1998 MITSUBISHI MONTERO service

NOTE: Whenever transmission or drivetrain service is performed
that affects the suspension alignment, for example,
removing the engine cradle, it is required that the
alignment be checked and corrected if necessary.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLIES
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY INSPECTION








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Condition Code Procedure
Any internal component
failure that requires
removal of the assembly
from the vehicle for
service. ( 1) ........... A ........... ( 2) Require repair or
replacement of the automatic
transmission/transaxle
assembly.
( 1) - It is Required that the torque converter and all other
failure related components be inspected for cause and
condition.
( 2) - For components not requiring removal of the assembly,
refer to the component listing in this document.









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DIFFERENTIAL AND FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLIES
NOTE: Does not include half shafts.
DIFFERENTIAL AND FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY INSPECTION









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Condition Code Procedure
Any internal component
failure that requires
removal of the assembly
from the vehicle for
service. ( 1) ........... A ... Require repair or replacement
of the differential assembly.
( 1) - For components not requiring removal of the assembly,
refer to the component listing in this document.









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MANUAL TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLIES
MANUAL TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY INSPECTION








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Condition Code Procedure
Any internal component
failure that requires
removal of the assembly
from the vehicle for
service. ( 1) ........... A ... Require repair or replacement
of the manual
transmission/transaxle
assembly.
( 1) - For components not requiring removal of the assembly,

refer to the component listing in this document.








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TRANSFER CASE ASSEMBLIES
TRANSFER CASE ASSEMBLY INSPECTION








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Condition Code Procedure
Any internal component
failure that requires
removal of the assembly
from the vehicle for
service. ( 1) ........... A ... Require repair or replacement
of the transfer case
differential assembly.
( 1) - For components not requiring removal of the assembly,
refer to the component listing in this document.









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DRIVE TRAIN/COMPONENTS
The conditions listed for the components included in this
section assume that the problem has been isolated to the specific
component through proper testing.
ACTUATORS (ELECTRICAL)
ACTUATOR (ELECTRICAL) INSPECTION








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Condition Code Procedure
Attaching hardware
broken ................. A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Attaching hardware
missing ................ C .......... Require replacement of
hardware.
Attaching hardware not
functioning ............ A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Connector broken ........ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector (Weatherpack
type) leaking .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector melted,
affecting performance .. A ........... ( 1) Require repair or
replacement.
Connector melted, not
affecting performance .. 2 ........... ( 1) Suggest repair or
replacement.
Connector missing ....... C ............ Require replacement.
Inoperative ............. A ........ ( 2) Require replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Noisy ................... 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Out of adjustment ....... B .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal broken ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal burned, affecting
performance ............ A ........... ( 1) Require repair or
replacement.
Terminal burned, not
affecting performance .. 1 ........... ( 1) Suggest repair or

Attaching hardware
threads damaged ........ A ... Require repair or replacement
of part with damaged threads if
available; otherwise, replace
bushing.
Attaching hardware threads
stripped (threads
missing) ............... A ..... Require replacement of part
with stripped threads if
available; otherwise, replace
bushing.
Binding ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Contaminated ............ 1 ............ Suggest replacement.
Deteriorated, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Distorted, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Missing ................. A ............ Require replacement.
Noisy ................... 2 .......... (1) Further inspection
required.
Rubber separating from
internal metal sleeve on
bonded bushing ......... A ............ Require replacement.
Seized .................. A ............ Require replacement.
Shifted (out of
position) .............. B .. Require repair or replacement.
Split ................... A ............ Require replacement.
Surface cracking (weather-
checked) ............... .. ........ No service suggested or
required.
Worn, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Worn close to the end of
its useful life ........ 1 ............ Suggest replacement.
( 1) - If noise isolated to bushing, suggest repair or
replacement.
CAUTION: Use only approved lubricant on rubber bushings.
Petroleum-based lubricants may damage rubber bushings.









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CABLES (SPEEDOMETER)
CABLE (SPEEDOMETER) INSPECTION








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Condition Code Procedure
Attaching hardware
broken ................. A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Attaching hardware
missing ................ C .......... Require replacement of
hardware.
Attaching hardware not
functioning ............ A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Bent .................... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Binding ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Bracket bent, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Bracket bent, not
affecting performance .. .. ........ No service suggested or

required.
Bracket broken, affecting
performance ............ A ............ Require replacement.
Bracket broken, not
affecting performance .. .. ........ No service suggested or
required.
Bracket corroded,
affecting performance .. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Bracket corroded, not
affecting performance .. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Bracket cracked, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Bracket cracked, not
affecting performance .. 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Bracket loose, affecting
performance ........... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Bracket loose, not
affecting performance .. 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Bracket missing ......... C ............ Require replacement.
Broken .................. A ............ Require replacement.
Cracked ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Disconnected ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Kinked .................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Melted .................. A ........... (1) Require repair or
replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Noisy ................... 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Routed incorrectly ...... 2 ................. Suggest repair.
Seized .................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
( 1) - Determine cause and correct prior to repair or
replacement of part.









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CABLES (TV, DETENT AND SHIFT)
CABLE (TV, DETENT AND SHIFT) INSPECTION








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Condition Code Procedure
Attaching hardware
broken ................. A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Attaching hardware
missing ................ C .......... Require replacement of
hardware.
Attaching hardware not
functioning ............ A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Bent .................... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Binding ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Bracket bent, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Bracket bent, not
affecting performance .. .. ........ No service suggested or
required.
Bracket broken, affecting
performance ............ A ............ Require replacement.
Bracket broken, not
affecting performance .. .. ........ No service suggested or
required.
Bracket corroded,
affecting performance .. A .. Require repair or replacement.

CLUTCH DISCS (MANUAL TRANSMISSION)
CLUTCH DISC (MANUAL TRANSMISSION) INSPECTION








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Condition Code Procedure
Backing plate cracked ... A ............ Require replacement.
Broken .................. A ............ Require replacement.
Contaminated with oil ... A ............ Require replacement.
Damper cushion broken ... A ............ Require replacement.
Damper cushion
collapsed .............. A ............ Require replacement.
Damper spring collapsed . A ............ Require replacement.
Damper spring missing .. C ........ ( 1) Require replacement.
Friction material cracked
through ................ B ............ Require replacement.
Friction material flaking
or chunking ............ B ............ Require replacement.
Friction material surface
cracking ............... B ......... No service suggested or
required.
Grooved ................. B ......... No service suggested or
required unless the pressure
plate or flywheel is being
resurfaced or replaced. In this
case, replacement of clutch
disc is required.
Ridged .................. B ......... No service suggested or
required unless the pressure
plate or flywheel is being
resurfaced or replaced. In this
case, replacement of clutch
disc is required.
Splines worn, affecting
performance ............ A ............ Require replacement.
Warped .................. A ............ Require replacement.
Wear exceeds
specifications (where
applicable) ............ B ............ Require replacement.
Worn close to the end of
its useful life ........ 1 ............ Suggest replacement.
Worn, affecting
performance ............ A ............ Require replacement.
( 1) - Not all clutch discs have springs in all spring
chambers on the disc.









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CLUTCH FORKS
CLUTCH FORK INSPECTION








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Condition Code Procedure
Bent .................... B ............ Require replacement.
Broken .................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Cracked ................. B .. Require repair or replacement.
Worn close to the end of
its useful life ........ 1 ............ Suggest replacement.
Worn, affecting
performance ............ A ............ Require replacement.









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CLUTCH LINKAGES (MECHANICAL)
See LINKAGES (EXTERNAL) .
CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDERS
CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER INSPECTION








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Condition Code Procedure
Cover gasket distorted .. A .... Require replacement of cover
gasket.
Cover gasket gummy ...... A .... Require replacement of cover
gasket.
Cylinder leaking fluid
from rear of bore ...... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Cylinder leaking fluid
internally ............. A ............ Require replacement.
Dust boot missing ....... C ..... Require replacement of dust
boot.
Dust boot punctured ..... A ..... Require replacement of dust
boot.
Dust boot torn .......... A ..... Require replacement of dust
boot.
Fluid level incorrect ... B . Require fluid level adjustment.
Housing damaged, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Master cylinder has
residue in reservoir
(make parallel w/brakes
when they are done) .... 2 .......... ( 1) Further inspection
required.
Threads damaged ......... A ...... Require repair replacement
Threads stripped (threads
missing) ............... A ............ Require replacement.
( 1) - DO NOT replace master cylinder unless it exhibits
conditions listed for replacement. You may suggest fluid
change according to OEM service intervals.









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CLUTCH PEDALS
CLUTCH PEDAL INSPECTION








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Condition Code Procedure
Bent, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Broken .................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Pedal pad missing ....... C .......... Require replacement of
pedal pad.
Pivot bushings worn,
affecting performance .. A .... Require replacement of pivot
bushings.









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CLUTCH PIVOTS
CLUTCH PIVOT INSPECTION








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CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDERS (CONVENTIONAL OR EXTERNAL)
CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER (CONVENTIONAL OR EXTERNAL) INSPECTION








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Condition Code Procedure
Binding ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Bleeder port damaged (not
repairable) ............ A ........ ( 1) Require replacement.
Bleeder port damaged
(repairable) ........... A ............. ( 1) Require repair.
Bleeder screw broken off
in slave cylinder ...... A ........ ( 1) Require replacement.
Bleeder screw seized .... A ........ ( 2) Require replacement.
Bore corroded (pitted) .. B ............ Require replacement.
Bore grooved ............ A ............ Require replacement.
Threads damaged ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped (threads
missing) ............... A ............ Require replacement.
( 1) - Only required if the hydraulic system must be opened.
( 2) - Seized is defined as a bleeder screw that cannot be
removed after a practical attempt at removing it has
been made.









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COMPANION FLANGES
See YOKES AND SLIP YOKES .
CONNECTORS
See WIRING HARNESSES AND CONNECTORS .
COOLER BYPASS VALVES
COOLER BYPASS VALVE INSPECTION








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Condition Code Procedure
Inoperative ............. A ............ Require replacement.
Installed incorrectly ... A ................. Require repair.
Leaking ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Restricted .............. A .. Require repair or replacement.









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COOLER LINES
COOLER LINE INSPECTION








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Condition Code Procedure
Abrasion damage, affecting
structural integrity ... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Abrasion damage, not
affecting structural
integrity .............. .. ........ No service suggested or
required.
Application incorrect ... B ............ Require replacement.
Attaching hardware
broken ................. A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.

Attaching hardware
missing ................ C .......... Require replacement of
hardware.
Attaching hardware not
functioning ............ A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Clamp corroded, not
reusable ............... 1 ............ Suggest replacement.
Connected incorrectly ... A ................. Require repair.
Corroded, affecting
structural integrity ... A ............ Require replacement.
Corroded, not affecting
structural integrity ... .. ........ No service suggested or
required.
Cracked ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Fitting type incorrect
(such as compression
fitting) ............... B ............ Require replacement.
Flange leaking .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Insufficient clamping
force, allowing hose to
leak ................... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Leaking ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Melted .................. 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Outer covering damaged to
the extent that the inner
fabric is visible ...... A ............ Require replacement.
Protective sleeves
damaged ................ 2 . Suggest replacement of sleeves.
Protective sleeves
missing ................ C . Require replacement of sleeves.
Restricted, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Routed incorrectly ...... 2 ................. Require repair.
Swollen ................. 1 ............ Suggest replacement.
Threads damaged ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped (threads
missing) ............... A ............ Require replacement.
Type incorrect .......... 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.









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COOLERS
See TRANSMISSION COOLERS .
CV JOINTS
CV JOINT INSPECTION








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Condition Code Procedure
Bearing, bushing or seal
surface worn, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Boot clamp broken ....... A ... Require repair or replacement
of clamp.
Boot clamp loose ........ A ... Require repair or replacement
of clamp.
Boot clamp missing ...... C ... Require repair or replacement
of clamp.
Boot leaking ............ A . Require replacement of CV boot.
Boot surface cracked,