1991 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 4WD

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SU SPEN SIO N - F R O NT ( 4 W D)
1 991 M it s u bis h i M onte ro
1990-92 SUSPENSION
Front - 4WD Trucks
Chrysler Motors; Ram-50
Mitsubishi; Montero, Pickup
DESCRIPTION
The independent front suspension uses upper and lower control
arm and torsion bar construction. The components used with this system
are upper control arm, lower control arm, torsion bar, shock absorber,
stabilizer bar, steering knuckle, drive shaft and front differential.
See Fig. 1 .
Fig. 1: Replacing Upper Ball Joint (Montero)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.
BALL JOINT CHECKING

TR AN SFE R C ASE

1991 M it s u bis h i M onte ro
1991-94 TRANSFER CASES
Mitsubishi
Dodge; Ram-50
Mitsubishi; Pickup, Montero
APPLICATION
TRANSFER CASE APPLICATIONS TABLE








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Application ( 1) Transmission Model
Dodge
1991-93 Ram-50 (2.4L) .......................... V5M21-1
1991-93 Ram-50 (3.0L M/T) ...................... V5MT1-2
1991-93 Ram-50 (3.0L A/T) ...................... V4AC1-2
Mitsubishi
1991-92 Pickup ................................. V5MT1-2
1991 Montero (M/T) ............................. V5MT1-2
1991 Montero (A/T) ............................. V4AW2-2
1992 Montero (M/T) ......................... ( 2) V5MT1-3
1992 Montero (A/T) ......................... ( 2) V4AW2-3
1993-94 Montero (M/T) ...................... ( 2) V5MT1-2
1993-94 Montero (A/T) ........................ ( 2) R4AC1
( 1) - Transfer case is indicated by a -2 or -3 following the
transmission model number.
( 2) - Transfer cases for Montero are identical for automatic and
manual transmission models.









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DESCRIPTION
Transfer case is a part-time, 2-speed unit with a 3-piece
aluminum case. Transfer case has a floor-mounted shifter and integral
speedometer gear. In Montero a Viscous Coupling Unit (VCU) and center
differential allows 2WD-to-4WD shifting at speeds under 62 MPH and
full-time 4WD operation.
WARNING: When battery is disconnected, vehicles equipped with
computers may lose memory data. When battery power is
restored, driveability problems may exist on some vehicles.
These vehicles may require a relearn procedure. See the
COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES article in the GENERAL
INFORMATION section.
TESTING
4WD INDICATOR CONTROL UNIT (MONTERO)
The 4WD indicator control unit is located behind radio or CD
player. Remove 4WD indicator control unit and disconnect harness.
Backprobe harness connector and measure voltage between terminal No. 8
(ground) and each respective terminal. Compare test results with
chart. See Fig. 1.
DETECTION SWITCH

NOTE: With switch removed, check continuity between switch
connector terminal and switch body. With switch installed,
check continuity between switch connector terminal and
transfer case.
4WD Indicator Light Switch (RAM-50)
With switch removed, check continuity between connector
terminal and switch body. With switch end pressed, there should be no
continuity. With switch end released, there should be continuity.
Center Differential Lock Operation Detection Switch (Montero)
Check continuity between terminals at Brown wire connector
terminal on top of transfer case. With transfer control lever in "4H"
position, there should be no continuity. With transfer control lever
in "4HLc" position, there should be continuity. See Fig. 2.
4WD Operation Detection Switch (Montero)
Check continuity between terminals at Black wire connector
terminal on top of transfer case. With transfer control lever in "2H"
position, there should be no continuity. With transfer control lever
in "4H" position, there should be continuity. See Fig. 2.
Center Differential Lock Detection Switch (Montero)
Check continuity between terminals at Brown wire connector
terminal on side of transfer case. With transfer control lever in "4H"
position, there should be no continuity. With transfer control lever
in "4HLc" position, there should be continuity. See Fig. 2.
2WD-4WD Detection Switch (Montero)
Check continuity between terminals at Black wire connector
terminal on side of transfer case. With transfer control lever in "4H"
position, there should be no continuity. With transfer control lever
in "2H" position, there should be continuity. See Fig. 2.
HI/LO Detection Switch (Montero)
Check continuity between terminals at White wire connector
terminal on side of transfer case. With transfer control lever in "N"
(between "4HLc" and "4LLc") position, there should be no continuity.
With transfer control lever in "4HLc" position, there should be
continuity. With transfer control lever in "4LLc" position, there
should be continuity. See Fig. 2.

Fig. 1: 4WD Indicator Control Unit Testing (Montero)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.

Fig. 2: Detection Switch Testing Locations (Montero)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
Removal
1) Remove negative battery cable. Remove transfer case skid
plate (if equipped). Scribe alignment marks and remove both drive
shafts. Drain oil from transfer case. Disconnect wiring harness from
back-up light switch, all 4WD switches and any other electrical
connectors (if equipped).
2) Disconnect speedometer cable from drive. Unclip cable from
case. Place transfer case shifter in "2H" position and transmission in
Neutral. Remove 6 bolts holding control lever assembly. Remove control
lever assembly and gasket.
3) Remove select plunger bore plug at right side of case.
Remove select spring and plunger. Remove change shifter spring pin.
Remove change shifter. Remove transfer case mount. Remove 4 bolts and
2 nuts holding transfer case to adapter. Remove transfer case from
vehicle.

Fig. 4: Exploded View Of Transfer Case (Montero)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.
TRANSFER CASE DISASSEMBLY
Disassembly (Ram-50)
1) Remove both 4WD indicator switches and steel balls. Remove
speedometer gear assembly. Remove output shaft cover, gasket, wave
spring and spacer. See Fig. 3. Remove rear cover, rear cover gasket
and spacer from chain cover. Drive roll pin out of high-low shift
fork.

2) Remove 2 seal plugs. Remove 2 poppet springs and steel
balls. Shift transfer case to "4WD" and pull high-low shift rail out,
in rear cover direction. Remove interlock plunger. Remove pulse
generator (if equipped), front output shaft cover and pulse rotor (if\
equipped). Remove snap ring from rear bearing on output shaft. Remove
chain cover, oil guide and side cover. Remove countershaft locking
plate. Remove countershaft.
3) Remove countergear, 2 thrust washers, 2 needle bearings
and spacer through side cover opening. Remove snap ring, spring
retainers and spring from 2WD-4WD shift rail. Remove front output
shaft, rear output shaft and chain as assembly.
4) Remove 2WD-4WD shift fork and distance piece. Drive out
2WD-4WD shift rail spring pin. Remove 2WD-4WD shift rail and lug.
Remove high-low shift fork and high-low synchronizer sleeve. Remove
needle bearing and snap ring from input gear. Remove input gear
assembly.
5) If either control shaft or input gear oil seals are to be
replaced, drive out roll pin from transmission control change shifter.
Separate transfer case from adapter. See Fig. 3.
Disassembly (Montero)
1) Remove dynamic damper, 5 detection switches and 3 steel
balls. Remove poppet plug, spring and steel ball. Remove speedometer
gear assembly. Remove output shaft rear cover, spacers, dust seal
guard and oil seals. Front output shaft cover, wave spring and spacer
(if equipped).
2) Remove high-low shift rail plug and high-low shift fork
spring pin. Shift transfer case to "4WD". Remove rear cover and high-
low shift rail. Remove interlock plunger. Remove rear output shaft
(viscous coupling) assembly and center differential assembly. Remove
2WD-4WD synchronizer assembly, chain and front output shaft from
transmission as a unit. With White paint make match marks in grooves
of 2WD-4WD synchronizer in 3 places. With White paint make match marks
on spline projections of 2WD-4WD synchronizer sleeve in 3 places.
Refer to match marks during reassembly.
3) Remove snap ring, spring seat, spring, 2WD-4WD shift fork
and 2WD-4WD synchronizer sleeve. Remove differential lock hub, oil dam
cover and bearing retainer. Remove side cover and gasket. Remove
transfer counter gear shaft, transfer counter gear, thrust washer,
needle bearings and spacer. Remove transfer drive shaft assembly.
Remove high-low shift fork assembly and clutch sleeve. Remove transfer
input gear assembly.
4) Remove 2WD-4WD shift lug spring pin, spring, spring
retainer 2WD-4WD shift lug and shift rail. Remove input gear oil seal,
baffle plate, dust seal guard and front output shaft oil seal. See
Fig. 4 .
COMPONENT DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY
OUTPUT SHAFT ASSEMBLY (MONTERO)
Disassembly & Reassembly (Rear Shaft)
Remove snap ring and press ball bearing off without putting
pressure on vicious coupling. Remove viscous coupling. To install,
reverse removal procedure. When installing new snap ring, select
thickest ring that will fit into groove. Acceptable clearance is 0-.
003" (0-.08 mm).
Disassembly & Reassembly (Front Shaft)
Remove front bearing. Remove rear bearing. To install reverse
removal procedure.

OUTPUT SHAFT ASSEMBLY (RAM-50)
Disassembly
1) Remove snap ring from rear of output shaft. Remove high-
low synchronizer hub by hand or when low speed gear is pressed off.
Remove bearing spacer and needle bearing. Remove staking from lock nut
on rear output shaft. See Fig. 5. Remove lock nut. Remove ball bearing
from below lock nut. Remove sprocket spacer and steel ball.
2) Remove drive sprocket, 2 needle bearings, sprocket sleeve
and steel ball. Remove 2WD-4WD synchronizer sleeve, hub, stopper plate
and ball bearing.
Reassembly
1) Press ball bearing and stopper plate on front output
shaft, pushing against inner race. After fitting, ensure bearing
rotates smoothly. Install 2WD-4WD synchronizer hub and sleeve. Ensure
hub and sleeve face correct direction. Install steel ball (for
sprocket sleeve positioning) on rear output shaft. Install sprocket
sleeve.
2) Install 2 needle bearings on outer circumference of
sprocket sleeve. Install drive sprocket. Install steel ball and
sprocket spacer. Install ball bearing (press may not be needed as
bearing may be loose). Check for smooth rotation.
3) Tighten sprocket retaining lock nut to specification. See
the TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table. Stake lock nut with punch. After lock
nut is tightened, ensure drive sprocket rotates smoothly. Install
needle bearing, thrust washer and low speed gear on rear of rear
output shaft.
4) Install needle bearing, thrust washer and low speed gear
on rear output shaft. Mount high-low synchronizer hub. Ensure hub
faces correct direction.
5) Mount high-low synchronizer hub snap ring on front end of
rear output shaft. Selective fit snap rings are available in 5
thicknesses. Use thickest snap ring that will fit into output shaft
groove. Acceptable clearance is 0-.003" (0-.08 mm). See Fig. 5.
Fig. 5: Exploded View Of Output Shaft Assembly (Ram-50)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.
TRANSFER DRIVE SHAFT (MONTERO)