Mitsubishi Montero (1998+). Manual - part 237

LOCKING HUBS 

1998 Mitsubishi Montero

         1997-98 DRIVE AXLES

         Mitsubishi Locking Hubs

         Montero, Montero Sport

         DESCRIPTION

         Vehicles are equipped with an automatic locking clutch.

Locking clutch engages, providing full time AWD operation, when 4WD

(4H) is selected at transfer case, at speeds up to 62 MPH. Selecting

center differential lock position (4HLc or 4HLLc), while in AWD at 4

MPH or less, provides 4WD operation. Center differential lock

disengages when 4H or 2H is selected. Locking clutch disengages when

2H is selected.

         REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

         AUTOMATIC LOCKING HUBS

         Removal & Installation

         1) Remove right side inner shaft for automatic locking clutch

removal. See INNER SHAFT & BEARING in

DIFFERENTIAL & AXLE SHAFTS - FRONT article. With inner shaft removed,

remove locking clutch engage switch. See Fig. 1.

         2) Remove 4 inner shaft tube-to-differential mounting bracket

bolts. Pivot differential mounting bracket. Remove 4 inner shaft tube-

to-differential carrier assembly mounting bolts. Pull inner shaft tube

and automatic locking clutch out of differential carrier assembly.

         3) To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten inner shaft

tube bolts to 65 ft. lbs. (90 N.m) and locking clutch engage switch to

26 ft. lbs.(36 N.m).

Fig. 1:  Identifying Automatic Locking Clutch Components

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         OVERHAUL

NOTE:    Locking clutch overhaul procedure is not available from

         manufacturer. Use illustration for exploded view of locking

         clutch. See Fig. 2.

Fig. 2:  Exploded View Of Locking Clutch

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         TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application                                             Ft. Lbs. (N.m)

Hub Cover  ............................................  13-25 (18-34)

Locking Hub Bolts  ....................................  36-43 (49-58)

Wheel Lug Nut

  Montero  ...........................................  72-87 (98-118)

  Montero Sport

    Aluminum Wheel  ..................................  73-86 (99-117)

    Steel Wheel  ...................................  87-101 (118-137)

M - VACUUM DIAGRAMS 

1998 Mitsubishi Montero

         1998 ENGINE PERFORMANCE

         Mitsubishi - Vacuum Diagrams

         Diamante, Eclipse, Galant, Mirage, Montero, Montero Sport,

         3000GT

         INTRODUCTION

         This article contains underhood views or schematics of vacuum

hose routing. Use these vacuum diagrams during the visual inspection

in F - BASIC TESTING article. This will assist in identifying

improperly routed vacuum hoses, which cause driveability and/or

computer-indicated malfunctions.

NOTE:    California and Federal applies to installed emission

         equipment, which may be verified by underhood Emission

         Control label. California emissions may be available in

         other states.

NOTE:    Always refer to Emission Control label in engine compartment

         before attempting service. If manual and label differ,

         always use emission label specifications.

Fig. 1:  Vacuum Diagram (Diamante)

Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America