Mitsubishi Montero (2004+). Manual - part 8

 

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Mitsubishi Montero (2004+). Manual - part 8

 

 

TREATMENT BEFORE/AFTER DRIVING THROUGH WATER

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GENERAL <BODY AND CHASSIS>

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TREATMENT BEFORE/AFTER DRIVING THROUGH WATER

M1001000600074

INSPECTION AND SERVICE BEFORE 
DRIVING THROUGH WATER

Vehicles which are driven through water, or which 
may possibly be driven through water, should be 
subjected to the following inspections and mainte-
nance procedures in advance.

• Inspect the dust boot and breather hose for 

cracks or damage, and replace them if cracks or 
damage are found.

ACX00850 AB

TREATMENT BEFORE/AFTER DRIVING THROUGH WATER

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GENERAL <BODY AND CHASSIS>

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INSPECTION AND SERVICE AFTER 
DRIVING THROUGH WATER

After fording a stream, check the following points. If 
abnormal condition is evident, clean, replace or lubri-
cate.

• Check for water, mud, sand, etc. in the rear brake 

drum, starter motor, brake pipe and fuel pipe.

• Check for water in the fluid or oil inside the front 

differential, rear differential, transmission and 
transfer.

• Check all boots and breather hoses for cracks 

and damage.

ACX00851 AB

TRANSFER

REAR DIFFERENTIAL

FRONT DIFFERENTIAL

FILLER PLUG

FILLER PLUG

FILLER PLUG

TOWING AND HOISTING

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TOWING AND HOISTING

M1001000800142

WRECKER TOWING RECOMMENDATION

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FRONT TOWING PICKUP

CAUTION

• Do not tow this vehicle with a wrecker using sling-type 

equipment to prevent the bumper from deformation. If 
this vehicle is towed, use wheel lift or flat bed equip-
ment.

• Make sure that the transmission remains in the "N" 

position.

• For the four-wheel-drive vehicle, move the transfer shift 

lever to "2H" position

The vehicle may be towed on its rear wheels for extended dis-
tances provided the parking brake is released. It is recom-
mended that vehicles be towed using the front pickup 
whenever possible.

.

REAR TOWING PICKUP 

CAUTION

• This vehicle cannot be towed by a wrecker using 

sling-type equipment to prevent the lower arm from 
deformation.If this vehicle is towed, use a wheel lift or 
flat bed equipment.

• Do not use the steering column lock to secure the front 

wheel for towing.

• For the four-wheel-drive vehicle, move the transfer shift 

lever to "2H" position.

• If these limits cannot be met, the front wheels must be 

placed on a tow dolly.

Automatic transmission vehicle may be towed on the front 
wheels at speeds not to exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) for distances 
not to exceed 30 km (18 miles).

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TOWING WHEN KEYS ARE NOT AVAILABLE 
When a locked vehicle must be towed and keys are not avail-
able, the vehicle may be lifted and towed from the front, pro-
vided the parking brake is released. If not released, the rear 
wheels should be placed on a tow dolly.

ACX00883 AB

SLING TYPE

WHEEL LIFT TYPE

FLAT BED TYPE

NO

ACX00884 AB

SLING TYPE

WHEEL LIFT TYPE

FLAT BED TYPE

NO

TOWING AND HOISTING

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HOISTING 

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EMERGENCY JACKING 
Place a jack under one of the jacking points shown in the illus-
tration.

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FLOOR JACK 

CAUTION

• A floor jack must never be used on any part of the 

underbody.

• Do not attempt to raise one entire side of the vehicle by 

placing a jack midway between front and rear wheels. 
This practice may result in permanent damage to the 
body.

A regular floor jack may be used under the front crossmember 
or rear frame.

.

ACX01548

JACKING
POINTS

JACKING
POINTS

FRONT

REAR

AB

ACX01698 AB

FRONT

REAR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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