MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1998 Service Manual
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Attaching hardware
 missing  ................  C  ..........  Require replacement of
                                                        hardware.
Attaching hardware not
 functioning  ............  A  ...  Require repair or replacement
                                                     of hardware.
Clamp corroded, not
 reusable  ...............  1  ............  Suggest replacement.
Connected incorrectly  ...  A  .................  Require repair.
Corroded, affecting
 structural integrity  ...  A  ............  Require replacement.
Corroded, not affecting
 structural integrity  ...  ..  ........  No service suggested or
                                                        required.
Cracked  .................  A  ..  Require repair or replacement.
Fitting type incorrect
 (such as compression
 fitting)  ...............  B  ............  Require replacement.
Flange leaking  ..........  A  ..  Require repair or replacement.
Insufficient clamping
 force, allowing hose to
 leak  ...................  A  ..  Require repair or replacement.
Leaking  .................  A  ..  Require repair or replacement.
Melted  ..................  1  ..  Suggest repair or replacement.
Missing  .................  C  ............  Require replacement.
Outer covering damaged to
 the extent that the inner
 fabric is visible  ......  A  ............  Require replacement.
Protective sleeves
 damaged  ................  2  .  Suggest replacement of sleeves.
Protective sleeves
 missing  ................  C  .  Require replacement of sleeves.
Restricted, affecting
 performance  ............  A  ..  Require repair or replacement.
Routed incorrectly  ......  2  .................  Require repair.
Swollen  .................  1  ............  Suggest replacement.
Threads damaged  .........  A  ..  Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped (threads
 missing)  ...............  A  ............  Require replacement.
Type incorrect  ..........  1  ..  Suggest repair or replacement.
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         COOLERS
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         CV JOINTS
CV JOINT INSPECTION         \
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Condition                 Code                          Procedure
Bearing, bushing or seal
 surface worn, affecting
 performance  ............  A  ..  Require repair or replacement.
Boot clamp broken  .......  A  ...  Require repair or replacement
                                                        of clamp.
Boot clamp loose  ........  A  ...  Require repair or replacement
                                                        of clamp.
Boot clamp missing  ......  C  ...  Require repair or replacement
                                                        of clamp.
Boot leaking  ............  A  .  Require replacement of CV boot.
Boot surface cracked, 
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 not leaking  ............  2  .  Suggest replacement of CV boot.
Cage broken  .............  A  ...  Require repair or replacement
                                                     of CV joint.
Housing damaged to the
 extent that it no longer
 performs its intended
 function  ...............  A  ...........  (1) Require repair or
                                         replacement of CV joint.
Housing worn to the extent
 that it no longer performs
 its intended function  ..  A  ...........  ( 1) Require repair or
                                         replacement of CV joint.
Holes elongated  .........  A  ............  Require replacement.
Internal parts binding  ..  A  ..  Require repair or replacement.
Internal parts worn  .....  A  ..  Require repair or replacement.
Lubricant missing  .......  C  ...  Require cleaning, inspection,
                                       and repacking of CV joint.
Threads damaged  .........  A  ..  Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped (threads
 missing)  ...............  A  ............  Require replacement.
( 1) - Housing assembly may appear blue in color from normal
      manufacturing process of heat-treating the housing.
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          DIP STICK TUBES
DIP STICK TUBE INSPECTION         \
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Condition                 Code                          Procedure
Broken  ..................  A  ..  Require repair or replacement.
Checkball missing  .......  C  ..  Suggest repair or replacement.
Cracked  .................  A  ..  Require repair or replacement.
Hold down bracket
 broken  .................  A  ..  Require repair or replacement.
Hold down bracket
 missing  ................  C  ............  Require replacement.
Leaking  .................  A  ..  Require repair or replacement.
Missing  .................  C  ............  Require replacement.
Threads damaged  .........  A  ..  Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped (threads
 missing)  ...............  A  ............  Require replacement.
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         DIP STICKS (FLUID LEVEL INDICATORS)
DIP STICK (FLUID LEVEL INDICATOR) INSPECTION         \
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Condition                 Code                          Procedure
Application incorrect  ...  B  ............  Require replacement.
Broken  ..................  A  ............  Require replacement.
Compressed  ..............  A  ..  Require repair or replacement.
Missing  .................  C  ............  Require replacement.
Modified  ................  A  ............  Require replacement.
Stretched  ...............  A  ..  Require repair or replacement.
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         DOWEL PINS, GUIDES AND PILOT HOLES
DOWEL PIN, GUIDE AND PILOT HOLE INSPECTION         \
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Condition                 Code                          Procedure
Application incorrect  ...  B  ..  Require repair or replacement.
Cracked  .................  A  ..  Require repair or replacement.
Distorted  ...............  A  ..  Require repair or replacement.
Missing  .................  C  ............  Require replacement.
Positioned incorrectly  ..  B  ..  Require repair or replacement.
Stepped  .................  A  ..  Require repair or replacement.
Worn to the extent that it
 no longer performs its
 intended function  ......  A  ..  Require repair or replacement.
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         DRIVE SHAFT FLANGES
         See  COMPANION FLANGES .
         DRIVE SHAFTS AND HALF SHAFTS
DRIVE SHAFT AND HALF SHAFT INSPECTION         \
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Condition                 Code                          Procedure
Balance weight missing  ..  C  ..  Require repair or replacement.
Bearing cap bore
 distorted  ..............  A  ..  Require repair or replacement.
Bent  ....................  A  ............  Require replacement.
Bolt holes elongated  ....  A  ..  Require repair or replacement.
Bushing or seal surface
 worn, affecting
 performance  ............  A  ..  Require repair or replacement.
Leaking through soft yoke
 plug  ...................  A  ...  Require repair or replacement
                                               of soft yoke plug.
Out of balance  ..........  A  ..  Require repair or replacement.
Retainer strap bent  .....  A  ..........  Require replacement of
                                                  retainer strap.
Slip yoke broken  ........  A  ............  Require replacement.
Splines worn, affecting
 performance  ............  A  ............  Require replacement.
Splines worn close to
 the end of their
 useful life  ............  1  ............  Suggest replacement.
Threads damaged  .........  A  ..  Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped (threads
 missing)  ...............  A  ............  Require replacement.
U-bolt damaged, affecting
 performance  ............  A  .  Require replacement of U-bolts.
Yoke damaged, affecting
 performance  ............  A  ..  Require repair or replacement.
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         DUST BOOTS
NOTE:    Does not include CV boots.
DUST BOOT INSPECTION
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Condition                 Code                          Procedure
Cracked, not leaking  ....  1  ............  Suggest replacement.
Missing  .................  C  ............  Require replacement.
Leaking  .................  A  ..  Require repair or replacement.