Mitsubishi Montero (1998+). Manual - part 289

Fig. 1:  Exploded View Of Steering Column (Montero Shown, Montero

Sport Similar)

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         Reassembly

         1) To reassemble, reverse disassembly procedure. Install

upper boot on joint assembly. Install lower boot and dust cover on

joint assembly. Leave boots on shafts without assembling them to

universal joint.

         2) Apply multipurpose grease to universal joints of joint

assembly. When installing upper boot, lower boot and dust cover,

ensure arrows on boots align with slit area on yoke. Align steering

lock with column boss. Ensure steering lock is operational. Tighten

bolt until bolt head breaks off.

         3) Assemble upper steering column with lower joint assembly.

Ensure mating mark on lower steering shaft aligns with yoke groove in

upper steering shaft. See Fig. 2. Apply thread sealant to bolts and

nuts of lower steering column.

Fig. 2:  Aligning Mating Mark

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         TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS







































































Application                                             Ft. Lbs. (N.m)

Column Bracket Bolts

   Montero  .................................................  16 (22)

   Montero Sport  ...............................................  ( 1)

Lower Steering Shaft Clamp Bolt

   Montero  ...........................................  22-25 (30-34)

   Montero Sport  ...........................................  14 (19)

Steering Wheel Nut  .........................................  29 (40)

Upper Steering Shaft Clamp Bolt  ............................  13 (18)

Dust Cover Bolt

   Montero  ...................................................  3 (4)

   Montero Sport  ...............................................  ( 1)

Air Bag Bolts  ................................................  7 (9)

Steering Column Tube Clamp  ...................................  4 (5)

(1) - Tighten bolts to 106 INCH lbs. (12 N.m).

(2) - Tighten bolts to 43 INCH lbs. (4.9 N.m).







































































STEERING SYSTEM - POWER RECIRCULATING BALL 

1998 Mitsubishi Montero

         1997-98 STEERING

         Mitsubishi - Power Recirculating Ball

         Montero, Montero Sport

         DESCRIPTION & OPERATION

         STEERING GEAR

         The power steering gear displaces fluid to provide hydraulic

pressure assist while turning. A one-piece rack piston nut is geared

to cross shaft. Backlash is adjusted with an adjusting screw.

         STEERING LINKAGE

         Linkage consists of an idler arm, relay rod, steering

knuckles and adjustable tie rods. Components are connected by ball

joints. Linkage assembly is connected to steering gear by pitman arm.

         LUBRICATION

         FLUID TYPE

         Recommended fluid type is Dexron-II ATF.

         FLUID LEVEL CHECK

         Place vehicle in level position. Start engine and let idle.

Turn steering wheel left and right. Replace fluid if it has bubbles or

has become White. Fluid level should be between MIN and MAX marks on

dipstick. Fill to proper level.

         FLUID REPLACEMENT

CAUTION: DO NOT crank engine for more than 15-20 seconds at a time.

         1) Remove reservoir cap. Disconnect return hose at reservoir.

Drain fluid. Disconnect coil high tension wire. Raise and support

vehicle.

         2) Turn steering wheel lock-to-lock several times while

cranking engine to drain fluid from steering gear. Reconnect hose.

Fill power steering system with fluid. Bleed system. See

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM BLEEDING.

         HYDRAULIC SYSTEM BLEEDING

CAUTION: DO NOT crank engine for more than 15-20 seconds at a time.

         Add fluid as needed during procedure to prevent reservoir

         level from dropping.

         1) Ensure reservoir is filled before bleeding. Add fluid (if

necessary) during bleeding. Raise and support front of vehicle.

Disconnect coil high tension wire.

         2) While cranking engine, turn steering wheel lock-to-lock 5

or 6 times. Lower vehicle. Connect coil wire. Start engine and let

idle. Turn steering wheel lock-to-lock until no more bubbles appear in

oil reservoir.

         3) Turn steering wheel lock-to-lock. Fluid level should not

change more than .2" (5 mm). If pump is noisy, fluid rises after

engine is turned off, or fluid level changes more than specified,

repeat bleeding procedure.

         ADJUSTMENTS

         BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONS

BELT ADJUSTMENT

Application                                   (1) Deflection: In. (mm)

Montero

  New Belt  .........................................  .42-.54 (11-14)

  Used Belt  ........................................  .58-.66 (15-17)

Montero Sport

  2.4L

    New Belt  .........................................  .16-.24 (4-6)

    Used Belt  ........................................  .24-.28 (6-7)

  3.0L

    New Belt  .......................................  .44-.52 (11-13)

    Used Belt  ......................................  .56-.64 (14-16)

(1) - With 22 lbs. (10 kg) pressure applied midway on longest belt

run.

         STEERING WHEEL PLAY

         Raise and support vehicle. Start engine and let idle. With

steering wheel in center position, ensure free play is 1.1" (27 mm) or

less. If measured value exceeds specification, check steering gear

backlash and linkage ball joint end play. See  STEERING GEAR BACKLASH

and LINKAGE BALL JOINT END PLAY.

         STEERING GEAR BACKLASH

         1) Set steering wheel in straight-ahead position. Raise and

support vehicle. Disconnect relay rod from pitman arm. Using a dial

indicator, measure steering gear backlash at top end of pitman arm.

         2) Steering gear backlash should not exceed .02" (.5 mm). If

measured value exceeds limit, turn steering gearbox adjusting bolt

until steering wheel free play is within specification. See  Fig. 1.

Fig. 1:  Measuring Steering Gear Backlash

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         TESTING