steering MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1998 Owners Manual

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Engine Oil  Ambient Temperature Less Than SAE 5W-30 

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Ambient Temperature Above 0F  SAE 10W-30 

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FLUID CAPACITIES 
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Item  Condition  Specification (1) 
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Engine Oil  Oil Pan  4.5 Qts. (4.3L) 

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 Oil Filter  0.32 Qts. (0.3L) 

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 Oil Cooler  0.32 Qts. (0.3L) 
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60,000 MILE (96,000 KM) NORMAL SERVICE
60,000 MILE (96,000 KM) NORMAL SERVICE
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VERIFY 
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Last Major Service Was Performed 
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SERVICE 
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 Ball Joints With Grease Nipple (
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 Propeller Shaft Joints (
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INSPECT 
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 Fuel Hoses (
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 Fuel System (Tank, Pipe Line, Connection & Fuel Tank Filler 

 Tube Cap) (
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 Evaporative Emission Control System (Except Evaporative 

 Emission Canister) (
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 Drive Belt (For Generator, Water Pump, Power Steering Pump) 
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 Manual Transmission Oil 
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 Disc Brake Pads (
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 Brake Hoses (
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 Ball Joint & Steering Linkage Seals (
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90,000 MILE (144,000 KM) NORMAL SERVICE
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SERVICE 
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INSPECT 
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 Exhaust System (
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REPLACE 
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 Automatic Transmission Fluid 
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 Air Cleaner Filter 
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(
1) - Change once a year or every 7,500 miles (12,000 KM). 

(
2) - If mileage is less than 7,500 miles (12,000 KM) each year, 

replace the oil filter at every oil change. 

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3) - Or inspect every 2 years. 

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4) - Or inspect every year. 

(
5) - Or change every 2 years. 

(
6) - Or lubricate grease every 2 years. 
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LUBRICATION SPECIFICATIONS 
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Engine Oil  Ambient Temperature Less Than SAE 5W-30 

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Ambient Temperature Above 0F  SAE 10W-30 

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 FLUID CAPACITIES 
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Item  Condition  Specification (1) 
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Engine Oil  Oil Pan  4.5 Qts. (4.3L) 

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 Oil Filter  0.32 Qts. (0.3L) 

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 Oil Cooler  0.32 Qts. (0.3L) 
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dipstick to measure level. 
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120,000 MILE (200,000 KM) NORMAL SERVICE
120,000 MILE (200,000 KM) NORMAL SERVICE
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Last Major Service Was Performed 
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SERVICE 
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INSPECT 
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 Fuel System (Tank, Pipe Line, Connection & Fuel Tank Filler 

 Tube Cap) (
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 Evaporative Emission Control System (Except Evaporative 

 Emission Canister) (
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 Drive Belt (For Generator, Water Pump, Power Steering Pump) 
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 Transfer Oil 
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 Ball Joint & Steering Linkage Seals (
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 Exhaust System (
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 Distributor Cap & Rotor (
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REPLACE 
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Engine Oil  Oil Pan  4.5 Qts. (4.3L) 

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Engine  Drained; With Reserve Tank  10 Qts. (9.5L) 

Coolant   
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Automatic  Drained  8.9 Qts. (8.5L) 

Transmission   
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Manual  Drained  3.3 Qts. (3.2L) 

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Rear Axle  Drained  3.3 Qts. (3.2L) 
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Transfer Case Drained  2.6 Qts. (2.5L) 
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LUBRICATION SPECIFICATIONS
LUBRICATION SPECIFICATIONS TABLE
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Engine Oil Ambient Temperature Less Than  SAE 5W-30 

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Power  All Automatic Transmission 

Steering   Fluid DEXRON II 

Fluid   
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Engine  All  50/50 Mixture Of 

Coolant   Distilled Water & 

  Ethylene Glycol 
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Transfer Case All API Classification GL-4

  SAE 75W-85W Or 75W-90 
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Front Axle  All API Classification GL-5

  Or Higher (
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Clutch Fluid  All  DOT 3 Or DOT 4 
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Hook Lock  All  Multipurpose Grease 

Catch, Door   NLGI Grade 2 

Lock Strikers  

Seat Adjust-   

ers, Backdoor  

Lock, Parking  

Brake Cable   

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 Front Wheel  All  Multipurpose Grease 

Bearings   NLGI Grade 2 Or 

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Door Hinges, All  Engine Oil 

Back Door   

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A/C  All  HFC-134a 

Refrigerant   
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Manual  All API Classification GL-4

Transmission   SAE 75W-85W Or 75W-90 
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Rear Axle  All API Classification GL-5

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the Ambient Temperature is above 0 F (-18 C). 

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-10 F (-23 C). SAE 80W, 80W-90 may be used in temperatures 

from -30 F (-34 C) to -10 F (-23 C). SAE 75W may be used 

in temperatures below -30 F (-34 C). 
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FLUID CAPACITIES
FLUID CAPACITIES TABLE ( 1)
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Power  Drained  1.1 Qts. (1.0L) 

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A/C  Drained  27 oz (760 g) 

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Fuel Tank  Capacity  24 gal (92L) 

SEATS - POWER
1998 Mitsubishi Montero
1998 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT
Mitsubishi - Power Seats
Eclipse, Galant, Montero, 3000GT
DESCRIPTION & OPERATION
Power seat system consists of reversible motors, a control
switch assembly and a wiring harness. Circuit is protected by a
fusible link, located in main relay box in engine compartment.
Power assist adjustments offered are: forward and backward
movement, height adjustment and separately adjusted front or rear seat
tilt. Controls are located on side of seat cushion or on center
console.
COMPONENT LOCATIONS
COMPONENT LOCATIONS TABLE








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Component Location
Data Link Connector (DLC) ............ Under Left Of Dash,
Below Steering Column
ETACS-ECU
3000GT ......................... Left Of Steering Column
Seat Adjusting Motors .............. Under Each Front Seat









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COMPONENT TESTS
LIMIT SWITCH/SENSOR
Galant (Driver's Seat)
Disconnect each limit switch harness connector. Operate each
switch to check continuity between specified pins using ohmmeter. See
LIMIT SWITCH CONTINUITY TABLE (GALANT) . See Fig. 1. Replace power seat
adjuster assembly if any switch fails testing.
LIMIT SWITCH CONTINUITY TABLE (GALANT)









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Switch Check Continuity
Position Between Pins No.
Slide Limit Switch
Forward .......................................... 1 & 2
Backward ......................................... 1 & 3
Middle (ON) ................................... 1, 2 & 3
Front & Rear Height Limit Switch
Front Up ......................................... 1 & 3
Front Down ....................................... 1 & 2
Front Middle (ON) ............................. 1, 2 & 3
Rear Up .......................................... 1 & 3
Rear Down ........................................ 1 & 2
Rear Middle (ON) .............................. 1, 2 & 3









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STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES
1998 Mitsubishi Montero
1998 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT
Mitsubishi - Steering Column Switches
Diamante, Eclipse, Galant, Mirage, Montero, Montero Sport,
3000GT
* PLEASE READ THIS FIRST *
WARNING: Deactivate air bag system before performing any service
operation. See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article. DO NOT
apply electrical power to any component on steering column
without first deactivating air bag system. Air bag may
deploy.
DESCRIPTION
Headlight and turn signal switch and wiper/washer switch are
part of combination switch. For information on cruise control switch
(right side of column), see appropriate CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEMS
article.
COMPONENT LOCATIONS
COMPONENT LOCATIONS TABLE








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Component Location
Headlight Relay .................... In Engine Compartment
Fuse/Relay Block
Foglight Relay
Except Montero & Montero Sport ... In Engine Compartment
Fuse/Relay Block
Taillight Relay
Except Montero Sport ............. In Engine Compartment
Fuse/Relay Block
Turn Signal/Hazard Flasher Unit
Diamante ............................ At Left Kick Panel
Eclipse .......................... Behind Center Of Dash
Except Diamante & Eclipse ..... Behind Left Side Of Dash
Wiper Relay
Front
Except Diamante & 3000GT .......... On Steering Column
Rear
Eclipse ........................ Behind Center Of Dash
Montero & Montero Sport .............. On Relay Block,
Behind Left Side Of Dash
3000GT ................ Behind Left Rear Quarter Panel









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COMPONENT TESTS
DIAMANTE
Turn Signal, Lighting & Dimmer/Passing Switch Tests
Disconnect steering column combination switch connector. See
Fig. 1 . Check continuity between specified terminals. See
STEERING COLUMN COMBINATION SWITCH CONTINUITY CHECK TABLE (DIAMANTE) .

If continuity is not as specified, replace steering column combination
switch.
STEERING COLUMN COMBINATION SWITCH CONTINUITY CHECK TABLE (DIAMANTE)









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Switch Check Continuity
& Position Between Terminals No.
Lights Switch (1)
Foglight ON ...................................... 3 & 7
Headlight ON .................................. 2, 5 & 8
Taillight ON ..................................... 5 & 8
Dimmer Switch ( 2)
Low Beam ......................................... 3 & 4
High Beam ........................................ 4 & 6
Passing
Low Beam ............................. 1, 2 & 6; 3 & 4
High Beam ............................ 1, 2 & 6; 4 & 6
Turn Signal Switch ( 3)
Left Turn ........................................ 5 & 8
Right Turn ....................................... 7 & 8
( 1) - Check at connector "A". See Fig. 2.
( 2) - Check at connector "B". See Fig. 2.
( 3) - Check at connector "C". See Fig. 2.









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Fig. 1: Exploded View Of Steering Column (Diamante)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America

Fig. 2: Steering Column Switch Terminal Identification (Diamante)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America
Ignition Switch Test
Disconnect ignition switch connector. Check continuity

Fig. 4: Testing Key Reminder Switch (Diamante)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America
Wiper/Washer Switch Tests
Disconnect steering column combination switch connector.
Check continuity between specified terminals. See Fig. 5. If
continuity is not as specified, replace wiper/washer switch.