* PLEASE READ THIS FIRST *
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.
ACTUATOR
Removal & Installation
Disconnect cruise control cable from link. Disconnect
actuator wiring connector. Remove vacuum pump and vacuum pump bracket.
Remove actuator and actuator bracket. To install, reverse removal
procedure.
CRUISE CONTROL ECU
Removal & Installation
Cruise control ECU is located behind center of dash panel.
Remove center trim panel and radio or radio plug bezel. Remove control
unit. To install, reverse removal procedure.
CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH
Removal & Installation
Remove lower steering column cover. Disconnect electrical
connectors. Remove screws attaching cruise control switch to steering
column. Remove switch. To install, reverse removal procedure.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Removal & Installation
Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove cluster cover.
Disconnect speedometer cable. Remove instrument cluster. To install,
reverse removal procedure.
WIRING DIAGRAMS
D - ADJUSTMENTS
1998 Mitsubishi Montero
1998 ENGINE PERFORMANCE
Mitsubishi - On-Vehicle Adjustments
Diamante, Eclipse, Galant, Mirage, Montero, Montero Sport,
3000GT
ENGINE MECHANICAL
Before performing any on-vehicle adjustments to fuel or
ignition system, ensure engine mechanical condition is okay (i.e.,
engine compression).
VALVE CLEARANCE
VALVE ADJUSTMENT
NOTE: All models use hydraulic valve lifters. Adjustment is not
required.
CHECKING HYDRAULIC VALVE LIFTERS
1) Warm engine to normal operating temperature. Remove valve
cover. Position cylinder No. 1 at TDC on compression stroke. On 4-
cylinder engines, check intake rockers on cylinders No. 1 and 2. Check
exhaust rockers on cylinders No. 1 and 3. On V6 engines, check intake
rockers on cylinders No. 1, 5 and 6. Check exhaust rockers on
cylinders No. 1, 2 and 3.
2) Push downward on end of rocker arm, above lash adjuster.
Rotate crankshaft 360 degrees. On 4-cylinder engines, check intake
rockers on cylinders No. 3 and 4. Check exhaust rockers on cylinders
No. 2 and 4. On V6 engines, check intake rockers on cylinders No. 2, 3
and 4. Check exhaust rockers on cylinders No. 4, 5 and 6. If lash
adjuster is normal, it will feel solid.
3) If lash adjuster moves downward easily when pushed,
replace adjuster. If lash adjuster feels soft or spongy, air has
probably entered lash adjuster. If this occurs, check engine oil
level. If engine oil level is okay, check oil screen and oil screen
gasket for damage.
4) After repairing cause of air ingestion, warm engine to
operating temperature. Drive vehicle at low speed for approximately 5
minutes. Turn engine off for a few minutes.
5) Restart engine and drive at low speed for approximately 5
minutes. Repeat this step several times for about one hour. This helps
remove air from engine oil.
IGNITION TIMING
NOTE: Perform all checks with engine at normal operating
temperature, cooling fan and accessories off, transmission
in Park or Neutral, and front wheels in straight-ahead
position. Ignition timing check procedure for Eclipse 2.0L
non-turbo not available from manufacturer at time of
publication.
Diamante
1) Ignition timing is controlled by Powertrain Control Module
(PCM) and is not adjustable. Manufacturer provides procedure for
checking timing. DO NOT attempt to adjust ignition timing by rotating