1991 MITSUBISHI MONTERO wheel bolts

Improper gate plate See STEERING COLUMN
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Excess Play in Instrument panel bracket Tighten bolts and check
Column bolts loose bracket
Broken weld nut on jacket See STEERING COLUMN
article
Instrument bracket capsule See STEERING COLUMN
sheared article
Column bracket/jacket Tighten bolts and check
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Steering Locks Release lever mechanism See STEERING COLUMN
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SUSPENSION TROUBLE SHOOTING
NOTE: This is GENERAL information. This article is not intended
to be specific to any unique situation or individual vehicle
configuration. The purpose of this Trouble Shooting
information is to provide a list of common causes to
problem symptoms. For model-specific Trouble Shooting,
refer to SUBJECT, DIAGNOSTIC, or TESTING articles available
in the section(s) you are accessing.
BASIC SUSPENSION TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART









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Front End Noise Loose or worn wheel See Wheel Bearing
Adjustment in
SUSPENSION
Worn shocks or shock Replace struts or strut
mountings mountings
Worn struts or strut Replace struts or strut
mountings mountings
Loose or worn lower control See SUSPENSION
arm
Loose steering gear-to- See STEERING
frame bolts
Worn control arm bushings See SUSPENSION
Ball joints not lubricated Lubricate ball joints &
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Front Wheel Tires or wheels out of Check tire balance
Shake, Shimmy, balance
or Vibration
Incorrect wheel alignment See WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Drive shaft unbalanced Check drive shaft
balance

Loose or worn wheel See WHEEL ALIGNMENT
bearings
Loose or worn tie rod ends See SUSPENSION
Worn upper ball joints See Ball Joint Checking
in SUSPENSION
Worn shock absorbers Replace shock absorbers
Worn strut bushings Replace strut bushings









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Car Pulls to Mismatched or uneven tires Check tire condition
One Side
Broken or sagging springs See SUSPENSION
Loose or worn strut See SUSPENSION
bushings
Improper wheel alignment See WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Improper rear axle Check rear axle
alignment alignment
Power steering gear See STEERING
unbalanced
Front brakes dragging See BRAKES









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Abnormal Tire Unbalanced tires Check tire balance &
Wear rotation
Sagging or broken springs See SUSPENSION
Incorrect front end See WHEEL ALIGNMENT
alignment
Faulty shock absorbers Replace chock absorbers









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Scuffed Tires Toe-In incorrect See WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Suspension arm bent or See appropriate
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Springs Bottom Bent or broken springs See SUSPENSION
or Sag
Leaking or worn shock Replace shock absorbers
absorbers
Frame misalignment Check frame for damage









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Spring Noises Loose "U" Bolts See SUSPENSION
Loose or worn bushings See SUSPENSION
Worn or missing interliners See SUSPENSION









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Shock Absorber Loose shock mountings Check & tighten
Noise mountings
Worn bushings Replace bushings

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Car Leans or Loose stabilizer bar See SUSPENSION
Sways on Corners
Faulty shocks or mountings Replace shocks or
mountings
Broken or sagging springs See SUSPENSION









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Shock Absorbers Worn seals or reservoir See SUSPENSION
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WHEEL ALIGNMENT TROUBLE SHOOTING
NOTE: This is GENERAL information. This article is not intended
to be specific to any unique situation or individual vehicle
configuration. The purpose of this Trouble Shooting
information is to provide a list of common causes to
problem symptoms. For model-specific Trouble Shooting,
refer to SUBJECT, DIAGNOSTIC, or TESTING articles available
in the section(s) you are accessing.
BASIC WHEEL ALIGNMENT TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART









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Premature Tire Improper tire inflation Check tire pressure
Wear
Front alignment out of See ALIGNMENT SPECS in
tolerance WHEEL ALIGNMENT section
Suspension components worn See SUSPENSION section
Steering system components See STEERING section
worn
Improper standing height See WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Uneven or sagging springs See SUSPENSION section
Bent wheel See WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Improper torsion bar See SUSPENSION section
adjustment
Loose or worn wheel See WHEEL BEARING ADJ.
bearings in SUSPENSION section
Worn or defective shock Replace shock absorbers
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Pulls to One Improper tire inflation Check tire pressure
Side
Brake dragging See BRAKE section

WHEEL A LIG NM EN T S PEC IF IC ATIO NS & P R O CED URES

1991 M it s u bis h i M onte ro
1991 WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Specifications & Procedures
Chrysler Motors: Colt, Colt Vista, Colt 200,
Ram-50, Stealth, Summit
Mitsubishi: Eclipse, Galant, Mirage, Montero,
Pickup, Precis, 3000GT
WHEEL ALIGNMENT PROCEDURES
NOTE: On vehicles with electronic chassis controls, ensure all
systems are functional before attempting to adjust riding
height or wheel alignment.
CAMBER ADJUSTMENT
Montero, Pickup & Ram-50
1) Check tire inflation. Place front wheel on turning radius
gauge, and level vehicle (unladed). On 2WD models, remove hub cap and
cotter pin. On 4WD models, remove free wheeling hub assembly.
2) On all models, measure camber with camber/caster/kingpin
gauge attached. See appropriate WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS table.
If camber is not within specification, remove shock absorber mounting
nut and lock nut.
3) Compress shock absorber and loosen upper arm mounting
bolts and nuts. Adjust camber by increasing or decreasing shims
between upper arm shaft and crossmember. See Fig. 1.
CAUTION: Difference in shim thickness between front and rear must be
.16" (4 mm) or less. DO NOT use more than 3 shims at one
location.
Fig. 1: Adjusting Camber & Caster (Pickup & Ram-50 Shown; Montero
Camber Adjustment Similar)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.
Stealth & 3000GT

Remove free wheeling hub. Measure caster with
camber/caster/kingpin gauge and turning radius gauge. See WHEEL
ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS table. If caster is not within specification,
remove upper arm from crossmember. Adjust caster by turning upper arm
shaft. See Fig. 4.
Fig. 4: Adjusting Caster (Montero)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.
Pickup & Ram-50
1) Check tire inflation. Place front wheel on turning radius
gauge, and level vehicle (unladed). On 2WD models, remove hub cap and
cotter pin. On 4WD models, remove free wheeling hub assembly.
2) On all models, measure caster with camber/caster/kingpin
gauge attached. See WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS table. If caster is
not within specification, remove shock absorber mounting nut and lock
nut.
3) Compress shock absorber and loosen upper arm mounting
bolts and nuts. Adjust caster by increasing or decreasing shims
between upper arm shaft and crossmember. See Fig. 1.
CAUTION: Difference in shim thickness between front and rear must be
.16" (4 mm) or less. DO NOT use more than 3 shims at one
location.
All Other Models
Check caster using a camber/caster/kingpin gauge and turning
radius gauge. See WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS table. If caster is
not to specification, replace damaged or bent parts.
TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT
Check toe-in. See WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS table. If

subtracted by the width measured at the front of the tires at about
spindle height. A positive figure would indicate toe-in and a negative
figure would indicate toe-out. If the distance between the front and
rear of the tires is the same, toe measurement would be zero. To
adjust:
1) Measure toe-in with front wheels in straight ahead
position and steering wheel centered. To adjust toe-in, loosen clamps
and turn adjusting sleeve or adjustable end on right and left tie
rods. See Figs. 2 and 5.
2) Turn equally and in opposite directions to maintain
steering wheel in centered position. Face of tie rod end must be
parallel with machined surface of steering rod end to prevent binding.
3) When tightening clamps, make certain that clamp bolts are
positioned so there will be no interference with other parts
throughout the entire travel of linkage.
Fig. 5: Wheel Toe-In (Dimension A Less Dimension B)
TOE-OUT ON TURNS
1) Toe-out on turns (turning radius) is a check for bent or
damaged parts, and not a service adjustment. With caster, camber, and
toe-in properly adjusted, check toe-out with weight of vehicle on
wheels.
2) Use a full floating turntable under each wheel, repeating
test with each wheel positioned for right and left turns. Incorrect
toe-out generally indicates a bent steering arm. Replace arm, if
necessary, and recheck wheel alignment.