MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1998 Service Manual
Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI, Model Year: 1998, Model line: MONTERO, Model: MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1998Pages: 1501, PDF Size: 25.81 MB
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                                         if available; otherwise,
                                             replace control arm.
Attaching hardware
 threads stripped
 (threads missing)  ......  A  .....  Require replacement of part
                                        with stripped threads, if
                                    available; otherwise, replace
                                                     control arm.
Bent  ....................  B  ............  Require replacement.
Bushing hole oversized  ..  B  ............  Require replacement.
Ball joint hole oversized
 (loose interference or
 press fit)  .............  B  ..........  (1) Further inspection
                                                        required.
Corroded, affecting
 structural integrity  ...  A  ............  Require replacement.
Holes distorted  .........  A  ............  Require replacement.
Threads damaged  .........  A  ..  Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped (threads
 missing)  ...............  A  ............  Require replacement.
( 1) - If oversized ball joint is available, require
      replacement of ball joint. If oversized ball joint
      is not available, require replacement of control arm.
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          DRAG LINKS
DRAG LINK INSPECTION         \
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Condition                 Code                          Procedure
Attaching hardware
 incorrect  ..............  A  ..........  Require replacement of
                                    incorrect part, if available;
                                    otherwise, replace drag link.
Attaching hardware
 loose  ..................  A  ...  Require repair or replacement
                                     of loose part, if available;
                                    otherwise, replace drag link.
Attaching hardware
 missing  ................  C  ..  Require replacement of missing
                                   part, if available; otherwise,
                                               replace drag link.
Attaching hardware
 threads damaged  ........  A  ...  Require repair or replacement
                                    of part with damaged threads,
                                         if available; otherwise,
                                               replace drag link.
Attaching hardware
 threads stripped
 (threads missing)  ......  A  .....  Require replacement of part
                                        with stripped threads, if
                                    available; otherwise, replace
                                                       drag link.
Bent  ....................  B  ............  Require replacement.
Binding  .................  A  ..........  ( 1) Further inspection
                                                        required.
Grease boot cracked  .....  2  ........  ( 2) Suggest replacement.
Grease boot missing  .....  2  ........  ( 3) Suggest replacement.
Grease boot torn  ........  2  ........  ( 4) Suggest replacement.
Grease fitting broken  ...  A  ...  Require replacement of grease
                                                         fitting. 
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Grease fitting missing  ..  C  ...  Require replacement of grease
                                                         fitting.
Grease fitting
 won't seal  .............  A  ...  Require replacement of grease
                                                         fitting.
Grease seal missing  .....  2  ........  (5) Suggest replacement.
Grease seal torn  ........  2  ........  ( 4) Suggest replacement.
Looseness (perceptible
 horizontal movement)  ...  1  ........  ( 6) Suggest replacement.
Looseness that is
 excessive  ..............  B  .....  ( 6)( 7) Require replacement.
Seized  ..................  A  ............  Require replacement.
Stud bent  ...............  B  ........  ( 8) Require replacement.
Stud broken  .............  A  ........  ( 8) Require replacement.
Stud loose in
 taper hole  .............  A  ...........  ( 8) Require repair or
                                                     replacement.
Taper hole elongated  ....  A  ........  ( 9) Require replacement.
Threads damaged  .........  A  ..  Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped (threads
 missing)  ...............  A  ........  ( 8) Require replacement.
Wear exceeds
 manufacturer's
 specifications  .........  B  ............  Require replacement.
( 1) - If greaseable, grease joint. If problem persists or
      joint is non-greaseable, require replacement.
( 2) - Cracked grease boot will allow contaminants to enter
      the joint and will accelerate wear.
( 3) - Lack of grease boot will allow contaminants to enter
      the joint and will accelerate wear.
( 4) - Torn grease boot will allow contaminants to enter the
      joint and will accelerate wear.
( 5) - Missing grease seal will allow contaminants to enter
      the joint and will accelerate wear.
( 6) - If manufacturer's procedures for inspection exist, use
      those procedures; otherwise, use an approved inspection
      method such as the dry park check.
CAUTION:   DO NOT  use pliers or pry bar to check ball and
      socket movement. Use only moderate hand pressure.
( 7) - Excessive looseness is defined as being significant
      enough to affect vehicle handling or structural
      integrity.
( 8) - Check for damaged taper hole.
( 9) - Check for damaged stud.
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          ELECTRONIC RIDE CONTROL SHOCKS AND STRUTS
NOTE:    This section covers the electronic damping control portion
         of the electronic shock or strut. For dampening portion of
         shock or strut conditions and procedures, refer to the
          SHOCK ABSORBERS, STRUT CARTRIDGES AND STRUT ASSEMBLIES
         section.
ELECTRONIC RIDE CONTROL SHOCK AND STRUT INSPECTION
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Condition                 Code                          Procedure
Connector bent  ..........  A  ..  Require repair or replacement.
Connector broken  ........  A  ..  Require repair or replacement.
Connector loose  .........  A  ..  Require repair or replacement.
Electronic valve control 
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 inoperative  ............  2  ........  (1) Suggest replacement.
Terminal bent  ...........  A  ..  Require repair or replacement.
Terminal broken  .........  A  ..  Require repair or replacement.
Terminal corroded  .......  A  ..  Require repair or replacement.
Terminal loose  ..........  A  ..  Require repair or replacement.
( 1) - It is acceptable to replace with a non-electronically
      controlled unit, where available.
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          IDLER ARMS
IDLER ARM INSPECTION         \
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Condition                 Code                          Procedure
Attaching hardware
 broken  .................  A  ...  Require replacement of broken
                                   part, if available; otherwise,
                                               replace idler arm.
Attaching hardware
 incorrect  ..............  A  ..........  Require replacement of
                                    incorrect part, if available;
                                    otherwise, replace idler arm.
Attaching hardware
 loose  ..................  A  ...  Require repair or replacement
                                     of loose part, if available;
                                    otherwise, replace idler arm.
Attaching hardware
 missing  ................  C  ..  Require replacement of missing
                                   part, if available; otherwise,
                                               replace idler arm.
Attaching hardware
 threads damaged  ........  A  ...  Require repair or replacement
                                    of part with damaged threads,
                                         if available; otherwise,
                                               replace idler arm.
Attaching hardware
 threads stripped
 (threads missing)  ......  A  .....  Require replacement of part
                                        with stripped threads, if
                                    available; otherwise, replace
                                                       idler arm.
Binding  .................  A  ..........  ( 1) Further inspection
                                                        required.
Grease boot cracked  .....  2  ........  ( 2) Suggest replacement.
Grease boot missing  .....  2  ........  ( 3) Suggest replacement.
Grease boot torn  ........  2  ........  ( 4) Suggest replacement.
Grease fitting broken  ...  A  ...  Require replacement of grease
                                                         fitting.
Grease fitting missing  ..  C  ...  Require replacement of grease
                                                         fitting.
Grease fitting
 won't seal  .............  A  ...  Require replacement of grease
                                                         fitting.
Grease seal missing  .....  2  ........  ( 5) Suggest replacement.
Grease seal torn  ........  2  ........  ( 4) Suggest replacement.
Greaseable joint will not
 take grease  ............  2  ......  ( 1) Suggest replacement of
                                                  grease fitting.
Looseness at frame
 bracket end  ............  B  ........  ( 6)( 7) Require repair or
                                                     replacement. 
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Looseness at link end
 (perceptible horizontal
 movement)  ..............  1  ........  (8) Suggest replacement.
Looseness at link end
 that is excessive  ......  B  .....  ( 8)( 9) Require replacement.
Mounted out of position
 (center link
 not parallel)  ..........  B  ..........  Require repositioning.
Nut on stud loose  .......  A  ..........  ( 10) Require repair or
                                                     replacement.
Seized  ..................  A  ............  Require replacement.
Stud bent  ...............  B  .......  ( 11) Require replacement.
Stud broken  .............  A  .......  ( 11) Require replacement.
Taper hole elongated  ....  A  .......  ( 12) Require replacement.
Threads damaged  .........  A  ..  Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped (threads
 missing)  ...............  A  .......  ( 11) Require replacement.
Wear exceeds
 manufacturer's
 specifications  .........  B  ............  Require replacement.
( 1) - If greaseable, grease joint. If problem persists or
      joint is non-greaseable, require replacement.
( 2) - Cracked grease boot will allow contaminants to enter
      joint and will accelerate wear.
( 3) - Lack of grease boot will allow contaminants to enter
      joint and will accelerate wear.
( 4) - Torn grease boot will allow contaminants to enter
      joint and will accelerate wear.
( 5) - Missing grease seal will allow contaminants to enter
      joint and will accelerate wear.
( 6) - If manufacturer's procedures and specifications exist,
      use those procedures and specifications; otherwise, use
      an approved inspection method such as the dry park check.
( 7) - Looseness is defined as movement that creates excessive
      toe change.
( 8) - If manufacturer's procedures for inspection exist, use
      those procedures; otherwise, use an approved inspection
      method such as the dry park check.
CAUTION:   DO NOT  use pliers or pry bar to check ball and
      socket movement. Use only  moderate hand pressure.
( 9) - Excessive looseness is defined as significant enough
      to affect vehicle handling or structural integrity.
( 10 ) - Check for bent stud or damaged taper hole.
( 11 ) - Check for damaged taper hole.
( 12 ) - Check for damaged stud.
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          KING PINS
         You are not required to replace king pins in axle sets.
However, when replacing a king pin due to wear exceeding
manufacturer's specifications, you may suggest replacement of the
other king pin on the axle if its measurement shows it is close to the
end of its useful life.
KING PIN INSPECTION
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Condition                 Code                          Procedure
Bearing balls pitted  ....  A  ...........  Require replacement.
Bearing balls worn  ......  A  ...........  Require replacement.
Bearing races pitted  ....  A  ...........  Require replacement. 
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Bearing races worn  ......  A  ...........  Require replacement.
Bearing rollers pitted  ..  A  ...........  Require replacement.
Bearing rollers worn  ....  A  ...........  Require replacement.
Bearing seal bent  .......  2  .  Suggest replacement of seal or
                                                        bearing.
Bearing seal missing  ....  2  .  Suggest replacement of seal or
                                                        bearing.
Bearing seal torn  .......  2  .  Suggest replacement of seal or
                                                        bearing.
Binding  .................  A  ..  Require repair or replacement
                                              of affected parts.
End caps missing  ........  C  .  Require replacement of missing
                                  part, if available; otherwise,
                                               replace king pin.
End play exceeds
 specifications  .........  B  ................  Require repair.
Grease fitting broken  ...  A  ..  Require replacement of grease
                                                        fitting.
Grease fitting missing  ..  C  ..  Require replacement of grease
                                                        fitting.
Grease fitting
 won't seal  .............  A  ..  Require replacement of grease
                                                        fitting.
Locating pins missing  ...  C  .  Require replacement of missing
                                  part, if available; otherwise,
                                               replace king pin.
Looseness exceeds
 manufacturer's
 specifications  .........  B  ....  Require replacement of worn
                                                          parts.
Seized  ..................  A  ...........  Require replacement.
Threads damaged  .........  A  .  Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped (threads
 missing)  ...............  A  ...........  Require replacement.
Will not take grease  ....  2  .....  (1) Suggest replacement of
                                                 grease fitting.
( 1) - If king pin will not take grease after replacement of
      grease fitting, suggest replacement of king pin.
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          PITMAN ARMS
PITMAN ARM INSPECTION         \
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Condition                 Code                          Procedure
Attaching hardware
 incorrect  ..............  A  ..........  Require replacement of
                                    incorrect part, if available;
                                   otherwise, replace pitman arm.
Attaching hardware
 loose  ..................  A  ...  Require repair or replacement
                                     of loose part, if available;
                                   otherwise, replace pitman arm.
Attaching hardware
 missing  ................  C  ..  Require replacement of missing
                                   part, if available; otherwise,
                                              replace pitman arm.
Attaching hardware
 threads damaged  ........  A  ...  Require repair or replacement
                                    of part with damaged threads,
                                         if available; otherwise, 
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                                              replace pitman arm.
Attaching hardware
 threads stripped
 (threads missing)  ......  A  .....  Require replacement of part
                                        with stripped threads, if
                                    available; otherwise, replace
                                                      pitman arm.
Bent  ....................  B  ............  Require replacement.
Binding  .................  A  ..........  (1) Further inspection
                                                        required.
Grease boot cracked  .....  2  ........  ( 2) Suggest replacement.
Grease boot missing  .....  2  ........  ( 3) Suggest replacement.
Grease boot torn  ........  2  ........  ( 4) Suggest replacement.
Grease fitting broken  ...  A  ......  Require replacement grease
                                                         fitting.
Grease fitting missing  ..  C  ...  Require replacement of grease
                                                         fitting.
Grease fitting
 won't seal  .............  A  ...  Require replacement of grease
                                                         fitting.
Grease seal missing  .....  2  .........  ( 3) Suggest replacement
                                                         of seal.
Grease seal torn  ........  2  .........  ( 4) Suggest replacement
                                                         of seal.
Looseness (perceptible
 horizontal movement)  ...  1  ........  ( 5) Suggest replacement.
Looseness that is
 excessive  ..............  B  .....  ( 5)( 6) Require replacement.
Nut on stud loose  .......  A  ...........  ( 7) Require repair or
                                                     replacement.
Seized  ..................  A  ............  Require replacement.
Splines damaged  .........  A  ..  Require repair or replacement.
Splines stripped
 (splines missing)  ......  A  ............  Require replacement.
Stud bent  ...............  B  ........  ( 8) Require replacement.
Stud broken  .............  A  ........  ( 8) Require replacement.
Stud loose in
 taper hole  .............  A  ...........  ( 8) Require repair or
                                                     replacement.
Taper hole elongated  ....  A  ........  ( 9) Require replacement.
Threads damaged  .........  A  ..  Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped (threads
 missing)  ...............  A  ........  ( 8) Require replacement.
( 1) - If greaseable, grease joint.  If problem persists or
      joint is non-greaseable, require replacement.
( 2) - Cracked grease boot will allow contaminants to enter
      joint and will accelerate wear.
( 3) - Lack of grease boot will allow contaminants to enter
      joint and will accelerate wear.
( 4) - Torn grease boot will allow contaminants to enter joint
      and will accelerate wear.
( 5) - If manufacturer's procedures for inspection exist, use
      those procedures; otherwise, use an approved inspection
      method such as the dry park check.
CAUTION:  DO NOT  use pliers or pry bar to check ball and socket
         movement. Use only  moderate hand pressure.
( 6) - Excessive looseness is defined as being significant
      enough to affect vehicle handling or structural integrity.
( 7) - Check for bent stud of damaged taper hole.
( 8) - Check for damaged taper hole.
( 9) - Check for damaged stud.
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