1998 MITSUBISHI MONTERO power steering fluid

(not through) .......... 2 .. Suggest replacement of bellows
boot.
Bellows boot missing .... C .. Require replacement of bellows
boot.
Bellows boot
not sealing ............ A ... Require repair or replacement
of bellows boot.
Bellows boot torn ....... A .. Require replacement of bellows
boot.
Bellows boot twisted
(from toe adjustment) .. B ................. Require repair.
Fitting leaking ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Fitting missing ......... A . Require replacement of fitting.
Fitting threads
damaged ................ A ... Require repair or replacement
of part with damaged threads.
Fitting threads stripped
(threads missing) ...... A ..... Require replacement of part
with stripped threads.
Flex coupler binding .... A ... Require repair or replacement
of coupler.
Flex coupler loose ...... A ... Require repair or replacement
of coupler.
Flex coupler
missing parts .......... A ... Require repair or replacement
of coupler.
Flex coupler
soft/spongy ............ A . Require replacement of coupler.
Flex coupler torn ....... A . Require replacement of coupler.
Fluid contaminated ...... B ........ (1) Require flushing and
refilling of the system.
Gasket leaking .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Hard steering on cold
start-up ............... 1 ........... ( 2) Suggest repair or
replacement.
Housing cracked,
affecting structural
integrity .............. B ............ Require replacement.
Housing leaking ......... A ............ Require replacement.
Inadequate power assist . A .......... ( 3) Further inspection
required.
Lash exceeds
manufacturer's
specifications ......... B .. Require repair or replacement.
Seal leaking ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Splines damaged ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Splines stripped
(splines missing) ...... A ............ Require replacement.
Steel line blocked ...... A ... Require repair or replacement
of line.
Steel line leaking ...... A ... Require repair or replacement
of line.
Steel line missing ...... C .... Require replacement of line.
Steel line restricted ... A ... Require repair or replacement
of line.
Steering coupler shield
cracked ................ 2 ............ Suggest replacement.
Steering coupler shield
missing ................ C ............ Require replacement.
Steering coupler shield
torn ................... 2 ............ Suggest replacement.
Threads damaged ......... A ... Require repair or replacement
of part with damaged threads.

Threads stripped
(threads missing) ...... A ..... Require replacement of part
with stripped threads.
U-joint binding ......... A ... Require repair or replacement
of joint.
U-joint loose ........... A ... Require repair or replacement
of joint.
Unequal power assist .... A .. Require repair or replacement.
(1) - Determine and correct source of contamination. Follow OE
specifications for fluid type.
( 2) - Indicates internal wear.
( 3) - If steering gear is source of inadequate assist, require
repair or replacement.









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STEERING KNUCKLES
STEERING KNUCKLE INSPECTION








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Condition Code Procedure
Attaching hardware
bent ................... B ... Require repair or replacement
of bent part.
Attaching hardware
broken ................. A ... Require replacement of broken
part.
Attaching hardware
incorrect .............. A .......... Require replacement of
incorrect part.
Attaching hardware
loose .................. A ... Require repair or replacement
of loose part.
Attaching hardware
missing ................ C .. Require replacement of missing
part.
Attaching hardware
threads damaged ........ A ... Require repair or replacement
of part with damaged threads.
Attaching hardware
threads stripped
(threads missing) ...... A ..... Require replacement of part
with stripped threads.
Bent .................... B ............ Require replacement.
Broken .................. A ............ Require replacement.
Pinch bolt incorrect .... B ... Require replacement with bolt
that meets OE design.
Pinch bolt loose ........ B ................. Require repair.
Pinch bolt missing ...... B ............ Require replacement.
Pinch bolt tabs
deformed (pinched
together), .032"
or more before
clamping ............... B ........ ( 1) Require replacement.
Taper hole elongated .... A ........ ( 2) Require replacement.
Threads damaged ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped (threads
missing) ............... A .. Require repair or replacement.
( 1) - Steering knuckle deformation can cause pinch
bolt breakage.
( 2) - Check for damaged stud.

Worn shaft serrations See STEERING COLUMN
article









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Growl in Excessive pressure in Restricted hoses, see
Steering Pump hoses POWER STEERING GEAR
article
Scored pressure plates See POWER STEERING GEAR
article
Scored thrust plates or See POWER STEERING GEAR
rotor article
Extreme wear of cam ring See POWER STEERING GEAR
article









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Rattle in Vanes not installed See POWER STEERING PUMP
Steering Pump article
Vanes sticking in rotor See POWER STEERING PUMP
article









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Swish noise in Defective flow control See POWER STEERING PUMP
Pump valve article









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Groan in Air in fluid See POWER STEERING PUMP
Steering Pump article
Poor pressure hose Tighten and check,
connection replace if necessary









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Squawk When Damper "O" ring on valve See POWER STEERING PUMP
Turning spool cut article









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Moan or Whine Pump shaft bearing scored Replace bearing and
in Pump fluid
Air in fluid or fluid See POWER STEERING PUMP
level low article
Hose or column grounded Check and replace if
necessary
Cover "O" ring missing See POWER STEERING PUMP
or damaged article
Valve cover baffle See POWER STEERING PUMP
missing or damaged article
Interference of See POWER STEERING PUMP
components in pump article
Loose or poor bracket Correct or replace if
alignment necessary









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Hissing When Internal leakage in Check valved assembly
Parking steering gear first









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Chirp in Loose or worn power Adjust or replace if
Steering Pump steering belt necessary









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Buzzing When Noisy pump See POWER STEERING PUMP
Not Steering 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

Free play in pot coupling See POWER STEERING PUMP
article
Steering gear coupling See POWER STEERING PUMP
loose on shaft article
Steering disc mounting Tighten or replace if
bolts loose necessary
Coupling loose on worm Tighten or replace if
shaft necessary
Improper sector shaft See POWER STEERING GEAR
adjustment article
Excessive worm piston See POWER STEERING GEAR
side play article
Damaged valve lever See POWER STEERING GEAR
article
Universal joint loose Tighten or replace if
necessary
Defective rotary valve See POWER STEERING GEAR
article









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No Power When Sticking flow control See POWER STEERING PUMP
Parking valve article
Insufficient pump See POWER STEERING PUMP
pressure output article
Excessive internal pump See POWER STEERING PUMP
leakage article
Excessive internal gear See POWER STEERING PUMP
leakage article
Flange rubs against gear See STEERING COLUMN
adjust plug article
Loose pump belt Adjust or replace if
necessary
Low fluid level Check and add proper
amount of fluid
Engine idle too low Adjust to correct
setting
Steering gear-to-column See STEERING COLUMN
misaligned article









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No Power, Left turn reaction seal See POWER STEERING GEAR
Left Turn "O" ring worn article
Left turn reaction seal See POWER STEERING GEAR
damaged/missing article
Cylinder head "O" ring See POWER STEERING PUMP
damaged article









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Mismatched tires See WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Broken or sagging spring See SUSPENSION section
Broken torsion bar See SUSPENSION section
Power steering valve not See STEERING section
centered
Front alignment out of See WHEEL ALIGNMENT
tolerance section
Defective wheel bearing See WHEEL BEARINGS in
SUSPENSION section
Uneven sway bar links See SUSPENSION section
Frame bent Check for frame damage
Steering system bushing See STEERING section
worn









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Hard Steering Idler arm bushing too tight See STEERING LINKAGE
in STEERING section
Ball joint tight or seized See SUSPENSION section
Steering linkage too tight See STEERING LINKAGE in
STEERING section
Power steering fluid low Add proper amount of
fluid
Power steering drive belt See STEERING section
loose
Power steering pump See STEERING section
defective
Steering gear out of See STEERING section
adjustment
Incorrect wheel alignment See WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Damaged steering gear See STEERING section
Damaged suspension See SUSPENSION section
Bent steering knuckle or See SUSPENSION section
supports









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Vehicle Strut rod or control arm See SUSPENSION section
"Wanders" bushing worn
Loose or worn wheel See WHEEL BEARINGS in
bearings SUSPENSION section
Improper tire inflation Check tire pressure
Stabilizer bar missing or See SUSPENSION section
defective

REAR WIPER ARM ADJUSTMENT
NOTE: Diamante, Galant and Mirage are not equipped with rear
wipers.
Ensure wiper motor is in park position. Position wiper arm
and blade assembly so tip of blade is specified distance from edge of
window. See REAR WIPER ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONS table.
REAR WIPER ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONS TABLE









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Model In. (mm)
Eclipse .............................. 4.98-5.38 (125-135)
Montero & Montero Sport ................ 2.56-2.95 (65-75)
3000GT ............................................... ( 1)
( 1) - Position blade tip along ceramic edge of window.









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COMPONENT TESTS
* PLEASE READ THIS FIRST *
NOTE: For headlight washer switch testing on Montero,
see STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES article.
WASHER MOTOR TEST (FRONT & REAR)
1) Ensure washer reservoir fluid is at proper level. Turn
ignition switch to ON position. Press washer button on wiper/washer
switch. If fluid does not spray on windshield, turn ignition off.
Check for plugged washer hoses from washer reservoir to windshield
nozzle. Repair as necessary.
2) If washer hoses are not plugged, disconnect washer motor
electrical connector. Check for poor connection or connector damage.
Repair as necessary. If connector is okay, connect battery power to
washer motor terminals. Washer motor should operate. Replace motor as
necessary.
FRONT WIPER MOTOR TEST
Checking Wiper Motor Operation
Disconnect wiring connector from wiper motor. Connect battery
voltage to wiper motor connector as shown, and ensure wiper motor
operates at low and high speeds. See Fig. 1 or 2. Replace motor as
necessary.
Checking Automatic Stop
1) Operate wiper motor at low speed. See Fig. 1 or 2.
Disconnect battery voltage during operation to stop motor.
2) Using a jumper wire, connect terminals as shown. See
Fig. 1 or 2. Connect 12 volts to indicated terminal, and ground wiper
motor bracket. Ensure wiper arm is correctly parked. Replace motor as
necessary.