LOCKING HUBS
1998 Mitsubishi Montero
1997-98 DRIVE AXLES
Mitsubishi Locking Hubs
Montero, Montero Sport
DESCRIPTION
Vehicles are equipped with an automatic locking clutch.
Locking clutch engages, providing full time AWD operation, when 4WD
(4H) is selected at transfer case, at speeds up to 62 MPH. Selecting
center differential lock position (4HLc or 4HLLc), while in AWD at 4
MPH or less, provides 4WD operation. Center differential lock
disengages when 4H or 2H is selected. Locking clutch disengages when
2H is selected.
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
AUTOMATIC LOCKING HUBS
Removal & Installation
1) Remove right side inner shaft for automatic locking clutch
removal. See INNER SHAFT & BEARING in
DIFFERENTIAL & AXLE SHAFTS - FRONT article. With inner shaft removed,
remove locking clutch engage switch. See Fig. 1.
2) Remove 4 inner shaft tube-to-differential mounting bracket
bolts. Pivot differential mounting bracket. Remove 4 inner shaft tube-
to-differential carrier assembly mounting bolts. Pull inner shaft tube
and automatic locking clutch out of differential carrier assembly.
3) To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten inner shaft
tube bolts to 65 ft. lbs. (90 N.m) and locking clutch engage switch to\
26 ft. lbs.(36 N.m).
Fig. 1: Identifying Automatic Locking Clutch Components
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.
OVERHAUL