Mitsubishi Montero (1991+). Manual - part 166

  4  *  High

  5  *  Premium

7 - Body Type

  1  *  5-Door Wagon

  2  *  2-Door Canvas Top

  3  *  2-Door Metal Top (1983-86)

  3  *  3-Door Metal Top Or Van (1987 & Newer Models)

8 - Engine Type

  E  *  2.6L 4-Cylinder

  H  *  3.0L V6

  M  *  3.5L V6

  S  *  3.0L V6

  7  *  2.6L 4-Cylinder (1983)

9 - VIN Check Digit

     *  1 Through 9 Or X

10 - Vehicle Model Year

  D  *  1983

  E  *  1984

  F  *  1985

  G  *  1986

  H  *  1987

  J  *  1988

  K  *  1989

  L  *  1990

  M  *  1991

  N  *  1992

  P  *  1993

  R  *  1994

  S  *  1995

  T  *  1996

11 - Assembly Plant

  Y  *  Ohye, Japan (1983)

  Y  *  Nagoya, Japan (1984)

  J  *  Nagoya, Japan (1985-96)

12 - Transmission Code (1983-85)

  4  *  5-Speed M/T (1984-85 Federal Vehicles)

  5  *  5-Speed M/T (1984-85 California Vehicles)

  7  *  5-Speed M/T (1983 Federal Vehicles)

  7  *  A/T (1984-85 Federal Vehicles)

  8  *  A/T (1984-85 California Vehicles)

12-17 - Serial Number (1986-96)

     *  Sequential Production Number

13-17 - Serial Number (1983-85)

     *  Sequential Production Number

         MAINTENANCE SERVICE INFORMATION

         SEVERE & NORMAL SERVICE DEFINITIONS

NOTE:    Use the Severe Service schedule if the vehicle to be serviced

         is operated under ANY (one or more) of these conditions:

         Service is recommended at mileage intervals based on vehicle

operation. Service schedules are based on the following primary

operating conditions.

         Normal Service

      *  Driven More Than 10 Miles Daily

      *  No Operating Conditions From Severe Service Schedule

         Severe Service (Unique Driving Conditions)

      *  Short Trips In Freezing Temperatures

      *  Towing Or Commercial Use

      *  Driving Off-Road Or In Salty Or Sandy Areas

      *  Severe Dust Conditions

      *  Hot Weather, Stop-And-Go Driving

      *  Extensive Idling

         CAMSHAFT TIMING BELT

CAUTION: Failure to replace a faulty camshaft timing belt may result

         in serious engine damage.

         The condition of camshaft drive belts should always be

checked on vehicles which have more than 50,000 miles. Although some

manufacturers do not recommend belt replacement at a specified

mileage, others require it at 60,000-100,000 miles. A camshaft drive

belt failure may cause extensive damage to internal engine components

on most engines, although some designs do not allow piston-to-valve

contact. These designs are often called "Free Wheeling".

         Many manufacturers changed their maintenance and warranty

schedules in the mid-1980’s to reflect timing belt inspection and/or

replacement at 50,000-60,000 miles. Most service interval schedules in

this manual reflect these changes.

         Belts or components should be inspected and replaced if any

of the following conditions exist:

      *  Cracks Or Tears In Belt Surface

      *  Missing, Damaged, Cracked Or Rounded Teeth

      *  Oil Contamination

      *  Damaged Or Faulty Tensioners

      *  Incorrect Tension Adjustment

         Replace camshaft timing belt at 60,000 mile intervals.

         SERVICE POINT LOCATIONS

Fig. 1:  Service Point Locations (1983-86 2.6L 4-Cylinder Engine)

Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.

Fig. 2:  Service Point Locations (1987-91 2.6L 4-Cylinder Engine)

Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.

Fig. 3:  Service Point Locations (1987-91 3.0L V6 Engine)

Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.

Fig. 4:  Service Point Locations (1992 3.0L V6 Engine)

Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.

         INFORMATION LABEL LOCATIONS

Fig. 5:  Information Label Locations (1983-86 2-Door Models)

Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.