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Mitsubishi Montero (1998+). Manual - part 54

hardware.

Attaching hardware

not functioning ........ A ... Require repair or replacement

of hardware.

Leaking ................. B .. Require repair or replacement.

Linkage bent (rear

load valves) ........... A ... Require repair or replacement

of linkage.

Linkage broken (rear

load valves) ........... A ... Require repair or replacement

of linkage.

Linkage disconnected

(rear load valves) ..... C ... Require repair or replacement

of linkage.

Pressure out of

specification .......... B ...... Require adjustment. If not

possible, require replacement.

Seized .................. A ............ Require replacement.

Sticking ................ A .. Require repair or replacement.

Terminal burned,

affecting performance .. A ........... ( 1) 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.

Wire lead burned ........ A .. Require repair or replacement.

Wire lead conductors

exposed ................ B .. Require repair or replacement.

Wire lead open .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.

Wire lead shorted ....... A .. Require repair or replacement.

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

of part.

WHEEL ATTACHING HARDWARE

For conditions noted below, also check condition of wheel

stud holes.

CAUTION: Proper lug nut torque is essential. Follow manufacturer’s

torque specifications and tightening sequence. DO NOT

lubricate threads unless specified by the vehicle

manufacturer.

WHEEL ATTACHING HARDWARE INSPECTION

Condition Code Procedure

Bent .................... A ............ Require replacement.

Broken .................. A ........ (1) Require replacement.

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

of affected component.

Lug nut flats rounded ... A ..... Require replacement of nut.

Lug nut installed

backward ............... B ................. Require repair.

Lug nut mating surface

dished ................. A ..... Require replacement of nut.

Lug nut mating type

incorrect .............. B ..... Require replacement of nut.

Lug nut seized .......... A ...... Require replacement of nut

and/or stud.

Stud incorrect .......... B .... Require replacement of stud.

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

of component with damaged

threads.

Threads stripped (threads

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

component with stripped

threads.

(1) - Some manufacturers require replacement of all studs on

any wheel if two or more studs or nuts on the same wheel

are broken or missing.

WHEEL BEARINGS, RACES AND SEALS

NOTE: Grease seal replacement is required if seal is removed.

You are not required to replace these components in axle

sets. Determine the need to replace based upon the

individual component conditions that follow.

WHEEL BEARINGS, RACES AND SEALS INSPECTION

Condition Code Procedure

Axle seal on drive axle

leaking ................ A . Require replacement of seal and

inspection of axle, bearing,

housing, and vent tube.

Bearing end-play exceeds

specifications ......... B .. Require adjustment of bearing,

if possible. If proper

adjustment cannot be obtained,

require replacement of bearing

assembly.

Bearing rollers, balls or

races are worn, pitted, or

feel rough when rotated as

an assembly ............ B .. Require replacement of bearing

assembly.

Seal leaking ............ A ...... (1) Require replacement of

seal and inspection of bearings.

Spindle worn ............ B .. Require replacement of spindle

and bearings.

(1) - Require inspection of mating and sealing surface and

repair or replace as necessary. Check vent. A plugged

vent may force fluid past the seal.

WHEEL CYLINDERS

You are not required to replace or rebuild wheel cylinders in

axle sets. However, when rebuilding or replacing a wheel cylinder due

to the conditions that follow, you may suggest rebuilding or

replacement of the other wheel cylinder (on the same axle) for

preventive maintenance, for example, the part is close to the end of

its useful life.

Determine the need to rebuild or replace based upon the

individual wheel cylinder conditions that follow.

WHEEL CYLINDER INSPECTION

Condition Code Procedure

Attaching hardware bent . B ..... Require replacement of bent

parts.

Attaching hardware

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

of hardware.

Attaching hardware

corroded, affecting

structural integrity ... A . Require replacement of corroded

parts.

Attaching hardware

loose .................. A .. Require repair or replacement.

Attaching hardware

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

hardware.

Attaching hardware not

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

of hardware.

Bleeder port damaged (if

non-repairable) ........ A ............ Require replacement.

Bleeder screw broken off

in wheel cylinder (if non-

repairable) ............ A ........ (1) Require replacement.

Bleeder screw plugged ... A ........... ( 1) Require repair or

replacement of bleeder screw.

Bleeder screw seized .... A ........ (2) Require replacement.

Bore corroded (pitted) .. B ............ Require replacement.

Bore grooved ............ A ............ Require replacement.

Bore oversized .......... B ............ Require replacement.

Dust boot missing ....... C ..... Require replacement of dust

boot.

Dust boot torn .......... A . (3) Require replacement of dust

boot.

Leaking ................. A ....... (4) Require rebuilding or

replacement.

Piston corroded, affecting

performance ............ B ... Require replacement of piston

and rebuilding or replacement

of wheel cylinder.

Piston finish worn off .. B ... Require replacement of piston

and rebuilding or replacement

of wheel cylinder.

Piston stuck in bore .... A .... Require replacement of wheel

cylinder.

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

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

Threads stripped (threads

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

(1) - Only required if the hydraulic system must be opened.

(2) - Seized is defined as bleeder screw that cannot be removed

after a practical attempt at removing. Only required if

the hydraulic system must be opened.

(3) - Inspect for conditions related to wheel cylinder.

(4) - Leaking is defined as a drop or more. Dampness is normal.

WIRING HARNESSES

NOTE: Copied from Electrical UIGs.

WIRING HARNESS INSPECTION

Condition Code Procedure

Application incorrect ... B .. Require repair or replacement.

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.

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

Connector (Weatherpack

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

Connector melted ........ A ........... ( 1) Require repair or

replacement.

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

Insulation damaged,

conductors exposed ..... A .. Require repair or replacement.

Insulation damaged,

conductors not exposed . 1 ............ Suggest replacement.

Open .................... A .. Require repair or replacement.

Protective shield

(conduit) melted ....... 2 ........... ( 1) Suggest repair or

replacement.

Protective shield

(conduit) missing ...... 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.

Resistance (voltage drop)

out of specification ... A .. Require repair or replacement.

Routed incorrectly ...... B ................. Require repair.

Secured incorrectly ..... B ................. Require repair.

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

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

Terminal burned, affecting

performance ............ A ........... ( 1) 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.

Voltage drop out of

specification .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.

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

replacement of part.

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