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Mitsubishi Montero (1998+). Manual - part 48

NOTE: Electro-magnetic interference (EMI) may be caused by

incorrect installation of accessories or components. EMI can

result in improper system operation.

BACKING PLATES

BACKING PLATE INSPECTION

Condition Code Procedure

Anchor pin bent ......... B .. Require repair or replacement.

Anchor pin broken ....... A ............ Require replacement.

Anchor pin worn, affecting

structural integrity ... B ............ Require replacement.

Backing plate bent ...... B .. Require repair or replacement.

Backing plate broken .... A ............ Require replacement.

Backing plate cracked ... B .. Require repair or replacement.

Corroded, affecting

structural integrity .... A ............ Require replacement.

Loose ................... B .. Require repair or replacement.

Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.

Shoe lands worn ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.

BRAKE FLUID

CAUTION: Most manufacturers prohibit the use of DOT 5 brake fluid

in a system equipped with ABS.

DOT 3, DOT 4, and DOT 5.1 brake fluids are clear or light

amber in color. DOT 5 brake fluid is violet in color. Correct fluid

required for the brake system is stamped on the master cylinder cover.

BRAKE FLUID INSPECTION

Condition Code Procedure

Beyond service interval . 3 .. Suggest flushing and refilling

with correct fluid.

Brake fluid type

incorrect .............. B .. Require flushing and refilling

with correct fluid.

Contaminated, for example,

fluid other than brake

fluid present .......... A or B ....... ( 1) Require service.

Hydraulic component ..... 3 .. Suggest flushing and refilling

overhaul or replacement with correct fluid.

Rubber master cylinder

cover gasket distorted

and gummy .............. A .......... ( 2) Require replacement

of gasket.

(1) - If a fluid other than brake fluid is present in the brake

system which DOES affect the rubber parts, the required

service is to:

* Remove all components having rubber parts from the

system.

* Flush lines with denatured alcohol or brake cleaner

* Repair or replace all components having rubber parts

* Flush and fill with correct brake fluid. (Code A)

If a fluid other than brake fluid is present in the brake

system which DOES NOT affect the rubber parts, the required

service is to flush and fill with the correct brake fluid.

(Code B)

(2) - This condition may indicate contaminated brake fluid.

BRAKE FRICTION MATERIAL

See FRICTION MATERIAL.

BRAKE PADS

See FRICTION MATERIAL.

BRAKE PEDALS

BRAKE PEDAL INSPECTION

Condition Code Procedure

Bent, affecting

performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.

Broken .................. A .. Require repair or replacement.

Pedal pad missing ....... C .... Require replacement of pedal

pad.

Pedal pad worn .......... 1 ............ Suggest replacement.

Pivot bushings worn,

affecting performance .. A .... Require replacement of pivot

bushings.

BRAKE SHOES

See FRICTION MATERIAL.

BRAKE SHOE HARDWARE

See also SELF-ADJUSTING SYSTEMS.

BRAKE SHOE HARDWARE INSPECTION

Condition Code Procedure

Broken .................. A ............ Require replacement.

Distorted ............... A ............ Require replacement.

Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.

Surfaces rust-pitted .... 1 ............ Suggest replacement.

Worn, affecting

performance ............ A ............ Require replacement.

BRAKE STOPLIGHT SWITCHES

BRAKE STOPLIGHT INSPECTION

Condition Code Procedure

Bent .................... B ............ Require replacement.

Broken .................. A ............ Require replacement.

Connector broken ........ A .. Require repair or replacement.

Connector (Weatherpack

type) leaking .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.

Connector melted ........ A ........ (1) Require replacement.

Connector missing ....... C ............ Require replacement.

Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.

Out of adjustment ....... B ........... Require adjustment or

replacement.

Output signal incorrect . B ............ Require replacement.

Terminal burned, affecting

performance ............ A .............. ( 2) Require repair

or replacement.

Terminal burned, not

affecting performance .. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.

Terminal corroded,

affecting performance ... A .. Require repair or replacement.

Terminal corroded, not

affecting performance ... 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.

Terminal loose, affecting

performance ............ B .. Require repair or replacement.

Terminal loose, not

affecting performance ... 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.

Threads damaged ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.

Threads stripped (threads

missing) ............... A ............ Require replacement.

(1) - Determine cause and correct prior to replacement of part.

(2) - Determine cause and correct prior to repair or replacement

of part.

BULB SOCKETS

BULB SOCKET INSPECTION

Condition Code Procedure

Attaching hardware

broken ................. A ... Require repair or replacement

of hardware.

Attaching hardware

missing ................ C .......... Require replacement of

hardware.

Attaching hardware not

functioning ............ A ... Require repair or replacement

of hardware.

Broken .................. A .. Require repair or replacement.

Bulb seized in socket ... A .. Require repair or replacement.

Burned, affecting

performance ............ A .............. ( 1) Require repair

or replacement.

Burned, not affecting

performance ............ 2 .............. ( 1) Suggest repair

or replacement.

Connector broken ........ A .. Require repair or replacement.

Connector missing ....... C ............ Require replacement.

Connector (Weatherpack

type) leaking .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.

Connector melted ........ A .............. ( 2) Require repair

or replacement.

Corroded, affecting

performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.

Corroded, not affecting

performance ............ 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.

Leaking ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.

Melted .................. A ........ (2) Require replacement.

Shorted ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.

Terminal broken ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.

Terminal burned, affecting

performance ............ A .............. ( 2) Require repair

or replacement.

Terminal burned, not

affecting performance .. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.

Terminal corroded,

affecting performance .. A .. Require repair or replacement.

Terminal corroded, not

affecting performance .. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.

Terminal loose, affecting

performance ............ B .. Require repair or replacement.

Terminal loose, not

affecting performance .. 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.

(1) - Determine cause and correct prior to repair or

replacement of socket.

(2) - Determine cause and correct prior to repair or

replacement of part.

BULBS AND LEDS

NOTE: Copied from Electrical UIGs and modified. Does not

include soldered-in components.

BULB AND LED INSPECTION

Condition Code Procedure

Application incorrect ... B ........ (1) Require replacement.

Base burned, affecting

performance ............ A .............. ( 2) Require repair

or replacement.

Base burned, not affecting

performance ............ 2 .............. ( 2) Suggest repair

or replacement.

Base corroded, affecting

performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.

Base corroded, not

affecting performance .. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.

Base loose, affecting

performance ............ B .. Require repair or replacement.

Base loose, not affecting

performance ............ 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.

Burned out .............. A ............ Require replacement.

Intermittent ............ A ............ Require replacement.

Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.

Seized in socket ........ A .. Require repair or replacement.

Terminal broken ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.

Terminal burned, affecting

performance ............ A .............. ( 2) Require repair

or replacement.

Terminal burned, not

affecting performance .. 2 .............. ( 2) Suggest repair

or replacement.

Terminal corroded,

affecting performance .. A .. Require repair or replacement.

Terminal corroded, not

affecting performance .. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.

Terminal loose, affecting

performance ............ B .. Require repair or replacement.

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