1998 MITSUBISHI MONTERO service

Fig. 5: Symptom Check List - Page 4
INDIVIDUAL SYSTEM-BASED CHECK LISTS
NOTE: Have the service adviser fill out these forms with the
customer whenever possible.

98V205000: THIRD-SEAT LATCH & STRIKER INSPECTION
1998 Mitsubishi Montero
NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN
Model(s): 1994-98 Mitsubishi Montero
Campaign No: 98V205000
Number of Affected Vehicles: 60243
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:
Passenger vehicles equipped with accessory cargo mats in
the third-seat and cargo area.
DESCRIPTION OF DEFECT:
This cargo mat interferes with the latching integrity of the folding
third seats.
CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT:
In the event of a crash, an occupant of the third seat may not be
properly restrained and could be ejected from the vehicle.
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
Dealers will inspect the third-seat latch and striker. A rectangle
will be removed from the cargo mat around each striker to provide
adequate striker clearance and proper latching.
OWNER NOTIFICATION:
Owner notification is expected to begin October 12, 1998.
Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed
upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a
reasonable time should contact Mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037. Also
contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto
Safety Hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration operates Monday
through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Eastern Time. For more
information call (800) 424-9393 or (202) 366-0123. For the hearing
impaired, call (800) 424-9153.

TRANSMISSION SERVICING - A/T
1998 Mitsubishi Montero
1997-98 TRANSMISSION SERVICING
Mitsubishi Automatic Transmission
Diamante, Eclipse, Galant, Mirage, Montero, 3000GT
IDENTIFICATION
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION APPLICATIONS








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Model Transmission/Transaxle
Diamante ..................................... Model F4A51 Transaxle
Eclipse
AWD ........................................ Model W4A33 Transaxle
FWD
2.0L Non-Turbo ........................... Model F4AC1 Transaxle
2.0L Turbo ............................... Model F4A33 Transaxle
2.4L ....................................... Model F4A23 Transaxle
Galant ....................................... Model F4A23 Transaxle
Mirage
1.5L ....................................... Model F4A41 Transaxle
1.8L ....................................... Model F4A42 Transaxle
Montero
2WD ..................................... Model R4AW3 Transmission
4WD ..................................... Model V4AW3 Transmission
3000GT ....................................... Model F4A33 Transaxle









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LUBRICATION
SERVICE INTERVALS
Transaxle/Transmission
Check fluid level every 12 months or 15,000 miles. Change
fluid and filter every 30,000 miles. If vehicle is operated under
severe conditions, change fluid more often. If severe darkening of
fluid and strong odor are noted, bands should also be adjusted.
Transfer Case
On 4WD and AWD models, change transfer case fluid every 30,
000 miles.
CHECKING FLUID LEVEL
Transaxle/Transmission
1) Park vehicle on level area. Ensure oil is at normal
operating temperature, parking brake is engaged, and engine is at
idle. Move gear selector through each position, stopping briefly at
each selection.
2) Place gear selector in Neutral, and clean area around
dipstick tube. Ensure fluid level is between lower and upper marks,
but never over upper mark, in HOT range. Add or drain fluid if
necessary.
CAUTION: If severe darkening of fluid and strong odor are noted,
change fluid and filter, and adjust bands.
Transfer Case (All Others)

removed to drain fluid. Remove oil filter/screen if necessary.
2) If oil filter/screen is replaced, tighten bolts to
specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Clean oil pan, replace
gasket, and install oil pan. Tighten oil pan bolts and drain plug to
specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Ensure dipstick hole area is
clean. Fill transmission with Dexron-II ATF, through filler tube,
until COLD level is reached on dipstick. Start engine, and allow to
idle for 2 minutes.
3) Shift transmission into each position, ending in Neutral.
Check fluid level with engine running at idle. If necessary, add
sufficient fluid to bring level to lower mark of dipstick. Recheck
fluid level after transmission is at normal operating temperature.
Transfer Case
Drain plug is located on bottom of transfer case. Change
drain plug gasket whenever fluid is changed. Lubricant level should be
at bottom of fill hole on side of transfer case.
ADJUSTMENTS
KICKDOWN SERVO
Eclipse, Galant & 3000 GT
1) Remove all dirt and grease around kickdown servo switch.
Remove snap ring and kickdown servo switch.
2) To prevent servo piston from turning, install Adapter
(MD998915) and Kickdown Servo Wrench (MD998918) so tab of wrench
engages with notch of piston. See Fig. 1.
CAUTION: DO NOT push servo piston inward while installing adapter and
servo wrench. Install adapter in brake pressure port by hand
ONLY. DO NOT use wrench to tighten adapter.
Fig. 1: Adjusting Kickdown Servo (Eclipse, Galant & 3000 GT)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.
3) Loosen lock nut to "V" channel of adjuster rod. Tighten
inner section of Kickdown Service Adjustment Assembly (MD998916) until\

it contacts lock nut. See Fig. 1.
4) Install outer section of kickdown service adjustment
assembly on lock nut. Rotate outer section to left and inner section
to right to contact lock nut with inner section.
5) Using an INCH-lb. torque wrench on inner section, tighten
inner section to 89 INCH lbs. (10 N.m), and then loosen inner section.\
Tighten inner section to 44 INCH lbs. (5 N.m).
CAUTION: Before tightening lock nut with torque wrench, tighten it by
hand until it contacts piston. If torque wrench is used
initially, lock nut and adjustment rod may rotate together.
6) Back off outer section 2-2 1/4 turns. Rotate outer section
to right and inner section to left until inner section is free of lock
nut. Tighten lock nut by hand until it contacts piston. Using torque
wrench, tighten lock nut to 18-23 ft. lbs. (25-32 N.m).
7) Remove adapter and kickdown servo wrench. Install new "O"
ring in groove around switch. Install switch and snap ring.
SHIFT LINKAGE
Except Montero
1) Ensure shift and transaxle/transmission levers are both in
Neutral position. Loosen adjusting nut on control cable. See Fig. 2.
Loosen park/neutral position switch body bolts. Rotate park/neutral
position switch until hole in end of transmission manual control lever
is aligned with hole (cross section A-A) in flange of park/neutral
position switch body. Tighten park/neutral position switch body bolts.
Ensure holes in park/neutral position switch flange and transmission
manual control lever stay aligned.
2) Gently pull control cable from dust cover. Make sure shift
lever is still in Neutral. Tighten adjusting nut. Check
transaxle/transmission operation through all ranges. Readjust control
cable if necessary.
Fig. 2: Adjusting Shift Cable (Except Montero)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.
Montero
Ensure shift and transmission levers are both in Neutral

TRANSMISSION SERVICING - M/T
1998 Mitsubishi Montero
1997-98 TRANSMISSION SERVICING
Mitsubishi Manual Transmission
Eclipse, Galant, Mirage, Montero, 3000GT
IDENTIFICATION
MANUAL TRANSMISSION APPLICATIONS








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Model Transmission/Transaxle (Model)\
Eclipse
AWD .................................... 5-Speed Transaxle (W5M33)\
FWD
2.0L Non-Turbo ....................... 5-Speed Transaxle (F5MC1)\
2.0L Turbo ........................... 5-Speed Transaxle (F5M33)\
2.4L ................................. 5-Speed Transaxle (F5M31)\
Galant ................................... 5-Speed Transaxle (F5M31)\
Mirage
1.5L ................................... 5-Speed Transaxle (F5M41)\
1.8L ................................... 5-Speed Transaxle (F5M42)\
Montero
2WD ................................. 5-Speed Transmission (R5M21)\
4WD ................................. 5-Speed Transmission (V5MT1)\
3000GT
SOHC & DOHC Non-Turbo .................. 5-Speed Transaxle (F5M33)\
DOHC Turbo ............................. 6-Speed Transaxle (W6MG1)\









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LUBRICATION
SERVICE INTERVALS
Check transaxle/transmission and transfer case fluid level
every 30,000 miles. Change fluid at 30,000 miles if operated under
severe conditions.
CHECKING FLUID LEVEL
Transaxle/Transmission
Check fluid level at fill hole on side of transaxle or
transmission. Lubricant must be at bottom of fill hole.
Transfer Case
Transfer case contains separate drain and fill plugs.
Lubricant must be at bottom of fill hole.
RECOMMENDED FLUID
Transaxle/Transmission
Use API classification GL-4 or higher SAE 75W-85W gear oil.
Transfer Case
Use API classification GL-4 or higher SAE 75W-85W gear oil.
FLUID CAPACITIES
TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION REFILL CAPACITIES

knuckles steering linkage
Rack and pinion mounting Tighten all mounting
loose bolts
Rack and pinion out of See adjustment in
adjustment STEERING article
Tie rod end loose Tighten and check
steering linkage
Excessive Pitman shaft-to- Repair as necessary
ball nut lash









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Poor Lack of lubricant in ball Lubricate and service
Returnability joint or linkage systems
Binding in linkage or ball See STEERING LINKAGE
joints and SUSPENSION article
Improper front end alignment See WHEEL ALIGNMENT
article
Improper tire pressure Inflate to proper
pressure
Tie rod binding Inflate to proper
pressure
Shaft seal rubbing shaft See STEERING COLUMN
article









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Excessive Improper tire pressure Inflate to proper
Vertical Motion pressure
Tires, wheels or rotors Balance tires then
out of balance check wheels and
rotors
Worn or faulty shock Check and replace if
absorbers necessary
Loose tie rod ends or Tighten or replace if
steering necessary
Loose or worn wheel See SUSPENSION article
bearings









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Steering Pulls Improper tire pressure Inflate to proper
to One Side pressure
Front tires are different Rotate or replace if
sizes necessary
Wheel bearings not See FRONT SUSPENSION
article
adjusted properly
Bent or broken suspension See FRONT SUSPENSION
components article
Improper wheel alignment See WHEEL ALIGNMENT
article

Reaction ring sticking See POWER STEERING GEAR
in housing head article
Steering pump internal See POWER STEERING PUMP
leakage article
Steering gear-to-column See STEERING COLUMN
misalignment article
Lack of lubrication in Service front suspension
linkage
Lack of lubrication in Service front suspension
ball joints









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Increased Effort High internal pump leakage See POWER STEERING PUMP
When Turning article
Wheel Fast Power steering pump belt Adjust or replace if
Foaming, Milky slipping necessary
Power Steering
Fluid, Low Fluid Low fluid level Check and fill to
Level or Low proper level
Pressure
Engine idle speed to low Adjust to correct
setting
Air in pump fluid system See POWER STEERING PUMP
article
Pump output low See POWER STEERING PUMP
article
Steering gear See POWER STEERING GEAR
malfunctioning article









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Wheel Surges Low fluid level Check and fill to proper
or Jerks level
Loose fan belt Adjust or replace if
necessary
Insufficient pump See POWER STEERING PUMP
pressure article
Sticky flow control valve See POWER STEERING PUMP
article
Linkage hitting oil pan Replace bent components
at full turn









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Kick Back or Air in pump fluid system See POWER STEERING PUMP
Free Play article
Worn poppet valve in See POWER STEERING PUMP
steering gear article
Excessive over center See POWER STEERING GEAR
lash article
Thrust bearing out of See POWER STEERING GEAR
adjustment article