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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. Adjust center-to-center distance to
specification. See TIE ROD INSTALLATION LENGTH table.
3) An equal number of threads should be visible on each side
of adjusting sleeve. Install tie rod ends in steering knuckle and
relay rod. Install tie rod end castle nuts and NEW cotter pins.
Tighten castle nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.
Adjust toe-in. See WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES article
in WHEEL ALIGNMENT section.
TIE ROD INSTALLATION LENGTH
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Montero .............................................. 12.05 (306.0)\
Montero Sport ........................................... 12.0 (305)\
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OVERHAUL
POWER STEERING GEAR
Disassembly
1) Scribe mating marks on pitman arm and cross shaft. Remove
pitman arm nut. Using a puller, remove pitman arm. Drain power
steering fluid. Remove side cover bolts. See Fig. 3. Loosen adjusting
bolt lock nut, and screw in adjusting bolt so side cover raises
slightly.
2) With mainshaft and cross shaft placed in straight-ahead
position, tap bottom of cross shaft with plastic hammer. Remove cross
shaft and side cover as an assembly. Remove side cover from cross
shaft by turning adjusting bolt.
3) Remove valve housing and rack piston as an assembly by
turning rack piston counterclockwise. See Fig. 3. Carefully remove
rack piston from mainshaft without losing balls inside rack piston.
4) Remove cross shaft oil seal from gearbox housing. Put rack
piston in soft jawed vise. Using Spanner Wrench (MB991367) and Pin Set\
(MB991394), remove lock nut. Remove mainshaft while applying pressure
to bearing race to prevent balls from falling out. Drive out bearing
and oil seal.
NOTE: DO NOT remove cross shaft "U" packing at rear of needle
bearing unless fluid leakage is found coming from adjusting
bolt threads. If leakage exists, replace "U" packing.
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Condition Code Procedure
Bulb burned out ......... A ............ Require replacement.
Warning light does
not come on during
bulb check ............. .. . Further inspection required to
determine cause.
Warning light flashes ... .. . Further inspection required to
determine cause.
Warning light is
intermittent ........... .. . Further inspection required to
determine cause.
Warning light stays
on after initial
bulb check ............. .. . Further inspection required to
determine cause.
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Condition Code Procedure
Connector bent .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector broken ........ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector loose ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Damaged (cut, burned, or
chafed) ................ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Excessive resistance .... B .. Require repair or replacement.
Fuse blown .............. A ............ Require replacement.
Fusible link blown ...... A ............ Require replacement.
Open .................... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Poor ground ............. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Routed incorrectly ...... B .. Require rerouting according to
vehicle manufacturer's
specifications.
Shorted ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal bent ........... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal broken ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal corroded ....... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal loose .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
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BALL JOINTS
Before requiring or suggesting ball joint replacement, the
approved OEM procedure must be used to measure ball joint wear. The
measurement(s) obtained, along with the vehicle manufacturer's
specifications, must be noted on the inspection report. Some states
require that these measurements also appear on the invoice.
NOTE: The term "perceptible movement," defined as any visible
movement in any direction, has been the industry standard
for determining the need for replacement of follower ball
joints. Some vehicle manufacturers are now publishing
specifications for follower ball joints that were
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1) Connect ohmmeter negative lead to terminal No. 3 and
positive lead to terminal No. 8. See Fig. 11. Continuity should exist.
Reverse ohmmeter leads. Continuity should not exist.
2) Remove motor cover. Connect ohmmeter negative lead to
terminal No. 7 and positive lead to terminal No. 8. See Fig. 11.
Continuity should not exist. Continuity should exist when light is
shone onto sensor receiver. Replace rotation sensor if continuity is
not as specified.
Fig. 11: Checking Motor Rotation Sensor (3000GT)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
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install, open roof glass panel about 7.9" (200 mm). Using crank
handle, rotate drive motor until alignment hole of intermittent gear
is aligned with center of drive gear. See Fig. 13. To complete
installation, reverse removal procedure.
Removal & Installation (Montero Sport & 3000GT)
Remove sun roof switch and dome light assembly. Remove
bracket. Remove headliner. Remove drive motor. To install, reverse
removal procedure.
Fig. 12: Inspecting Drive Gear Position (Galant)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America
Fig. 13: Inspecting Drive Gear Position (Montero)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America
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SUN ROOF R & I
Removal & Installation (Eclipse & Galant)
1) Remove side trim covers by lightly pulling panels straight
down. Unbolt and remove roof glass panel with adjust plates. See
Fig. 1 . Operate sun roof drive cable assembly to fully open position.
Remove deflector. Remove guide rail cover. Operate sun roof drive
cable assembly to fully closed position and remove rear drip channel.
2) Remove overhead switch assembly. Remove rear seat. Push
down on rear seat cushion and pull seat release lever. Unbolt and
remove seat back. Remove front and rear door scuff plate.
3) Remove center pillar lower and upper trim. Remove roof
rail and sun roof trim strips. Remove front and rear pillar trim.
Remove assist handle. Remove headliner. Disconnect motor harness
connector. Remove motor mounting bolts and remove motor.
4) Attach protective tape around roof opening. Pull sliding
roof assembly forward through roof opening. Disconnect drain hoses. If
drain hoses need replacement, attach cord to exterior end of drain
hose. Pull drain hose from interior end. Remove housing assembly and
set brackets.
5) To install components, reverse removal procedure. Sun roof
drive cables must be properly indexed to drive motor drive gear.
Remove drive motor cam gear cover. Using manual closure wrench
(included in tool pouch), rotate motor to correct position. See
Fig. 12 . Install motor. Install remaining components. To adjust roof
glass panel, see SUN ROOF GLASS FIT under ADJUSTMENTS.
Removal & Installation (Montero)
1) Remove trim covers. Unbolt roof glass panel from sliding
assembly and remove. Remove sun roof switch assembly and drive motor.
Remove front and rear door scuff plate.
2) Remove center pillar lower and upper trim. Remove roof
rail and sun roof trim strips. Remove front and rear pillar trim.
Remove assist handle. Remove headliner. Remove rear set bracket.
Remove sun roof assembly. Disconnect drain hoses.
3) If drain hoses need replacement, attach cord to exterior
end of drain hose. Pull drain hose from interior end. To install
components, reverse removal procedure. See DRIVE MOTOR R & I for
installation procedures.
Removal & Installation (Montero Sport & 3000GT)
Remove sun roof switch and dome light assembly. Remove
bracket behind dome light. Remove headliner. Remove drain hose
retaining clips and remove drain hose. Remove sun roof assembly. To
install, reverse removal procedure.
WIRING DIAGRAMS
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Condition Code Procedure
Bulb burned out ......... A ............ Require replacement.
Warning light does
not come on during
bulb check ............. .. . Further inspection required to
determine cause.
Warning light flashes ... .. . Further inspection required to
determine cause.
Warning light is
intermittent ........... .. . Further inspection required to
determine cause.
Warning light stays
on after initial
bulb check ............. .. . Further inspection required to
determine cause.
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Condition Code Procedure
Connector bent .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector broken ........ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector loose ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Damaged (cut, burned, or
chafed) ................ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Excessive resistance .... B .. Require repair or replacement.
Fuse blown .............. A ............ Require replacement.
Fusible link blown ...... A ............ Require replacement.
Open .................... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Poor ground ............. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Routed incorrectly ...... B .. Require rerouting according to
vehicle manufacturer's
specifications.
Shorted ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal bent ........... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal broken ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal corroded ....... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal loose .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
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BALL JOINTS
Before requiring or suggesting ball joint replacement, the
approved OEM procedure must be used to measure ball joint wear. The
measurement(s) obtained, along with the vehicle manufacturer's
specifications, must be noted on the inspection report. Some states
require that these measurements also appear on the invoice.
NOTE: The term "perceptible movement," defined as any visible
movement in any direction, has been the industry standard
for determining the need for replacement of follower ball
joints. Some vehicle manufacturers are now publishing
specifications for follower ball joints that were
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3.5L, Engine Performance Circuits, Federal (3 of 3)
EXTERIOR LIGHTS
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Ground Distribution Circuit
HEADLIGHTS