1998 MITSUBISHI MONTERO ECU

WHEEL CYLINDERS
Removal & Installation
Raise and support vehicle. Remove rear brake drum and shoes.
See REAR BRAKE DRUM & SHOES . Remove wheel cylinder and seal assembly.
To install, reverse removal procedure. Bleed brakes. See
BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM .
MASTER CYLINDER
Removal
Drain brake fluid from master cylinder. Remove sensor
connector (if equipped). Disconnect brake lines from master cylinder,
and install plugs to prevent brake fluid spillage. Remove master
cylinder from booster and separate reservoirs from housing (if
necessary).
Installation
To install, reverse removal procedure. Before installation,
check and adjust clearance between back of master cylinder piston and
power brake push rod. See MASTER CYLINDER PUSH ROD under ADJUSTMENTS.
After installation, adjust pedal height. See BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT & FREE
PLAY under ADJUSTMENTS. Bleed brake system.
POWER BRAKE BOOSTER
Removal
Remove brake master cylinder. See MASTER CYLINDER. Disconnect
vacuum hose from power brake booster. Disconnect clevis pin attaching
brake pedal to power brake booster push rod. From inside vehicle,
remove 4 nuts attaching power brake booster to firewall. Remove power
brake booster.
Installation
To install, reverse removal procedure. Install master
cylinder. Bleed brake system if necessary.
POWER BRAKE BOOSTER CHECK VALVE
NOTE: To test check valve before removal, see POWER BRAKE BOOSTER
under TESTING.
Removal & Installation
Remove vacuum hose with check valve from power brake booster.
Loosen hose clamp(s) and remove check valve from hose on Mirage and
Summit. On all models, coat end(s) of check valve with sealant before
installation. Install valve with arrow (identification mark) pointing
toward intake manifold. Install and secure hose clamp(s).
REAR AXLE BEARINGS & OIL SEAL
Removal (Montero & Montero Sport)
1) With disc or drum removed, disconnect brake line from
caliper or wheel cylinder. Disconnect parking brake cable end, and
remove cable attaching bolts. Remove brake backing plate, bearing case
and axle shaft as an assembly. If axle shaft binds, use slide hammer
and puller to remove.
2) Remove shims, "O" ring and snap ring. Retain shims for
installation. Secure axle shaft assembly in a vise, and remove one
retainer bolt from backing plate. Push bearing case completely to side
of dust cover. Place adhesive tape around edge of bearing case at

retainer bolt hole to prevent damage.
CAUTION: DO NOT damage bearing case or axle shaft when grinding or
chiseling retainer ring.
3) Secure axle shaft, and grind retainer ring until retainer
ring wall thickness is 0.04-0.06" (1.0-1.5 mm) on axle shaft side and
0.08" (2.0 mm) on bearing side (FIRST CUT). See Fig. 9.
4) Change angle of grind, and remove remaining 0.08" (2.0 mm)\
of retainer ring wall on bearing side (SECOND CUT). Using a chisel,
cut retainer ring. Remove ring. DO NOT damage axle shaft.
5) Install Puller (MB990787-01) to remove bearing case from
axle shaft. Rotate nuts with equal force to remove wheel bearing.
Remove bearing outer race using a hammer and drift. Remove oil seal
from axle housing using a slide hammer and hook.
Fig. 12: Grinding Bearing Retainer Ring (Montero & Montero Sport)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.
Installation
1) Apply Multipurpose Grease (SAE J310) to oil seal, oil sea\
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CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM
1998 Mitsubishi Montero
1998 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT
Mitsubishi - Cruise Control Systems
Montero
DESCRIPTION & OPERATION
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.
Cruise control system is electronically and vacuum
controlled. System components include a control unit, actuator, vacuum
pump, cruise control switch, clutch pedal position switch (M/T),
cruise indicator light, diode, Park/Neutral (P/N) switch (A/T),
stoplight switch, vehicle speed sensor and A/T control unit (if
equipped).
System has self-diagnostic capability. When self-diagnostic
mode is activated, each switch and sensor is checked for defects. When
cruise control system has been canceled without using a normal cancel
method, a trouble code will be set and stored in control unit. Trouble
codes can be retrieved to help determine which circuit is
malfunctioning.
COMPONENT LOCATIONS
COMPONENT LOCATIONS TABLE








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Component Location
Cruise Control ECU .............. Behind Dash, On Steering
Column Bracket
Data Link Connector (DLC) ....... Under Left Side Of Dash,
Near Steering Column
Vehicle Speed Sensor ........... On Speedometer Assembly &
On Transmission
Throttle Position Sensor ........ Mounted On Throttle Body









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ADJUSTMENTS
CRUISE CONTROL CABLE
Remove link protector. Loosen lock nut. Hold link "A" so that
it touches link "B". Adjust free play by turning adjusting nut until
free play is.04-.08" (1-2 mm). Tighten lock nut. See Fig. 1 or 2.

2) Use scan tool for system input check according to
operating instructions provided with scan tool. Connect leads of
analog voltmeter between cruise control terminal and ground terminal
of data link connector. See Fig. 35.
3) Turn ignition on. To display results of input check, move
cruise control SET switch to ON position. Then turn MAIN switch to ON
position. Within one second, activate RESUME switch. Codes will
display if circuit tested is okay. See Fig. 3.
Fig. 3: Input Inspection Chart
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America
INSPECTION CHART FOR TROUBLE SYMPTOMS TABLE









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Trouble Symptom Perform Test No.
Communication With Scan Tool Not Possible
(Communication With All Systems Not Possible) ........ 1
Communication With Cruise Control ECU Not Possible ..... 2
Diagnostic Inspection Possible/Input Inspection
Not Possible ......................................... 3
Cruise Control Does Not Cancel
With Brake Pedal Depressed ........................... 4
With Select Lever In Neutral ......................... 5
With CANCEL Switch ON ................................ 6
Diagnosis Display Normal/Cruise Control Will Not Set ... 7
Cruise Control Cannot Be Set ........................... 8
Hunting Occurs At Set Speed ............................ 9
With Cruise Control Main Switch ON,
Switch Indicator Does Not Illuminate
(Cruise Control Operation Normal) .................. 10
Cruise Control Main Switch Illumination Light
Does Not Illuminate ................................. 11
Indicator Light Inside Combination Meter

Fig. 11: Identifying Cruise Control Circuit Connector Terminals:
Combination Meter Connector (C-12)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America
Fig. 12: Identifying Cruise Control Circuit Connector Terminals:
Dash Harness/Transmission Harness Connector (C-124)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America
Fig. 13: Identifying Cruise Control Circuit Connector Terminals:
Cruise Control ECU Connector (C-50)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America
Fig. 14: Identifying Cruise Control Circuit Connector Terminals:
Stoplight Switch Connector (C-55)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America

Fig. 30: Identifying Junction Block Connectors & Joint Connectors:
Joint Connector C-132
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Test No. 2
Malfunction of cruise control main switch or cruise control
ECU ground circuit may be present. Probable causes are:
* Malfunction of cruise control main switch.
* Malfunction of connector.
* Malfunction of harness.
* Malfunction of cruise control ECU.
1) Check cruise control main switch. See
CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH TESTS under COMPONENT TESTS. If switch is okay,
go to next step. If switch is defective, repair or replace as
necessary.
2) Disconnect main switch connector C-01. See Fig. 8. At
harness side of connector, measure voltage between connector terminal
No. 1 and ground. If battery voltage is present, go to next step. If
battery voltage is not present, check condition of junction block
connectors C-94 and C-101. If connector(s) are defective, repair as
necessary. If connectors are okay and malfunction remains, check
harness between cruise control main switch and power supply. Repair as
necessary.
3) Check condition of cruise control main switch connector C-
01, joint connector C-132 and cruise control ECU connector C-50.
Repair as necessary. If connectors are okay and malfunction remains,
check harness between cruise control main switch and ground, and
between main switch and cruise control ECU. Repair as necessary.
4) Disconnect cruise control ECU connector C-50. See Fig. 13.
Check for continuity between ground and connector terminals No. 6, 8,
and 14. If continuity is present, go to next step. If continuity is
not present, check condition of connectors between front wiring

harness, dash wiring harness and joint connector C-132. Repair as
necessary. If malfunction remains, check harness between cruise
control main switch and power supply. Repair as necessary.
5) Check condition of cruise control ECU connector C-50.
Repair as necessary. If connector is okay and malfunction persists,
replace cruise control ECU.
Test No. 3
Malfunction of cruise control main switch or cruise control
ECU ground circuit may be present. Probable causes are:
* Malfunction of cruise control main switch.
* Malfunction of clockspring.
* Malfunction of connector.
* Malfunction of harness.
1) Check cruise control switches. See
CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH TESTS under COMPONENT TESTS. Replace any failed
switch. If switches are okay, check clockspring. See CLOCKSPRING TEST
under COMPONENT TESTS. If clockspring is okay, go to next step.
Replace clockspring if not okay.
2) Disconnect clockspring connector C-128 and measure voltage
between terminal No. 2 and ground. See Fig. 15. If battery voltage is
present, go to next step. If battery voltage is not present, check
condition of IOD connector A-09X, joint connector C-131, junction
block connector C-81, junction block connector C-94 and junction block
connector C-101. Repair as necessary. See Figs. 4, 16, 19, 21, 22, 26,
27 and 29. If connectors are okay and malfunction remains, check
harness between clockspring and power supply. Repair as necessary.
3) Check condition of cruise control ECU connector C-50 and
clockspring connector C-128. Repair as necessary. See Figs. 13 and 15.
If connectors are okay and malfunction remains, check harness between
clockspring and cruise control ECU. Repair as necessary.
Test No. 4
Malfunction of stoplight switch or stoplight circuit may be
present. Probable causes are:
* Malfunction of stoplight switch.
* Malfunction of connector.
* Malfunction of harness.
* Malfunction of cruise control ECU.
1) If stoplight does not illuminate with brake pedal
depressed, go to next step. If stoplight illuminates with pedal
depressed, replace cruise control ECU.
2) Check stoplight switch. See
BRAKELIGHT/STOPLIGHT SWITCH TEST under COMPONENT TESTS. Replace
stoplight switch as necessary. If stoplight switch is okay, go to next
step.
3) Disconnect stoplight switch connector C-55. See Fig. 14.
At harness side of connector, measure voltage between terminal No. 2
and ground. If battery voltage is present, go to next step. If battery
voltage is not present, check condition of joint connector C-131 and
junction block connector C-94. Repair as necessary. See Fig. 26. If
connectors are okay and malfunction remains, check harness between
stoplight switch and power supply. Repair as necessary.
4) Check condition of cruise control ECU connector C-50 and
stoplight switch connector C-55. Repair as necessary. If connectors
are okay and malfunction remains, check harness between stoplight
switch and cruise control ECU. Repair as necessary.
Test No. 5

An open circuit in output signal circuit in Neutral range is
likely reason for malfunction. Probable causes are:
* Malfunction of park/neutral switch.
* Malfunction of connector.
* Malfunction of harness.
* Malfunction of cruise control ECU.
Check condition of park/neutral switch connector B-08, dash
harness/transmission harness connector C-124, cruise control ECU
connector C-50 and joint connector C-130. Repair as necessary. If
connectors are okay and malfunction remains, check harness between
park/neutral switch and cruise control ECU. Repair as necessary. If
harness is okay, replace cruise control ECU.
Test No. 6
An open circuit in circuit inside CANCEL switch is likely
caused by a malfunction in cruise control switch. Replace cruise
control switch.
Test No. 7
Because of an open circuit in battery back-up circuit system,
fail-safe function prevents diagnostic trouble codes from being
memorized and displayed even though cruise control is canceled.
Probable causes are:
* Malfunction of connector.
* Malfunction of harness.
* Malfunction of cruise control ECU.
1) Disconnect cruise control ECU connector C-50. See Fig. 13.
At harness side of connector, measure voltage between terminal No. 16
and ground. If battery voltage is present, go to next step. If battery
voltage is not present, check and repair IOD connector A-09X, joint
connector C-132, junction block connector C-81 and junction block
connector C-93 as necessary. See Figs. 4, 16, 19, 20, 26 and 30. If
connectors are okay and malfunction remains, check harness between
cruise control ECU and power supply. Repair as necessary.
2) Check condition of cruise control ECU connector C-50.
Repair as necessary. If connector is okay and malfunction remains,
replace cruise control ECU.
Test No. 8
A malfunction of switches or fail-safe function cancelling
cruise control may be present. Probable causes are:
* Malfunction of cruise control main switch.
* Malfunction of cruise control switch.
* Malfunction of clockspring.
* Malfunction of harnesses or connectors.
* Malfunction of park/neutral position switch.
* Malfunction of cruise control ECU.
1) Attach scan tool to DLC. If scan tool can communicate with
cruise control, go to next step. If scan tool cannot communicate with
cruise control, go to TEST NO. 2.
2) If input switch inspection is possible with scan tool, go
to next step. If input switch inspection is not possible, go to TEST
NO. 3.
3) If input switch Code 21, 22 or 27 are still displayed,
replace cruise control main switch. If codes are no longer displayed,
go to next step.
4) If input switch Code 23 is still displayed, go to TEST NO.