Content .. 107 108 109 110 ..

Mitsubishi Montero (1998+). Manual - part 109

Condition Code Procedure

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

Cracked ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.

Distorted ............... A .. Require repair or replacement.

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

Positioned incorrectly .. B .. Require repair or replacement.

Stepped ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.

Worn to the extent that it

no longer performs its

intended function ...... A .. Require repair or replacement.

DRIVE SHAFT FLANGES

See COMPANION FLANGES.

DRIVE SHAFTS AND HALF SHAFTS

DRIVE SHAFT AND HALF SHAFT INSPECTION

Condition Code Procedure

Balance weight missing .. C .. Require repair or replacement.

Bearing cap bore

distorted .............. A .. Require repair or replacement.

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

Bolt holes elongated .... A .. Require repair or replacement.

Bushing or seal surface

worn, affecting

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

Leaking through soft yoke

plug ................... A ... Require repair or replacement

of soft yoke plug.

Out of balance .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.

Retainer strap bent ..... A .......... Require replacement of

retainer strap.

Slip yoke broken ........ A ............ Require replacement.

Splines worn, affecting

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

Splines worn close to

the end of their

useful life ............ 1 ............ Suggest replacement.

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

Threads stripped (threads

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

U-bolt damaged, affecting

performance ............ A . Require replacement of U-bolts.

Yoke damaged, affecting

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

DUST BOOTS

NOTE: Does not include CV boots.

DUST BOOT INSPECTION

Condition Code Procedure

Cracked, not leaking .... 1 ............ Suggest replacement.

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

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

Torn .................... A ............ Require replacement.

ENGINE MOUNTS

See MOUNTS (ENGINE, TRANSAXLE AND TRANSMISSION) .

EXCITER RINGS

See TOOTHED RINGS (TONE WHEELS).

FILLER TUBES

See DIP STICK TUBES.

FILTERS AND SCREENS

FILTER AND SCREEN INSPECTION

Condition Code Procedure

At service interval ..... 3 ............ Suggest replacement.

Bent .................... A .. Require repair or replacement.

Exceeding service

interval ............... 3 ............ Suggest replacement.

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

Near service interval ... 3 ............ Suggest replacement.

Restricted .............. A ........... ( 1) Require repair or

replacement.

Torn .................... A ............ Require replacement.

Worn, affecting

performance (metal or

nylon screen type) ..... A .. Require repair or replacement.

(1) - Further inspection may be required to determine the

source of restriction or contamination.

FLANGES

See COMPANION FLANGES.

FLEX PLATES

FLEX PLATE INSPECTION

Condition Code Procedure

Bent, affecting

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

Bent, not affecting

performance ............ .. ........ No service suggested or

required.

Bolt or stud holes

elongated .............. B ............ Require replacement.

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

Cracked ................. A ............ Require replacement.

Ring gear worn close

to the end of its

useful life ............ 1 ............ Suggest replacement.

Ring gear worn to the

extent that it no longer

performs its intended

function ............... A ............ Require replacement.

Weights missing ......... A ............ Require replacement.

FLUID LEVEL INDICATORS

See DIP STICKS (FLUID LEVEL INDICATORS).

FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS

FLUID AND LUBRICANT INSPECTION

Condition Code Procedure

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

At service interval ..... 3 ............ Suggest replacement.

Beyond service interval . 3 ............ Suggest replacement.

Burned .................. .. ......... ( 2) Further inspection

required.

Contaminated, for example,

fluid other than hydraulic

fluid present .......... A or B .... ( 3)(4) Require service.

Exceeding service

interval ............... 3 ............ Suggest replacement.

Hydraulic fluid

incorrect .............. B ............ ( 5) Require service.

Level incorrect ......... B ..... Require correction of fluid

level.

Near service interval ... 3 ............ Suggest replacement.

Rubber master cylinder

cover gasket distorted

and gummy .............. A ............ ( 3) Require service.

Varnished ............... .. ......... ( 6) Further inspection

required.

(1) - Determine and correct cause.

(2) - Fluid that is burned indicates a serious problem.

Determine and correct the cause.

(3) - If a fluid other than hydraulic fluid is present in the

hydraulic system which DOES affect the rubber parts, the

required service is to: 1) remove all components having

rubber parts from the system, 2) flush lines with

denatured alcohol or hydraulic cleaner, 3) repair or

replace all components having rubber parts, and 4) bleed

and flush with correct hydraulic fluid. (Code A)

(4) - If a fluid other than hydraulic fluid is present in the

hydraulic system which DOES NOT affect the rubber parts,

the required service is to flush and fill with the

correct hydraulic fluid. (Code B)

(5) - If a fluid other than specification hydraulic fluid is

present in the hydraulic system, the required service

is to flush and fill with the correct hydraulic fluid.

(6) - Fluid that is varnished may indicate a serious problem.

Determine and correct the cause.

FLYWHEELS

NOTE: Clutch disc replacement does not necessitate flywheel

reconditioning, unless other conditions justify the

reason to do so.

FLYWHEEL 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.

Cracked (other than

mounting area) ......... A ...... (1) Require resurfacing or

replacement.

Cracks in mounting area . B ............ Require replacement.

Hard spots .............. B .. Require repair or replacement.

Ring gear broken ........ A ..... Require replacement of ring

gear.

Ring gear teeth worn,

affecting performance .. A ..... Require replacement of ring

gear.

Runout exceeds

specifications ......... B .. Require repair or replacement.

Scored .................. B .. Require repair or replacement.

Surface cracks after

resurfacing to

manufacturer’s minimum

specifications ......... B ............ Require replacement.

Wear exceeds

specifications ......... B ............ Require replacement.

Worn close to the end of

its useful life ........ 1 ............ Suggest replacement.

Worn, affecting

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

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

Threads stripped (threads

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

(1) - Some manufacturers allow slight surface cracking in the

friction surface.

FORCE MOTORS

See ACTUATORS (ELECTRICAL).

GUIDES

See DOWEL PINS, GUIDES AND PILOT HOLES.

HALF SHAFTS

See DRIVE SHAFTS AND HALF SHAFTS.

HOSES, LINES AND TUBES

HOSE, LINE AND TUBE INSPECTION

Condition Code Procedure

Content .. 107 108 109 110 ..