steering MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1991 Service Manual

vehicle is at normal riding height.
* Steering wheel must be centered with wheels in straight ahead
position. If required, shorten one tie rod adjusting sleeve
and lengthen opposite sleeve (equal amount of turns). See
Fig. 2.
* Wheel bearings should have the correct preload and lug nuts
must be tightened to manufacturer's specifications. Adjust
camber, caster and toe-in using this sequence. Follow
instructions of the alignment equipment manufacturer.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to correct alignment by straightening parts.
Damaged parts must be replaced.
Fig. 2: Adjusting Tie Rod Sleeves (Top View)
CAMBER
1) Camber is the tilting of the wheel, outward at either top
or bottom, as viewed from front of vehicle. See Fig. 3.
2) When wheels tilts outward at the top (from centerline of
vehicle), camber is positive. When wheels tilt inward at top, camber
is negative. Amount of tilt is measured in degrees from vertical.

Fig. 3: Determining Camber Angle
CASTER
1) Caster is tilting of front steering axis either forward or
backward from vertical, as viewed from side of vehicle. See Fig. 4.
2) When axis is tilted backward from vertical, caster is
positive. This creates a trailing action on front wheels. When axis is
tilted forward, caster is negative, causing a leading action on front
wheels.
Fig. 4: Determining Caster Angle
TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT
Toe-in is the width measured at the rear of the tires

subtracted by the width measured at the front of the tires at about
spindle height. A positive figure would indicate toe-in and a negative
figure would indicate toe-out. If the distance between the front and
rear of the tires is the same, toe measurement would be zero. To
adjust:
1) Measure toe-in with front wheels in straight ahead
position and steering wheel centered. To adjust toe-in, loosen clamps
and turn adjusting sleeve or adjustable end on right and left tie
rods. See Figs. 2 and 5.
2) Turn equally and in opposite directions to maintain
steering wheel in centered position. Face of tie rod end must be
parallel with machined surface of steering rod end to prevent binding.
3) When tightening clamps, make certain that clamp bolts are
positioned so there will be no interference with other parts
throughout the entire travel of linkage.
Fig. 5: Wheel Toe-In (Dimension A Less Dimension B)
TOE-OUT ON TURNS
1) Toe-out on turns (turning radius) is a check for bent or
damaged parts, and not a service adjustment. With caster, camber, and
toe-in properly adjusted, check toe-out with weight of vehicle on
wheels.
2) Use a full floating turntable under each wheel, repeating
test with each wheel positioned for right and left turns. Incorrect
toe-out generally indicates a bent steering arm. Replace arm, if
necessary, and recheck wheel alignment.

STEERING AXIS INCLINATION
1) Steering axis inclination is a check for bent or damaged
parts, and not a service adjustment. Vehicle must be level and camber
should be properly adjusted. See Fig. 6.
2) If camber cannot be brought within limits and steering
axis inclination is correct, steering knuckle is bent. If camber and
steering axis inclination are both incorrect by approximately the same
amount, the upper and lower control arms are bent.
Fig. 6: Checking Steering Axis Inclination

Model & Ground Apply Voltage
Application Terminal No. To Terminal No.
Low Speed Operation
Montero ...................... 3 ............................. 1
Pickup & Ram-50 .............. 1 ............................. 3
High Speed Operation
Montero ...................... 4 ............................. 1
Pickup & Ram-50 .............. 2 ............................. 3









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Fig. 1: Front Wiper Motor Terminal ID (Montero, Pickup & Ram-50)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.
Checking Automatic Stop (Montero, Pickup & Ram-50)
1)Operate wiper motor at low speed. See CHECKING WIPER MOTOR
OPERATION. Disconnect battery voltage to stop motor in any position
except park.
2) Using a jumper wire, connect 2 terminals indicated. See
AUTOMATIC STOP CHECK table. See Fig. 1. Connect 12 volts to terminal
indicated in table, and ground wiper motor bracket. Ensure motor parks
wiper arm.
AUTOMATIC STOP CHECK TABLE









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Model Jumper Pin Nos. Apply Voltage To Pin Nos.
Montero ................ 3 & 2 ................................. 1
Pickup & Ram-50 ........ 1 & 4 ................................. 3









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FRONT WIPER RELAY
NOTE: On Pickup, Ram-50,intermittent wiper relay is incorporated
into wiper switch. See STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES article in
the ACCESSORIES/SAFETY EQUIP Section. Precis does not have a
front wiper relay.
Continuity Check (Montero)
Remove relay. Relay is located behind driver's kick panel.
Make sure continuity is present between terminals No. 2 and 5. See
Fig. 2 .

Fig. 2: Identifying Front Wiper Relay Terminals (Montero)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.
Intermittent Operation Check (Montero)
1) Connect battery voltage to terminal No. 1 and ground
terminal No. 6. See Fig. 2. Connect a jumper wire with test light
between battery positive and terminal No. 2.
2) Connect one end of a jumper wire to terminal No. 3 and
touch the other end to negative terminal on battery. Test light should
illuminate briefly and then go out after terminal No. 3 is touched to
battery ground.
FRONT WIPER SWITCH
NOTE: Front wiper switch is located on steering column.
See STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES article in the
ACCESSORIES/SAFETY EQUIP Section.
REAR WIPER MOTOR
Operation Check (Montero)
Disconnect wiring connector from wiper motor. Connect battery
voltage to one terminal and ground to other terminal to ensure
automatic operation. See REAR WIPER MOTOR OPERATION CHECK table for
terminal numbers and model application. See Fig. 3.
REAR WIPER MOTOR OPERATION CHECK TABLE









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Model Ground Pin No. Apply Voltage To Pin Nos.
Montero ................. 3 .................................... 1









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Montero
Remove wiper switch from instrument panel and disconnect
wiring connector. Place wiper switch in OFF position. Continuity
should exist between terminals No. 2 and 5. See Fig. 5. Place wiper
switch in ON position. Continuity should exist between terminals No. 2
and 7. Place wiper switch in INT position. Continuity should exist
between terminals No. 2 and 5, and 3 and 8. Depress washer switch.
Continuity should exist between terminals No. 6 and 7.
Fig. 5: Identifying Rear Wiper Switch Terminals
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
FRONT WIPER MOTOR
Removal & Installation
Remove wiper motor attaching bolts. Pull motor out just
slightly. Disconnect wiper linkage from motor assembly and remove
motor. To install, reverse removal procedure.
FRONT WIPER SWITCH
NOTE: Front wiper switch is integral with combination switch on
steering column. See appropriate STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES