1998 MITSUBISHI MONTERO steering

CALIPER INSPECTION








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Condition Code Procedure
Bleeder port damaged .... A ... Require repair or replacement
of caliper.
Bleeder screw broken off
in caliper ............. A ........... (1) Require repair or
replacement of caliper.
Bleeder screw plugged ... A ........... ( 1) Require repair or
replacement of bleeder screw.
Bleeder screw seized .... A ......... ( 2) Require replacement
of caliper.
Casting corroded,
affecting structural
integrity .............. A ............ Require replacement.
Casting damaged, affecting
structural integrity ... A ............ Require replacement.
Dust boot around caliper
torn ................... A ..... Require replacement of dust
boot.
Leaking ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Mounting pin threads
damaged ................ A ... Require repair or replacement
of component with damaged
threads.
Mounting pin threads
stripped in caliper
bracket (threads
missing) ............... A ... Require repair or replacement
of caliper bracket.
Mounting pin threads
stripped in steering
knuckle (threads
missing) ............... A ... Require repair or replacement
of steering knuckle.
Mounting pin threads
stripped (threads
missing) ............... A ... Require repair or replacement
of component with stripped
threads.
Parking brake cable
support, lever, or return
spring bent ............ A ... Require replacement of parts.
Parking brake cable
support, lever, or return
spring broken .......... A ... Require replacement of parts.
Parking brake mechanism in
caliper inoperative .... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Piston corroded (pitted
or peeling chrome
plating) ............... B ... Require replacement of piston
and rebuilding or replacement
of caliper.
Piston damaged, affecting
performance ............ B ... Require replacement of piston
and rebuilding or replacement
of caliper.
Piston damaged, not
affecting performance .. .. ........ No service suggested or
required.
Piston finish worn off .. B ... Require replacement of piston
and rebuilding or replacement

Removal & Installation (3000GT AWD)
1) Raise and support vehicle. Remove front wheels. Remove
clip, brake pad retaining pins and spring. See Fig. 17. Remove shims
and pads from caliper. Keep track of location of shims for reassembly.
2) Compress caliper pistons fully in bores. Install shims on
brake pads. Install brake pads. Install spring clip, pad retaining
pins and clip. Start engine and depress brake pedal several times to
expand caliper piston. Check brake fluid level.
FRONT BRAKE CALIPER
Removal
Raise and support vehicle. Remove front wheels. Remove hose
clip from brake hose mount (if equipped). Disconnect brake hose from
caliper. Remove upper and lower caliper-to-steering knuckle 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 .
FRONT BRAKE ROTOR
Removal & Installation (Except Montero & Montero Sport)
Raise vehicle, and remove wheel(s). Remove caliper. See
FRONT BRAKE CALIPER . Slide rotor off hub. To install, reverse removal
procedure.
Removal (Montero & Montero Sport)
Raise and support vehicle. Remove brake caliper. See
FRONT BRAKE CALIPER . On 4WD, remove Remove bearing grease cap, snap
ring, shim, 6 bolts and drive flange from axle shaft. On 2WD remove 6
bolts and hub cover. Remove screw(s) from lock washer. Remove lock
washer. Remove lock nut using Lock Nut Wrench (MB990954). Remove hub
assembly. Place match marks on rotor and hub. Remove rotor from front
hub.
Installation
1) Install rotor on hub. Service wheel bearings and seals as
necessary. Install front hub assembly. Install lock nut, and tighten
it to 119 ft. lbs. (165 N.m). Loosen lock nut, and retighten it to 18
ft. lbs. (24 N.m). Loosen lock nut 30-40 degrees. Install lock washer
and screw(s).
2) On 2WD, reverse removal procedure for remaining
components. On 4WD, install drive flange, shim and snap ring. Using
feeler gauge, check axle shaft-to-hub clearance. Clearance should be
0.016-0.028" (0.41-0.71 mm). Use appropriate shim to obtain correct
clearance. Shim is located behind snap ring on end of axle shaft.
Recheck clearance if necessary. Install remaining components.
PARKING BRAKE SHOES
Removal & Installation (Diamante)
1) Raise and support vehicle. Remove rear wheels. Remove rear
disc brake caliper and rotor. If rotor removal is difficult, rotate
rotor until hole in rotor is upward. Back-off brake shoe adjustment
with a flat blade screwdriver through hole in rotor.
2) Disconnect rear speed sensor. See Fig. 9. Remove 4 bolts
and hub. Remove screw and shoe hold-down spring. Remove shoe. To
install, reverse removal procedure. Adjust brake shoe by turning
adjuster star wheel.

Montero .............................. 10.0 Qts. (9.5L)
Montero Sport
2.4L
With Rear Heater .................. 9.5 Qts. (9.0L)
Without Rear Heater ............... 8.5 Qts. (8.0L)
3.0L
With Rear Heater ................ 10.6 Qts. (10.0L)
Without Rear Heater ............... 9.5 Qts. (9.0L)
3000GT ................................ 8.5 Qts. (8.0L)
Crankcase (Includes Filter)
Diamante ............................... 4.5 Qts. (4.3L)
Eclipse
Non-Turbo ............................ 4.5 Qts. (4.3L)
2.0L Turbo ........................... 4.6 Qts. (4.4L)
Galant ................................. 4.5 Qts. (4.3L)
Mirage
1.5L ................................. 3.5 Qts. (3.3L)
1.8L ................................. 4.0 Qts. (3.8L)
Montero ............................ (1) 5.0 Qts. (4.8L)
Montero Sport
2.4L ................................. 4.5 Qts. (4.3L)
3.0L ................................. 5.2 Qts. (4.9L)
3000GT
Non-Turbo ............................ 4.5 Qts. (4.3L)
Turbo ................................ 5.0 Qts. (4.6L)
Differential (SAE 80W-90/API GL-5)
Eclipse ................................... .9 Qt. (.8L)
Montero
Front ................................ 1.3 Qts. (1.2L)
Rear ................................. 3.3 Qts. (3.2L)
Montero Sport
Front ................................ 1.2 Qts. (1.1L)
Rear
2.4L ............................... 1.6 Qts. (1.5L)
3.0L ............................... 2.7 Qts. (2.6L)
3000GT ................................. 1.2 Qts. (1.1L)
Manual Transaxle (SAE 75W-85/API GL-4)
Eclipse
Non-Turbo ( 2) ........................ 2.1 Qts. (2.0L)
Turbo
AWD ................................ 2.4 Qts. (2.3L)
FWD ................................ 2.1 Qts. (2.0L)
Galant ................................. 2.3 Qts. (2.2L)
Mirage
1.5L ................................. 2.2 Qts. (2.1L)
1.8L ................................. 2.3 Qts. (2.2L)
3000GT
AWD .................................. 2.5 Qts. (2.4L)
FWD .................................. 2.4 Qts. (2.3L)
Manual Transmission (SAE 75W-85/API GL-4)
Montero ................................ 3.3 Qts. (3.2L)
Montero Sport .......................... 2.4 Qts. (2.3L)
Power Steering (Dexron-II)
3000GT W/4-Wheel Steering .............. 3.2 Pts. (1.5L)
Montero ................................ 2.2 Pts. (1.1L)
All Others .............................. 1.9 Pts. (.9L)
Transfer Case (SAE 75W-85/API GL-4)
Eclipse (AWD) ........................... 1.1 Pts. (.5L)
Montero ................................ 5.0 Pts. (2.5L)
Montero Sport .......................... 4.6 Pts. (2.3L)
3000GT .................................... .7 Pt. (.3L)
( 1) - Add .5 qt. (.3L) if oil cooler is drained.

COOLING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS & ENGINE COOLING FANS
1998 Mitsubishi Montero
1997-98 ENGINE COOLING
Mitsubishi Specifications & Electric Cooling Fans
Diamante, Eclipse, Galant, Mirage, Montero, Montero Sport,
3000GT
SPECIFICATIONS
BELT ADJUSTMENT
NOTE: Use illustration for water pump drive belt routing. See
Figs. 1-6. The terms alternator and generator are used
interchangeably.
BELT ADJUSTMENT









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Application Deflection (1) In. (mm)
Diamante ....................................................... ( 2)
Eclipse & Galant
2.0L Non-Turbo ............................................... ( 2)
2.0L Turbo & 2.4L
Generator & Water Pump .................... 0.35-0.45 (9.0-11.4)\
Water Pump & Power Steering ................ 0.22-0.32 (5.6-8.1)\
Mirage
1.5L ........................................ 0.34-0.45 (8.6-11.4)\
1.8L ......................................................... ( 2)
Montero
A/C .......................................... 0.26-0.30 (6.6-7.6)\
Generator & Water Pump ................... ( 3) 0.22-0.26 (5.6-6.6)
Water Pump & Power Steering ................ 0.54-0.70 (13.7-17.8)\
Montero Sport
2.4L
A/C ........................................ 0.24-0.26 (6.1-6.6)\
Generator & Water Pump ................. ( 4) 0.28-0.35 (7.1-8.9)
Water Pump & Power Steering ................ 0.22-0.30 (5.6-7.6)\
3.0L
A/C ........................................ 0.22-0.26 (5.6-6.6)\
Generator & Water Pump ................. ( 3) 0.20-0.27 (5.1-6.8)
Water Pump & Power Steering .............. 0.52-0.68 (13.2-17.3)\
3000GT ......................................................... ( 3)
( 1) - With 22 lbs. (10 kg) pressure applied midway on belt run.
Values are for a used belt.
( 2) - Water pump is driven by timing belt. Timing belt deflection is
controlled by timing belt automatic tensioner.
( 3) - Measured between water pump pulley and crankshaft pulley.
( 4) - Measured between water pump pulley and generator pulley.









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CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM
1998 Mitsubishi Montero
1998 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT
Mitsubishi - Cruise Control Systems
Montero
DESCRIPTION & OPERATION
WARNING: Deactivate air bag system before performing any service
operation. See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article. Do not
apply electrical power to any component on steering column
without first deactivating air bag system. Air bag may
deploy.
Cruise control system is electronically and vacuum
controlled. System components include a control unit, actuator, vacuum
pump, cruise control switch, clutch pedal position switch (M/T),
cruise indicator light, diode, Park/Neutral (P/N) switch (A/T),
stoplight switch, vehicle speed sensor and A/T control unit (if
equipped).
System has self-diagnostic capability. When self-diagnostic
mode is activated, each switch and sensor is checked for defects. When
cruise control system has been canceled without using a normal cancel
method, a trouble code will be set and stored in control unit. Trouble
codes can be retrieved to help determine which circuit is
malfunctioning.
COMPONENT LOCATIONS
COMPONENT LOCATIONS TABLE








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Component Location
Cruise Control ECU .............. Behind Dash, On Steering
Column Bracket
Data Link Connector (DLC) ....... Under Left Side Of Dash,
Near Steering Column
Vehicle Speed Sensor ........... On Speedometer Assembly &
On Transmission
Throttle Position Sensor ........ Mounted On Throttle Body









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ADJUSTMENTS
CRUISE CONTROL CABLE
Remove link protector. Loosen lock nut. Hold link "A" so that
it touches link "B". Adjust free play by turning adjusting nut until
free play is.04-.08" (1-2 mm). Tighten lock nut. See Fig. 1 or 2.

* PLEASE READ THIS FIRST *
NOTE: For further trouble shooting information, see INPUT
INSPECTION CHART. See Fig. 3. See
INSPECTION CHART FOR TROUBLE SYMPTOMS table under SYMPTOM
TESTS.
PRELIMINARY CHECKS
Inspect vacuum pump, linkage assembly, actuator, cables and
vacuum hoses. Ensure linkage and cables move smoothly. Ensure cables
do not have excessive slack or tension.
CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH FUNCTION TEST
NOTE: If vehicle speed decreases about 9 MPH less than the set
speed, set speed will be canceled. Speed will not set beyond
system limit of 124 MPH.
1) Cruise control switch is part of multifunction switch
mounted on steering column. To operate cruise control system, turn
ignition on. Turn cruise control switch to ON position. Ensure switch
indicator light comes on.
2) With cruise control switch in ON position, drive vehicle
at least 25 MPH. Press and release SET button. Vehicle speed should
stay at set speed. Instrument cluster cruise indicator light should
come on. To increase set speed, turn control switch to RESUME position
and hold until new set speed is reached.
3) To lower set speed, press SET button and hold until new
set speed is reached. To return to set speed after cancellation, move
resume switch to ON position. Vehicle speed should return to previous
setting before cancellation. Set speed should cancel when any of the
following occurs:
* Brake pedal is depressed.
* Cruise control main switch is turned to OFF position.
* Ignition switch is turned to OFF position.
* Transmission is shifted to Neutral.
SYSTEM CANCELS OR WILL NOT RESET AFTER CANCELLATION
1) Check for trouble codes. See RETRIEVING CODES under SELF-
DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM. If no trouble codes are stored, ensure cruise
control can be set.
2) If cruise control can be set, system may have canceled due
to driving on steep hills, or a loose wiring connection. If cruise
control still cannot be set, perform SYSTEM INPUT TESTS under SYMPTOMS
TESTS.
3) If SYSTEM INPUT TESTS check okay, check vacuum pump
circuit. See CODE 11 under DIAGNOSTIC TESTS. If SYSTEM INPUT TESTS do
not check okay, see INPUT INSPECTION CHART. See Fig. 3.
SYMPTOM TESTS
SYSTEM INPUT TESTS
1) System input tests should be performed if no trouble codes
are stored when performing RETRIEVING CODES under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC
SYSTEM. System input tests cycle each cruise control switch and
sensor.

CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR TEST under COMPONENT TESTS. If cruise control
indicator is defective, replace indicator. If indicator checks okay,
go to next step.
2) If cruise control indicator illuminates when cruise
control connector C-50 terminal No. 23 is grounded at harness side,
replace cruise control ECU. If indicator does not illuminate, check
combination meter connector C-12 and cruise control ECU connector C-
50. Repair as necessary. If connectors are okay and malfunction
remains, check harness between combination meter and cruise control
ECU. Repair as necessary.
Test No. 13
1) Perform stoplight switch test. See
BRAKELIGHT/STOPLIGHT SWITCH TEST under COMPONENT TESTS. If switch is
okay, go to next step. If switch is defective, replace brakelight
switch.
2) Check cruise control ECU connector C-50, stoplight switch
connector C-55 and joint connector C-131. Repair as necessary. See
Figs. 13 , 14, 16 and 29. If connectors are okay and malfunction
remains, check harness between joint connector C-131 and cruise
control ECU.
Test No. 14 (A/T)
1) Perform park/neutral switch test. See
PARK/NEUTRAL SWITCH TEST under COMPONENT TESTS. If switch is okay, go
to next step. If switch is defective, replace switch.
2) Check starter relay. Replace if defective. If relay is
okay, check cruise control ECU connector C-50 and joint connector C-
130. Repair as necessary. See Figs. 13, 16 and 28. If connectors are
okay and malfunction remains, check harness between cruise control ECU
and power supply.
COMPONENT TESTS
ACTUATOR TEST
Remove actuator. Apply vacuum to actuator. Actuator linkage
holder should move more than 1.38" (35 mm). Actuator diaphragm should
hold vacuum. Replace actuator if actuator does not test as specified.
BRAKELIGHT/STOPLIGHT SWITCH TEST
Disconnect stoplight switch connector C-55. When brake pedal
is pressed, continuity should be present between terminals No. 2 and
3. See Fig. 14. When brake pedal is released, continuity should be
present between terminals No. 1 and 4. Replace switch if it does not
test as specified.
CLOCKSPRING TEST
WARNING: Deactivate air bag system before performing any service
operation. See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article. Do not
apply electrical power to any component on steering column
without first deactivating air bag system. Air bag may
deploy.
If clockspring fails any check, replace with a NEW
clockspring.
1) Check connectors and protective tube for damage and
deformities.
2) Visually check case for damage or deformities.

Throttle Position Sensor
1) Disconnect sensor connector. Resistance between terminals
No. 1 and 4 should be 3500-6500 ohms. Use an analog ohmmeter to
measure resistance between terminals No. 1 and 3. See Fig. 25.
2) Slowly open throttle valve to wide open throttle.
Resistance should change smoothly as throttle is opened. Replace
throttle position sensor if it does not test as specified.
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR TEST
With combination meter (instrument cluster) removed, check
for continuity between terminals No. 4 and 5. See Fig. 33. If there is
no continuity, replace cruise control indicator bulb.
Fig. 33: Identifying Combination Meter Connector
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America
CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH TESTS
CANCEL, SET & RESUME Switches
1) Remove lower steering column cover. Disconnect 2-pin
switch connector. Operate and test switch. When CANCEL switch is
operated between terminals No. 1 and 2, zero ohms resistance should be
indicated.
2) When RESUME switch is operated, 820 ohms resistance should
be present between terminals No. 1 and 2. When SET switch is operated,
2700 ohms resistance should be present between terminals No. 1 and 2.
Replace cruise control switch if it does not test as specified.