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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One or More, But Carburetor idle mixture Readjust carburetor,
Not All Firing not balanced see ENGINE PERFORMANCE
Voltage Lines are
Higher Than Others EGR valve stuck open Clean and/or replace
valve
High resistance in spark Replace spark plug
plug wires wires
Cracked or broken spark Replace spark plugs
plug insulator
Intake vacuum leak Repair leak
Defective spark plugs Replace spark plugs
Corroded spark plug Replace spark plugs
terminals
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One or More, But Curb idle mixture not Readjust carburetor,
Not All Firing balanced see ENGINE PERFORMANCE
Voltage Lines Are
Lower Than Others Breaks in plug wires Replace plug wires
causing arcing
Cracked coil tower causing Replace coil
arcing
Low compression Determine cause and
repair
Defective spark plugs Replace spark plugs
Corroded spark plugs Replace spark plugs
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Cylinders Not Cracked distributor cap Replace distributor
Firing terminals cap
Shorted spark plug wire Determine cause and
repair
Mechanical problem in Determine cause and
engine repair
Defective spark plugs Replace spark plugs
Spark plugs fouled Replace spark plugs
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BASIC DRIVEABILITY PROBLEMS TROUBLE SHOOTING TABLE \
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CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION \
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Hard Starting Binding carburetor linkage Eliminate binding
Binding choke linkage Eliminate binding
Binding choke piston Eliminate binding
Restricted choke vacuum Check vacuum lines
for blockage
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Worn or dirty needle valve Clean carburetor, see
and seat ENGINE PERFORMANCE
Float sticking Readjust or replace
float see the ENGINE
PERFORMANCE section
Incorrect choke adjustment Reset choke adjustment
see ENGINE PERFORMANCE
Defective coil Replace coil
Improper spark plug gap Regap spark plugs
Incorrect ignition timing Reset ignition timing
see ENGINE PERFORMANCE
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Detonation Over-advanced ignition Reset ignition timing
timing see ENGINE PERFORMANCE
Defective spark plugs Replace spark plugs
Fuel lines clogged Clean fuel lines
EGR system malfunction Check and repair EGR
system
PCV system malfunction Repair PCV system
Vacuum leaks Check and repair
vacuum system
Loose fan belts Tighten or replace
fan belts, see ENGINE
PERFORMANCE
Restricted airflow Remove restriction
Vacuum advance malfunction Check distributor
operation
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Dieseling Binding carburetor linkage Eliminate binding
Binding throttle linkage Eliminate blinding
Binding choke linkage or Eliminate binding
fast idle cam
Defective idle solenoid Replace idle solenoid
see ENGINE PERFORMANCE
Improper base idle speed Reset idle speed, see
see ENGINE PERFORMANCE
Incorrect ignition timing Reset ignition timing
see ENGINE PERFORMANCE
Incorrect idle mixture Reset idle mixture,
setting see ENGINE PERFORMANCE
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Faulty Incorrect ignition timing Reset ignition timing
Acceleration see ENGINE PERFORMANCE
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Engine cold and choke too Adjust choke and
lean allow engine to warm-
up
Defective spark plugs Replace spark plugs
Defective coil Replace coil
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Faulty Low Speed Clogged idle transfer slots Clean idle transfer
Operation slots, see FUEL
Restricted idle air bleeds Disassemble and clean
and passages carburetor, see FUEL
Clogged air cleaner Replace air filter
Defective spark plugs Replace spark plugs
Defective ignition wires Replace ignition wire
see ENGINE PERFORMANCE
Defective distributor cap Replace distributor
cap
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Faulty High Speed Incorrect ignition timing Reset ignition timing
Operation see ENGINE PERFORMANCE
Defective distributor Replace advance
centrifugal advance mechanism
Defective distributor Replace advance unit
vacuum advance
Incorrect spark plugs or Check gap and/or
plug gap replace spark plugs
Faulty choke operation Check choke and
repair as required
Clogged vacuum passages Remove restrictions
Improper size or clogged Check jet size and
main jet clean, see FUEL
Restricted air cleaner Check filter and
replace as necessary
Defective distributor cap, Replace cap, rotor or
rotor or coil coil
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Misfire at All Defective spark plugs Replace spark plugs
Speeds
Defective spark plug wires Replace spark plug
wires
Defective distributor cap, Replace cap, rotor,
rotor, or coil or coil
Cracked or broken vacuum Replace vacuum hoses
hoses
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Vacuum leaks Repair vacuum leaks
Fuel lines clogged Remove restriction
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Hesitation Cracked or broken vacuum Replace vacuum hoses
hoses
Vacuum leaks Repair Vacuum leaks
Binding carburetor linkage Eliminate binding
Binding throttle linkage Eliminate binding
Binding choke linkage or Eliminate binding
fast idle cam
Improper float setting Readjust float
setting, see FUEL
Cracked or broken ignition Replace ignition
wires wires
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Rough idle, Incorrect curb idle or fast Reset idle speed, see
Missing or idle speed see ENGINE PERFORMANCE
Stalling
Incorrect basic timing Reset ignition timing
see ENGINE PERFORMANCE
Improper idle mixture Reset idle mixture,
adjustment see ENGINE PERFORMANCE
Improper feedback system Check feedback system
operation see ENGINE PERFORMANCE
Incorrect spark plug gap Reset spark plug gap,
see ENGINE PERFORMANCE
Moisture in ignition Dry components
components
Loose or broken ignition Replace ignition
wires wires
Damaged distributor cap or Replace distributor
or rotor cap or rotor
Faulty ignition coil Replace ignition coil
Fuel filter clogged or worn Replace fuel filter
Damaged idle mixture screw Replace idle mixture
screw, see FUEL
Improper fast idle cam Reset fast idle cam
adjustment adjustment, see TUNE-
see ENGINE PERFORMANCE
Improper EGR valve operation Replace EGR valve
Faulty PCV valve air flow Replace PCV valve
Choke binding or improper Reset choke or
choke setting eliminate binding
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Vacuum leak Repair vacuum leak
Improper float bowl fuel Reset float
level adjustment, see FUEL
Clogged air bleed or idle Clean carburetor
passages passages, see FUEL
Clogged or worn air cleaner Replace air filter
filter
Faulty choke vacuum Replace diaphragm,
diaphragm see ENGINE PERFORMANCE
Exhaust manifold heat valve Replace heat valve
inoperative
Improper distributor spark Check distributor
advance operation
Leaking valves or valve Check and repair
components valvetrain
Improper carburetor Remove and remount
mounting carburetor
Excessive play in Replace distributor
distributor shaft
Loose or corroded wiring Repair or replace as
connections required
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Engine Surges Improper PCV valve airflow Replace PCV valve
Vacuum leaks Repair vacuum leaks
Clogged air bleeds Remove restriction
EGR valve malfunction Replace EGR valve
Restricted air cleaner Replace air filter
filter
Cracked or broken vacuum Replace vacuum hoses
hoses
Cracked or broken ignition Replace ignition
wires wires
Vacuum advance malfunction Check unit and
replace as necessary
Defective or fouled spark Replace spark plugs
plugs
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Ping or Spark Incorrect ignition timing Reset ignition timing
Knock see ENGINE PERFORMANCE
Distributor centrifugal or Check operation and
vacuum advance malfunction replace as necessary
Carburetor setting too lean Readjust mixture
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setting, see ENGINE
PERFORMANCE
Vacuum leak Eliminate vacuum leak
EGR valve malfunction Replace EGR valve
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Poor Gasoline Cracked or broken vacuum Replace vacuum hoses
Mileage hoses
Vacuum leaks Repair vacuum leaks
Defective ignition wires Replace wires
Incorrect choke setting Readjust setting, see
ENGINE PERFORMANCE
Defective vacuum advance Replace vacuum advance
Defective spark plugs Replace spark plugs
Binding carburetor power Eliminate binding
piston
Dirt in carburetor jets Clean and/or replace
jets
Incorrect float adjustment Readjust float
setting, see FUEL
Defective power valve Replace power valve,
see ENGINE PERFORMANCE
Incorrect idle speed Readjust idle speed
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Engine Stalls Improper float level Readjust float level
Leaking needle valve and Replace needle valve
seat and seat
Vacuum leaks Eliminate vacuum
leaks
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VACUUM PUMP - DIESEL TROUBLE SHOOTING
NOTE: This is GENERAL information. This article is not intended
to be specific to any unique situation or individual vehicle
configuration. The purpose of this Trouble Shooting
information is to provide a list of common causes to
problem symptoms. For model-specific Trouble Shooting,
refer to SUBJECT, DIAGNOSTIC, or TESTING articles available
in the section(s) you are accessing.
NOTE: Diesel engines mechanical diagnosis is the same as gasoline
engines for items such as noisy valves, bearings, pistons,
etc. The following trouble shooting covers only items
pertaining to diesel engines.
VACUUM PUMP (DIESEL) TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART
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Excessive Noise Loose pump-to-drive Tighten screws
assembly screws
Loose tube on pump assembly Tighten tube
Valves not functioning Replace valves
properly
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Oil Leakage Loose end plug Tighten end plug
Bad seal crimp Remove and re-crimp
seal
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MANUAL TRANSMISSION
MANUAL TRANSMISSION TROUBLE SHOOTING
NOTE: This is GENERAL information. This article is not intended
to be specific to any unique situation or individual vehicle
configuration. The purpose of this Trouble Shooting
information is to provide a list of common causes to
problem symptoms. For model-specific Trouble Shooting,
refer to SUBJECT, DIAGNOSTIC, or TESTING articles available
in the section(s) you are accessing.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE TROUBLE SHOOTING
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Condition Possible Cause \
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Noisy In Forward Gears .Low gear oil level,
.Loose bell housing bolts,
.Worn bearings or gears
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Clunk On Deceleration
(FWD Only) .Loose engine mounts,
.Worn inboard CV joints,
.Worn differential pinion shaft,
.Side gear hub counterbore
in case worn oversize
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Gear Clash When Shifting
Forward Gears .Clutch Out Of Adjustment,
.Shift linkage damaged or
out of adjustment,
.Gears or synchronizers damaged,
.Low gear oil level
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Transmission Noisy When
Moving (RWD Only) Quiet In
Neutral With Clutch Engaged .Worn rear outputshaft bearing
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Gear Rattle .Worn bearings,
.Wrong gear oil,
.Low gear oil,
.Worn gears
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Steady Ticking At Idle
(Increases With RPM) .Broken tooth on gear
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Gear Clash When Shifting
Forward Gears .Worn or broken synchronizers
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Loud Whine In Reverse .Normal condition ( 1) \
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Noise When Stepping On Clutch .Bad release bearing,
.Worn pilot bearing
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Ticking Or Screeching As
Clutch Is Engaged .Faulty release bearing,
.Uneven pressure plate fingers
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Click Or Snap When Clutch
Is Engaged .Worn clutch fork,
.Worn or broken front bearing
retainer
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Transmission Shifts Hard .Clutch not releasing,
.Shift mechanism binding,
.Clutch installed backwards
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Will Not Shift Into One
Gear, Shifts Into All
Others .Bent shift fork,
.Worn detent balls
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Locked Into Gear,
Cannot Shift .Clutch adjustment,
.Worn detent balls
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Transmission Jumps Out
Of Gear .Pilot bearing worn,
.Bent shift fork,
.Worn gear teeth or face
.Excessive gear train end play
.Worn synchronizers
.Missing detent ball spring
.Shift mechanism worn or out of
adjustment
.Engine or transmission mount
bolts loose or out of adjustment
.Transmission not aligned
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Shift Lever Rattle .Worn shift lever or detents
.Worn shift forks
.Worn synchronizers sleeve
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Shift Lever Hops Under
Acceleration .Worn engine or transmission
mounts
( 1) - Most units use spur cut gears in reverse and are noisy
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POWERTRAIN
CLUTCH TROUBLE SHOOTING
NOTE: This is GENERAL information. This article is not intended
to be specific to any unique situation or individual vehicle
configuration. The purpose of this Trouble Shooting
information is to provide a list of common causes to
problem symptoms. For model-specific Trouble Shooting,
refer to SUBJECT, DIAGNOSTIC, or TESTING articles available
in the section(s) you are accessing.
BASIC CLUTCH TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART
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CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION \
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Chattering or Incorrect clutch adjustment Adjust clutch
Grabbing
Oil, grease or glaze on Disassemble and clean
facings or replace
Loose "U" joint flange See DRIVE AXLES
article
Worn input shaft spline Replace input shaft
Binding pressure plate Replace pressure plate
Binding release lever See CLUTCH article
Binding clutch disc hub Replace clutch disc
Unequal pressure plate Replace worn/misaligned
contact components
Loose/bent clutch disc Replace clutch disc
Incorrect transmission Realign transmission
alignment
Worn pressure plate, disc Replace damaged
or flywheel components
Broken or weak pressure Replace pressure
springs plate
Sticking clutch pedal Lubricate clutch pedal
& linkage
Incorrect clutch disc Replace clutch disc
facing
Engine loose in chassis Tighten all mounting
bolts
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Failure to Oil or grease on clutch Clean or replace clutch
Release facings clutch disc
Incorrect release lever or See CLUTCH article
pedal adjustment
Worn or broken clutch Replace clutch disc
facings
Bent clutch disc or Replace damaged
pressure plate components
Clutch disc hub binding on Clean or replace clutch
input shaft disc and/or input shaft
Binding pilot bearing Replace pilot bearing
Sticking release bearing Replace release bearing
sleeve and/or sleeve
Binding clutch cable See CLUTCH article
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Defective clutch master Replace master cylinder
Defective clutch slave Replace slave cylinder
Air in hydraulic system Bleed hydraulic system
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Rattling Weak or broken release Replace spring and
lever spring check alignment
Damaged pressure plate Replace pressure plate
Broken clutch return spring Replace return spring
Worn splines on clutch disc Replace clutch disc
or input shaft and/or input shaft
Worn clutch release bearing Replace release bearing
Dry or worn pilot bearing Lubricate or replace
pilot bearing
Unequal release lever Align or replace
contact release lever
Incorrect pedal free play Adjust free play
Warped or damaged clutch Replace damaged
disc components
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Slipping Pressure springs worn or Release pressure plate
Oily, greasy or worn Clean or replace clutch
facings disc
Incorrect clutch alignment Realign clutch assembly
Warped clutch disc or Replace damaged
pressure plate components
Binding release levers or Lubricate and/or
clutch pedal replace release
components
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Squeaking Worn or damaged release Replace release bearing
Dry or worn pilot or Lubricate or replace
release bearing assembly
Pilot bearing turning in Replace pilot bearing
crankshaft and/or crankshaft
Worn input shaft bearing Replace bearing and
seal
Incorrect transmission Realign transmission
alignment
Dry release fork between Lubricate release fork
pivot and pivot
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Heavy and/or Sticking release bearing Replace release bearing
Stiff Pedal sleeve and/or sleeve