1998 MITSUBISHI MONTERO brake sensor

FINAL ANCHOR ARM BOLT PROTRUSION








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Application/ Right Bolt Left Bolt
Model In. (mm) In. (mm\
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Montero ................... 3.15 (80.0) .............. 3.15 (80.0\
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4) To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.
Tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. Check
riding height and front wheel alignment. See WHEEL ALIGNMENT
SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES article in WHEEL ALIGNMENT section.
UPPER BALL JOINT
Removal
1) Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel assembly. Mark
torsion bar adjusting nut for reassembly reference. Release torsion
bar tension. Loosen, but DO NOT remove, upper ball joint-to-steering
knuckle nut.
2) Using Steering Linkage Puller (MB991406), separate ball
joint from steering knuckle. Remove ball joint nut from steering
knuckle. Remove ball joint-to-upper control arm bolts. Remove ball
joint.
Installation
Lubricate ball joint. To complete installation, reverse
removal procedure. Tighten bolts to specification. See
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
SHOCK ABSORBER & UPPER CONTROL ARM
Removal
1) Disconnect actuator on vehicles with Variable Shock
Absorbers. On all models, raise and support vehicle. Support lower
control arm using jackstand. Remove front wheels. Remove lower shock
absorber bolt. Remove nut from top of shock absorber and remove shock
assembly from vehicle.
2) Remove the bump stop from the bump stop bracket. Mark
anchor arm bolt for reassembly reference. Loosen anchor arm bolt to
release torsion bar tension. Disconnect and plug brake hose at frame
mount bracket.
3) Remove cotter pin from upper ball joint stud. Loosen, but
DO NOT remove, ball joint stud nut. Using Steering Linkage Puller
(MB991406), loosen ball joint from steering knuckle. Remove brake hose\
clip and rebound stopper. Remove rebound stopper and brake hose
support from control arm.
4) Remove ABS sensor bracket (if equipped) and rebound
stoppers. Remove upper control arm mounting bolts and shim(s). Note
direction of bolt installation and locations of camber adjustment
shims. Remove control arm. Remove upper ball joint from control arm.
Inspection
Inspect control arm for cracks and deformation. Check ball
joints. See BALL JOINT CHECKING under ADJUSTMENTS & INSPECTION.
Inspect ball joint dust cover for damage, and replace cover as
necessary.
Installation
1) To install, reverse removal procedure. Install control arm
bolts from outside of frame, with nuts against control arm. Install
the upper control with the marking "OUT" on shaft facing outside of
vehicle.

REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
NOTE: Procedures for Montero are for lateral rod, coil springs and
lower arms only. Procedures for Montero Sport are for leaf
springs only.
Removal (Montero)
1) Raise and support rear of vehicle. Place a jack under
center of rear axle housing. Remove parking brake cable attaching
bolts.
2) Remove rear speed sensor attaching bolt (if equipped).
Remove rear axle housing lock position harness attaching bolt and
lower shock bolts.
3) Remove lateral rod bolts and remove lateral rod. Remove
lower arm rear bolts. Remove lower arm front mounting nut and remove
lower arm. See Fig. 2.
Inspection
Check lateral rod for straightness and damage. Check rubber
bushings for deterioration, cracks and wear.
Installation
If lateral rod bushings need replacing, remove and install
using Lower Arm Bushing Arbor (MB990650). Apply a sufficient amount of\
liquid soap to bushings when installing them into lateral rod. If
lower arm rear bushings need replacing, remove and install rear
bushings using Rear Bushing Arbor (MB991293). To complete
installation, reverse removal procedure. Tighten all suspension
fasteners to specification with vehicle on ground and suspension
unloaded. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Removal (Montero Sport)
1) Raise and support rear of vehicle. Place a jack under
center of rear axle housing.
2) Disconnect parking brake cable attaching bolts. Remove
rear speed sensor attaching bolt. Remove rear shock nuts and washers.
Remove rear shocks.
NOTE: The yellow shock mounts on left side and the pink one mounts
to the right side of vehicle.
3) Remove U-bolt nuts, U-bolt seat and U-bolts. Remove bump
stopper. Remove rear shackle plate nuts, shackle plate, bushings and
shackle assembly. Remove front shackle nuts and bolts. Remove leaf
spring. See Fig. 1.
Inspection
Check leaf springs for cracks and other damage. Inspect all
components and bushings for damage and wear. Replace components as
necessary.
Installation
To install, reverse removal procedure. Ensure shocks are
installed on proper side of vehicle. Tighten all suspension fasteners
to specification with vehicle on ground and suspension unloaded. See
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
SHOCKS
Removal
1) Raise and support rear of vehicle. Place a jack under
center of rear axle housing. On Montero remove shock actuator (if
equipped).