Fig. 10: Exploded View Of Parking Brake Assembly (Typical With Rear
Disc Brakes - Except Diamante)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.
CAUTION: Shoe-to-anchor spring must be installed correctly for proper
functioning of parking brakes.
Installation
1) To install, reverse removal procedure. When installing
shoe-to-anchor spring, ensure spring is installed correctly. When
installing adjuster, install left adjuster with adjusting bolt facing
vehicle front and right adjuster with adjusting bolt facing vehicle
rear.
2) On models with ABS, ensure gap between rotor teeth and
speed sensor pole piece is 0.008-0.039" (0.20-1.00 mm).
Removal (3000GT)
1) Raise and support vehicle. Remove rear wheel(s).
Disconnect rear speed sensor. Remove rear disc brake calipers and
rotors. See REAR BRAKE CALIPER .
2) On FWD models, remove grease cap, hub nut and hub. On AWD
models, disconnect rear axle from companion flange at hub. Remove axle
hub nut. Using slide hammer and Hub Adapter (MB991354), remove axle
from knuckle.
3) On all models, remove adjusting wheel spring. Remove shoe
hold-down cup, spring and pin. Note how shoe-to-anchor spring is
installed, and then remove adjuster and shoe-to-anchor spring. Remove
strut and return spring. Remove clip and shoe and lining assembly.
CAUTION: Shoe-to-anchor spring must be installed correctly for proper
functioning of parking brakes.
Installation
To install, reverse removal procedure. When installing shoe-
to-anchor spring, ensure spring is installed correctly. When
installing adjuster, install left adjuster with adjusting bolt facing
vehicle front and right adjuster with adjusting bolt facing vehicle
rear. On AWD, tighten companion flange nut to 188-217 ft. lbs. (260-
300 N.m).
REAR DISC BRAKE PADS
NOTE: Replace inner and outer pads at same time.
Removal
Raise and support vehicle. Remove rear wheels, and disconnect
parking brake cable. Remove lower lock pin bolt. Lift caliper body
upward. Using a wire, support caliper aside. Remove inner shims, anti-
squeak shim and pad assembly from support mounting. Remove pad clips.
Installation
Rotate piston to align notches in piston projection on back
of pads (if equipped). Install retaining clips, pad assembly, inner
shims and anti-squeak shim onto support mounting. Lower caliper body,
and install lock pin.
REAR BRAKE CALIPER
Removal
Raise and support vehicle. Remove rear wheels. Disconnect
brake hose from caliper. Cap end of brake line to prevent spillage.
Remove upper and lower caliper mounting bolts. Lift caliper body
upward. Remove caliper.
Installation
To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten bolts to
specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Bleed brake system. See
BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM .
REAR BRAKE ROTOR
Removal & Installation
Raise and support vehicle. Remove rear caliper. See
REAR BRAKE CALIPER . Remove rotor. To install, reverse removal
procedure.
REAR BRAKE DRUM & SHOES
Removal
1) Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheels. Remove brake
drum from hub. If drum is difficult to remove, back-off shoe adjuster
WHEEL CYLINDERS
Removal & Installation
Raise and support vehicle. Remove rear brake drum and shoes.
See REAR BRAKE DRUM & SHOES . Remove wheel cylinder and seal assembly.
To install, reverse removal procedure. Bleed brakes. See
BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM .
MASTER CYLINDER
Removal
Drain brake fluid from master cylinder. Remove sensor
connector (if equipped). Disconnect brake lines from master cylinder,
and install plugs to prevent brake fluid spillage. Remove master
cylinder from booster and separate reservoirs from housing (if
necessary).
Installation
To install, reverse removal procedure. Before installation,
check and adjust clearance between back of master cylinder piston and
power brake push rod. See MASTER CYLINDER PUSH ROD under ADJUSTMENTS.
After installation, adjust pedal height. See BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT & FREE
PLAY under ADJUSTMENTS. Bleed brake system.
POWER BRAKE BOOSTER
Removal
Remove brake master cylinder. See MASTER CYLINDER. Disconnect
vacuum hose from power brake booster. Disconnect clevis pin attaching
brake pedal to power brake booster push rod. From inside vehicle,
remove 4 nuts attaching power brake booster to firewall. Remove power
brake booster.
Installation
To install, reverse removal procedure. Install master
cylinder. Bleed brake system if necessary.
POWER BRAKE BOOSTER CHECK VALVE
NOTE: To test check valve before removal, see POWER BRAKE BOOSTER
under TESTING.
Removal & Installation
Remove vacuum hose with check valve from power brake booster.
Loosen hose clamp(s) and remove check valve from hose on Mirage and
Summit. On all models, coat end(s) of check valve with sealant before
installation. Install valve with arrow (identification mark) pointing
toward intake manifold. Install and secure hose clamp(s).
REAR AXLE BEARINGS & OIL SEAL
Removal (Montero & Montero Sport)
1) With disc or drum removed, disconnect brake line from
caliper or wheel cylinder. Disconnect parking brake cable end, and
remove cable attaching bolts. Remove brake backing plate, bearing case
and axle shaft as an assembly. If axle shaft binds, use slide hammer
and puller to remove.
2) Remove shims, "O" ring and snap ring. Retain shims for
installation. Secure axle shaft assembly in a vise, and remove one
retainer bolt from backing plate. Push bearing case completely to side
of dust cover. Place adhesive tape around edge of bearing case at
cavity and contact surfaces. Install oil seal using seal driver. Press
new oil seal into bearing case until it is flush with face of bearing
case. Install backing plate and bearing case.
2) Apply grease to external surfaces of bearing outer race.
Press bearing outer race into bearing case. Install rear brake
assembly and bearing case. Pack bearing case and axle threads with
grease. Install new retainer ring and snap ring.
3) Using a feeler gauge, measure clearance between snap ring
and new retainer ring. Clearance should be less than 0.0065" (0.165
mm). If clearance exceeds specification, install a new selective snap
ring to bring clearance to specification. See SNAP RING THICKNESS
SPECIFICATION table.
SNAP RING THICKNESS SPECIFICATION
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0.060 (1.52) ................................................... Red\
0.067 (1.70) ................................................ Purple\
0.073 (1.85) .................................................. Blue\
0.079 (2.01) ................................................ Yellow\
0.085 (2.16) ............................................... Neutral\
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4) Check condition of oil seal and replace as necessary.
Install axle shaft assembly into axle housing. Tighten bearing
retainer bolts to 65 ft. lbs (15 N.m.). To complete installation,
reverse removal procedure.
REAR AXLE HUB BEARINGS
NOTE: Rear hub bearings are not serviceable on FWD models.
Removal & Installation (FWD Models)
1) Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheels. Remove wheel
speed sensor (if equipped). On models with drum brakes, remove brake
drum and shoes. See REAR BRAKE DRUM & SHOES .
2) On models with disc brakes, remove caliper and rotor. On
all models, remove hub bolts or spindle nut and hub assembly. To
install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten hub bolts or spindle nut
to specification. See HUB TIGHTENING TORQUE table. Rotate brake drum
or disc to ensure free movement.
NOTE: Rear hub bearings are not serviceable on Eclipse AWD models.
Removal & Installation (Eclipse AWD)
1) Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheels. Remove wheel
speed sensor (if equipped). On models with drum brakes, remove brake
drum and shoes. See REAR BRAKE DRUM & SHOES .
2) On models with disc brakes, remove caliper and rotor. On
all models, remove axle nut. Remove 4 hub bolts and hub assembly. To
install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten hub bolts to
specification. See HUB TIGHTENING TORQUE table. Rotate brake drum or
disc to ensure free movement.
HUB TIGHTENING TORQUE
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Hub Mounting Bolts ................................... 54-65 (74-85)\
Spindle Nut
Mirage ................................................. 127 (172)\
3000GT FWD ............................................. 170 (230)\
COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES
1998 Mitsubishi Montero
GENERAL INFORMATION
Computer Relearn Procedures
All Models
* PLEASE READ THIS FIRST *
The following general procedures are to be used if
driveability problems are encountered after power loss or battery has
been disconnected. These procedures may provide an aid in eliminating
these problems.
To reduce the possibility of complaints, after any service
which requires battery power to be disconnected, vehicle should be
road tested.
COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES
Vehicles equipped with engine or transmission computers may
require a relearn procedure after vehicle battery is disconnected.
Many vehicle computers memorize and store vehicle operation patterns
for optimum driveability and performance. When vehicle battery is
disconnected, this memory is lost. The computer will use default data
until new data from each key start is stored. As computer memorizes
vehicle operation for each new key start, driveability is restored.
Vehicle computers may memorize vehicles operation patterns for 40 of
more key starts.
Customers often complain of driveability problems during
relearn stage because vehicle acts differently then before being
serviced. Depending on type and make of vehicle and how it is
equipped, the following complaints (driveability problems) may exist:
* Harsh Or Poor Shift Quality
* Rough Or Unstable Idle
* Hesitation Or Stumble
* Rich Or Lean Running
* Poor Fuel Mileage
These symptoms and complaints should disappear after a number
of drive cycles have been memorized. To reduce the possibility of
complaints, after any service which requires battery power to be
disconnected, vehicle should be road tested. If a specific relearn
procedure is not available, the following procedure may be used:
Automatic Transmission
* Set parking brake, start engine in "P" or "N" position.
Warm-up vehicle to normal operating temperature or until
cooling fan cycles.
* Allow vehicle to idle for one minute in "N" position. Select
"D" and allow engine to idle for one minute.
* Accelerate at normal throttle position (20-50%) until vehicle
shifts into top gear.
* Cruise at light to medium throttle.
* Decelerate to a stop, allowing vehicle to downshift, and use
brakes normally.
* Process may be repeated as necessary.
Manual Transmission
Connect air pressure gauge in-line to air hose from air pump.
Air pump is located in right storage area, under rear seat. Connect
battery voltage to air pump (positive lead to Red wire). The air pump
is operating correctly when the following sequences occur;
* Pump should operate for no more than 5 seconds.
* Pressure should be 4-6 psi (.28-.41 kg/cm
) within 10-20
seconds after pump has stopped.
* After air pump has stopped operating, it should not restart
operating for 5 minutes.
Center Differential Lock Operation Switch
See ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM article in BRAKES.
Differential Lock Switch
Remove switch from center console. To test switch operation,
see Fig. 2 . Replace switch as needed.
Differential Lock Control Unit
See ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM article in BRAKES.
Lock Detection Switch
1) Raise and support vehicle. Disconnect air hose connection
near rear differential. Connect air source with pressure regulator and
pressure gauge. Apply 4 psi (.28 kg/cm
) pressure. Disconnect lock
detection switch harness connector.
2) Using ohmmeter, check if continuity exists with air
pressure applied. Continuity should exist with air pressure applied.
If continuity exists, ensure axle is locked by attempting to turn rear
wheels separately of each other.
3) If continuity does not exist, go to step 4). If continuity\
does exist but axles are not locked, see CARRIER ASSEMBLY under
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION and inspect locking assembly.
4) Remove detection switch from housing. Using ohmmeter,
check continuity of switch. Continuity should exist with switch
plunger extended. With plunger in neutral position, continuity should
not exist. Replace switch as needed.
Fig. 2: Checking Differential Lock Switch Continuity
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
VEHICLE SPEED SENSORS
VENTS
VIBRATION DAMPERS
WHEEL ATTACHMENT HARDWARE
WHEEL SPEED SENSORS
WIRING HARNESSES AND CONNECTORS
YOKES AND SLIP YOKES
INTRODUCTION TO MOTORIST ASSURANCE PROGRAM (MAP)
OVERVIEW OF MOTORIST ASSURANCE PROGRAM
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 were recently published.
Further, revisions to all of these inspection communication standards
are continually republished. 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-
profit organizations. MAP conducted pilot programs in twelve states
before announcing the program nationally in October, 1998. During the
pilots, participating repair shops demonstrated their adherence to the
Pledge and Standards and agreed to follow the UICS in communicating
the results of their inspection to their customers. To put some
"teeth" in the program, an accreditation requirement for shops was
initiated. The requirements are stringent, and a self-policing method