1998 MITSUBISHI MONTERO ECU

into left side axle housing. Install left axle shaft assembly into
axle housing, and tighten nuts to specification. See
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.
2) Install right axle shaft assembly into axle housing
without shim or "O" ring. Temporarily tighten nuts in diagonal
sequence to 51.6 INCH lbs. (5.8 N.m) in 2 stages. Measure clearance
between bearing case of right axle and rear axle housing end with
feeler gauge.
3) Select shims equal to sum of measured clearance plus .002-
.008" (.05-.20 mm). Remove right axle shaft, and install selected
shim(s) and "O" ring into right axle housing end. Install right axle
shaft assembly into rear axle housing. Tighten nuts in diagonal
sequence to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.
4) Using dial indicator, check end play of axle shaft. End
play should be .002-.008" (.05-.20 mm). If end play is not within
specification, change shim(s) to obtain correct end play. Reverse
removal procedure to install remaining components. Adjust parking
brake, and bleed brake system.
CARRIER ASSEMBLY
Removal
Raise and support vehicle. Drain gear oil. Mark drive shaft
flange-to-pinion flange position. Remove drive shaft. Remove axle
shafts. See AXLE SHAFT R & I . Support differential carrier with jack.
Remove differential carrier retaining nuts. Remove differential
carrier.
Inspection
Check for leaks at vent plug, differential carrier companion
flange and where carrier joins axle housing.
Installation
Apply sealant to axle housing surface. To install, reverse
removal procedure. Align marks on drive shaft and pinion flange.
DRIVE SHAFT
Removal
Make match marks on drive shaft yoke flange and pinion
flange. Remove bolts and drive shaft from vehicle.
Installation
To install, reverse removal procedure. Ensure match marks are
aligned. Tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.
OVERHAUL
AXLE SHAFT OVERHAUL
Removal
1) 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.
2) Secure axle shaft, and grind retainer ring until retainer
ring wall thickness is .04-.06" (1.0-1.5 mm) on axle shaft side and .
08" (2.0 mm) on bearing side. See Fig. 4.

.060 (1.52) .................................................... Red\
.067 (1.70) ................................................. Purple\
.073 (1.85) ................................................... Blue\
.079 (2.01) ................................................. Yellow\
.085 (2.16) ................................................ Neutral\









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DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY (CONVENTIONAL)
Pre-Disassembly Inspection
1) Secure differential assembly in appropriate holder. Secure
drive pinion from turning. Mount dial indicator on case and check ring
gear backlash at 4 positions. See Fig. 6. Backlash should be .005-.
007" (.13-.18 mm).
2) Remount dial indicator and measure ring gear runout. See
Fig. 7 . On all models, runout should not exceed .002" (.05 mm).
Remount dial indicator and measure pinion gear backlash on models
without limited slip differential. See Fig. 8. Secure side gear from
turning with wedge. Backlash should be 0-.003" (0-.08 mm). Pinion gear\
backlash service limit is .008" (.20 mm).
3) Check gear tooth contact pattern between ring gear and
drive pinion gear. Apply Prussian Blue to both surfaces of ring gear
teeth. Insert brass rod between differential housing and carrier
assembly to provide resistance while turning drive pinion.
4) Turning resistance of drive pinion should be 28-33 INCH
lbs. (2.5-3.0 N.m). Rotate drive pinion until ring gear completes one
revolution. Reverse direction of rotation and return to original
starting point. Check wear pattern. See GEAR TOOTH CONTACT PATTERNS
article in GENERAL INFORMATION.
5) On Montero models with differential lock, connect air
supply hose with pressure gauge and regulator to actuator air pipe.
Apply 4 psi (.28 kg/cm
) of pressure. Using Adapter Shaft (MB990992),
turn side gear on one side of carrier assembly only. Locking mechanism
should engage. To disengage, release air pressure and turn side gear
1/4-1/2 turn.
6) With lock mechanism engaged, measure turning torque of
drive pinion. Turning torque should not be less than 36 ft. lbs. (50
N.m). With lock mechanism disengaged, turning torque should not be
more than 36 ft. lbs. (50 N.m).
Fig. 6: Measuring Ring Gear Backlash
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.

assembly and drive pinion installation.
Carrier Assembly & Drive Pinion Removal
1) Remove differential carrier from axle housing. Remove lock
plates. Mark location of side bearing nuts for reassembly. Remove side
bearing nuts. See Fig. 9. Mark location of bearing caps for
reassembly. Remove bearing caps. Remove differential carrier assembly
from differential housing.
Fig. 9: Exploded View Of Conventional Rear Differential (Typical)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.
2) Secure drive pinion companion flange from turning. Remove
companion flange retaining nut. Scribe alignment marks on drive pinion
and companion flange for reassembly. Using soft-face hammer, drive
pinion out of housing. Remove front adjusting shim and spacer from
pinion.
3) Using bearing splitter and press, remove rear bearing from
pinion. Remove rear adjusting shim from drive pinion. Remove oil seal
and bearing races from differential housing.
Disassembly (Carrier Assembly)
1) Using bearing splitter and press, remove differential case
side bearings. Place alignment marks on ring gear and differential
case for reassembly. Loosen ring gear bolts in diagonal sequence.
Remove ring gear.
2) Remove pinion shaft lock pin from differential carrier.
Remove differential pinion shaft and thrust block (if equipped).
Remove pinion gears and washers. Remove side gears and thrust spacers.
Mark components for reassembly reference.
Inspection
Wash parts in clean solvent and dry with compressed air.
Inspect bearings for discoloration and/or flaking. Check all gears for
irregular wear or damage. Ring gear and drive pinion must be replaced

as matched set. Side gears and pinion gears must be replaced as
matched set.
Reassembly & Adjustment
1) Install thrust spacers, side gears, pinion washers and
pinion gears in differential case. DO NOT install thrust block (if
equipped) at this time.
2) Install pinion shaft without lock pin. Check pinion and
side gear backlash. Install wooden wedge to lock side gears. See
Fig. 8 . Using dial indicator, measure gear backlash. Backlash should
be .0004-.0030" (.010-.080 mm). Service limit is .008" (.20 mm).
3) Adjust backlash by using different side gear spacers.
Ensure both sides are equally shimmed. Install thrust block (if
equipped) once correct backlash is obtained. Install pinion shaft lock
pin from ring gear side of carrier housing. Securely stake pin in 2
places. Ensure adhesive is removed from ring gear mounting bolts and
gear mounting surface. Clean internal threads with tap.
4) Ensure alignment marks on differential case and ring gear
align. Apply Loctite 271 to bolts, and install ring gear on
differential case. Tighten bolts in diagonal sequence to
specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Using appropriate adapter,
press on carrier side bearings.
DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY (LIMITED SLIP)
NOTE: Manufacturer does not provide disassembly or reassembly
procedures for locking type differential. Use illustrations
for exploded views of assembly. See Figs. 11 and 12.
NOTE: See PRE-DISASSEMBLY INSPECTION under
DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY (CONVENTIONAL) before disassembling
carrier assembly. For carrier assembly and drive pinion
removal, see DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY (CONVENTIONAL) .
Disassembly
1) Once ring gear is removed, loosen carrier housing screws
in diagonal pattern. Separate cases and remove components. See Fig. 10
. Maintain parts in order of disassembly. Clean all parts in new
solvent.
2) Inspect condition of friction and spring plates and
friction discs. Replace disc and/or plates if worn or heat damaged.
Distortion of discs will cause incorrect clutch pressure. Scratches,
nicks or burrs on components can be repaired with an oil stone.
3) Discs must be flat and free of distortion. Check discs on
surface plate with dial indicator. Maximum warpage of friction plate
or disc is .003" (.08 mm). Inspect thickness of discs and plates.
Thickness limit between discs and plates is .004" (.10 mm).
Fig. 10: Exploded View Of Limited Slip Differential
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.

PINION ROTATING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table.
PINION ROTATING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS









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Application INCH Lbs. (N.m)\
Oil Seal Not Installed
With Lubrication ................................. 3.5-4.3 (.4-.5)\
Without Lubrication .............................. 5.2-7.8 (.6-.9)\
Oil Seal Installed
With Lubrication ............................... 5.6-6.5 (.65-.75)\
Without Lubrication .......................... 7.4-10.0 (.85-1.15)\









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3) Install cylinder gauge in side bearing seats. Ensure flat
areas align, and gauge contacts side bearing seat firmly. Select
adjusting shim with same thickness as gap between cylinder gauge and
pinion height gauge.
4) Use minimum amount of adjusting shims. Install selected
adjusting shims between drive pinion gear and rear pinion bearing.
Using bearing installer and press, install rear pinion bearing.
5) Install drive pinion in differential housing. Install
spacer, pinion front shim(s) and front pinion bearing. DO NOT install
oil seal. Install pinion companion flange, washer and retaining nut.
Tighten nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.
6) Check pinion rotating torque. See
PINION ROTATING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table. Adjust rotating torque by
replacing drive pinion front shims or spacer. Once correct rotating
torque is obtained, install oil seal. Coat seal lip with grease.
Install pinion companion flange so alignment marks are correct. Apply
light coat of grease to contact area of pinion flange washer.
7) Install NEW retaining nut. Recheck pinion rotating torque.
Ensure rotating torque is within specification. Press side bearings
onto differential case. Install outer races. Install differential
carrier into differential housing. Align bearing cap index marks, and
snug carrier cap bolts. Ensure outer races and bearing caps are
installed in original location.
8) Install side bearing nuts. Tighten bearing cap bolts to
specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Tighten bearing nuts until
bearing outer races are seated against bearings. Adjust ring gear
backlash.
Ring Gear Backlash
1) Secure drive pinion in place. Using dial indicator, check
ring gear backlash at heel of ring gear tooth. See Fig. 6. Measure at
4 locations of ring gear. Gear backlash must be within specification.
Backlash should be .005-.007" (.13-.18 mm).
2) If backlash is less than specification, loosen side
bearing nut at back of ring gear, and tighten side bearing nut on
tooth side of ring gear by same amount. If backlash exceeds
specification, loosen side bearing nut at tooth side of ring gear, and
tighten side bearing nut at back of ring gear by same amount.
3) After adjusting backlash, tighten both side bearing nuts
half the distance between 2 adjacent holes on side bearing nut.
Recheck backlash. Ensure bearing cap bolts are tightened to
specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
4) Lock plates are of 2 designs for hole location of side
bearing nuts. Install proper type lock plate. Tighten lock plate bolt
to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. Check gear tooth contact
pattern. See GEAR TOOTH CONTACT PATTERNS article in GENERAL
INFORMATION.
Ring Gear Runout

DOOR LOCKS - POWER & KEYLESS ENTRY
1998 Mitsubishi Montero
1998 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT
Mitsubishi - Keyless Entry & Power Door Locks
Montero & 3000GT
DESCRIPTION & OPERATION
On 3000GT, power door locks are controlled by driver or
passenger switches which send signals to Electronic Timer Alarm
Control System (ETACS) ECU. ETACS-ECU sends appropriate signals to
individual door lock actuators through individual relays.
The following features are incorporated in power door lock
systems that have an ETACS-ECU:
* Once locked door is closed, system will unlock door if key
remains in ignition switch.
* Continuous switching between lock and unlock of door will
disable system for about one minute.
On Montero, power door lock actuator receives signal from
individual control relay that is operated by a switch incorporated in
actuator. On all models, all door locks are actuated with operation of
one lock.
Montero and 3000GT offer optional keyless entry system. Use
of a 2-button portable remote control operates door locks within a
range of 13 ft. (4 m). Dome light flashes twice when doors are locked
and illuminates for 3 seconds when doors are unlocked. If, after 30
seconds, door(s) have not been opened when unlocked with keyless entry\
system, doors will relock.
COMPONENT LOCATIONS
COMPONENT LOCATIONS TABLE








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Component Location
ETACS-ECU
3000GT ........................ Behind Left Side Of Dash
Data Link Connector (DLC) ....... Under Left Side Of Dash,
Below Steering Column
Door Lock Actuator ...................... Inside Each Door
Door Lock Relay
Montero ....................... Behind Left Side Of Dash
3000GT
No. 1 ........................ Under Left Side Of Dash
No. 2 ................. Behind Left Rear Quarter Panel
Power Door Lock Control Unit
Montero
W/O RKE .................... Behind Left Side Of Dash,
Behind Speaker
Receiver
3000GT ................. Behind Right Rear Quarter Panel
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
Control Unit
Montero ............... Behind Right Rear Quarter Panel
3000GT ................. Behind Left Rear Quarter Panel









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TRANSMITTER PROGRAMMING
NOTE: Transmitter programming should be performed only after
verifying that door lock operates normally using key.
NOTE: Ensure ignition is off when connecting or disconnecting scan
tool.
Using Scan Tool (Montero & 3000GT)
1) Connect scan tool to DLC. Close all doors. Turn ignition
switch to ACC position, then to OFF position. Press desired
transmitter switches (secret code), then press twice within 10 seconds\
to register code.
2) Lock and unlock door once. If there are 2 transmitters,
program the first, then the second transmitter using the same
procedure within one minute. After completing the second programming,
lock and unlock door once.
3) Programming mode is finalized when programming of second
transmitter secret code is complete, one minute after setting secret
code, when scan tool is disconnected, when ignition is turned on or
when any door is opened.
Without Scan Tool (Montero)
1) Move code registration switch on RKE control unit to SET I
position. Press the LOCK or UNLOCK button on transmitter. Move code
registration switch on control unit to FIX position.
2) Confirm that keyless entry system operates normally. If
system does not operate normally, repeat step 1). If 2 transmitters
are used, register code on SET II position on RKE control unit and set
in same manner as the first transmitter.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
POWER DOOR LOCK INOPERATIVE
Operate door lock(s) with ignition switch in OFF position. If\
door lock(s) do not operate, check for following possible causes:
* Burned fuse, circuit breaker or fusible link caused by short
to body ground.
* Wire connector, or pin inside connector, disengaged at any
connector or component in system.
* Defective ETACS-ECU (if equipped).
* Defective door lock switch, relay or actuator.
* Subfreezing weather conditions, mechanical failure, or
corroded or misaligned assemblies.
KEY REMINDER SYSTEM INOPERATIVE (ETACS-ECU CONTROLLED SYSTEM)
With key inserted in ignition switch, lock driver's or
passenger's door and close door. If door locks do not unlock, check
for following possible causes:
* Defective key reminder switch or no input signal to
ETACS-ECU.
* Defective front door switch or no input signal to ETACS-ECU.
* Defective vehicle speed sensor or no input signal to
ETACS-ECU.
INPUT SIGNAL

Scan Tool Method (3000GT)
Turn ignition off. Connect scan tool to DLC. Follow scan tool
manufacturer's instructions. Turn ignition on. Perform ON/OFF
operation of each door lock or power window switch. If scan tool
buzzer sounds once, ECU input signal to corresponding switch circuit
is normal.
Voltmeter Method (3000GT)
Using Diagnostic Trouble Code Check Harness (MB991529),
connect harness to DLC terminals No. 4 and 5. Connect voltmeter to
harness. Turn ignition on. Perform ON/OFF operation of each door lock
or power window switch. If voltmeter pointer moves once, ECU input
signal from corresponding switch circuit is normal.
COMPONENT TESTS
* PLEASE READ THIS FIRST *
NOTE: If after all testing procedures are completed, system is not
functioning properly, substitute with a known-good ETACS-ECU
and retest.
DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR
Left Front Door (Montero & 3000GT)
1) Access left front door lock actuator. See
DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR R & I under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Disconnect
harness connector. Set actuator in LOCK position. Connect positive
lead of 12-volt power source to actuator terminal No. 1 (Blue/Red
wire) on Montero or terminal No. 3 (Blue/Red wire) on 3000GT. See
WIRING DIAGRAMS . Actuator should move to UNLOCK position when terminal
No. 3 (White/Black wire) on Montero or terminal No. 1 (Blue/Black
wire) on 3000GT is connected to ground.
2) With actuator set in UNLOCK position, connect positive
lead of 12-volt power source to actuator terminal No. 3 (White/Black
wire) on Montero or terminal No. 1 (Blue/Black wire) on 3000GT. See
WIRING DIAGRAMS . Actuator should move to LOCK position when terminal
No. 1 (Blue/Red wire) on Montero or terminal No. 3 (Blue/Red wire) o\
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3000GT is connected to ground.
3) On 3000GT, check for continuity between actuator terminals
No. 2 (Brown/Yellow wire) and No. 4 (Black wire). See WIRING DIAGRAMS.
Continuity should be present with actuator set in UNLOCK position.
Continuity should not be present with actuator set to LOCK position.
Right Front Door (Montero & 3000GT)
1) Access right front door lock actuator. See
DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR R & I under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Disconnect
harness connector. Set actuator in LOCK position. Connect positive
lead of 12-volt power source to actuator terminal No. 3 (Blue/Red
wire) on Montero or terminal No. 1 (Blue/Red wire) on 3000GT. See
WIRING DIAGRAMS . Actuator should move to UNLOCK position when terminal
No. 1 (White/Black wire) on Montero or terminal No. 3 (Blue/Black
wire) on 3000GT is connected to ground.
2) With actuator set in UNLOCK position, connect positive
lead of 12-volt power source to actuator terminal No. 1 (White/Black
wire) on Montero or terminal No. 3 (Blue/Black wire) on 3000GT. See
WIRING DIAGRAMS . Actuator should move to LOCK position when terminal
No. 3 (Blue/Red wire) on Montero or terminal No. 1 (Blue/Red wire) o\
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3000GT is connected to ground.
3) On 3000GT, check for continuity between actuator terminals
No. 2 (Brown wire) and No. 4 (Black wire). See WIRING DIAGRAMS.
Continuity should be present with actuator set in UNLOCK position.