1998 MITSUBISHI MONTERO transmission

damage. Inspect groove of rotor vane and cam surface for stepped wear.
Check vane for damage. Install vane into rotor groove. Measure
clearance between vane and rotor groove. If clearance exceeds .0024"
(.061 mm), replace entire assembly.
2) Check ring and rotor sides for damage. Replace entire
assembly if any damage is present. Check sliding surfaces of control
valve for obstructions. Replace parts as required. If control valve is
replaced, always use valve with same identification mark as one being
replaced. Check power steering fluid pressure.
Reassembly
1) Lubricate "O" rings and internal pump components with ATF
before reassembly. Install flow control valve spring and control valve
in housing.
2) Install and tighten pressure connector. Depress control
valve to check for smooth operation. Apply grease to lip of oil seal.
Install oil seal into pump body. Install pulley assembly into pump
body.
3) Install rotor to pulley assembly with punch mark at pump
cover side. Install snap ring. Lift rotor to ensure that snap ring is
in countersunk part of shaft. Align cam ring dowel holes and install
cam ring with punch mark on pump body side.
4) Apply transmission fluid to vanes, and install vanes onto
rotor with rounded edges outward. Install "O" ring, cam case and pump
cover. Install and tighten suction connector.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS








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Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)\
Adjusting Bolt Lock Nut .................................... 27 (37)\
Idler Arm Bracket-To-Frame Bolt & Nut
Montero ............................................ 40-47 (54-64)\
Montero Sport ............................................ 43 (59)\
Idler Arm-To-Bracket Lock Nut ............................. 101 (44)\
Oil Pump Cover Bolts ....................................... 15 (20)\
Pitman Arm-To-Cross Shaft Nut
Montero ........................................ 108-123 (146-176)\
Montero Sport .................................. 108-123 (147-167)\
Pressure Hose In-Line Fitting
Montero .................................................. 25 (34)\
Montero Sport ............................................ 16 (22)\
Relay Rod-To-Idler Arm Nut ................................. 33 (44)\
Relay Rod-To-Pitman Arm Nut ................................ 33 (44)\
Side Cover Bolts
Montero .................................................. 36 (49)\
Montero Sport ...................................... 41-47 (50-64)\
Steering Gear Hose Fittings ................................ 11 (15)\
Steering Gear-To-Frame Bolts ......................... 40-47 (54-64)\
Tie Rod Adjusting Sleeve Lock Nuts ......................... 69 (93)\
Tie Rod End Castle Nuts .................................... 33 (44)\
Valve Housing Bolts
Montero .................................................. 36 (49)\
Montero Sport ...................................... 41-47 (56-64)\
Valve Housing Lock Nut ......................................... ( 1)
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TIE ROD ENDS (INNER AND OUTER)
TRACK BARS
TRAILING ARMS
WHEEL BEARINGS, RACES AND SEALS
Wheel Alignment
WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Wheels and Tires
TIRES
VALVE STEMS
WHEEL ATTACHMENT HARDWARE
WHEELS (RIMS)
MOTORIST ASSURANCE PROGRAM (MAP)
OVERVIEW
The Motorist Assurance Program is the consumer outreach
effort of the Automotive Maintenance and Repair Association, Inc.
(AMRA). Participation in the Motorist Assurance Program is drawn from
retailers, suppliers, independent repair facilities, vehicle
manufacturers and industry associations.
Our organization's mission is to strengthen the relationship
between the consumer and the auto repair industry. We produce
materials that give motorists the information and encouragement to
take greater responsibility for their vehicles-through proper,
manufacturer-recommended, maintenance. We encourage participating
service and repair shops (including franchisees and dealers) to adopt
1) a Pledge of Assurance to their Customers and 2) the Motorist
Assurance Program Standards of Service. All participating service
providers have agreed to subscribe to this Pledge and to adhere to the
promulgated Standards of Service demonstrating to their customers that
they are serious about customer satisfaction.
These Standards of Service require that an inspection of the
vehicle's (problem) system be made and the results communicated to the\
customer according to industry standards. Given that the industry did
not have such standards, the Motorist Assurance Program successfully
promulgated industry inspection communication standards in 1994-95 for
the following systems: Exhaust, Brakes, ABS, Steering and Suspension,
Engine Maintenance and Performance, HVAC, and Electrical Systems.
Further, revisions to all of these inspection communication standards
are continually re-published. In addition to these, standards for
Drive Train and Transmissions have recently been promulgated.
Participating shops utilize these Uniform Inspection & Communication
Standards as part of the inspection process and for communicating
their findings to their customers.
The Motorist Assurance Program continues to work
cooperatively and proactively with government agencies and consumer
groups toward solutions that both benefit the customer and are
mutually acceptable to both regulators and industry. We maintain the
belief that industry must retain control over how we conduct our
business, and we must be viewed as part of the solution and not part
of the problem. Meetings with state and other government officials
(and their representatives), concerned with auto repair and/or
consumer protection, are conducted. Feedback from these sessions is
brought back to the association, and the program adjusted as needed.
To assure auto repair customers recourse if they were not
satisfied with a repair transaction, the Motorist Assurance Program
offers mediation and arbitration through MAP/BBB-CARE and other non-

TIE ROD ENDS (INNER AND OUTER)
TRACK BARS
TRAILING ARMS
WHEEL BEARINGS, RACES AND SEALS
Wheel Alignment
WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Wheels and Tires
TIRES
VALVE STEMS
WHEEL ATTACHMENT HARDWARE
WHEELS (RIMS)
MOTORIST ASSURANCE PROGRAM (MAP)
OVERVIEW
The Motorist Assurance Program is the consumer outreach
effort of the Automotive Maintenance and Repair Association, Inc.
(AMRA). Participation in the Motorist Assurance Program is drawn from
retailers, suppliers, independent repair facilities, vehicle
manufacturers and industry associations.
Our organization's mission is to strengthen the relationship
between the consumer and the auto repair industry. We produce
materials that give motorists the information and encouragement to
take greater responsibility for their vehicles-through proper,
manufacturer-recommended, maintenance. We encourage participating
service and repair shops (including franchisees and dealers) to adopt
1) a Pledge of Assurance to their Customers and 2) the Motorist
Assurance Program Standards of Service. All participating service
providers have agreed to subscribe to this Pledge and to adhere to the
promulgated Standards of Service demonstrating to their customers that
they are serious about customer satisfaction.
These Standards of Service require that an inspection of the
vehicle's (problem) system be made and the results communicated to the\
customer according to industry standards. Given that the industry did
not have such standards, the Motorist Assurance Program successfully
promulgated industry inspection communication standards in 1994-95 for
the following systems: Exhaust, Brakes, ABS, Steering and Suspension,
Engine Maintenance and Performance, HVAC, and Electrical Systems.
Further, revisions to all of these inspection communication standards
are continually re-published. In addition to these, standards for
Drive Train and Transmissions have recently been promulgated.
Participating shops utilize these Uniform Inspection & Communication
Standards as part of the inspection process and for communicating
their findings to their customers.
The Motorist Assurance Program continues to work
cooperatively and proactively with government agencies and consumer
groups toward solutions that both benefit the customer and are
mutually acceptable to both regulators and industry. We maintain the
belief that industry must retain control over how we conduct our
business, and we must be viewed as part of the solution and not part
of the problem. Meetings with state and other government officials
(and their representatives), concerned with auto repair and/or
consumer protection, are conducted. Feedback from these sessions is
brought back to the association, and the program adjusted as needed.
To assure auto repair customers recourse if they were not
satisfied with a repair transaction, the Motorist Assurance Program
offers mediation and arbitration through MAP/BBB-CARE and other non-

Fig. 6: Engine Driveability & Automatic Transmission

Fig. 10: Manual Transmission & Clutch

Supplemental Restraint Circuit
TRANSMISSION

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)\

and remove. Disconnect all external solenoid and switch connections.
3) On Montero 4WD, remove catalytic converter and front
exhaust pipe. On all models, disconnect speedometer cable and control
cables at transmission. Remove starter and bellhousing cover. Place
reference mark on torque converter and drive plate for reassembly
reference. Remove torque converter bolts. Push torque converter back
and away from drive plate.
4) Disconnect transmission cooler lines. Remove oil filler
tube. Secure transmission on a jack. Raise transmission slightly to
take weight off mount. Remove crossmember-to-mount bolts and
crossmember.
5) Remove transfer case mounting bracket and mount (if
equipped). Remove transmission-to-engine mounting bolts. Carefully
lower transmission from vehicle.
CAUTION: Ensure torque converter is fully seated in transmission
before installation.
Installation
1) To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten
transmission-to-engine bolts and torque converter-to-drive plate bolts
to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. Tighten mount bolts with
weight of engine and transmission on mounts. Ensure reference marks on
drive shaft(s) and torque converter-to-drive plate are matched.
2) Apply sealant to transfer case gearshift assembly gasket
before installation. Coat transmission oil filler tube "O" ring with
transmission fluid before installation. Refill transmission fluid to
specified level. See LUBRICATION in TRANSMISSION SERVICING - A/T
article. Adjust all control cables. See ADJUSTMENTS in
TRANSMISSION SERVICING - A/T article.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - FWD MODELS








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Applications Ft. Lbs. (N.m)\
Ball Joint Nut ............................................ 74 (100)\
Center Crossmember Assembly Front Bolt ..................... 69 (93)\
Center Crossmember Assembly Rear Bolt ...................... 52 (70)\
Starter Bolts .............................................. 22 (30)\
Tie Rod End Nut ............................................ 21 (28)\
Torque Converter-To-Drive Plate Bolt ................. 33-38 (45-52)\
Transaxle-To-Engine Block Bolt
8-mm Bolt .................................................... ( 1)
10-mm Bolt ......................................... 22-25 (30-34)\
12-mm Bolt ......................................... 31-40 (42-54)\
Upper Coupling Bolts
2.4L ..................................................... 35 (48)\
3.0L ..................................................... 54 (73)\
Lower Coupling Bolts
2.4L ..................................................... 35 (48)\
3.0L ..................................................... 65 (88)\
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Applications Ft. Lbs. (N.m)\
Engine-To-Transmission Bolt ................................ 65 (88)\