1998 MITSUBISHI MONTERO service interval

(1) - Determine cause and correct prior to repair or
replacement of part.
( 2) - Determine source of contamination, such as engine
coolant, fuel, metal particles, or water. Require
repair or replacement.
( 3) - Inoperative includes intermittent operation or out of
OEM specification. Some components may be serviceable;
check for accepted cleaning procedure.









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ENGINE COOLING SYSTEMS
NOTE: Overheating, poor engine performance, and insufficient
cabin heat can be affected by, but are not limited to,
all of the components in the engine cooling system.
ENGINE COVERS (OIL PAN, VALVE COVER, TIMING COVER)
ENGINE COVER (OIL PAN, VALVE COVER, TIMING COVER) INSPECTION








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Condition Code Procedure
Attaching hardware
incorrect .............. B ............ Require replacement.
Attaching hardware
loose .................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Attaching hardware
missing ................ C ............ Require replacement.
Baffle loose ............ 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Baffle missing .......... C ............ Require replacement.
Bent, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Bent, not affecting
performance ............ .. ....... No service suggested or
required.
Cracked (not leaking) ... 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Leaking externally ...... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Leaking internally,
causing fluid
contamination .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Restricted passage ...... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads damaged ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.









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ENGINE OIL
ENGINE OIL INSPECTION








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Condition Code Procedure
Contaminated ............ A .. ( 1) Require replacement of oil
and filter.
Level high .............. B ... Determine source of incorrect
level and require repair.
Level low ............... B ... Determine source of incorrect
level and require repair.
Maintenance intervals ... 3 ... Suggest replacement to comply
with vehicle's OEM recommended
service intervals.
( 1) - Determine source of contamination, such as engine coolant,
fuel, metal particles, or water when changing oil. Require

Further inspection required.
Canister attaching
hardware broken ........ A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Canister attaching
hardware loose ......... A ................. Require repair.
Canister attaching
hardware missing ....... C ............ Require replacement.
Canister attaching
hardware not
functioning ............ A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Center tube collapsed ... A ........ (2) Require replacement.
Further inspection required.
Contaminated ............ A ...... ( 3) Require replacement of
oil and filter.
Dented .................. 2 ........ ( 4) Suggest replacement.
Further inspection required.
Leaking ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Maintenance intervals ... 3 ... Suggest replacement to comply
with vehicle's OEM recommended
service intervals.
( 1) - Inspect pressure relief valve.
( 2) - Inspect bypass.
( 3) - Determine cause of contamination, such as engine coolant,
fuel, metal particles, or water when changing oil. Require
repair or replacement.
( 4) - Determine cause, such as broken motor mount.









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ENGINE OIL GASKETS
See ENGINE OIL DRAIN PLUGS AND GASKETS .
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE GAUGES (MECHANICAL)
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE (MECHANICAL) INSPECTION








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Condition Code Procedure
Indicates out of range .. B .......... ( 1) Further inspection
required.
Inoperative ............. A .......... ( 2) Further inspection
required.
Leaking ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Reads inaccurately ...... 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
( 1) - Gauge may indicate problem with contaminated oil, level,
pressure, or temperature, or problem with gauge.
( 2) - Gauge may indicate problem with contaminated oil, level,
pressure, or temperature, or problem with gauge.
Inoperative includes intermittent operation, out of OEM
specification, or out of range. Further inspection
required to determine cause.









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EVAPORATIVE EMISSION (EVAP) CANISTER FILTERS
EVAPORATIVE EMISSION (EVAP) CANISTER FILTER INSPECTION








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Condition Code Procedure

Attaching hardware
broken ................. A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Attaching hardware
missing ................ C .......... Require replacement of
hardware.
Attaching hardware not
functioning ............ A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Maintenance interval .... 3 ... Suggest replacement to comply
with OEM recommended service
interval.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Restricted, affecting
performance ............ A ............ Require replacement.
Restricted, not affecting
performance ............ 1 ............ Suggest replacement.
Water-contaminated ...... A ............ Require replacement.









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EVAPORATIVE EMISSION (EVAP) CANISTER PURGE DEVICES
EVAPORATIVE EMISSION (EVAP) CANISTER PURGE DEVICE INSPECTION








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Condition Code Procedure
Attaching hardware
missing ................ C .......... Require replacement of
hardware.
Attaching hardware
threads damaged ........ A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Attaching hardware
threads stripped
(threads missing) ...... A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Connector broken ........ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector (Weatherpack
type) leaking .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector melted ........ A ........... ( 1) Require repair or
replacement.
Connector missing ....... C ............ Require replacement.
Contaminated ............ A ........... ( 2) Require repair or
replacement.
Inoperative ............. B ........... ( 3) Require repair or
replacement. Further
inspection required.
Leaking ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Resistance out of
specification .......... B .. Require repair or replacement.
Restricted, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal broken ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal burned, affecting
performance ............ A ........... ( 1) Require repair or
replacement.
Terminal burned, not
affecting performance .. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Terminal corroded,
affecting performance .. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal corroded, not
affecting performance .. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.

performance ............ A ........... (2) Require repair or
replacement. Further
inspection required.
( 1) - Inoperative includes intermittent operation.
( 2) - Some components may be serviceable; check for accepted
cleaning procedure.









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FUEL FILLER NECKS AND RESTRICTORS
FUEL FILLER NECK AND RESTRICTOR INSPECTION








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Condition Code Procedure
Attaching hardware
broken ................. A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Attaching hardware
missing ................ C .......... Require replacement of
hardware.
Attaching hardware not
functioning ............ A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Leaking ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Restricted .............. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.









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FUEL FILTERS
FUEL FILTER INSPECTION








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Condition Code Procedure
Attaching hardware
broken ................. A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Attaching hardware
missing ................ C .......... Require replacement of
hardware.
Attaching hardware not
functioning ............ A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Leaking ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Maintenance interval .... 3 ... Suggest replacement to comply
with OEM recommended service
interval.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Restricted, affecting
performance ............ A ............ Require replacement.
Restricted, not affecting
performance ............ 1 ............ Suggest replacement.
Water-contaminated ...... 2 ............ Suggest replacement.









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FUEL INJECTORS
FUEL INJECTOR INSPECTION








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Condition Code Procedure
Attaching hardware

Terminal corroded, not
affecting performance .. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Terminal loose, affecting
performance ............ B .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal loose, not
affecting performance .. 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Threads damaged ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped (threads
missing) ............... A ............ Require replacement.
Wire lead conductors
exposed ................ B .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead corroded ...... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead open .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead shorted ....... A .. Require repair or replacement.
(1) - Determine cause and correct prior to repair or
replacement of part.
( 2) - Determine source of contamination, such as engine
coolant, fuel, metal particles, or water. Require
repair or replacement.
( 3) - Inoperative includes intermittent operation or out of
OEM specification. Some components may be serviceable;
check for accepted cleaning procedure.









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PCV BREATHER ELEMENTS
PCV BREATHER ELEMENT INSPECTION








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Condition Code Procedure
Attaching hardware
broken................... A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Attaching hardware
missing ................ C .......... Require replacement of
hardware.
Attaching hardware not
functioning ............ A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Leaking ................. A ............ Require replacement.
Maintenance intervals ... 3 ... Suggest replacement to comply
with vehicle's OEM recommended
service intervals.
Melted .................. A ........... Required replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Restricted, affecting
performance ............ A ............ Require replacement.
Restricted, not affecting
performance ............ 1 ............ Suggest replacement.
Water-contaminated ...... A ............ Require replacement.









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PCV ORIFICES
PCV ORIFICE INSPECTION








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Condition Code Procedure
Leaking ................. A ............ Require replacement.
Maintenance interval .... 3 ... Suggest repair or replacement
to comply with OEM recommended
service intervals.

Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Restricted .............. A .. Require repair or replacement.









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PCV VALVES
PCV VALVE INSPECTION








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Condition Code Procedure
Application incorrect ... B ............ Require replacement.
Attaching hardware
broken ................. A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Attaching hardware
missing ................ C .......... Require replacement of
hardware.
Attaching hardware not
functioning ............ A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Grommet broken .......... A ... Require repair or replacement
of grommet.
Grommet missing ......... C . Require replacement of grommet.
Grommet not
functioning ............ A ... Require repair or replacement
of grommet.
Inoperative ............. A ........ ( 1) Require replacement.
Leaking ................. A ............ Require replacement.
Maintenance interval .... 3 ... Suggest replacement to comply
with vehicle's OEM recommended
service intervals.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Restricted .............. A ............ Require replacement.
( 1) - Inoperative includes intermittent operation or out of
OEM specification.









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PICK-UP ASSEMBLIES (INCLUDES MAGNETIC, HALL EFFECT AND
OPTICAL)
PICK-UP ASSEMBLY (MAGNETIC, HALL EFFECT AND OPTICAL) INSPECTION









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Condition Code Procedure
Adjustment incorrect .... B ................. Require repair.
Attaching hardware
broken ................. A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Attaching hardware
missing ................ C .......... Require replacement of
hardware.
Attaching hardware not
functioning ............ A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Connector broken ........ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector (Weatherpack
type) leaking .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector melted ........ A ........... ( 1) Require repair or
replacement.
Connector missing ....... C ............ Require replacement.
Inoperative ............. B ........ ( 2) Require replacement.
Oil-soaked .............. A ............ Require replacement.

Threads stripped (threads
missing) ............... A ............ Require replacement.
Wire lead conductors
exposed ................ B .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead corroded ...... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead open .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead shorted ....... A .. Require repair or replacement.
(1) - Determine cause and correct prior to repair or
replacement of part.
( 2) - Inoperative includes intermittent operation or out of
OEM specification. Some components may be serviceable;
check for accepted cleaning procedure.









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TIMING BELT SPROCKETS
TIMING BELT SPROCKET INSPECTION








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Condition Code Procedure
Alignment incorrect ..... B ................. Require repair.
Attaching hardware
broken ................. A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Attaching hardware
missing ................ C .......... Require replacement of
hardware.
Attaching hardware not
functioning ............ A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Bent .................... A ............ Require replacement.
Cracked ................. A ............ Require replacement.
Key damaged ............. A ............ Require replacement.
Loose ................... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Pulley damaged, affecting
belt life .............. A ............ Require replacement.
Sprocket damaged,
affecting belt life .... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Sprocket loose .......... B .. Require repair or replacement.
Sprocket-to-shaft
alignment incorrect ..... B .. Require repair or replacement.









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TIMING BELTS
TIMING BELT INSPECTION








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Condition Code Procedure
Adjustment incorrect .... 2 ......... ( 1) Suggest adjustment.
Alignment incorrect ..... B ........... ( 2) Further inspection
required.
Broken .................. A ............ Require replacement.
Cam timing out of
specification .......... B ................. Require repair.
Cracked ................. 1 ............ Suggest replacement.
Fluid-soaked ............ 1 ... Suggest replacement. Further
inspection required.
Frayed .................. 1 ............ Suggest replacement.
Maintenance intervals ... 3 ... Suggest replacement to comply
with vehicle OEM recommended

service intervals.
Missing ................. C ........ (3) Require replacement.
Noisy ................... 2 .......... ( 4) Further inspection
required.
See note below.
Plies separated ......... A ............ Require replacement.
Tension out of
specification .......... B ........... Require adjustment or
replacement.
Teeth missing ........... A ............ Require replacement.
( 1) - Inspect belt tensioners, pulleys, and cover.
( 2) - Determine cause of incorrect alignment and require repair.
( 3) - CAUTION: Internal engine damage may result from timing
belt damage/failure.
( 4) - Determine cause of noise and suggest repair.









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TORQUE STRUTS
TORQUE STRUT INSPECTION








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Condition Code Procedure
Attaching hardware
broken ................. A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Attaching hardware
missing ................ C .......... Require replacement of
hardware.
Attaching hardware not
functioning ............ A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Binding ................. A ............ Require replacement.
Body dented ............. A .......... ( 1) Further inspection
required.
Body punctured .......... A ............ Require replacement.
Bushing deteriorated,
affecting performance .. A ............ Require replacement.
Bushing deteriorated, not
affecting performance .. .. ........ No service suggested or
required.
Bushings missing ........ C ............ Require replacement.
Bushings separated from
mounting eye ........... 1 ............ Suggest replacement.
Damping (none) .......... A ............ Require replacement.
Leaking oil, enough for
fluid to be running down
the body ............... A ............ Require replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Noisy ................... 2 .......... ( 2) Further inspection
required.
Piston rod bent ......... A ............ Require replacement.
Piston rod broken ....... A ............ Require replacement.
Seized .................. A ............ Require replacement.
Threads damaged ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped (threads
missing) ............... A ............ Require replacement.
( 1) - Require replacement of units where dents restrict strut
piston rod movement. If dents don't restrict movement, no
service is suggested or required.
( 2) - If noise is isolated to shock or strut, suggest replacement.