1998 MITSUBISHI MONTERO torque

replace left bracket bushing.
NOTE: Tighten lower control arm shaft and pivot bolt to
specification with vehicle at normal operating height.
Installation
To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten bolts to
specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Tighten lower control arm
shaft and pivot bolt to specification with vehicle at normal operating
height.
STABILIZER BAR
Removal
Remove skid plate (if equipped). Disconnect stabilizer bar
link bolt. Remove stabilizer bar clamp bolts. Remove stabilizer bar
and bushings. On Montero Sport remove the stabilizer link brackets and
bushings.
Installation
1) To install, reverse removal procedure. Note that slit in
stabilizer bushing faces vehicle. Marks on bar should be approximately
0.39" (10 mm) from edge of bracket. On Montero Sport adjust the
stabilizer link assembly mounting nut so there is 0.2-0.3" (6-8 mm) of\
threads exposed from the top of the nut to the top of the threads.
TORSION BAR
NOTE: Mark torsion bar and anchor arm location for reassembly
reference before removing.
Removal
1) Raise and support vehicle. Support lower control arm using
jack stand. Loosen anchor arm adjusting bolt lock nut. Remove heat
protector from frame (right side only). Loosen anchor arm bolt to
release torsion bar tension.
2) Mark front of torsion bar and torque arm for reassembly
reference. Remove anchor arm. See Fig. 1. Remove dust covers from
torsion bar. Remove heat cover (right side only) located between dust
cover and torsion bar. Remove torsion bar.
Inspection
Inspect all splined areas for damage. Inspect dust covers for
cracks and damage. Check for bent anchor arm bolts. Replace components
as necessary.
Installation
1) Apply grease to splined areas of torsion bar, anchor arm,
torque arm splines, anchor arm bolt threads and inside of dust cover.
Check for left and right identification marks on torsion bar ends.
Ensure torsion bars are installed in correct locations.
2) Install torsion bar in torque arm, with identification
mark toward front of vehicle and the slit in the anchor collar facing
downward. Align mark on torque arm with mating mark on torsion bar.
When installing a new torsion bar, align White paint spline with index
mark on front anchor arm.
3) Tighten anchor arm bolt adjusting nut to obtain correct
final bolt protrusion. See FINAL ANCHOR ARM BOLT PROTRUSION table.
Final bolt protrusion depends upon curb weight of vehicle. With
vehicle unladen, measure distance from bump stopper bracket to bump
stopper. Distance should be 0.83-0.91" (21-23 mm) on Montero, 0.7" (1\
8
mm) on Montero Sport. If not, adjust anchor bolt nut.

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Application/ Right Bolt Left Bolt
Model In. (mm) In. (mm\
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Montero ................... 3.15 (80.0) .............. 3.15 (80.0\
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4) To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.
Tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. Check
riding height and front wheel alignment. See WHEEL ALIGNMENT
SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES article in WHEEL ALIGNMENT section.
UPPER BALL JOINT
Removal
1) Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel assembly. Mark
torsion bar adjusting nut for reassembly reference. Release torsion
bar tension. Loosen, but DO NOT remove, upper ball joint-to-steering
knuckle nut.
2) Using Steering Linkage Puller (MB991406), separate ball
joint from steering knuckle. Remove ball joint nut from steering
knuckle. Remove ball joint-to-upper control arm bolts. Remove ball
joint.
Installation
Lubricate ball joint. To complete installation, reverse
removal procedure. Tighten bolts to specification. See
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
SHOCK ABSORBER & UPPER CONTROL ARM
Removal
1) Disconnect actuator on vehicles with Variable Shock
Absorbers. On all models, raise and support vehicle. Support lower
control arm using jackstand. Remove front wheels. Remove lower shock
absorber bolt. Remove nut from top of shock absorber and remove shock
assembly from vehicle.
2) Remove the bump stop from the bump stop bracket. Mark
anchor arm bolt for reassembly reference. Loosen anchor arm bolt to
release torsion bar tension. Disconnect and plug brake hose at frame
mount bracket.
3) Remove cotter pin from upper ball joint stud. Loosen, but
DO NOT remove, ball joint stud nut. Using Steering Linkage Puller
(MB991406), loosen ball joint from steering knuckle. Remove brake hose\
clip and rebound stopper. Remove rebound stopper and brake hose
support from control arm.
4) Remove ABS sensor bracket (if equipped) and rebound
stoppers. Remove upper control arm mounting bolts and shim(s). Note
direction of bolt installation and locations of camber adjustment
shims. Remove control arm. Remove upper ball joint from control arm.
Inspection
Inspect control arm for cracks and deformation. Check ball
joints. See BALL JOINT CHECKING under ADJUSTMENTS & INSPECTION.
Inspect ball joint dust cover for damage, and replace cover as
necessary.
Installation
1) To install, reverse removal procedure. Install control arm
bolts from outside of frame, with nuts against control arm. Install
the upper control with the marking "OUT" on shaft facing outside of
vehicle.

2) Ensure alignment shims are placed in original locations.
Tighten shock absorber upper nut to end of threads, and install lock
nut. Tighten shock absorber upper nut until distance from end of
threads to nut is 0.04-0.08" (1.0-2.0 mm) on vehicles with standard
shock absorbers, and 0.06-0.10" (1.5-2.5 mm) on vehicles with Variable\
Shock Absorbers. Install lock nut.
3) Tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.
Bleed brakes. Adjust anchor arm bolt to proper torsion bar setting.
See TORSION BAR under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Check wheel alignment,
and adjust it if necessary. See WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS &
PROCEDURES article in WHEEL ALIGNMENT section.
WHEEL BEARING
Removal
Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel assembly. Remove axle
hub. See AXLE HUB under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Clean any grease from
the inside surface of the front hub. Drive out the inner and outer
bearing races by tapping them uniformly using brass drift and hammer.
Installation
Lubricate bearing races. Install bearing races in hub using
Handle and Bearing Installer (MB990938 and MB990935). Ensure bearing
races are fully seated. To complete installation, reverse removal
procedure. Adjust wheel bearing preload. See WHEEL BEARING under
ADJUSTMENTS & INSPECTION .
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (MONTERO)








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Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)\
Anchor Arm Bolt Lock Nut ................................... 33 (44)\
Anchor Collar Vertical Bolt ................................ 33 (44)\
Ball Joint Nut
Lower .................................................. 108 (147)\
Upper .................................................... 54 (74)\
Bump Stop .................................................. 18 (25)\
Drive Flange ......................................... 36-43 (49-59)\
Ball Joint-To-Lower Control Arm Bolt ....................... 60 (81)\
Ball Joint-To-Upper Control Arm Bolt ....................... 19 (25)\
Caliper Bolt ............................................... 65 (88)\
Control Arm-To-Frame Bolt/Nut
Lower ................................................. 108 (147)\
Upper ................................................... 80 (108)\
Shock Absorber Shaft Nut .................................... 1 (15)\
Skid Plate ................................................. 17 (24)\
Stabilizer Bar Brackets .................................... 17 (24)\
Stabilizer Bar Lower Link .................................. 25 (33)\
Stabilizer Bar Upper Link .................................. 69 (93)\
Torque Arm Nut ............................................ 78 (106)\









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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (MONTERO SPORT)








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Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)\
Anchor Arm Adjusting Nut ................................... 32 (44)\
Anchor Arm Nut ............................................ 78 (106)\
Ball Joint Nut
Lower ........................................... 87-131 (118-177)\

Upper .............................................. 44-65 (59-88)\
Ball Joint-To-Lower Control Arm Bolt ....................... 60 (81)\
Ball Joint-To-Upper Control Arm Bolt ....................... 18 (25)\
Bump Stop .................................................. 18 (25)\
Caliper Bolt ............................................... 65 (88)\
Control Arm-To-Frame Bolt/Nut
Lower ......................................... 101-116 (137-157)\
Upper ............................................. 72-87 (98-118)\
Drive Flange ......................................... 36-44 (49-59)\
Shock Absorber Lower Mount Bolt ..................... 65-76 (88-103)\
Shock Absorber Upper Nut ................................... 11 (15)\
Torque Arm Nut ............................................ 78 (106)\
INCH Lbs. (N.m)
Stabilizer Bar Clamp Bolt ................................. 106 (12)\









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REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
NOTE: Procedures for Montero are for lateral rod, coil springs and
lower arms only. Procedures for Montero Sport are for leaf
springs only.
Removal (Montero)
1) Raise and support rear of vehicle. Place a jack under
center of rear axle housing. Remove parking brake cable attaching
bolts.
2) Remove rear speed sensor attaching bolt (if equipped).
Remove rear axle housing lock position harness attaching bolt and
lower shock bolts.
3) Remove lateral rod bolts and remove lateral rod. Remove
lower arm rear bolts. Remove lower arm front mounting nut and remove
lower arm. See Fig. 2.
Inspection
Check lateral rod for straightness and damage. Check rubber
bushings for deterioration, cracks and wear.
Installation
If lateral rod bushings need replacing, remove and install
using Lower Arm Bushing Arbor (MB990650). Apply a sufficient amount of\
liquid soap to bushings when installing them into lateral rod. If
lower arm rear bushings need replacing, remove and install rear
bushings using Rear Bushing Arbor (MB991293). To complete
installation, reverse removal procedure. Tighten all suspension
fasteners to specification with vehicle on ground and suspension
unloaded. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Removal (Montero Sport)
1) Raise and support rear of vehicle. Place a jack under
center of rear axle housing.
2) Disconnect parking brake cable attaching bolts. Remove
rear speed sensor attaching bolt. Remove rear shock nuts and washers.
Remove rear shocks.
NOTE: The yellow shock mounts on left side and the pink one mounts
to the right side of vehicle.
3) Remove U-bolt nuts, U-bolt seat and U-bolts. Remove bump
stopper. Remove rear shackle plate nuts, shackle plate, bushings and
shackle assembly. Remove front shackle nuts and bolts. Remove leaf
spring. See Fig. 1.
Inspection
Check leaf springs for cracks and other damage. Inspect all
components and bushings for damage and wear. Replace components as
necessary.
Installation
To install, reverse removal procedure. Ensure shocks are
installed on proper side of vehicle. Tighten all suspension fasteners
to specification with vehicle on ground and suspension unloaded. See
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
SHOCKS
Removal
1) Raise and support rear of vehicle. Place a jack under
center of rear axle housing. On Montero remove shock actuator (if
equipped).

2) Remove upper shock mounting nuts and washers. On Montero
remove shock lower mounting nuts and bolts. On Montero Sport remove
shock lower mounting nuts and washers. Remove shock assembly.
Inspection
Check shock for oil leakage, abnormal noise and poor
function. Check coil spring for bending and weakness. Check rubber
parts for deterioration and cracks.
Installation
To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten all fasteners
to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.
STABILIZER BAR
Removal
Raise and support vehicle. Support rear suspension assembly
using a jack. On Montero remove shock lower mounting bolts and nuts.
Remove stabilizer bar bracket and bushings. Remove stabilizer link
mounting nut and bolt. Remove stabilizer link joint cups, bushings and
collar. Remove stabilizer bar.
Inspection
1) Check bushings for wear and deterioration. Check
stabilizer bar, stabilizer link and all bolts for damage and wear.
Replace components as necessary.
Installation
To install, reverse removal procedure. When installing
stabilizer link, hold link using wrench and tighten nut until distance
from end of bolt to edge of nut is .59-.70" (15-17 mm). Tighten all
fasteners to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS








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Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)\
Upper Shock Nut
Montero .................................................. 11 (15)\
Montero Sport ............................................ 16 (22)\
Lower Shock Nut And Bolt
Montero ........................................ 159-181 (216-245)\
Montero Sport ............................................ 16 (22)\
Lateral Rod Nut And Bolt
Montero ................................................. 170 (230)\
Lower Arm Rear Nut And Bolt
Montero ................................................. 170 (230)\
Lower Arm Front Nut
Montero ................................................. 101 (137)\
Leaf Spring Rear Shackle Nut
Montero Sport ............................................. 38 (52)\
Leaf Spring Front Shackle Nut And Bolt
Montero Sport ........................................... 145 (196)\
"U" Bolt Nut
Montero Sport ...................................... 72-87 (98-118)\
Stabilizer Bar Bracket Bolt .......................... 25-26 (34-35)\









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(chunking),
exposing cord .......... A ............ Require replacement.
Tread missing pieces
(chunking), not
exposing cord .......... 1 ............ Suggest replacement.
Tread separations A ............ Require replacement.
Tube in tubeless tire 3 .... (4) Suggest removal of tube.
Weather-checking ........ .. ......... No service required or
suggested.
Worn to tread wear
indicators ............. B ............ Require replacement.
( 1) - Determine and correct cause of irregular tire wear.
( 2) - If radials and bias or bias-belted ply tires are on the
same vehicle, the radials must be on the rear axle,
except for high-pressure temporary spares.
( 3) - Excessive is defined as enough to contribute to
performance problems. Match mounting may correct
run-out. If not, require replacement of appropriate
part. Refer to manufacturer's specifications.
( 4) - Most manufacturers do not recommend tubes in tubeless
tires. Inspect tire and wheel assembly to determine
the reason for a tube in tubeless tire. Recommendation
for repair or replacement should be based upon condition
of tires and/or wheel listed in these guidelines.









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VALVE STEMS
VALVE STEM INSPECTION








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Condition Code Procedure
Bent .................... 1 ........... Suggest replacement.
Broken .................. A ........... Require replacement.
Cut, but not leaking .... 1 ........... Suggest replacement.
Deteriorated
(cracking, dry rot) .... 1 ........... Suggest replacement.
Leaking ................. A . Require repair or replacement.
Missing ................. C ........... Require replacement.
Threads damaged ......... A . Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped ........ A ........... Require replacement.
Valve cap missing ....... C .... Require replacement of cap.
Weather-checking ........ 1 ........... Suggest replacement.
Won't take air .......... A . Require repair or replacement.









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WHEEL ATTACHMENT HARDWARE
For conditions noted below, also check conditions of wheel
stud holes.
CAUTION: Proper lug nut torque is essential. Follow recommended
torque specifications and tightening sequence. DO NOT
lubricate threads unless specified by the vehicle
manufacturer.
WHEEL ATTACHMENT HARDWARE INSPECTION









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Condition Code Procedure
Bent .................... A ............ Require replacement.
Broken .................. A ........ ( 1) Require replacement.

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL & INSTALLATION - A/T
1998 Mitsubishi Montero
1997-98 TRANSMISSION SERVICING
Mitsubishi Transmission Removal & Installation
Diamante, Eclipse, Galant, Mirage, Montero, 3000GT
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
AWD & FWD MODELS
Removal
1) On all models except Galant, remove battery and battery
tray. On 3000GT, remove washer tank. On all models, remove air cleaner
cover with air inlet hose assembly. Raise and support vehicle. Remove
wheels. Remove undercover(s) (if equipped). Disconnect control cable\
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at transaxle. Drain transaxle fluid.
2) On AWD models, remove front exhaust pipe. On all models,
disconnect neutral safety switch connector, oil cooler hoses and
electrical connectors from transaxle. Disconnect speedometer cable and
throttle control cable (if equipped). Remove starter motor.
3) Separate tie rod end. Separate lower ball joint. Separate
stabilizer bar connection (if necessary). Remove axle shafts. See
appropriate AXLE SHAFTS article in DRIVE AXLES. Remove center
crossmember assembly.
4) On AWD models, separate transfer assembly from transaxle.
Reference mark transfer assembly-to-drive shaft and remove transfer
assembly.
5) On all models, remove transmission inspection (dust)
cover. Place index mark on torque converter and drive plate for
reassembly reference. Remove torque converter-to-drive plate bolts.
Push torque converter away from engine into transaxle.
6) On all 4-cylinder models, support engine. On all models,
support transaxle with jack. Remove bolts from transaxle mounts.
Remove mounting brackets and remaining transaxle-to-engine bolts.
Slide transaxle assembly to right and lower to remove.
CAUTION: Ensure torque converter is fully seated in transaxle before
installation. Always install new snap rings on inner
constant velocity joints.
Installation
1) To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten transaxle-
to-engine bolts and torque converter-to-drive plate bolts to
specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
2) Ensure reference marks on torque converter-to-drive plate
and transfer assembly-to-drive shaft align. Tighten mounting bolts
with weight of engine and transaxle on mounts. Refill transaxle fluid
to specified level. See LUBRICATION in TRANSMISSION SERVICING - A/T
article. Adjust all control cables. See ADJUSTMENTS in
TRANSMISSION SERVICING - A/T article.
RWD & 4WD MODELS
Removal
1) Disconnect negative battery cable. On Montero 4WD, remove
transfer case shift lever knob, dust boot and retainer plate or
console. Remove transfer case gearshift assembly.
2) On all models, raise and support vehicle. Remove
undercarriage cover and/or skid plate(s). Drain transmission and
transfer case (if applicable). Place reference mark on drive shaft(s)\