Mitsubishi Montero (1991+). Manual - part 327

  Front  ....................  1/32 (1)  ....  -1/16 to 5/32 (-2 to 4)

  Rear  .......................  0 (0)  .......................  .....

Toe-In (Degrees)

  Front  ......................  1/16  .................  -1/8 to 5/16

  Rear  .........................  0  .........................  .....

Toe-Out on Turns (Degrees)

  Inner  .....................  37 3/8  .......................  .....

  Outer  .....................  31 1/2  .......................  .....

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS TABLE (STEALTH & 3000GT)

Application                    Preferred                         Range

Front Wheel Drive

  Camber (Degrees)

    Front & Rear  ...............  0  ...................  -1/2 to 1/2

  Caster (Degrees)  ..........  3 29/32  .........  3 13/32 to 4 29/32

  Toe-In (In. (mm))

    Front  ....................  0 (0)  .......  -1/8 to 1/8 (-3 to 3)

    Rear  .....................  0 (0)  .....  -3/32 to 3/32 (-2 to 2)

  Toe-In (Degrees)

    Front  ......................  0  ...................  -1/4 to 1/4

    Rear  .......................  0  .................  -3/16 to 3/16

  Toe-Out on Turns (Degrees)

    Inner  ...................  33 3/4  .......................  .....

    Outer  ..................  28 11/32  ......................  .....

All Wheel Drive

  Camber (Degrees)

    Front  ......................  0  ...................  -1/2 to 1/2

    Rear  .....................  -5/32  .............  -21/32 to 11/32

  Caster (Degrees)  ..........  3 29/32  .........  3 13/32 to 4 29/32

  Toe-In (In. (mm))

    Front  ....................  0 (0)  .......  -1/8 to 1/8 (-3 to 3)

    Rear  .....................  0 (0)  .....  -3/32 to 3/32 (-2 to 2)

   Toe-In (Degrees)

     Front  .....................  0  ...................  -1/4 to 1/4

     Rear  ......................  0  .................  -3/16 to 3/16

   Toe-Out on Turns (Degrees)

     Inner  ..................  33 3/4  .......................  .....

     Outer  .................  28 11/32  ......................  .....

WHEEL ALIGNMENT THEORY/OPERATION 



1991 Mitsubishi Montero

         GENERAL INFORMATION

         Wheel Alignment Theory & Operation

         ALL MODELS

         * PLEASE READ THIS FIRST *

NOTE:    This article is intended for general information purposes

         only. This information may not apply to all makes and models.

         PRE-ALIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS

         GENERAL ALIGNMENT CHECKS

         Before adjusting wheel alignment, check the following:

      *  Each axle uses tires of same construction and tread style,

         equal in tread wear and overall diameter. Verify that radial

         and axial runout is not excessive. Inflation should be at

         manufacturer’s specifications.

      *  Steering linkage and suspension must not have excessive play.

         Check for wear in tie rod ends and ball joints. Springs must

         not be sagging. Control arm and strut rod bushings must not

         have excessive play. See Fig. 1.

Fig. 1:  Checking Steering Linkage

      *  Vehicle must be on level floor with full fuel tank, no

         passenger load, spare tire in place and no load in trunk.

         Bounce front and rear end of vehicle several times. Confirm

         vehicle is at normal riding height.

      *  Steering wheel must be centered with wheels in straight ahead

         position. If required, shorten one tie rod adjusting sleeve

         and lengthen opposite sleeve (equal amount of turns). See

         Fig. 2.

      *  Wheel bearings should have the correct preload and lug nuts

         must be tightened to manufacturer’s specifications. Adjust

         camber, caster and toe-in using this sequence. Follow

         instructions of the alignment equipment manufacturer.

CAUTION: Do not attempt to correct alignment by straightening parts.

         Damaged parts must be replaced.

Fig. 2:  Adjusting Tie Rod Sleeves (Top View)

         CAMBER

         1) Camber is the tilting of the wheel, outward at either top

or bottom, as viewed from front of vehicle. See  Fig. 3.

         2) When wheels tilts outward at the top (from centerline of

vehicle), camber is positive. When wheels tilt inward at top, camber

is negative. Amount of tilt is measured in degrees from vertical.

Fig. 3:  Determining Camber Angle

         CASTER

         1) Caster is tilting of front steering axis either forward or

backward from vertical, as viewed from side of vehicle. See  Fig. 4.

         2) When axis is tilted backward from vertical, caster is

positive. This creates a trailing action on front wheels. When axis is

tilted forward, caster is negative, causing a leading action on front

wheels.

Fig. 4:  Determining Caster Angle

         TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT

         Toe-in is the width measured at the rear of the tires