1991 MITSUBISHI MONTERO wheel bolts

Maximum Refinish Diameter ..................... 10.1 (257)
Wheel Cylinder Diameter
Montero ................................... .875 (22.22)
Pickup & Ram-50
2WD ..................................... .937 (23.80)
4WD ..................................... .875 (22.22)
Discard Diameter ........................... 10.12 (257.0)
(1) - Information is not available.









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Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Caliper Guide or Lock Pin Bolt
Guide Pin Bolt ........................... 29-36 (40-49)
Lock Pin Bolt ............................ 23-30 (31-41)
Caliper Mounting Bolts ..................... 58-72 (79-98)
Front Wheel Bearing Nut .............................. ( 1)
Rotor-To-Hub Bolts Or Nuts
Pickup (2WD) ............................ 34-38 (46-52)
All Others ............................... 36-43 (49-58)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)
Master Cylinder-To-Power Brake Unit Nut .... 72-108 (8-12)
( 1) - See FRONT BRAKE ROTOR under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.









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DRIV E A XLE - F R O NT

1991 M it s u bis h i M onte ro
1990-92 DRIVE AXLES
Differentials & Axle Shafts - Front
Montero, Pickup 4WD
DESCRIPTION
Front axle assembly consists of differential carrier, housing
tube, inner shaft and drive axles. A full-floating axle design is
used. Drive axles are flexible assemblies made up of inner and outer
CV joints. Birfield Joints (BJ) and Double Offset Joints (DOJ) are
used at opposite ends of each drive axle.
AXLE RATIO & IDENTIFICATION
Ratio is determined by dividing number of ring gear teeth by
number of drive pinion teeth.
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Application Ratio
Montero ............................ 4.63:1
Pickup ............................. 4.22:1









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NOTE: References to BJ refer to Birfield Joint and DOJ to Double
Offset Joint.
TESTING
TOTAL ASSEMBLY BACKLASH
Place transfer case in "4H" position. Raise and support
vehicle. Check total backlash at flange. If backlash at flange exceeds
.55" (14.0 mm), check assembly for wear and proper adjustment.
DRIVE AXLES R & I
REMOVAL
1) Remove undercover on Montero. Place hub in free-wheeling
position. Place transfer case in 2H position. Remove drive hub cover,
snap ring and shim from drive axle. Remove brake calipers and wire out
of way.
2) Using dial indicator, check drive axle end play. Rotate
drive axle forward and rearward until maximum end play is obtained.
End play must be adjusted during reassembly if not within .008-.020"
(.20-.50 mm). Disconnect tie rod assembly. Support lower control arm
with jack.
3) Separate ball joints from knuckle. Remove knuckle and
front hub assembly. Remove left drive axle from differential carrier.
Use care not to damage oil seal. On right drive axle, remove drive
axle-to-inner shaft retaining bolts. Remove right drive axle.
CAUTION: Support lower control arm during drive axle removal and
installation.

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Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Bearing Cap Bolt ...................... 40-47 (54-64)
Brake Caliper Bolt .................... 58-72 (79-98)
Carrier-to-Housing Tube Bolt .......... 58-72 (79-98)
Cover Bolt ............................ 11-16 (15-22)
Drain Plug ............................ 43-51 (58-69)
Fill Plug ............................. 29-43 (39-58)
Front Crossmember Bolt ............... 72-87 (98-118)
Hub Cover ............................. 13-25 (18-34)
Knuckle-to-Ball Joint Nut
Upper ............................... 43-65 (58-88)
Lower ............................ 87-130 (118-176)
Mount Bracket-to-Frame Bolt .......... 58-80 (79-108)
Mount Bracket-to-Housing Tube Bolt ... 58-72 (79-98)
Pinion Flange Nut
2.4L & 2.6L ..................... 116-159 (157-216)
3.0L ............................ 137-181 (186-245)
Drive Shaft Flange Bolt ............... 36-43 (49-58)
Right Drive Axle-to-Inner Shaft Bolt .. 36-43 (49-58)
Ring Gear-to-Case Bolt ................ 58-65 (79-88)
Tie Rod-to-Knuckle Nut ...................... 33 (45)
Wheel Lug Nuts
Montero ............................ 72-87 (98-188)
Pick-Up .......................... 87-101 (118-137)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)
Undercover-to-Frame
Bolts (Montero) ................. 84-108 (9.5-12.2)









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Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Montero & Pickup ............................ 25 (34)









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REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
AXLE SHAFTS
Removal
1) Block front wheels. Raise and support rear axle housing.
Remove brake drum. See Fig. 1. Remove parking brake cable attaching
bolts. Remove connection for parking brake cable end and rear brake
assembly. Drain brake fluid from bleeder screw at left side of rear
brake and disconnect brake tubes.
2) On all models, remove flange nuts and rear axle shaft
assembly. Use Puller (MB990241) and Slide Hammer (MB990211) if
necessary. DO NOT damage oil seal. Remove shim(s) and "O" ring.
Replace if necessary.
Fig. 1: Exploded View of Axle Shaft
Courtesy of Chrysler Motors.
Installation
1) Insert a new "O" ring and a shim of .04" (1.0 mm)

runout.
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Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)\
Axle Bearing Lock Nut (Montero) .................. 130-159 (176-216\
)
Bearing Cap Bolt ..................................... 40-47 (54-64)\
Bearing Case-To-Axle Housing Bolt .................... 36-43 (49-58)\
Brake Tube Flare Nut ................................. 10-12 (14-16)\
Differential Carrier-To-Axle Housing Nut
2.4L (2WD) ......................................... 18-22 (24-30\
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3.0L (4WD) ......................................... 29-40 (39-54\
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Drain Plug ........................................... 43-50 (58-68)\
Filler Plug .......................................... 29-43 (39-58)\
Lock Plate Bolt ...................................... 11-16 (15-22)\
Pinion Flange Nut ................................ 137-181 (186-245)\
Drive Shaft-To-Flange Bolt ........................... 36-43 (49-58)\
Ring Gear Bolt ....................................... 58-65 (79-88)\
Side Bearing Lock Plate Bolts ........................ 11-16 (15-22)\
Wheel Lug Nut
Montero ........................................... 72-87 (98-118)\
Pickup .......................................... 87-101 (118-137)\









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Removal (Montero)
1) Move temperature control lever to WARM position. Drain
coolant from vehicle. Disconnect heater hoses from heater unit. See
Fig. 1.
2) Remove lap heater ducts. Remove hood release bracket.
Using screwdriver, release tabs and remove left and right demister
grilles. Remove glove box frame attaching screws, and remove glove
box. Remove passenger lap heater duct.
3) Using screwdriver and shop towel, carefully pry at top
center of instrument cluster cover, and remove cover. Remove 2 screws
at bottom of instrument panel and one bolt at top of instrument panel.
Gently pull instrument cluster out, and disconnect speedometer cable
and electrical connections. Remove instrument cluster.
4) Remove 4 screws, and disconnect electrical connections on
back of instrument cluster. Remove instrument cluster. Handle
instrument cluster carefully. Instrument cluster can be damaged if
dropped.
5) Remove center console knobs and side screw plugs. Remove
screws, disconnect electrical connections and remove console. Remove 6
bolts and console bracket (center dash reinforcement). Disconnect
radio connections while removing console bracket.
6) Remove horn pad and steering wheel retaining nut. Mark
steering wheel and steering shaft for reassembly reference. Using
steering wheel puller, remove steering wheel.
7) Using screwdriver, carefully pry out dash plug at upper
center of dash panel. Remove 3 upper dash mounting nuts, one upper
screw above steering column, and 2 lower mounting screws. Remove dash
panel.
8) Remove control cables at heater unit. Remove heater unit
attaching screws. Remove heater ducts. Remove heater unit. Remove
heater control lever arm.
9) Remove heater control valve cover. Remove heater pipe and
heater control valve. Disconnect control arm linkage. Remove control
arm. Remove heater core by moving it sideways.
Installation
1) To install, reverse removal procedure. Insert heater hoses
fully into pipes, and clamp securely to prevent leaks. Connect heater
hoses with 1-1.2" (25-30 mm) overlap on outlet.
2) When filling radiator with coolant, first open heater
control valve fully and run engine to circulate coolant and discharge
air from inside heater and engine cooling system. Stop engine, and add
coolant.
3) Adjust all control cables. When installing heater hose
grommets, apply sealer. After installing heater control assembly,
ensure each lever operates smoothly.
Removal (Pickup & Ram-50)
1) Disconnect battery ground cable. Place heater control
lever to far right. Drain coolant. Using trim stick, pry out hazard
switch and remove electrical connection. Remove 4 instrument cluster
cover screws, and remove cover. Remove 4 instrument cluster screws.
Tilt instrument cluster out, and disconnect speedometer cable and
electrical connections. Remove cluster.
2) Remove fuse box cover and fuse box assembly. Remove glove
box. Remove defroster air ducts. Disconnect heater control cables.
Using trim stick, pry under and remove speaker grilles. Remove clock
or coin box in center of dash. Remove center dash hole cover (located
above clock).
3) Remove 2 center support cover screws, and remove cover.
Remove shift knob and 6 console attaching screws. Remove console.
Ensure all electrical connections are free of dash panel. Remove 3 top
nuts, one bolt above steering column, and side and lower attaching

LO CKIN G H UBS

1991 M it s u bis h i M onte ro
1991 DRIVE AXLES
Locking Hubs
Mitsubishi: Montero, Pickup
DESCRIPTION
Automatic hubs are engaged by rotational force of axle shaft
when 4WD is selected at transfer case. Automatic hubs disengage when
2WD is selected or vehicle is driven in Reverse. Cams, brakes and
springs are used to lock or unlock automatic hubs.
Engagement is accomplished through gears and spring actions
within hub. When hub is locked, hub brake engages inner hub, which is
connected to axle shaft by inner splines of hub. Hub brake is
connected to hub body by outer splines.
REMOVAL
1) Hub must be unlocked. To unlock hub, place transfer case
lever in 2H position and move vehicle in Reverse approximately 4-6
feet.
2) Remove cover from locking hub. If hub cover cannot be
loosened by hand, wrap shop towel around cover and use an oil filter
wrench to loosen cover.
3) Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel assembly. Using
snap ring pliers, remove snap ring and shim from end of axle. Remove
locking hub retaining bolts. Remove locking hub.
INSTALLATION
1) To install, reverse removal procedure. Apply sealant to
contact areas between locking hub assembly and hub/rotor assembly.
Ensure sealant is NOT applied on outer areas of hub/rotor assembly
toward brake contact areas.
2) Align locking hub assembly key area with steering knuckle
key way area. Loosely install locking hub assembly on hub/rotor
assembly. Ensure locking hub assembly fully contacts hub/rotor
assembly.
3) Install locking hub retaining bolts. Tighten bolts to 36-
43 ft. lbs. (49-58 N.m). Using spring scale attached to wheel stud,
measure turning resistance required to rotate hub/rotor assembly.
4) Turning resistance should NOT exceed 3.1 lbs. (1.4 kg). I\
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turning resistance exceeds specification, check for incorrect
installation of locking hub assembly or components.
5) Install shim and snap ring on drive axle. Rotate drive
axle until maximum end play is obtained. Using a dial indicator, check
drive axle end play.
6) Drive axle end play should be .008-.020" (.20-.51 mm). If\
axle end play is NOT within specification, adjust end play by changing
axle shaft shim. Install hub cover. Tighten hub cover 13-25 ft. lbs.
(18-34 N.m).
OVERHAUL
DISASSEMBLY

intake hoses and EGR pipe. Disconnect oxygen sensor electrical
connector.
2) Remove oil pipe and EGR valve. Disconnect exhaust fitting
and remove rear heat protector. Remove oil return pipe. Remove
turbocharger assembly. See Fig. 11.
Fig. 11: Removing Rear Turbocharger (Stealth & 3000GT)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.
Inspection
Check turbine and compressor wheels for cracking and other
damage. Make sure turbine and compressor wheels turn smoothly. Check
for oil leakage from turbocharger assembly. Check for proper wastegate
valve operation. See SYSTEM & COMPONENT TESTING article.
Installation
1) To install, reverse removal procedure. Before oil pipe
flare nut (above turbocharger) is installed, pour clean engine oil
into turbocharger. Ensure oil and air hoses are properly installed and
securely clamped.
2) Use new gaskets. Adjust accelerator cable (if necessary).\
Refill engine oil and coolant. Check for oil and coolant leaks.
Tighten all bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
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Applications Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Fuel Tank Nuts ............................. 15-22 (20-30)