1998 MITSUBISHI MONTERO relay

STARTER
1998 Mitsubishi Montero
1998 STARTING & CHARGING SYSTEMS
Mitsubishi - Starters
Diamante, Eclipse, Galant, Mirage, Montero, Montero Sport,
3000GT
DESCRIPTION & OPERATION
Starter is a conventional 12-volt, 4-pole brush-type motor,
with direct or gear reduction drive. Starter-mounted solenoid shifts
overrunning clutch and pinion into flywheel when starter is energized.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
NOTE: See TROUBLE SHOOTING article in the GENERAL INFORMATION
section.
ON-VEHICLE TESTING
TROUBLE SHOOTING
1) If starter motor does not operate at all:
* Check starter coil.
* Check electrical connections.
* Check clutch pedal position switch (M/T).
* Check starter relay (M/T).
* Check park/neutral position switch (A/T).
2) If starter motor does not stop, check starter magnetic
switch solenoid.
STARTER RELAY
Diamante, Galant & Montero
1) Remove starter relay. See STARTER RELAY LOCATIONS table.
With no power supplied to any relay, continuity should exist between
relay terminals No. 1 and 2. See WIRING DIAGRAMS.
2) Connect a jumper wire from positive battery terminal to
relay terminal No. 1 and another jumper wire from negative battery
terminal to relay terminal No. 2. Continuity should exist between
relay terminals No. 3 and 4. Replace relay as necessary.
Eclipse (A/T With Theft Alarm)
1) Remove starter relay. See STARTER RELAY LOCATIONS table.
With no power supplied to any relay, continuity should exist between
relay terminals No. 1 and 2. See WIRING DIAGRAMS.
2) Connect a jumper wire from positive battery terminal to
relay terminal No. 1 and another jumper wire from negative battery
terminal to relay terminal No. 2. Continuity should exist between
relay terminals No. 3 and 4. Replace relay as necessary.
Eclipse (A/T Without Theft Alarm)
1) Remove starter relay. See STARTER RELAY LOCATIONS table.
With no power supplied to any relay, continuity should exist between
relay terminals No. 1 and 3. See WIRING DIAGRAMS.
2) Connect a jumper wire from positive battery terminal to
relay terminal No. 1 and another jumper wire from negative battery

terminal to relay terminal No. 3. Continuity should exist between
relay terminals No. 4 and 5. Replace relay as necessary.
Eclipse (M/T With Theft Alarm)
1) Remove starter relay. See STARTER RELAY LOCATIONS table.
With no power supplied to any relay, continuity should exist between
relay terminals No. 1 and 3. See WIRING DIAGRAMS.
2) Connect a jumper wire from positive battery terminal to
relay terminal No. 3 and another jumper wire from negative battery
terminal to relay terminal No. 1. Continuity should exist between
relay terminals No. 2 and 5. Replace relay as necessary.
Eclipse (M/T Without Theft Alarm)
1) Remove starter relay. See STARTER RELAY LOCATIONS table.
With no power supplied to any relay, continuity should exist between
relay terminals No. 1 and 2. See WIRING DIAGRAMS.
2) Connect a jumper wire from positive battery terminal to
relay terminal No. 1 and another jumper wire from negative battery
terminal to relay terminal No. 2. Continuity should exist between
relay terminals No. 3 and 4. Replace relay as necessary.
Mirage
1) Remove starter relay. See STARTER RELAY LOCATIONS table.
With no power supplied to any relay, continuity should exist between
relay terminals No. 1 and 3. See WIRING DIAGRAMS.
2) Connect a jumper wire from positive battery terminal to
relay terminal No. 3 and another jumper wire from negative battery
terminal to relay terminal No. 1. Continuity should exist between
relay terminals No. 2 and 4. Replace relay as necessary.
Montero Sport With A/T
1) Remove starter relay. See STARTER RELAY LOCATIONS table.
With no power supplied to any relay, continuity should exist between
relay terminals No. 1 and 3. See WIRING DIAGRAMS.
2) Connect a jumper wire from positive battery terminal to
relay terminal No. 3 and another jumper wire from negative battery
terminal to relay terminal No. 1. Continuity should exist between
relay terminals No. 2 and 5. Replace relay as necessary.
Montero Sport With M/T
1) Remove starter relay. See STARTER RELAY LOCATIONS table.
With no power supplied to any relay, continuity should exist between
relay terminals No. 1 and 3. See WIRING DIAGRAMS.
2) Connect a jumper wire from positive battery terminal to
relay terminal No. 1 and another jumper wire from negative battery
terminal to relay terminal No. 3. Continuity should exist between
relay terminals No. 2 and 4. Replace relay as necessary.
3000GT
1) Remove starter relay. See STARTER RELAY LOCATIONS table.
With no power supplied to any relay, continuity should exist between
relay terminals No. 1 and 2 and between relay terminals No. 3 and 4.
See Fig. 1 .
2) Connect a jumper wire from positive battery terminal to
relay terminal No. 1 and another jumper wire from negative battery
terminal to relay terminal No. 2. Continuity should exist between
relay terminals No. 3 and 5. See Fig. 1. Replace relay as necessary.
STARTER RELAY LOCATIONS TABLE









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Application Location
Diamante ............. At Left Front Fender, Inside Fuse/Relay Block

Eclipse
Without Theft Alarm ........................ Behind Center Of Dash
With Theft Alarm .... Under Left Of Instrument Panel, On Relay Box
Galant ................................... Inside Right Front Fender
Mirage .......................... In Left Underhood Fuse/Relay Block
Montero ...................................... Behind Center Of Dash
Montero Sport ................... In Left Underhood Fuse/Relay Block
3000GT ......................... In Right Underhood Fuse/Relay Block









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Fig. 1: Identifying Starter Relay Connector Terminals (3000GT)
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.
BENCH TESTING
* PLEASE READ THIS FIRST *
CAUTION: Perform tests in less than 10 seconds to prevent damage to
coil.
NO-LOAD TEST
1) Install starter in soft-jawed vise. Connect starter in
series with a fully-charged 12-volt battery. Connect a 100-amp ammeter
and carbon pile rheostat in series with positive battery post and
starter motor terminal. See Fig. 2.
2) Install voltmeter across starter motor. Adjust carbon pile
rheostat to full resistance. Connect cable from starter motor body to
negative battery terminal. Adjust carbon pile rheostat to proper test
voltage. Ensure maximum amperage is as specified and starter rotates

STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES
1998 Mitsubishi Montero
1998 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT
Mitsubishi - Steering Column Switches
Diamante, Eclipse, Galant, Mirage, Montero, Montero Sport,
3000GT
* PLEASE READ THIS FIRST *
WARNING: Deactivate air bag system before performing any service
operation. See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article. DO NOT
apply electrical power to any component on steering column
without first deactivating air bag system. Air bag may
deploy.
DESCRIPTION
Headlight and turn signal switch and wiper/washer switch are
part of combination switch. For information on cruise control switch
(right side of column), see appropriate CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEMS
article.
COMPONENT LOCATIONS
COMPONENT LOCATIONS TABLE








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Component Location
Headlight Relay .................... In Engine Compartment
Fuse/Relay Block
Foglight Relay
Except Montero & Montero Sport ... In Engine Compartment
Fuse/Relay Block
Taillight Relay
Except Montero Sport ............. In Engine Compartment
Fuse/Relay Block
Turn Signal/Hazard Flasher Unit
Diamante ............................ At Left Kick Panel
Eclipse .......................... Behind Center Of Dash
Except Diamante & Eclipse ..... Behind Left Side Of Dash
Wiper Relay
Front
Except Diamante & 3000GT .......... On Steering Column
Rear
Eclipse ........................ Behind Center Of Dash
Montero & Montero Sport .............. On Relay Block,
Behind Left Side Of Dash
3000GT ................ Behind Left Rear Quarter Panel









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COMPONENT TESTS
DIAMANTE
Turn Signal, Lighting & Dimmer/Passing Switch Tests
Disconnect steering column combination switch connector. See
Fig. 1 . Check continuity between specified terminals. See
STEERING COLUMN COMBINATION SWITCH CONTINUITY CHECK TABLE (DIAMANTE) .

STEERING SYSTEM - POWER RECIRCULATING BALL
1998 Mitsubishi Montero
1997-98 STEERING
Mitsubishi - Power Recirculating Ball
Montero, Montero Sport
DESCRIPTION & OPERATION
STEERING GEAR
The power steering gear displaces fluid to provide hydraulic
pressure assist while turning. A one-piece rack piston nut is geared
to cross shaft. Backlash is adjusted with an adjusting screw.
STEERING LINKAGE
Linkage consists of an idler arm, relay rod, steering
knuckles and adjustable tie rods. Components are connected by ball
joints. Linkage assembly is connected to steering gear by pitman arm.
LUBRICATION
FLUID TYPE
Recommended fluid type is Dexron-II ATF.
FLUID LEVEL CHECK
Place vehicle in level position. Start engine and let idle.
Turn steering wheel left and right. Replace fluid if it has bubbles or
has become White. Fluid level should be between MIN and MAX marks on
dipstick. Fill to proper level.
FLUID REPLACEMENT
CAUTION: DO NOT crank engine for more than 15-20 seconds at a time.
1) Remove reservoir cap. Disconnect return hose at reservoir.
Drain fluid. Disconnect coil high tension wire. Raise and support
vehicle.
2) Turn steering wheel lock-to-lock several times while
cranking engine to drain fluid from steering gear. Reconnect hose.
Fill power steering system with fluid. Bleed system. See
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM BLEEDING .
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM BLEEDING
CAUTION: DO NOT crank engine for more than 15-20 seconds at a time.
Add fluid as needed during procedure to prevent reservoir
level from dropping.
1) Ensure reservoir is filled before bleeding. Add fluid (if
necessary) during bleeding. Raise and support front of vehicle.
Disconnect coil high tension wire.
2) While cranking engine, turn steering wheel lock-to-lock 5
or 6 times. Lower vehicle. Connect coil wire. Start engine and let
idle. Turn steering wheel lock-to-lock until no more bubbles appear in
oil reservoir.

3) Turn steering wheel lock-to-lock. Fluid level should not
change more than .2" (5 mm). If pump is noisy, fluid rises after
engine is turned off, or fluid level changes more than specified,
repeat bleeding procedure.
ADJUSTMENTS
BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONS
BELT ADJUSTMENT








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Application ( 1) Deflection: In. (mm)
Montero
New Belt ......................................... .42-.54 (11-14)\
Used Belt ........................................ .58-.66 (15-17)\
Montero Sport
2.4L
New Belt ......................................... .16-.24 (4-6)\
Used Belt ........................................ .24-.28 (6-7)\
3.0L
New Belt ....................................... .44-.52 (11-13)\
Used Belt ...................................... .56-.64 (14-16)\
( 1) - With 22 lbs. (10 kg) pressure applied midway on longest belt
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STEERING WHEEL PLAY
Raise and support vehicle. Start engine and let idle. With
steering wheel in center position, ensure free play is 1.1" (27 mm) or\
less. If measured value exceeds specification, check steering gear
backlash and linkage ball joint end play. See STEERING GEAR BACKLASH
and LINKAGE BALL JOINT END PLAY.
STEERING GEAR BACKLASH
1) Set steering wheel in straight-ahead position. Raise and
support vehicle. Disconnect relay rod from pitman arm. Using a dial
indicator, measure steering gear backlash at top end of pitman arm.
2) Steering gear backlash should not exceed .02" (.5 mm). If\
measured value exceeds limit, turn steering gearbox adjusting bolt
until steering wheel free play is within specification. See Fig. 1.
Fig. 1: Measuring Steering Gear Backlash
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.
TESTING

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-

idler arm. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
POWER STEERING GEAR
Removal & Installation
1) Drain power steering fluid. See FLUID REPLACEMENT under
LUBRICATION . Remove steering shaft-to-steering gear clamp bolt.
Disconnect pressure and return hoses from steering gear.
2) Remove cotter pin and castle nut from pitman arm. Using
Puller (C-3894-A), separate pitman arm from relay rod.
3) Remove steering gear mounting nuts. Disconnect steering
shaft from steering gear. Remove steering gear. To install, reverse
removal procedure.
POWER STEERING PUMP & RESERVOIR
Removal
Drain power steering fluid. See FLUID REPLACEMENT under
LUBRICATION . Disconnect hoses from reservoir. Remove reservoir.
Disconnect hoses from pump. Loosen pump retaining bolts. Remove belt.
Remove pump and mounting bracket(s).
Installation
To install, reverse removal procedure. Check power steering
pump bracket for slack. Tighten bracket (if necessary). Fill and bleed\
reservoir. See FLUID REPLACEMENT and HYDRAULIC SYSTEM BLEEDING under
LUBRICATION . Start engine and turn steering wheel lock-to-lock to
check for fluid leaks.
RELAY ROD
Removal
Remove inner tie rod end cotter pins and lock nuts. Separate
tie rod ends from relay rod. Remove cotter pins and castle nuts from
idler arm and pitman arm. Using a puller, separate relay rod from
idler arm and pitman arm.
Installation
To install relay rod, reverse removal procedure. Ensure dust
covers are well greased and lower edge of covers are coated with
packing sealer. Tighten relay rod-to-idler arm and relay rod-to-pitman
arm castle nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Removal
1) Remove skid plate (if necessary). Remove cotter pins and
loosen lock nuts from tie rod ball studs at steering knuckle and relay
rod end.
2) Using Steering Linkage Puller (MB991113 or MB990635),
separate tie rod ends from knuckle and relay rod end and remove lock
nuts. Loosen tie rod adjusting sleeve lock nuts, and unscrew tie rod
ends.
Inspection
Check tie rod ends for damage and ball studs for looseness.
On Montero, measure ball stud starting torque. Torque should be 9-27
INCH lbs. (1.0-3.0 N.m). If ball stud starting torque exceeds
specification, replace tie rod.
Installation
1) Install "O" ring on ball socket. Grease inside of tie rod