1998 MITSUBISHI MONTERO tires

Air in system Bleed air from system
Undercoating on shocks Remove undercoating









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Car Leans or Loose stabilizer bar See SUSPENSION
Sways on Corners
Faulty shocks or mountings Replace shocks or
mountings
Broken or sagging springs See SUSPENSION









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Shock Absorbers Worn seals or reservoir See SUSPENSION
Leaking tube crimped









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Broken Springs Loose "U" bolts See SUSPENSION
Inoperative shock absorbers Replace shock absorbers









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WHEEL ALIGNMENT 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 WHEEL ALIGNMENT TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART









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CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION








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Premature Tire Improper tire inflation Check tire pressure
Wear
Front alignment out of See ALIGNMENT SPECS in
tolerance WHEEL ALIGNMENT section
Suspension components worn See SUSPENSION section
Steering system components See STEERING section
worn
Improper standing height See WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Uneven or sagging springs See SUSPENSION section
Bent wheel See WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Improper torsion bar See SUSPENSION section
adjustment
Loose or worn wheel See WHEEL BEARING ADJ.
bearings in SUSPENSION section
Worn or defective shock Replace shock absorbers
Tires out of balance Check tire balance









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Pulls to One Improper tire inflation Check tire pressure
Side
Brake dragging See BRAKE section

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

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES
1998 Mitsubishi Montero
1997-98 WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Mitsubishi - Specifications & Procedures
Diamante, Eclipse, Galant, Mirage,
Montero, Montero Sport, 3000GT
RIDING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
NOTE: Prior to performing wheel alignment, perform preliminary
visual and mechanical inspection of wheels, tires and
suspension components. See PRE-ALIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS in
WHEEL ALIGNMENT THEORY & OPERATION article in GENERAL
INFORMATION.
NOTE: On vehicles with electronic chassis controls, ensure all
systems are functional before attempting to adjust riding
height or wheel alignment. See appropriate ELECTRONIC
article under SUSPENSION.
1) Before adjusting wheel alignment, visually inspect
vehicle. Remove any heavy items from passenger and luggage
compartments. Ensure tires are properly inflated and vehicle is level.
Bounce vehicle several times, and allow suspension to settle.
2) Check riding height from front to rear and from side to
side. If riding height is not as specified on Montero and Montero
Sport, adjust torsion bar anchor arm nut until correct height is
obtained. See RIDING HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS (FRONT) table. On all other
models, riding height for left and right sides of vehicle should not
vary more than 1.0" (25.4 mm). If riding height is not within
specification, check and repair suspension before adjusting alignment.
RIDING HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS (FRONT)









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Application ( 1) In. (mm)
Montero ........................................ .83-.91 (21.0-23.0)\
Montero Sport ............................................. 2.7 (68)\
( 1) - Distance between lower control bumper stop and bracket.
See Fig. 1.









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Fig. 1: Measuring Riding Height (Montero & Montero Sport)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.
JACKING & HOISTING

WHEEL ALIGNMENT THEORY/OPERATION
1998 Mitsubishi Montero
GENERAL INFORMATION
Wheel Alignment Theory & Operation
ALL MODELS
* PLEASE READ THIS FIRST *
NOTE: This article is intended for general information purposes
only. This information may not apply to all makes and models.
PRE-ALIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL ALIGNMENT CHECKS
Before adjusting wheel alignment, check the following:
* Each axle uses tires of same construction and tread style,
equal in tread wear and overall diameter. Verify that radial
and axial runout is not excessive. Inflation should be at
manufacturer's specifications.
* Steering linkage and suspension must not have excessive play.
Check for wear in tie rod ends and ball joints. Springs must
not be sagging. Control arm and strut rod bushings must not
have excessive play. See Fig. 1.
Fig. 1: Checking Steering Linkage
* Vehicle must be on level floor with full fuel tank, no
passenger load, spare tire in place and no load in trunk.
Bounce front and rear end of vehicle several times. Confirm

Fig. 3: Determining Camber Angle
CASTER
1) Caster is tilting of front steering axis either forward or
backward from vertical, as viewed from side of vehicle. See Fig. 4.
2) When axis is tilted backward from vertical, caster is
positive. This creates a trailing action on front wheels. When axis is
tilted forward, caster is negative, causing a leading action on front
wheels.
Fig. 4: Determining Caster Angle
TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT
Toe-in is the width measured at the rear of the tires

subtracted by the width measured at the front of the tires at about
spindle height. A positive figure would indicate toe-in and a negative
figure would indicate toe-out. If the distance between the front and
rear of the tires is the same, toe measurement would be zero. To
adjust:
1) Measure toe-in with front wheels in straight ahead
position and steering wheel centered. To adjust toe-in, loosen clamps
and turn adjusting sleeve or adjustable end on right and left tie
rods. See Figs. 2 and 5.
2) Turn equally and in opposite directions to maintain
steering wheel in centered position. Face of tie rod end must be
parallel with machined surface of steering rod end to prevent binding.
3) When tightening clamps, make certain that clamp bolts are
positioned so there will be no interference with other parts
throughout the entire travel of linkage.
Fig. 5: Wheel Toe-In (Dimension A Less Dimension B)
TOE-OUT ON TURNS
1) Toe-out on turns (turning radius) is a check for bent or
damaged parts, and not a service adjustment. With caster, camber, and
toe-in properly adjusted, check toe-out with weight of vehicle on
wheels.
2) Use a full floating turntable under each wheel, repeating
test with each wheel positioned for right and left turns. Incorrect
toe-out generally indicates a bent steering arm. Replace arm, if
necessary, and recheck wheel alignment.