1998 MITSUBISHI MONTERO light

Apply a very light coating of grease to input shaft splines. DO NOT
allow grease or dirt on clutch disc or pressure plate surfaces.
3) To install remaining components, reverse removal
procedure. Refill all fluids to proper levels. Adjust all control
cables, clutch pedal height and free play. See CLUTCH PEDAL HEIGHT and
CLUTCH PEDAL FREE PLAY under ADJUSTMENTS. See Fig. 1.
CLUTCH RELEASE BEARING & RELEASE FORK
Removal (2WD Models)
1) Remove transmission. See CLUTCH ASSEMBLY. Remove return
clips, release bearing and carrier. Use a punch to remove shift arm
spring pin and release lever assembly. Remove shift arm, felt packing
and 2 return springs. See Fig. 5.
2) Ensure release bearing turns freely and smoothly under
light load. Replace bearing if noise, roughness or dryness is present.
DO NOT clean bearing in solvent. Use shop towel or compressed air
only.
Installation
1) Insert lever and shaft into left side of transmission
case. Place shift arm, felt packing and return springs on shaft
assembly. Apply grease to inside of bushing and oil seal lips. Apply
oil to felt packing.
2) Align shift arm pin and control shaft pin holes. Drive
spring pins into position, with slit area upward. Reverse removal
procedure to complete installation. Check pedal height and free play.
Adjust if necessary. See CLUTCH PEDAL HEIGHT and
CLUTCH PEDAL FREE PLAY under ADJUSTMENTS.
Removal (4WD Models)
1) Remove transmission. See CLUTCH ASSEMBLY. Remove return
spring or clips, and remove release bearing.
2) Slide release fork toward outside of transmission and
disengage from fulcrum ball. DO NOT slide release fork toward inside
of case, or damage to fulcrum ball clip will result. Remove release
fork boot.
Installation
To install, reverse removal procedure. Apply grease to
fulcrum ball contact area of release fork before installing. Fill
groove of release bearing inside diameter with grease before
installing. See Fig. 5.

COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES
1998 Mitsubishi Montero
GENERAL INFORMATION
Computer Relearn Procedures
All Models
* PLEASE READ THIS FIRST *
The following general procedures are to be used if
driveability problems are encountered after power loss or battery has
been disconnected. These procedures may provide an aid in eliminating
these problems.
To reduce the possibility of complaints, after any service
which requires battery power to be disconnected, vehicle should be
road tested.
COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES
Vehicles equipped with engine or transmission computers may
require a relearn procedure after vehicle battery is disconnected.
Many vehicle computers memorize and store vehicle operation patterns
for optimum driveability and performance. When vehicle battery is
disconnected, this memory is lost. The computer will use default data
until new data from each key start is stored. As computer memorizes
vehicle operation for each new key start, driveability is restored.
Vehicle computers may memorize vehicles operation patterns for 40 of
more key starts.
Customers often complain of driveability problems during
relearn stage because vehicle acts differently then before being
serviced. Depending on type and make of vehicle and how it is
equipped, the following complaints (driveability problems) may exist:
* Harsh Or Poor Shift Quality
* Rough Or Unstable Idle
* Hesitation Or Stumble
* Rich Or Lean Running
* Poor Fuel Mileage
These symptoms and complaints should disappear after a number
of drive cycles have been memorized. To reduce the possibility of
complaints, after any service which requires battery power to be
disconnected, vehicle should be road tested. If a specific relearn
procedure is not available, the following procedure may be used:
Automatic Transmission
* Set parking brake, start engine in "P" or "N" position.
Warm-up vehicle to normal operating temperature or until
cooling fan cycles.
* Allow vehicle to idle for one minute in "N" position. Select
"D" and allow engine to idle for one minute.
* Accelerate at normal throttle position (20-50%) until vehicle
shifts into top gear.
* Cruise at light to medium throttle.
* Decelerate to a stop, allowing vehicle to downshift, and use
brakes normally.
* Process may be repeated as necessary.
Manual Transmission

Fig. 9: Testing Electric Cooling Fan Relay (Montero, Montero
Sport & 3000GT)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.
SYSTEM TESTING
NOTE: For appropriate wiring diagram, see WIRING DIAGRAMS.
NOTE: Radiator fan on Montero and Montero Sport is mounted to a
hydraulic fan clutch which is mounted to the water pump.
Replace fan clutch if leaks are detected at case joints and
seals, fan can be rotated with very light resistance or the
bimetallic strip is damaged.
NOTE: Operation of radiator and condenser fans is controlled by
vehicle Powertrain Control Module (PCM). Based on vehicle

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.

* PLEASE READ THIS FIRST *
NOTE: For further trouble shooting information, see INPUT
INSPECTION CHART. See Fig. 3. See
INSPECTION CHART FOR TROUBLE SYMPTOMS table under SYMPTOM
TESTS.
PRELIMINARY CHECKS
Inspect vacuum pump, linkage assembly, actuator, cables and
vacuum hoses. Ensure linkage and cables move smoothly. Ensure cables
do not have excessive slack or tension.
CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH FUNCTION TEST
NOTE: If vehicle speed decreases about 9 MPH less than the set
speed, set speed will be canceled. Speed will not set beyond
system limit of 124 MPH.
1) Cruise control switch is part of multifunction switch
mounted on steering column. To operate cruise control system, turn
ignition on. Turn cruise control switch to ON position. Ensure switch
indicator light comes on.
2) With cruise control switch in ON position, drive vehicle
at least 25 MPH. Press and release SET button. Vehicle speed should
stay at set speed. Instrument cluster cruise indicator light should
come on. To increase set speed, turn control switch to RESUME position
and hold until new set speed is reached.
3) To lower set speed, press SET button and hold until new
set speed is reached. To return to set speed after cancellation, move
resume switch to ON position. Vehicle speed should return to previous
setting before cancellation. Set speed should cancel when any of the
following occurs:
* Brake pedal is depressed.
* Cruise control main switch is turned to OFF position.
* Ignition switch is turned to OFF position.
* Transmission is shifted to Neutral.
SYSTEM CANCELS OR WILL NOT RESET AFTER CANCELLATION
1) Check for trouble codes. See RETRIEVING CODES under SELF-
DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM. If no trouble codes are stored, ensure cruise
control can be set.
2) If cruise control can be set, system may have canceled due
to driving on steep hills, or a loose wiring connection. If cruise
control still cannot be set, perform SYSTEM INPUT TESTS under SYMPTOMS
TESTS.
3) If SYSTEM INPUT TESTS check okay, check vacuum pump
circuit. See CODE 11 under DIAGNOSTIC TESTS. If SYSTEM INPUT TESTS do
not check okay, see INPUT INSPECTION CHART. See Fig. 3.
SYMPTOM TESTS
SYSTEM INPUT TESTS
1) System input tests should be performed if no trouble codes
are stored when performing RETRIEVING CODES under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC
SYSTEM. System input tests cycle each cruise control switch and
sensor.

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

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