1998 MITSUBISHI MONTERO Service Manual

WHEEL ALIGNMENT PROCEDURES
CAMBER ADJUSTMENT
Except Montero, Montero Sport & 3000GT
Camber is preset and cannot be adjusted. Check camber. See
appropriate table under WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS . If camber is
not within specification, replace damaged or bent parts.
Montero & Montero Sport
1) Check camber. See appropriate table under
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS . If camber is not within specification,
remove shock absorber mounting nut and lock nut.
CAUTION: Difference in shim thickness between front and rear must not
exceed 0.16" (4.0 mm). DO NOT use more than 3 shims at
onelocation.
2) Compress shock absorber, and loosen upper arm mounting
bolts and nuts. Adjust camber by increasing or decreasing shims
between upper arm shaft and crossmember. See Fig. 6.
Fig. 6: Adjusting Camber & Caster (Montero Sport Shown; Montero Is
Similar)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.
3000GT
Check camber. See WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS (3000GT)
table. If camber is not within specification, loosen eccentric cam
nut. Rotate eccentric cam bolt to obtain correct camber. See Fig. 7.
Each marking represents a change of .12-.25 degree of camber.

Fig. 7: Adjusting Camber (3000GT)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.
CASTER ADJUSTMENT
Except Montero & Montero Sport
Check caster. See appropriate table under
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS . If caster is not within specification,
replace damaged or bent parts.
Montero & Montero Sport
1) Check caster. See appropriate table under
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS . If caster is not within specification,
remove shock absorber mounting nut and lock nut.
CAUTION: Difference in shim thickness between front and rear must not
exceed .16" (4.0 mm). DO NOT use more than 3 shims at one
location.
2) Compress shock absorber, and loosen upper arm mounting
bolts and nuts. Adjust caster by increasing or decreasing shims
between upper arm shaft and crossmember. See Fig. 6.
TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT
Front
Check front toe-in. See appropriate table under
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS . If front toe-in is not within
specification, remove clips. Turn tie rods or turnbuckles same amount,
but in opposite directions. Recheck front toe-in.
Rear (Montero & Montero Sport)
Check rear toe-in. See appropriate table under

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS. If rear toe-in is not within
specification, replace damaged or bent parts.
Rear (3000GT AWD)
Check rear toe-in. See appropriate table under
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS . If rear toe-in is not within
specification, loosen both trailing arm eccentric cam nuts. Turn
trailing arm eccentric cam bolts equal amount to obtain correct rear
toe-in. See Fig. 8.
Rear (Except Montero, Montero Sport & 3000GT AWD)
Check rear toe-in. See appropriate table under
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS . If rear toe-in is not within
specification, loosen both assist link eccentric cam nuts. Turn assist
link eccentric cam bolts equal amount to obtain correct rear toe-in.
See Fig. 9 .
Fig. 8: Adjusting Rear Toe-In (3000GT AWD)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.

Fig. 9: Adjusting Rear Toe-In (Typical)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS








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Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)\
Shock Absorber-To-Lower Control Arm Bolt
Montero ........................................... 65-76 (88-103)\
Montero Sport ................................................ ( 1)
Upper Arm Shaft To Crossmember Nut
Montero ................................................. 80 (108)\
Montero Sport ..................................... 72-87 (98-118)\
Wheel Lug Nut
Diamante, Galant & Mirage ......................... 65-80 (88-108)\
Eclipse & 3000GT ................................ 87-101 (118-137)\
Montero ........................................... 72-87 (98-118)\
Montero Sport
With 6" Wide Wheel (6JJ) ...................... 87-101 (118-137\
)
With 7" Wide Wheel (7JJ) ........................ 73-86 (99-117\
)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)
Shock Absorber-To-Crossmember Nut
Montero ................................................. 133 (15)\

Montero Sport .................................... 106-159 (12-18)\
(1) - 80-124 INCH Lbs. (9-14 N.m).









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WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS (DIAMANTE)








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Application Preferred Range
Camber ( 1)
Front ........................ 0 ................... -0.5 To 0.5
Rear
15" Wheel ................ -.67 ................ -1.17 To -.17
16" Wheel ................ -.83 ................ -1.33 To -.33
Caster (Front) ( 1) ............. 3 .................... 2.5 To 3.5
Toe-In ( 1)
Front ........................ 0 ................. -0.24 To 0.24
Rear ......................... 0 ................. -0.24 To 0.24
Toe-In ( 2)
Front ....................... 0 (0) .... -0.12 To 0.12 (-3 To 3\
)
Rear ........................ 0 (0) .... -0.12 To 0.12 (-3 To 3\
)
( 1) - Measurement in degrees.
( 2) - Measurement in inches (mm).









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WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS (ECLIPSE)








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Application Preferred Range
2WD
14" & 17" Wheels
Camber ( 1)
Front ................ -0.33 ............... -0.83 To 0.17
Rear .................. -1.33 .............. -1.83 To -0.83
Caster ( 1) ............. 4.67 ................. 3.67 To 5.67
Toe-In ( 1)
Front ................... 0 ................. -0.24 To 0.24
Rear .................. 0.24 .................... 0 To 0.48
Toe-In ( 2)
Front ................. 0 (0) ..... -0.12 To 0.12 (-3 To 3)\
Rear ................ 0.12 (3) ......... 0 To 0.24 (0 To 6)\
Toe-Out On Turns ( 1)
Inner ................. 32.5 .......................... N/A
Outer .................. 27 ........................... N/A
16" Wheel
Camber ( 1)
Front ................ -0.33 ............... -0.83 To 0.17
Rear .................. -1.67 .............. -2.17 To -1.17
Caster ( 1) ............. 4.67 ................. 3.67 To 5.67
Toe-In ( 1)
Front ................... 0 ................. -0.24 To 0.24
Rear .................. 0.24 .................... 0 To 0.48
Toe-In ( 2)
Front ................. 0 (0) ..... -0.12 To 0.12 (-3 To 3)\
Rear ................ 0.12 (3) ......... 0 To 0.24 (0 To 6)\
Toe-Out On Turns ( 1)
Inner .................. 32.5 .......................... N/A
Outer ................... 27 ........................... N/A
AWD

Camber (1)
Front ................... -0.33 ............... -0.83 To 0.17
Rear ..................... -1.33 .............. -1.83 To -0.83
Caster ( 1) ................. 4.67 ................. 3.67 To 5.67
Toe-In ( 1)
Front .................... 0 (0) ..... -0.12 To 0.12 (-3 To 3\
)
Rear ................... 0.12 (3) ......... 0 To 0.24 (0 To 6\
)
Toe-In ( 2)
Front ...................... 0 ................. -0.24 To 0.24
Rear ..................... 0.24 .................... 0 To 0.48
Toe-Out On Turns ( 1)
Inner .................... 32.5 .......................... N/A
Outer ..................... 27 ........................... N/A
( 1) - Measurement in degrees.
( 2) - Measurement in inches (mm).









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WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS (GALANT)








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Application Preferred Range
Camber ( 1)
Front ........................ 0 ................. -0.50 To 0.50
Rear ....................... -1.33 .............. -1.83 To -0.83
Caster ( 1) ................... 4.33 ................. 3.83 To 4.83
Toe-In ( 1)
Front ........................ 0 ................. -0.24 To 0.24
Rear ....................... 0.24 .................... 0 To 0.48
Toe-In ( 2)
Front ...................... 0 (0) ..... -0.12 To 0.12 (-3 To 3\
)
Rear ..................... .12 (3) ........... 0 To .24 (0 To 6\
)
Toe-Out On Turns ( 1)
Inner ....................... 39 ........................... N/A
Outer ...................... 30.5 .......................... N/A
( 1) - Measurement in degrees.
( 2) - Measurement in inches (mm).









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WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS (MIRAGE)








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Application Preferred Range
Camber ( 1)
Front ........................ 0 ................... -0.5 To 0.5
Rear ....................... -0.67 .............. -1.17 To -0.17
Caster ( 1) ................... 2.85 ................. 2.35 To 3.35
Toe-In ( 1)
Front ........................ 0 ................. -0.24 To 0.24
Rear ....................... 0.24 ................. 0.08 To 0.40
Toe-In ( 2)
Front ...................... 0 (0) ..... -0.12 To 0.12 (-3 To 3\
)
Rear .................... 0.12 (3) ....... 0.04 To 0.20 (1 To 5\
)
Toe-Out On Turns ( 1)
Inner ...................... 37.3 .......................... N/A
Outer ....................... 31 ........................... N/A
( 1) - Measurement in degrees.
( 2) - Measurement in inches (mm).









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WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS (MONTERO)

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Application Preferred Range
Camber (1)
Front ....................... 0.67 ................. 0.17 To 1.17
Caster ( 1) ..................... 3 ........................ 2 To 4
Toe-In ( 1)
Front ....................... 0.28 .................... 0 To 0.56
Toe-In ( 2)
Front .................... 0.14 (3.5) ........ 0 To 0.28 (0 To 7\
)
Toe-Out On Turns ( 1)
Inner ...................... 21.93 ......................... N/A
Outer ....................... 20 ........................... N/A
( 1) - Measurement in degrees.
( 2) - Measurement in inches (mm).









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WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS (MONTERO SPORT)








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Application Preferred Range
Camber
Front ( 1) ................... 0.67 ................. 0.17 To 1.17
Caster ( 1) ................... 2.67 ................. 1.67 To 3.67
Toe-In ( 1)
Front ....................... 0.28 .................... 0 To 0.56
Toe-In ( 2)
Front .................... 0.14 (3.5) ........ 0 To 0.28 (0 To 7\
)
( 1) - Measurement in degrees.
( 2) - Measurement in inches (mm).









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WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS (3000GT)








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Application Preferred Range
Camber ( 1)
Front ........................ 0 ................... -0.5 To 0.5
Rear
FWD ........................ 0 ................... -0.5 To 0.5
AWD ...................... -0.17 ............... -0.67 To 0.33
Caster ( 1) ................... 3.92 ................. 3.42 To 4.42
Toe-In ( 1)
Front ........................ 0 ................. -0.24 To 0.24
Rear ....................... -0.02 ............... -0.16 To 0.20
Toe-In ( 2)
Front .................... 0 (0) ....... -0.12 To 0.12 (-3 To 3\
)
Rear .................. 0.01 (0.5) ..... -0.08 To 0.10 (-2 To 3\
)
Toe-Out On Turns ( 1)
Inner ...................... 33.75 ......................... N/A
Outer ...................... 28.35 ......................... N/A
( 1) - Measurement in degrees.
( 2) - Measurement in inches (mm).









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WHEEL ALIGNMENT THEORY/OPERATION
1998 Mitsubishi Montero
GENERAL INFORMATION
Wheel Alignment Theory & Operation
ALL MODELS
* PLEASE READ THIS FIRST *
NOTE: This article is intended for general information purposes
only. This information may not apply to all makes and models.
PRE-ALIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL ALIGNMENT CHECKS
Before adjusting wheel alignment, check the following:
* Each axle uses tires of same construction and tread style,
equal in tread wear and overall diameter. Verify that radial
and axial runout is not excessive. Inflation should be at
manufacturer's specifications.
* Steering linkage and suspension must not have excessive play.
Check for wear in tie rod ends and ball joints. Springs must
not be sagging. Control arm and strut rod bushings must not
have excessive play. See Fig. 1.
Fig. 1: Checking Steering Linkage
* Vehicle must be on level floor with full fuel tank, no
passenger load, spare tire in place and no load in trunk.
Bounce front and rear end of vehicle several times. Confirm