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$MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1998 Service Manual STARTER SPECIFICATIONS TABLE��\ ��\ ��\ ��\ ��\ ��\ �� Application$

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MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1998 Service Manual TRANSMISSION REMOVAL & INSTALLATION - A/T
1998 Mitsubishi Montero
1997-98 TRANSMISSION SERVICING
Mitsubishi Transmission Removal & Installation
Diamante, Eclipse, Galant,

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL & INSTALLATION - A/T
1998 Mitsubishi Montero
1997-98 TRANSMISSION SERVICING
Mitsubishi Transmission Removal & Installation
Diamante, Eclipse, Galant, Mirage, Montero, 3000GT
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
AWD & FWD MODELS
Removal
1) On all models except Galant, remove battery and battery
tray. On 3000GT, remove washer tank. On all models, remove air cleaner
cover with air inlet hose assembly. Raise and support vehicle. Remove
wheels. Remove undercover(s) (if equipped). Disconnect control cable\
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at transaxle. Drain transaxle fluid.
2) On AWD models, remove front exhaust pipe. On all models,
disconnect neutral safety switch connector, oil cooler hoses and
electrical connectors from transaxle. Disconnect speedometer cable and
throttle control cable (if equipped). Remove starter motor.
3) Separate tie rod end. Separate lower ball joint. Separate
stabilizer bar connection (if necessary). Remove axle shafts. See
appropriate AXLE SHAFTS article in DRIVE AXLES. Remove center
crossmember assembly.
4) On AWD models, separate transfer assembly from transaxle.
Reference mark transfer assembly-to-drive shaft and remove transfer
assembly.
5) On all models, remove transmission inspection (dust)
cover. Place index mark on torque converter and drive plate for
reassembly reference. Remove torque converter-to-drive plate bolts.
Push torque converter away from engine into transaxle.
6) On all 4-cylinder models, support engine. On all models,
support transaxle with jack. Remove bolts from transaxle mounts.
Remove mounting brackets and remaining transaxle-to-engine bolts.
Slide transaxle assembly to right and lower to remove.
CAUTION: Ensure torque converter is fully seated in transaxle before
installation. Always install new snap rings on inner
constant velocity joints.
Installation
1) To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten transaxle-
to-engine bolts and torque converter-to-drive plate bolts to
specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
2) Ensure reference marks on torque converter-to-drive plate
and transfer assembly-to-drive shaft align. Tighten mounting bolts
with weight of engine and transaxle on mounts. Refill transaxle fluid
to specified level. See LUBRICATION in TRANSMISSION SERVICING - A/T
article. Adjust all control cables. See ADJUSTMENTS in
TRANSMISSION SERVICING - A/T article.
RWD & 4WD MODELS
Removal
1) Disconnect negative battery cable. On Montero 4WD, remove
transfer case shift lever knob, dust boot and retainer plate or
console. Remove transfer case gearshift assembly.
2) On all models, raise and support vehicle. Remove
undercarriage cover and/or skid plate(s). Drain transmission and
transfer case (if applicable). Place reference mark on drive shaft(s)\

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MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1998 Service Manual and remove. Disconnect all external solenoid and switch connections.
3) On Montero 4WD, remove catalytic converter and front
exhaust pipe. On all models, disconnect speedometer cable and cont

and remove. Disconnect all external solenoid and switch connections.
3) On Montero 4WD, remove catalytic converter and front
exhaust pipe. On all models, disconnect speedometer cable and control
cables at transmission. Remove starter and bellhousing cover. Place
reference mark on torque converter and drive plate for reassembly
reference. Remove torque converter bolts. Push torque converter back
and away from drive plate.
4) Disconnect transmission cooler lines. Remove oil filler
tube. Secure transmission on a jack. Raise transmission slightly to
take weight off mount. Remove crossmember-to-mount bolts and
crossmember.
5) Remove transfer case mounting bracket and mount (if
equipped). Remove transmission-to-engine mounting bolts. Carefully
lower transmission from vehicle.
CAUTION: Ensure torque converter is fully seated in transmission
before installation.
Installation
1) To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten
transmission-to-engine bolts and torque converter-to-drive plate bolts
to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. Tighten mount bolts with
weight of engine and transmission on mounts. Ensure reference marks on
drive shaft(s) and torque converter-to-drive plate are matched.
2) Apply sealant to transfer case gearshift assembly gasket
before installation. Coat transmission oil filler tube "O" ring with
transmission fluid before installation. Refill transmission fluid to
specified level. See LUBRICATION in TRANSMISSION SERVICING - A/T
article. Adjust all control cables. See ADJUSTMENTS in
TRANSMISSION SERVICING - A/T article.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - FWD MODELS\
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Applications Ft. Lbs. (N.m)\
Ball Joint Nut ............................................ 74 (100)\
Center Crossmember Assembly Front Bolt ..................... 69 (93)\
Center Crossmember Assembly Rear Bolt ...................... 52 (70)\
Starter Bolts .............................................. 22 (30)\
Tie Rod End Nut ............................................ 21 (28)\
Torque Converter-To-Drive Plate Bolt ................. 33-38 (45-52)\
Transaxle-To-Engine Block Bolt
8-mm Bolt .................................................... ( 1)
10-mm Bolt ......................................... 22-25 (30-34)\
12-mm Bolt ......................................... 31-40 (42-54)\
Upper Coupling Bolts
2.4L ..................................................... 35 (48)\
3.0L ..................................................... 54 (73)\
Lower Coupling Bolts
2.4L ..................................................... 35 (48)\
3.0L ..................................................... 65 (88)\
( 1) - Tighten to 84-108 INCH lbs. (10-12 N.m).
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Engine-To-Transmission Bolt ................................ 65 (88)\

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ignition switch to the coil. if the measured resistance

Also check the coil primary value is not within

and secondary resistance. specification.

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STARTER 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
problem symptoms. For model-specific Trouble Shooting,
refer to SUBJECT, DIAGNOSTIC, or TESTING articles available
in the section(s) you are accessing.
BASIC STARTER TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART
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Starter Fails Dead battery or bad Check battery charge
to Operate connections between and all wires and
starter and battery connections to starter
Ignition switch faulty Adjust or replace
or misadjusted ignition switch
Open circuit between Check and repair wires
starter switch ignition and connections as
terminal on starter relay necessary
Starter relay or starter See Testing in STARTER
defective article

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$MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1998 Service Manual Open solenoid pull-in See Testing in STARTER wire article ��\ ��\ ��\ ��$

Open solenoid pull-in See Testing in STARTER
wire article
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Starter Does Not Weak battery or dead Charge or replace
Operate and cell battery as necessary
Headlights Dim
Loose or corroded battery Check that battery
connections connections are clean
and tight
Internal ground in See Testing in STARTER
starter windings article
Grounded starter fields See Testing in STARTERS
Armature rubbing on pole See STARTER article
shoes
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Starter Turns Starter clutch slipping See STARTER article
but Engine
Does Not Rotate
Broken clutch housing See STARTER article
Pinion shaft rusted or See STARTER article
dry
Engine basic timing See Ignition Timing in
incorrect TUNE-UP article
Broken teeth on engine Replace flywheel and
flywheel check for starter pinion
gear damage
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Starter Will Not Faulty overrunning See STARTER article
Crank Engine clutch
Broken clutch housing See STARTER article
Broken flywheel teeth Replace flywheel and
check for starter pinion
gear damage
Armature shaft sheared See STARTER article
or reduction gear teeth
stripped
Weak battery Charge or replace
battery as necessary
Faulty solenoid See On-Vehicle Tests in
STARTER article
Poor grounds Check all ground
connections for
tight and clean
connections
Ignition switch faulty Adjust or replace
or misadjusted ignition switch as
necessary
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Starter Cranks Battery weak or Charge or replace
Engine Slowly defective battery as necessary

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MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1998 Service Manual Engine overheated See ENGINE COOLING
SYSTEM article
Engine oil too heavy Check that proper

Engine overheated See ENGINE COOLING
SYSTEM article
Engine oil too heavy Check that proper
viscosity oil
is used
Poor battery-to-starter Check that all
connections between
battery and starter are
clean and tight
Current draw too low or See Bench Tests in
too high STARTER article
Bent armature, loose pole See STARTER article
shoes screws or worn
bearings
Burned solenoid contacts Replace solenoid
Faulty starter Replace starter
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Starter Engages Engine timing too far See Ignition Timing in
Engine Only advanced TUNE-UP article
Momentarily
Overrunning clutch not Replace overrunning
engaging properly clutch. See STARTER
article
Broken starter clutch See STARTER article
Broken teeth on engine Replace flywheel and
flywheel check starter pinion
gear for damage
Weak drive assembly See STARTER article
thrust spring
Weak hold-in coil See Bench Tests in
STARTER article
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Starter Drive Defective point assembly See Testing in STARTER
Will Not Engage article
Poor point assembly ground See Testing in STARTER
article
Defective pull-in coil Replace starter
solenoid
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Starter Relay Dead battery Charge or replace
Does Not Close battery as necessary
Faulty wiring Check all wiring and
connections leading to
relay
Neutral safety switch Replace neutral safety
faulty switch
Starter relay faulty Replace starter relay

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Starter Drive Starter motor loose on Tighten starter
Will Not mountings attach bolts
Disengage
Worn drive end bushing See STARTER article
Damaged engine flywheel Replace flywheel and
teeth starter pinion gear for
damage
Drive yolk return spring Replace return spring
broken or missing
Faulty ignition switch Replace ignition switch
Insufficient clearance Replace starter
between winding leads to solenoid
solenoid terminal and main
contact in solenoid
Starter clutch not Replace starter clutch
disengaging
Ignition starter switch Replace ignition switch
contacts sticking
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Starter Relay Faulty solenoid switch, Check all wiring
Operates but switch connections or between relay and
Solenoid Does Not solenoid or replace
relay or solenoid as
necessary
Broken lead or loose Repair wire or wire
soldered connections connections as
necessary
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Solenoid Plunger Weak battery Charge or replace
Vibrates When battery as necessary
Switch is Engaged
Solenoid contacts Clean contacts or
corroded replace solenoid
Faulty wiring Check all wiring
leading to solenoid
Broken connections inside Repair connections or
switch cover replace solenoid
Open hold-in wire Replace solenoid
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Low Current Draw Worn brushes or weak Replace brushes or
brush springs as
necessary
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During Cranking between starter that correct starter
Before Engine pinion and flywheel and flywheel are being
Fires but Engine used
Fires and Cranks
Normally
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High Pitched Distance too small between
Whine After Engine starter pinion and flywheel

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MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1998 Service Manual batteries
Bad starter connections Check connections
or bad starter and/or replace

batteries
Bad starter connections Check connections
or bad starter and/or replace
batteries
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Engine Cranks Bad battery connections Check connections
Slowly, Won't or dead batteries and/or replace
Start batteries
Engine oil too heavy Replace engine oil
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Engine Cranks Glow plugs not functioning Check glow plug system,
Normally, But see FUEL SYSTEMS
Will Not Start Glow plug control not Check controller, see
functioning FUEL SYSTEMS
Fuel not injected into Check fuel injectors,
cylinders see FUEL SYSTEMS
No fuel to injection pump Check fuel delivery
system
Fuel filter blocked Replace fuel filter
Fuel tank filter blocked Replace fuel tank
filter
Fuel pump not operating Check pump operation
and/or replace pump
Fuel return system blocked Inspect system and
remove restriction
No voltage to fuel solenoid Check solenoid and
connections
Incorrect or contaminated Replace fuel
fuel
Incorrect injection pump Re-adjust pump timing,
timing see FUEL SYSTEMS
Low compression Check valves, pistons,
rings, see ENGINES
Injection pump malfunction Inspect and/or replace
injection pump
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Engine Starts, Incorrect slow idle Reset idle adjustment,
Won't Idle adjustment see TUNE-UP
Fast idle solenoid Check solenoid and
malfunctioning connections
Fuel return system blocked Check system and remove
restrictions
Glow plugs go off too soon See glow plug diagnosis
in FUEL SYSTEMS
Injection pump timing Reset pump timing, see
incorrect FUEL SYSTEMS
No fuel to injection pump Check fuel delivery
system
Incorrect or contaminated Replace fuel
fuel
Low compression Check valves, piston,
rings, see ENGINES
Injection pump malfunction Replace injection pump,
see FUEL SYSTEMS
Fuel solenoid closes in RUN Check solenoid and
position connections
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Engines Starts/ Incorrect slow idle Reset slow idle, see
Idles Rough W/out adjustment TUNE-UP
Smoke or Noise Injection line fuel leaks Check lines and
connections
Fuel return system blocked Check lines and
connections

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