black wire) and to connector A40 terminal No. 1 (Green wire)\
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See Fig. 7. See WIRING DIAGRAMS. Fan motor should operate at high
speed with no abnormal noises or interferences. Repair or replace
components as necessary.
Fig. 7: Testing Radiator Fan Motor (Diamante)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.
Radiator Fan Motor (Eclipse)
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motor connector terminal No. 2 (Black wire). Using a fused jumper
wire, connect battery voltage to fan motor connector terminal No. 1
(White/Black wire). See WIRING DIAGRAMS. Fan motor should operate with
no abnormal noises or interferences. Repair or replace components as
necessary.
2) On all models except 1998 2.0L non-turbo, ground fan motor
4-pin connector terminal No. 4 (Black wire). Using a fused jumper
wire, connect battery voltage to fan motor connector terminal No. 3
(White/Blue wire). See WIRING DIAGRAMS. Fan motor should operate with
no abnormal noises or interferences. Repair or replace components as
necessary.
Radiator Fan Motor (Galant)
1) Disconnect radiator fan motor 4-pin connector. Ground fan
motor connector terminal No. 2 (Black wire). Using a fused jumper
wire, connect battery voltage to fan motor connector terminal No. 1
(Blue wire). See WIRING DIAGRAMS. Fan motor should operate with no
abnormal noises or interferences. Repair or replace components as
necessary. If no problems exist, go to next step.
2) Ground fan motor 4-pin connector terminal No. 4 (Black
wire). Using a fused jumper wire, connect battery voltage to fan motor
connector terminal No. 3 (Blue/Black wire). See WIRING DIAGRAMS. Fan
motor should operate with no abnormal noises or interferences. Repair
or replace components as necessary.
Radiator Fan Motor (Mirage)
Disconnect radiator fan motor 2-pin connector. Ground fan
motor 2-pin connector terminal No. 2 (Black wire). Using a fused
jumper wire, connect battery voltage to 2-pin connector terminal No. 1
(Blue/Black wire). See WIRING DIAGRAMS. Fan motor should operate with
no abnormal noises or interferences. Repair or replace components as
necessary.
Radiator Fan Motor (3000GT)
1) Disconnect radiator fan motor 4-pin connector. Ground fan
motor connector terminal No. 4 (Blue/Green wire). Using a fused jumper\
wire, connect battery voltage to fan motor connector terminal No. 2
(Red/Black wire). See WIRING DIAGRAMS. Fan motor should operate with
no abnormal noises or interferences. Repair or replace components as
necessary. If radiator fan motor operates as specified, go to next
step.
2) Disconnect battery voltage and ground from radiator fan
motor 4-pin connector. Using an ohmmeter, measure resistance between
radiator fan motor 4-pin connector terminals No. 1 (Black wire) and
No. 3 (Yellow/Blue wire). See WIRING DIAGRAMS. Resistance should be 0.
29-0.35 ohms. Replace radiator fan motor if resistance is not as
specified.
Condenser Fan Motor (Diamante)
1) Using a fused jumper wire, connect battery voltage to
condenser fan motor 4-pin connector terminal No. 1 (Blue/White wire).
Connect ground to connector terminal No. 2 (Black wire). Fan motor
should operate with no abnormal noises or interferences. Repair or
replace components as necessary. If no problems exist, go to next
step.
2) Using a fused jumper wire, connect battery voltage to
condenser fan motor 4-pin connector terminal No. 3 (Yellow wire). When\
terminal No. 4 (Black wire) is connected to ground, condenser fan
should operate faster. Replace condenser fan if operation is not as
specified. Ensure there are no abnormal noises or interferences during
fan operation.
Condenser Fan Motor (Eclipse)

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1) Using a fused jumper wire, connect battery voltage to
condenser fan motor 4-pin connector terminal No. 1 (Blue wire).
Connect ground to connector to terminal No. 4 (Black wire). Fan motor
should operate with no abnormal noises or interferences. Repair or
replace components as necessary. If no problems exist, go to next
step.
2) Using a fused jumper wire, connect battery voltage to
condenser fan motor 4-pin connector terminal No. 3 (Blue/White wire).
When terminal No. 2 (Black wire) is connected to ground, condenser fan\
should operate faster. Replace condenser fan if operation is not as
specified. Ensure there are no abnormal noises or interferences during
fan operation.
Condenser Fan Motor (Galant)
1) Using a fused jumper wire, connect battery voltage to
condenser fan motor 4-pin connector terminal No. 1 (Blue wire).
Connect ground to connector to terminal No. 2 (Black wire). Fan motor
should operate with no abnormal noises or interferences. Repair or
replace components as necessary. If no problems exist, go to next
step.
2) Using a fused jumper wire, connect battery voltage to
condenser fan motor 4-pin connector terminal No. 3 (Blue/White wire).
When terminal No. 4 (Black wire) is connected to ground, condenser fan\
should operate faster. Replace condenser fan if operation is not as
specified. Ensure there are no abnormal noises or interferences during
fan operation.
Condenser Fan Motor (Mirage)
Disconnect radiator fan motor 2-pin connector. Ground fan
motor 2-pin connector terminal No. 2 (Black/Blue wire). Using a fused
jumper wire, connect battery voltage to 2-pin connector terminal No. 1
(Black/Orange wire). See WIRING DIAGRAMS. Fan motor should operate
with no abnormal noises or interferences. Repair or replace components
as necessary.
Condenser Fan Motor (Montero & Montero Sport)
Disconnect radiator fan motor 2-pin connector. Ground fan
motor 2-pin connector terminal No. 1 (Blue/Black wire). Using a fused
jumper wire, connect battery voltage to 2-pin connector terminal No. 2
(Blue/White wire). See WIRING DIAGRAMS. Fan motor should operate with
no abnormal noises or interferences. Repair or replace components as
necessary.
Condenser Fan Motor (1997 3000GT)
1) Disconnect both condenser fan motor 2-pin connectors
located on driver side of radiator. Ground fan motor 2-pin connector
terminal No. 2 (Black wire). Using a fused jumper wire, connect
battery voltage to 2-pin connector terminal No. 1 (Blue wire). See
WIRING DIAGRAMS . Fan motor should operate with no abnormal noises or
interferences. Repair or replace components as necessary. If no
problems exist, go to next step.
2) Ground fan motor 2-pin connector terminal No. 2
(Blue/Black wire). Using a fused jumper wire, connect battery voltage
to 2-pin connector terminal No. 1 (Blue/White wire). See
WIRING DIAGRAMS . Fan motor should operate with no abnormal noises or
interferences. Repair or replace components as necessary.
Condenser Fan Motor (1998 3000GT)
1) Disconnect condenser fan motor 3-pin connector located on
driver-side of radiator. Ground fan motor 2-pin connector terminal No.
3 (Black wire). Using a fused jumper wire, connect battery voltage to
3-pin connector terminal No. 1 (Blue/White wire). See WIRING DIAGRAMS.
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Repair or replace components as necessary. If no problems exist, go to
next step.
2) Ground fan motor 3-pin connector terminal No. 3 (Black
wire). Using a fused jumper wire, connect battery voltage to 3-pin
connector terminal No. 2 (Blue wire). See WIRING DIAGRAMS. Fan motor
should operate with no abnormal noises or interferences. Repair or
replace components as necessary.
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor
Remove ECT sensor from vehicle. Suspend sensor in water so
that sensor does not touch container. Slowly heat water. Using an
ohmmeter, check sensor continuity as temperature increases. Replace
ECT sensor if resistance is not as specified. See
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR RESISTANCE table.
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR RESISTANCE
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Temperature F (C) Ohms
Diamante, Eclipse 2.0L Turbo & 2.4L
32 (0) ................................................. 5100-6500\
68 (20) ................................................ 2100-2700\
104 (40) ................................................ 900-1300\
176 (80) ................................................. 260-360\
Eclipse Non-Turbo
77 (25) ................................................. 900-1100\
212 (100) ................................................ 600-800\
Galant & Mirage
68 (20) ................................................ 2100-2700\
176 (80) ................................................. 260-360\
Montero
68 (20) ................................................ 2130-2610\
176 (80) ................................................. 258-322\
Montero Sport
68 (20) ................................................ 2100-2700\
176 (80) ................................................. 260-360\
3000GT
32 (0) ...................................................... 5800\
68 (20) ..................................................... 2400\
104 (40) .................................................... 1100\
176 (80) ..................................................... 300\
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Electric Cooling Fan Relay (Diamante, Eclipse, Galant &
Mirage)
1) Remove radiator fan motor relay from relay box located at
right side of engine compartment. Check for continuity between relay
terminals No. 1 and 3. If continuity exists, go to next step. If
continuity does not exist, replace cooling fan relay. See Fig. 8.
2) Using a fused jumper wire, connect battery voltage to
cooling fan relay terminal No. 1. Using another jumper wire, connect
cooling fan relay terminal No. 3 to battery ground. With cooling fan
relay energized, there should be continuity between cooling fan relay
terminals No. 4 and 5. With cooling fan relay not energized, there
should be no continuity between terminals No. 4 and 5. If continuity
does not exist as specified, replace cooling fan relay. See Fig. 8.
Electric Cooling Fan Relay (Montero, Montero Sport & 3000GT)
1)Remove relay from relay box in engine compartment relay
box. Check for continuity between relay terminals No. 2 and 4. If
continuity exists, go to next step. If continuity does not exist,
replace cooling fan relay. See Fig. 9.
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cooling fan relay terminal No. 2. Using another jumper wire, connect
cooling fan relay terminal No. 4 to battery ground. With cooling fan
relay energized, there should be continuity between cooling fan relay
terminals No. 1 and 3. With cooling fan relay not energized, there
should be no continuity between terminals No. 1 and 3. If continuity
does not exist as specified, replace cooling fan relay. See Fig. 9.
Fig. 8: Testing Electric Cooling Fan Relay (Diamante, Eclipse,
Galant & Mirage)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.

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