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Service Manual
MONTERO
1984
FOREWORD
This Sk-vice Manual has been prepared with the latest
service information available at the time of publi-
cation. It is subdivided into various group categories
-and each section contains diagnosis, disassembly,
repair, and installation procedures along with com-
plete specifications and tightening references. Use of
this manual will aid in properly performing any
servicing necessary to maintain or restore the high
levels of performance and reliability designed into
these outstanding vehicles.
WE SUPPORT l VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN
CERTIFICATION
THROUGH
.&tsubishi Motors Corporation reserves the right to make changes in
Zesign or to make additions to or improvements in its products without
mposing any obligations upon itself to install them on its products
.reviously manufactured. Introduction . , . .,......,..........
0 Lubrication and Maintenance . . . . . . . . .
2
3
5
6 Front Suspension ..................
RearAxle:. ......................
Brakes - Service and Parking .........
Clutch ..........................
7
8 Cooling ...........................
Electrical System ..................
9
11 Engine ...........................
Exhaust System .....................
13 Body and Frame Alignment . . . . . . . . . .
14 Fuel System . , . . . . . . . . . . .,. . . . . . . . .
16 Propeller Shaft and Universal Joints . . .,.
17 Rear Suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19 Steering - Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ., . . .
21 Manual
Transmission - Automatic .,........
22 Wheels and Tires. . . , . . . , , . . . . . . . . . .
23 Body and Sheet Metal , . . . . . . . . . . . . .
24 Heaters and Air-conditioning . . . . . . . . .
25 Emission Control Systems . . . . . . . . . . .
GROUP INDEX Alphabetical Index
0 1983 Mitsubishi Motors Corporation Printed in Japan
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INTRODUCTION ..
i Section
title
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: VICE-DRIVE SHAFT
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This publication contains the
essential removal,
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installation, adjustment and maintenance procedures
for servicing all Body Styles. This information is cur-
rent as of time of publication.
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INDEX
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The preceding page contains a table of contents
which lists the group number, group title /and symbol
of each group. The symbol is also located at the left
or right top of each page.
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GROUP INDEX
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The first page in each group has an index to the sub-
jects included in that group.
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PAGE NUMBERS
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All page numbers consist of two sets of digits sepa-
rated by a dash. The digits preceding the dash identi-
fy the number of the group. The digits/following the
dash represent the consecutive page number :within
the group. The page numbers can be found on the
lower left or right of each page.
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TEXT
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1. This manual contains essential procedures for
removal, disassembly, inspection, reassembly and
installation. For reassembly a& installation,
L reverse the order of disassembli and removal
procedures respectively, paying attention to the
key points.
ILLUSTRATIONS 1
illustration is given in (
pertinent text for reference.
Symbol
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Page
number
DEijINITION OF TERMS
Standard Dimensions or Values .
Design dimensions or values or finished dimensions
after adjustment of part.
Service Limit
The allowable limitation’of wear, bends, deformation
or other damage which restricts the use of parts due
to poor performance or insufficient strength.
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Repair Limit
The limitation of wear, deterioration or functional
decline of parts at which correction or adjustment is I
required to maintain their performance in use.
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SPECIAL TOOLS
Some of the special tools which appear in this
Manual I
are either not available in the United States, or have
,
been modified or replaced. If the tool pictured on 1
the “Special Tools” page at the beginning of each
section has an “*“, it has been modified or replaced.
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Refer to the Mitsubishi Motors special tool catalog, i
MSSP-3ETC, check the numerical index and refer !
to the indicated page number for illustration, de- I
scription and application. If it is not listed in the
numerical ‘index,, :I
refer to the replacemen t/inter- ,
change list for an illustration and description of:
the new tool.
If the pictured tool has a “D”, it has been deleted, ;
and is not available in the U.S.-
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VEHICLE IDENTIf~CATlON
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER PLATE LOCA-
TION
The vehicle identification number (V.I.N.) plate is located on
the left top side of 1 the instrument panel and it is visible
through the windshield.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER CODE CHART
All vehicle identification numbers contain 17 digits. The vehi- ’
cle number is a code which tellscountry, make, vehicle type,
line, etc.
JA4FJ43ElEY400001
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5th
digit
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1st
digit 2nd
digit
country Make
J- A-
Japan Mitsubishi 6th
digit 7th 8th
digit digit
Series
Body
4-
High
5-
Premium 2-
2-door
canvas-
top
3-
2-door
metal-
top 11th
digit 9th
digit
Check
digit Vehicle type : 10th
digit
Model
yea
E-
1984
year 12th
digit
Trans-
mission
4-
S-speed
49 states
5-
S-speed
California*
l-A/T
49 states
&A/T
California* 13th thru
17th digit
Serial
number
00001
to
99999 Plant
Y-
Nagoya Line Engine ,
J-
MONTERO E-
2.6 liters
(155.9
CID.) 4-
Multi-
purpose
vehicle
WV) F-
4001 lbs.
or more
with
hydraulic
brakes NOTE
Digit in position 9 is used for V .1 .N . verification. *Can also be sold in Federal States.
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cl ; VElfICLE IDENTIFICATION
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VEHICLE .IDENTiFICATION NUMBER L;ST
V. I. N.
(except serial number)
* JA4FJ42EOEY4
JA4FJ42EOEYS ’
JA4FJ52EUEY4 .
JA4FJ52EOEYS
JA4FJ43EOEY4
JA4FJ43EUEYS
JA4FJ43EUEY7
JA4FJ43EOEY8
JA4FJ53EClEY4
JA4FJ53EOEYS
JA4FJ53EOEY7
JA4FJ53EClEY8 Brand
(Package)
MONTERO
*Can also be sold in Federal States. Destination I
FdderaJ
California*
Federal
California*
Federal
California*
Federal
California*
Federal
California*
Federal
Califorrh” i
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T
Engine
displacement
2.555 liters
(155.9 C. I. D.) Model code
‘. LO42GN JLF
L042GNJLH
L042GNULF
L042GNULH
L042GVNJLF
L042GVNJLH
L042GVKJLF
L042GVKJLH
LO42GVNULF
L042GVNULH
L042GVKULF
‘L042GVKULH
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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
CHASSIS NUMBER
Stamping Location
The chassis number is stamped on the side of the frame
near the right rear shock absorber.
Chassis Number Code Chart
LO4 2 GV DY400001
Vehicle line
LO4-
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MONTERO
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Engine
displacement
2-
2.555 liters
(155.9 C.I.D.) Body type
G-
2-door
canvas-top
GV-
2-door
metal-top
1
Refer to 10th
thru 17th digits
of V.I.N. plate
VEHICLE SAFETY CERTIFICATION LABEL
The vehicle safety certification label is attached to face of
left door pillar. (72W502)
This label indicates the month and year of manufacture,
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (G.V.W.R.), front and rear
Gross Axle Weight Rating (G.A.W.R.), and Vehicle Identifi-
cation Number (V.I.N.).
ENGINE MODEL STAMPING
The engine model number is stamped at the right front side
on the top edge of the cylinder block as shown in the follow-
ing :
Engine model Engine displacement
G54B 2.555 liters (155.9 C.I.D.)
The engine serial number is stamped near the engine model
number, and the serial number cycles, as shown below.
Engine serial number Number cycling i
AA0201 to YY9999 AA0201 - - - -+ AA99991
LAB0001 - - - + AY9999
LBAOOOl - - - += YY9999
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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
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ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION.MODEL
Vehicle model Engine model Tradsmission
mod11
L042GNJLF
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L042GNJLH
L042GNULF
L042GNULH
L042GVNJLF G54B KM 145-O-THQ
L042GVNJLH
L042GVNULF
L042GVNULH
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M42GVKJLF
L042GVKJLH
L042GVKULF G54B KM146 ~
L042GVKULH
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BODY COLOR CODE
,Exterior code Body color
Two-tone
B93B91X13
C38C19X13
H74H80X13
A R79R78X13
W44W42X13
X04X21H80 Black/Light blue (M
Black/Brown (Metal
Black/Silver (Metalk
.Black/Red
Black/White
Veliet black/Silver (
6
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efi
lit
id)
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T sllic)
>
etallic) :
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PRECAUTIONS BEFORE SERVICE
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PROTECTING THE VEHICLE
If there is a likelihood of damaging painted or interior parts
during service operations, protect them with suitable covers
(such as seat covers, etc.).
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REMOVAL AND DISASSEMBLY
When checking a malfunction, find the cause of the problem.
If it is determined that removal and/or disassembly is neces-
sary, perform the work by following the procedures con-
tained in this Service Manual.
If punch marks or mating marks are made to avoid error in
assembly and facilitate the assembly work, be sure to make
them in locations which will have no detrimental effect on
performance and/or appearances.
If an area having many parts, similar parts, and/or parts
which are symmetrical right and left is disassembled, be sure
to arrange the parts so that they do not become mixed during
the assembly process.
1. Arrange the parts removed in the proper order.
2. Determine which parts are to be reused and which are to
be replaced.
3. If bolts, nuts, etc., are to be replaced, be sure to use only
the exact size specified.
SPECIAL TOOLS
If other tools are substituted for the special tools to do serv-
ice or repair work, there is the danger that vehicle parts might
be damaged, or the mechanic might be injured; therefore,
be sure to use the special tool whenever doing any work for
which the use of one is specified,
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PRECAl/TlONS BEFOFE SERVICE
PARTS TO BE REPLACED I I
If any of the following parts are removed, they must be re-i
placed with new parts.
1. Oil seals
2. Gaskets
3. Packings
4. O-rings
5. Lock washers
6. Cotter pins
7. Self-locking nuts
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PARTS
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VEHICLE WASHING
If high-pressure car-washing equipment or I
equipment is used to wash the vehicle, be
the spray nozzle at a distance of at least 3
from any plastic parts and all opfning par
compartment, sunroof, etc.).
SERVICING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
When servicing the electrical system, discor
cab!e terminal from the battery.
Cautibn
Before connecting or disconnecting the I
sure to turn off the ignition’ switch and tl
(If this is not done, there is the possibility 1
parts being-damaged.) :
8
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th jarts.
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am &r-washing
Ire to maintain1
mm 1(11.8 in.>’
(doors, luggagk
ect the negativ
e:
:ativei cable, b
lighting switch
semi-conducta /
-3
D0051:
mm (in.)
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