1998 MITSUBISHI MONTERO change wheel

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Knocking or Clunking
Differential Side Gear
Clearance Check Clearance
Worn Pinion Shaft Replace Pinion Shaft
Axle Shaft End Play Check End Play
Missing Gear Teeth Check Differential/
Replace Gear
Wrong Axle Backlash Check Backlash
Misaligned Driveline Realign Driveline









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Clinking During Engagement
Side Gear Clearance Check Clearance
Ring and Pinion Backlash Check Backlash
Worn/Loose Pinion Shaft Replace Shaft/Bearing
Bad "U" Joint Replace "U" Joint
Sticking Slip Yoke Lube Slip Yoke
Broken Rear Axle Mount Replace Mount
Loose Drive Shaft Flange Check Flange









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Click/Chatter On Turns
Differential Side Gear
Clearance Check Clearance
Wrong Turn On Plates (1) Replace Clutch Plates
Wrong Differential
Lubricant ( 1) Change Lubricant









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Knock Or Click Flat Spot on Rear
Wheel Bearing Replace Wheel Bearing









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Low Vibration At All Speeds
Faulty Wheel Bearing Replace Wheel Bearing
Faulty "U" Joint Replace "U" Joint
Faulty Drive Shaft Balance Drive Shaft
Faulty Companion Flange Replace Flange
Faulty Slip Yoke Flange Replace Flange
( 1) - Limited slip differential only.









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FWD AXLE SHAFTS & CV JOINTS TROUBLE SHOOTING
NOTE: This is GENERAL information. This article is not intended
to be specific to any unique situation or individual vehicle
configuration. The purpose of this Trouble Shooting
information is to provide a list of common causes to

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.