brake fluid MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1989 1.G Workshop Manual

12 INTRODUCTION AND MASTER TROUBLESHOOTING - Precautions Before Service
Nominal
size
0.3 mm2
0.5 mm2
0.85 mm*
1.25 mm2
2.0 mm*
3.0 mm2
5.0 mm2 Permissible current
SAE
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Other
areas
2. If additional optional equipment is to be installed in the
vehicle, follow the procedure listed in the appropriate
instruction manual; however, be sure to pay careful
attention to the following points:
(1) In order to avoid overloading the wiring, take the
electrical current load of the optional equipment into
consideration, and determine the appropriate wire size.
(2) Where possible, route the wiring through the existing
harnesses.
(3) If an ammeter or similar instrument is to be connected
to a live-wire circuit, use tape to protect the wire, use a
clamp to secure the wire, and make sure that there is
no contactwith any other parts.
(4) Be sure to provide a fuse for the load circuit of the
optional equipment.
TUBES AND OTHER RUBBER PARTS
Be careful to avoid spilling any gasoline, oil, etc., or rubber
parts, they might be adversely affected.
LUBRICANTS
In accordance with the instructions in this Service Manual,
apply the specified lubricants in the specified locations during
assembly and installation.
BRAKE FLUID
Be careful to avoid spilling any brake fluid on painted
surfaces, because the paint coat might be discolored or
damaged.

16 Treatment Before I INTRODUCTION AND MASTERTROUBLESHOOTING - AftertheFordingofaStream
INSPECTION AND SERVICE AFTER FORDING A
STREAM
After fording a stream, check the following points. If abnormal
condition is evident, clean, replace or lubricate.
= Check for water. mud. sand. etc. in the rear brake drum.
clutch housing, &tarte; mot&, brake pipe and fuel pipe:
Check for water in the fluid or oil inside the front
differential. rear differential, transmission and transfer
case.
Apply grease to the lubricating points of the front suspen-
sion, steering linkage and propeller shaft.
Check all boots and breather hoses for cracks and
damage.
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INTRODUCTION AND MASTER TROUBLESHOOTING - Master Troubleshooting 27
POOR FUEL MILEAGE
Symptom Probable cause Reference
page or remedy
Poor fuel mileage Fuel leak Repair as
necessary
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1 Air cleaner clogged
1 Ignition problems 1 11-3.10 1
1 8-147to 149 1
Carburetor or fuel injection system problems 1434.90
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Compression too low
1 g-II.65 1
Tires improperly inflated 1 22-2
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Clutch slips
16-4 I
Brakes drag 1 5-13 I
NOISE
Probable cause Reference
page or remedy
Noise Loose bolts and nuts Retighten as
necessary
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1 Enaine noise
I 9-11 I
HARD STEERING
Symptom
Hard steering Probable cause
Loose power steering oil pump belt
Low fluid level
Air in power steering system
Low tire pressure
Excessive turning resistance of upper or lower ball joint
Excessivelytight linkage ball joint
Improperfrontwheel alignment
Excessive turning resistance of tie-rod ball joint
No lubricantion of tie-rod
Sticky flow control valve
No lubrication of idler arm Reference
page or remedy
19-10
19-11
19-11
22-2
2-27
1937
2-13
19-38 ’
Lubricate
19-33
19-39
) TSB Revision