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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
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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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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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2
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PARTS
.i genuin When replacing parts, use Mitsubish
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.) :
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am &r-washing
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lighting switch
semi-conducta /
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mm (in.)
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TOWING AND HOISTING
HOISTING
Post Type
Special care should be taken when raising the vehicle on a
frame contact type hoist. The hoist. must be equipped with
the proper adapters in order to support the vehicle at the
proper locations. (See next page)
Conventional hydraulic hoists may be used after determining
that the adapter plates will make firm contact with the side
frame.
Floor Jack
A regular floor jack may be used under the front cross-
member or rear axle housing.
Caution
1. A floor jack must never be used on any ‘part of the
underbody.
2. Do not attempt to raise one entire side of the vehicle by
pIacing a jack midway between front and rear wheels.
This practice may result in permalient damage to the
body.
Emergency Jacking .
Jack receptacles are located at the front crossmember and
rear axle housing to accept the jack supplied with the vehicle
for emergency road service. Always block the opposite
wheels and jack only on a level surface.
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