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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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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
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WHEEL ALIGNMENT PROCEDURES
CAMBER ADJUSTMENT
Except Montero, Montero Sport & 3000GT
Camber is preset and cannot be adjusted. Check camber. See
appropriate table under WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS . If camber is
not within specification, replace damaged or bent parts.
Montero & Montero Sport
1) Check camber. See appropriate table under
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS . If camber is not within specification,
remove shock absorber mounting nut and lock nut.
CAUTION: Difference in shim thickness between front and rear must not
exceed 0.16" (4.0 mm). DO NOT use more than 3 shims at
onelocation.
2) Compress shock absorber, and loosen upper arm mounting
bolts and nuts. Adjust camber by increasing or decreasing shims
between upper arm shaft and crossmember. See Fig. 6.
Fig. 6: Adjusting Camber & Caster (Montero Sport Shown; Montero Is
Similar)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.
3000GT
Check camber. See WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS (3000GT)
table. If camber is not within specification, loosen eccentric cam
nut. Rotate eccentric cam bolt to obtain correct camber. See Fig. 7.
Each marking represents a change of .12-.25 degree of camber.
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Fig. 7: Adjusting Camber (3000GT)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.
CASTER ADJUSTMENT
Except Montero & Montero Sport
Check caster. See appropriate table under
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS . If caster is not within specification,
replace damaged or bent parts.
Montero & Montero Sport
1) Check caster. See appropriate table under
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS . If caster is not within specification,
remove shock absorber mounting nut and lock nut.
CAUTION: Difference in shim thickness between front and rear must not
exceed .16" (4.0 mm). DO NOT use more than 3 shims at one
location.
2) Compress shock absorber, and loosen upper arm mounting
bolts and nuts. Adjust caster by increasing or decreasing shims
between upper arm shaft and crossmember. See Fig. 6.
TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT
Front
Check front toe-in. See appropriate table under
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS . If front toe-in is not within
specification, remove clips. Turn tie rods or turnbuckles same amount,
but in opposite directions. Recheck front toe-in.
Rear (Montero & Montero Sport)
Check rear toe-in. See appropriate table under
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WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS. If rear toe-in is not within
specification, replace damaged or bent parts.
Rear (3000GT AWD)
Check rear toe-in. See appropriate table under
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS . If rear toe-in is not within
specification, loosen both trailing arm eccentric cam nuts. Turn
trailing arm eccentric cam bolts equal amount to obtain correct rear
toe-in. See Fig. 8.
Rear (Except Montero, Montero Sport & 3000GT AWD)
Check rear toe-in. See appropriate table under
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS . If rear toe-in is not within
specification, loosen both assist link eccentric cam nuts. Turn assist
link eccentric cam bolts equal amount to obtain correct rear toe-in.
See Fig. 9 .
Fig. 8: Adjusting Rear Toe-In (3000GT AWD)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.
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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.
