1998 MITSUBISHI MONTERO Service Manual

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MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1998  Service Manual Fig. 1:  Exploded View Of Steering Column (Montero Shown, Montero
Sport Similar)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.
         Reassembly
         1) To reassemble, reverse disassembly proce

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MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1998  Service Manual lock with column boss. Ensure steering lock is operational. Tighten
bolt until bolt head breaks off.
         3) Assemble upper steering column with lower joint assembly.
Ensure mating mark on lower s

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MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1998  Service Manual STEERING SYSTEM - POWER RECIRCULATING BALL 
1998 Mitsubishi Montero
         1997-98 STEERING
          Mitsubishi - Power Recirculating Ball
          Montero, Montero Sport
         DESCRIPTION & OP

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MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1998  Service Manual          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,

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MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1998  Service Manual          HYDRAULIC SYSTEM PRESSURE TEST
         1) Disconnect pressure hose from power steering pump. Attach
Pressure Gauge (MB990662-01) and Adapters (MB990993-01 and MB990994-
01). See  Fig. 2. Tig

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MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1998  Service Manual          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.

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MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1998  Service Manual idler arm. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
         POWER STEERING GEAR
          Removal & Installation
         1) Drain power steering fluid. See FLUID REPLACEMENT under
LUBRICATION . Remove steering s

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MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1998  Service Manual 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