1998 MITSUBISHI MONTERO head

1) Disconnect pressure hose from power steering pump. Attach
Pressure Gauge (MB990662-01) and Adapters (MB990993-01 and MB990994-
01). See Fig. 2. Tighten fittings to 22-29 ft. lbs. (30-39 N.m).
2) Bleed system. See HYDRAULIC SYSTEM BLEEDING under
LUBRICATION . Turn wheel several times to bleed air from gauge. Start
engine and let idle. Place thermometer in reservoir. Check fluid
level. Add fluid as necessary.
3) When fluid temperature reaches 122-140
F (50-60C),
disconnect connector from P/S pressure switch. Connect ohmmeter across
switch terminals. Slowly close shut-off valve. Check pressure when
ohmmeter indicates switch has closed (continuity). Pressure should be
218-290 (15-20 N.m). Slowly open shut-off valve. Check pressure when
ohmmeter indicates switch has opened (no continuity). Pressure should
be 102-174 (7-12 N.m). Reinstall pressure hose. Do not twist hose or
let hose interfere with adjacent parts. Replace P/S pressure switch if
pressure is not within specification. Bleed system.
CAUTION: DO NOT keep shutoff valve closed more than 3 seconds at a
time. DO NOT keep steering wheel turned to full lock
position for more than 10 seconds at a time.
STEERING WHEEL TURNING FORCE
Stationary Test
1) Position vehicle on level surface. Place steering wheel in
straight-ahead position. Start engine and let idle. Using a spring
scale, measure steering wheel turning force clockwise and
counterclockwise.
2) On Montero, turning force should be 8.2 lbs. (3.7 kg) or
less. On Montero Sport, turning force should be 8.8 lbs. (3.9 kg) or
less. If turning force exceeds specification, check for loose or
damaged belt, insufficient fluid, air in power steering fluid, and
collapsed or twisted hoses. Repair or replace as necessary.
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
IDLER ARM
Removal
Loosen relay rod-to-idler arm lock nut. Using Steering
Linkage Puller (MB991113 or MB990635), separate idler arm from relay
rod and remove relay rod-to-idler arm lock nut. Remove idler arm bolts
and nuts. Remove idler arm. On Montero, loosen, but DO NOT remove
idler arm-to-bracket nut. Press arm from bracket and remove nut and
arm.
Inspection
Check idler arm bushings for damage or wear. Check idler arm
ball stud for looseness.
Installation
1) Apply multipurpose grease to inside surface of bushing and
idler arm support shaft. Insert bushing in idler arm. Insert idler arm
support in idler arm.
2) Install washer (knurled side toward bushing) and NEW lock\
nut. Tighten lock nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.
Place idler arm assembly in vise. Using a spring gauge, measure
turning resistance.
3) On all models, turning resistance should be 3-18 INCH lbs.
(.3-2.0 N.m). On Montero, if turning resistance is not within
specification, loosen or tighten lock nut to obtain proper resistance.
4) Install idler arm bolts and nuts. Install relay rod-to-

end dust cover. Coat lower edge of cup with packing sealer. Install
tie rod ends into adjusting sleeves.
2) Measure center-to-center distance between tie rod studs
for both tie rod assemblies. Adjust center-to-center distance to
specification. See TIE ROD INSTALLATION LENGTH table.
3) An equal number of threads should be visible on each side
of adjusting sleeve. Install tie rod ends in steering knuckle and
relay rod. Install tie rod end castle nuts and NEW cotter pins.
Tighten castle nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.
Adjust toe-in. See WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES article
in WHEEL ALIGNMENT section.
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Application In. (mm)\
Montero .............................................. 12.05 (306.0)\
Montero Sport ........................................... 12.0 (305)\









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OVERHAUL
POWER STEERING GEAR
Disassembly
1) Scribe mating marks on pitman arm and cross shaft. Remove
pitman arm nut. Using a puller, remove pitman arm. Drain power
steering fluid. Remove side cover bolts. See Fig. 3. Loosen adjusting
bolt lock nut, and screw in adjusting bolt so side cover raises
slightly.
2) With mainshaft and cross shaft placed in straight-ahead
position, tap bottom of cross shaft with plastic hammer. Remove cross
shaft and side cover as an assembly. Remove side cover from cross
shaft by turning adjusting bolt.
3) Remove valve housing and rack piston as an assembly by
turning rack piston counterclockwise. See Fig. 3. Carefully remove
rack piston from mainshaft without losing balls inside rack piston.
4) Remove cross shaft oil seal from gearbox housing. Put rack
piston in soft jawed vise. Using Spanner Wrench (MB991367) and Pin Set\
(MB991394), remove lock nut. Remove mainshaft while applying pressure
to bearing race to prevent balls from falling out. Drive out bearing
and oil seal.
NOTE: DO NOT remove cross shaft "U" packing at rear of needle
bearing unless fluid leakage is found coming from adjusting
bolt threads. If leakage exists, replace "U" packing.

cross shaft and rack piston for wear and damage. Check contact part of
adjusting bolt for uneven wear. Check dust seal, oil seal and "O"
rings for wear and damage.
Reassembly
1) Install NEW cross shaft lower "U" packing (if removed).
Press lower cross shaft oil seal into gearbox housing. See Fig. 3.
Press bearing and oil seal into top cover. Install bearing race and
"O" ring.
2) Apply transmission fluid to seal ring contact areas on
mainshaft, and install seal rings firmly into valve grooves. Wrap
serrated part of mainshaft with vinyl tape. Mount valve body to valve
housing. Install cage and align hole in cage with channel in
mainshaft. Install bearing race and insert balls.
3) Install mainshaft into valve housing while pressing on
bearing race to prevent balls from falling out. Using spanner wrench,
install lock nut and tighten until it contacts bearing race.
4) Tighten lock nut while measuring mainshaft endplay using
dial indicator. When mainshaft endplay is .001" (.003 mm), use a punch\
to crimp circumference of lock nut. Ensure mainshaft rotates freely.
5) Apply transmission fluid to "O" ring and piston seal ring,
and install into gearbox housing. Install rack piston until it
contacts edge of mainshaft. Rotate mainshaft to align ball raceway
with insertion hole. Install 19 balls.
NOTE: Insert balls so no clearance exists between balls.
6) Place remaining 7 balls in circulator and install
circulator to rack piston. Install circulator holder. Install NEW
cross shaft upper "U" packing (if removed). Install upper cross shaft
"O" ring. Apply transmission fluid to rack piston seal ring and insert
valve housing. Rotate mainshaft until rack piston is centered (neutral
position).
7) Install adjusting plate so beveled part is facing upward.
Using a feeler gauge, measure clearance between adjusting bolt and
cross shaft. If clearance is greater than .002" (.05 mm), replace with\
appropriate adjusting plate.
8) Apply multipurpose grease to seal surface of "U" packing.
Apply transmission fluid to cross shaft teeth and side cover "O" ring.
Install cross shaft to side cover, and temporarily tighten adjusting
bolt lock nut.
CAUTION: DO NOT rotate side cover during installation, or damage to
cross shaft oil seal may result.
9) Apply transmission fluid to rack piston teeth and shaft
areas. Apply multipurpose grease to oil seal lip. Install side cover
assembly (with cross shaft) to gearbox.
10) Position mainshaft in straight-ahead position. While
turning adjusting bolt, measure mainshaft combined starting torque
using Preload Socket (MB990228-01) and an INCH-lb. torque wrench.
Combined starting torque should be 4-11 INCH lbs. (.5-1.3 N.m). Center\
reading should be 2 INCH lbs. (.2 N.m) higher than reading at either
end.
11) Tighten adjusting bolt lock nut to specification. See
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Install pitman arm with mating marks aligned.
POWER STEERING PUMP
Disassembly
1) Remove suction connector bolts. Mount pump in a soft-jawed
vise. Remove pump cover bolts and cover. Using a plastic mallet, tap
pulley assembly shaft from pump housing. See Fig. 4.

SUN ROOF - POWER
1998 Mitsubishi Montero
1998 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT
Mitsubishi - Power Sun Roofs
Eclipse, Galant, Montero, Montero Sport, 3000GT
DESCRIPTION & OPERATION
Sun roof is actuated by an overhead console-mounted switch.
Sun roof motor, located near switch, moves sun roof panel by means of
drive cables. If necessary, sun roof can be closed manually using
manual closure wrench stored in vehicle's tool pouch.
On vehicles equipped with Electronic Timer Alarm Control
System (ETACS) ECU, sun roof can be operated up to 30 seconds after
ignition switch is turned to OFF position.
Sun roof motor incorporates a safety feature that initially
limits opening or closing of roof glass panel. Sun roof will not fully
close from fully open position without first releasing and then
depressing slide switch during operation. Sun roof initially stops
about 8" short of fully closed position.
COMPONENT LOCATIONS
COMPONENT LOCATIONS TABLE








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Component Location
Data Link Connector (DLC) ....... Under Left Side Of Dash,
Below Steering Column
Sun Roof ECU
Galant ............................... Inside Headliner,
On Left Rear Of Sun Roof
Montero Sport ........................ Inside Headliner,
On Right Front Of Sun Roof
Eclipse, Montero & 3000GT ............ Inside Headliner,
On Front Center Of Sun Roof
Sun Roof Motor ................ Inside Headliner, Near ECU









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SERVICING
LUBRICATION
NOTE: Only Lubrication procedures during reassembly of sliding
roof assembly components are available from manufacturer at
time of publication.
ADJUSTMENTS
SUN ROOF FIT
1) Fully close sun roof. Fully open sun shade. Remove side
covers from underneath sun roof. Loosen 6 sun roof glass mounting nuts
and adjust glass forward, backward or sideways, if necessary.
2) If adjustment cannot be made by loosening mounting nuts,
check if sun roof glass or motor is in fully closed position. Readjust
as necessary.

DRIVE CABLES
NOTE: Drive cable removal and installation information for 3000GT
not available from manufacturer at time of publication.
Removal & Installation (Eclipse & Galant)
1) Remove sliding roof assembly. See SUN ROOF R & I under
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Remove sun shade and stopper at rear end of
drive rail. Remove sliding roof drive cable assembly from rear part of
guide rail. Depress assembly into guide rail to slide past notches if
necessary.
2) Once sliding assembly is removed, DO NOT lose plastic
sliding shoes attached to assembly. Ensure guide rail, sliding
assembly and drive cables are clean before reassembly.
3) To install components, reverse removal procedure. Apply
multipurpose grease to all moving components. To install sliding roof
assembly, reverse removal procedure.
Removal & Installation (Montero)
1) Remove sliding roof assembly. See SUN ROOF R & I under
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Remove plastic mounting cover and roof glass
panel. Remove front guide bracket and deflector assembly. Remove front
guide rail end cover. Remove set plate and guide rail assembly. Remove
sun shade and drive cable tube. Remove lifter assembly and slider
assembly from housing assembly.
2) Ensure guide rail, sliding assembly and drive cables are
clean before installation. To install components, reverse removal
procedure. Apply multipurpose grease to all moving components. To
install sliding roof assembly, reverse removal procedure.
Removal & Installation (Montero Sport)
Tilt sun roof guide assembly. Remove sun roof guide rail rod
holder. Close sun roof guide assembly and disconnect drive cable end
from sun roof guide assembly. To install components, reverse removal
procedure. Always replace cables in pairs. Apply multipurpose grease
to all moving components.
DRIVE MOTOR R & I
Removal (Eclipse & Galant)
1) To remove sun roof drive motor, lower headliner enough to
gain access to motor. Remove overhead switch assembly. Remove front
and rear door scuff plate.
2) Remove center pillar lower and upper trim. Remove roof
rail and sun roof trim strips. Remove front pillar trim. Remove assist
handle (if necessary). Lower headliner to gain access to motor
assembly. Disconnect motor harness connector. Remove motor mounting
bolts and remove motor.
Inspection
Check each drive gear tooth for abrasion or wear. Check both
drive cables for wear. Replace as necessary.
Installation
Ensure sun roof glass panel is fully closed. Sun roof drive
cables must be properly indexed to drive motor drive gear. Remove
drive motor cam gear cover. Using crank handle (included in tool
pouch), rotate motor to correct position. For Galant, see Fig. 12.
Install motor. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.
Removal & Installation (Montero)
Remove sun roof switch assembly. Remove drive motor. To

install, open roof glass panel about 7.9" (200 mm). Using crank
handle, rotate drive motor until alignment hole of intermittent gear
is aligned with center of drive gear. See Fig. 13. To complete
installation, reverse removal procedure.
Removal & Installation (Montero Sport & 3000GT)
Remove sun roof switch and dome light assembly. Remove
bracket. Remove headliner. Remove drive motor. To install, reverse
removal procedure.
Fig. 12: Inspecting Drive Gear Position (Galant)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America
Fig. 13: Inspecting Drive Gear Position (Montero)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America

SUN ROOF R & I
Removal & Installation (Eclipse & Galant)
1) Remove side trim covers by lightly pulling panels straight
down. Unbolt and remove roof glass panel with adjust plates. See
Fig. 1 . Operate sun roof drive cable assembly to fully open position.
Remove deflector. Remove guide rail cover. Operate sun roof drive
cable assembly to fully closed position and remove rear drip channel.
2) Remove overhead switch assembly. Remove rear seat. Push
down on rear seat cushion and pull seat release lever. Unbolt and
remove seat back. Remove front and rear door scuff plate.
3) Remove center pillar lower and upper trim. Remove roof
rail and sun roof trim strips. Remove front and rear pillar trim.
Remove assist handle. Remove headliner. Disconnect motor harness
connector. Remove motor mounting bolts and remove motor.
4) Attach protective tape around roof opening. Pull sliding
roof assembly forward through roof opening. Disconnect drain hoses. If
drain hoses need replacement, attach cord to exterior end of drain
hose. Pull drain hose from interior end. Remove housing assembly and
set brackets.
5) To install components, reverse removal procedure. Sun roof
drive cables must be properly indexed to drive motor drive gear.
Remove drive motor cam gear cover. Using manual closure wrench
(included in tool pouch), rotate motor to correct position. See
Fig. 12 . Install motor. Install remaining components. To adjust roof
glass panel, see SUN ROOF GLASS FIT under ADJUSTMENTS.
Removal & Installation (Montero)
1) Remove trim covers. Unbolt roof glass panel from sliding
assembly and remove. Remove sun roof switch assembly and drive motor.
Remove front and rear door scuff plate.
2) Remove center pillar lower and upper trim. Remove roof
rail and sun roof trim strips. Remove front and rear pillar trim.
Remove assist handle. Remove headliner. Remove rear set bracket.
Remove sun roof assembly. Disconnect drain hoses.
3) If drain hoses need replacement, attach cord to exterior
end of drain hose. Pull drain hose from interior end. To install
components, reverse removal procedure. See DRIVE MOTOR R & I for
installation procedures.
Removal & Installation (Montero Sport & 3000GT)
Remove sun roof switch and dome light assembly. Remove
bracket behind dome light. Remove headliner. Remove drain hose
retaining clips and remove drain hose. Remove sun roof assembly. To
install, reverse removal procedure.
WIRING DIAGRAMS

Ground Distribution Circuit
HEADLIGHTS