service MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1998 Repair Manual
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specifications.
Wire lead open .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead shorted ....... A .. Require repair or replacement.
(1) - If a sensor is not adjustable, further inspection is
required to identify and correct cause.
( 2) - Determine cause and correct prior to repair or
replacement of part.
( 3) - Determine source of contamination, such as metal
particles or water. Require repair or replacement.
( 4) - Inoperative includes intermittent operation or out of OEM
specification. Some components may be serviceable; check
for accepted cleaning procedure.
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STEEL BRAKE LINES
STEEL BRAKE LINE INSPECTION \
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Condition Code Procedure
Attaching hardware
broken ................. A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Attaching hardware
missing ................ C .......... Require replacement of
hardware.
Attaching hardware not
functioning ............ A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Corroded, affecting
structural integrity ... A ............ Require replacement.
Fitting incorrect (for
example, compression
fitting) ............... B ............ Require replacement.
Flare type incorrect .... B .. Require repair or replacement.
Leaking ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Line material incorrect
(copper, etc.) ......... B ............ Require replacement.
Restricted .............. A ............ Require replacement.
Routed incorrectly ...... B ..... Require routing correction.
Rust-pitted ............. 1 ............ Suggest replacement.
Threads damaged ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped
(threads missing) ...... A ............ Require replacement.
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STOPLIGHT SWITCHES
See BRAKE STOPLIGHT SWITCHES .
SWITCHES
NOTE: Copied from Electrical UIGs & added "float saturated" from
old fluid level sensor switches.
STEEL BRAKE LINE INSPECTION
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Condition Code Procedure
Attaching hardware
broken ................. A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
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BRAKE SYSTEM
1998 Mitsubishi Montero
1997-98 BRAKES
Mitsubishi - Disc & Drum
Diamante, Eclipse, Galant, Mirage, Montero, Montero Sport,
3000GT
INTRODUCTION
This article contains information on repair and service of
basic hydraulic brake system. If vehicle is equipped with anti-lock
brakes, also see appropriate ANTI-LOCK article.
DESCRIPTION
Brake system consists of a master cylinder, vacuum power
brake booster, proportioning valve and self-adjusting assembly.
Montero has a Load-Sensing Proportioning Valve (LSPV). All models are
equipped with front disc brakes and either rear disc or drum brakes.
Parking brake assembly activates rear brakes.
BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM
BLEEDING PROCEDURES
Bleed brakes whenever hydraulic lines are opened or pedal
feels spongy. Bleed system in appropriate sequence. See
BRAKE LINE BLEEDING SEQUENCE table. Use only DOT 3 or DOT 4 approved
fluid and DO NOT mix fluid types.
BRAKE LINE BLEEDING SEQUENCE
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Application Sequence
Diamante, Eclipse, Galant,
Mirage & 3000GT .................................... RR, LF, LR, RF
Montero ....................................... RR, LR, LSPV, RF, LF
Montero Sport ....................................... RR, LR, RF, LF
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ADJUSTMENTS
BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT, FREE PLAY & CLEARANCE
1) To measure brake pedal height, pull up carpet under brake
pedal. Measure distance between floor board and middle of brake pedal
pad surface with brake pedal released. See BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT
SPECIFICATIONS table.
2) To adjust pedal height, separate connector from stoplight
switch, and loosen switch lock nut. Back-off switch so it does not
contact brake pedal arm. Loosen master cylinder push rod lock nut.
Adjust brake pedal height by rotating master cylinder push rod until
brake pedal height is within specification.
BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS
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(62-73 kPa) of vacuum applied to the brake booster.
PARKING/EMERGENCY BRAKE
NOTE: Adjust service brakes before adjusting parking brake.
Start engine, and apply brake pedal. Pull parking brake lever
with a force of 44-45 lbs. (196-200 N). Parking brake lever should
move up 3-5 notches on Diamante, Stealth and 3000GT, 4-6 notches on
Montero, and 5-7 notches on all other models. If adjustment is
necessary, turn adjusting nut located under console or at end of cable
rod. See Fig. 6.
Fig. 6: Adjusting Parking/Emergency Brake (Typical)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.
REAR BRAKE SHOES
Fully release parking brake and depress brake pedal several
times to center shoes and adjust brake shoe clearance. Adjust shoes so
brake shoes lightly contact brake drum. Adjust parking brake, and
check pedal travel. Rotate brake drum to verify free movement.
STOPLIGHT SWITCH
Loosen lock nut, and adjust switch-to-pedal arm clearance to
0.02-0.04" (0.5-1.0 mm). Tighten lock nut. DO NOT depress master
cylinder push rod during stoplight switch adjustment.
TESTING
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Removal & Installation (3000GT AWD)
1) Raise and support vehicle. Remove front wheels. Remove
clip, brake pad retaining pins and spring. See Fig. 17. Remove shims
and pads from caliper. Keep track of location of shims for reassembly.
2) Compress caliper pistons fully in bores. Install shims on
brake pads. Install brake pads. Install spring clip, pad retaining
pins and clip. Start engine and depress brake pedal several times to
expand caliper piston. Check brake fluid level.
FRONT BRAKE CALIPER
Removal
Raise and support vehicle. Remove front wheels. Remove hose
clip from brake hose mount (if equipped). Disconnect brake hose from
caliper. Remove upper and lower caliper-to-steering knuckle bolts.
Lift caliper body upward. Remove caliper.
Installation
To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten bolts to
specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Bleed brake system. See
BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM .
FRONT BRAKE ROTOR
Removal & Installation (Except Montero & Montero Sport)
Raise vehicle, and remove wheel(s). Remove caliper. See
FRONT BRAKE CALIPER . Slide rotor off hub. To install, reverse removal
procedure.
Removal (Montero & Montero Sport)
Raise and support vehicle. Remove brake caliper. See
FRONT BRAKE CALIPER . On 4WD, remove Remove bearing grease cap, snap
ring, shim, 6 bolts and drive flange from axle shaft. On 2WD remove 6
bolts and hub cover. Remove screw(s) from lock washer. Remove lock
washer. Remove lock nut using Lock Nut Wrench (MB990954). Remove hub
assembly. Place match marks on rotor and hub. Remove rotor from front
hub.
Installation
1) Install rotor on hub. Service wheel bearings and seals as
necessary. Install front hub assembly. Install lock nut, and tighten
it to 119 ft. lbs. (165 N.m). Loosen lock nut, and retighten it to 18
ft. lbs. (24 N.m). Loosen lock nut 30-40 degrees. Install lock washer
and screw(s).
2) On 2WD, reverse removal procedure for remaining
components. On 4WD, install drive flange, shim and snap ring. Using
feeler gauge, check axle shaft-to-hub clearance. Clearance should be
0.016-0.028" (0.41-0.71 mm). Use appropriate shim to obtain correct
clearance. Shim is located behind snap ring on end of axle shaft.
Recheck clearance if necessary. Install remaining components.
PARKING BRAKE SHOES
Removal & Installation (Diamante)
1) Raise and support vehicle. Remove rear wheels. Remove rear
disc brake caliper and rotor. If rotor removal is difficult, rotate
rotor until hole in rotor is upward. Back-off brake shoe adjustment
with a flat blade screwdriver through hole in rotor.
2) Disconnect rear speed sensor. See Fig. 9. Remove 4 bolts
and hub. Remove screw and shoe hold-down spring. Remove shoe. To
install, reverse removal procedure. Adjust brake shoe by turning
adjuster star wheel.
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cavity and contact surfaces. Install oil seal using seal driver. Press
new oil seal into bearing case until it is flush with face of bearing
case. Install backing plate and bearing case.
2) Apply grease to external surfaces of bearing outer race.
Press bearing outer race into bearing case. Install rear brake
assembly and bearing case. Pack bearing case and axle threads with
grease. Install new retainer ring and snap ring.
3) Using a feeler gauge, measure clearance between snap ring
and new retainer ring. Clearance should be less than 0.0065" (0.165
mm). If clearance exceeds specification, install a new selective snap
ring to bring clearance to specification. See SNAP RING THICKNESS
SPECIFICATION table.
SNAP RING THICKNESS SPECIFICATION
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Thickness: In. (mm) Color\
0.060 (1.52) ................................................... Red\
0.067 (1.70) ................................................ Purple\
0.073 (1.85) .................................................. Blue\
0.079 (2.01) ................................................ Yellow\
0.085 (2.16) ............................................... Neutral\
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4) Check condition of oil seal and replace as necessary.
Install axle shaft assembly into axle housing. Tighten bearing
retainer bolts to 65 ft. lbs (15 N.m.). To complete installation,
reverse removal procedure.
REAR AXLE HUB BEARINGS
NOTE: Rear hub bearings are not serviceable on FWD models.
Removal & Installation (FWD Models)
1) Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheels. Remove wheel
speed sensor (if equipped). On models with drum brakes, remove brake
drum and shoes. See REAR BRAKE DRUM & SHOES .
2) On models with disc brakes, remove caliper and rotor. On
all models, remove hub bolts or spindle nut and hub assembly. To
install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten hub bolts or spindle nut
to specification. See HUB TIGHTENING TORQUE table. Rotate brake drum
or disc to ensure free movement.
NOTE: Rear hub bearings are not serviceable on Eclipse AWD models.
Removal & Installation (Eclipse AWD)
1) Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheels. Remove wheel
speed sensor (if equipped). On models with drum brakes, remove brake
drum and shoes. See REAR BRAKE DRUM & SHOES .
2) On models with disc brakes, remove caliper and rotor. On
all models, remove axle nut. Remove 4 hub bolts and hub assembly. To
install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten hub bolts to
specification. See HUB TIGHTENING TORQUE table. Rotate brake drum or
disc to ensure free movement.
HUB TIGHTENING TORQUE
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Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)\
Hub Mounting Bolts ................................... 54-65 (74-85)\
Spindle Nut
Mirage ................................................. 127 (172)\
3000GT FWD ............................................. 170 (230)\
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C - SPECIFICATIONS
1998 Mitsubishi Montero
1998 ENGINE PERFORMANCE
Mitsubishi - Service & Adjustment Specifications
Diamante, Eclipse, Galant, Mirage, Montero, Montero Sport,
3000GT
INTRODUCTION
Use this article to quickly find specifications related to
servicing and on-vehicle adjustments. This is a quick reference
article to use when you are familiar with an adjustment procedure and
only need a specification.
CAPACITIES
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Diamante ................ 57NAS .................... 520
Eclipse .................. 86 ........... 430 Or ( 1) 525
Galant ................... D26 ..................... 490
Mirage ................. 55B24L .................... 433
Montero ............... 75D26R-MF .................. 490
Montero Sport .......... 75D23R .................... 520
3000GT ................ 75D23R-MF .................. 520
( 1) - Used on 2.0L non-turbo with A/T.
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NOTE: Refill capacities are approximate. Correct fluid level
should be determined by mark on dipstick, if applicable.
FLUID CAPACITIES TABLE
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Application Quantity
Automatic Transaxle
(Mitsubishi Plus/Mopar Plus/Dexron-II)
Diamante .............................. 9.0 Qts. (8.5L)
Eclipse
2.0L
Non-Turbo ......................... 9.1 Qts. (8.6L)
Turbo ............................. 7.1 Qts. (6.7L)
2.4L ................................ 6.4 Qts. (6.1L)
Galant ................................ 6.3 Qts. (6.0L)
Mirage ................................ 8.2 Qts. (7.8L)
3000GT ................................ 7.9 Qts. (7.5L)
Automatic Transmission
(Mitsubishi Plus/Mopar Plus/Dexron II)
Montero .............................. 10.0 Qts. (9.8L)
Montero Sport ........................ 10.4 Qts. (9.8L)
Cooling System
(Includes Heater & Reserve Tank)
Diamante ............................... 10 Qts. (9.5L)
Eclipse & Galant ...................... 7.4 Qts. (7.0L)
Mirage
1.5L ................................ 5.3 Qts. (5.0L)
1.8L ................................ 6.3 Qts. (6.0L)