Mitsubishi Montero (1998+). Manual - part 294

AIR RIDE SUSPENSION - SWITCH (ON/OFF) INSPECTION

Condition                 Code                          Procedure

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

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

Output signal incorrect  .  A  ............  Require replacement.

         AIR RIDE SUSPENSION - TORSION SPRINGS (COUNTER BALANCING)

AIR RIDE SUSPENSION - TORSION SPRING (COUNTER BALANCING) INSPECTION

Condition                 Code                          Procedure

Attaching hardware bent  .  B  ...  Require repair or replacement

                                                    of bent part.

Attaching hardware

 broken  .................  A  ...  Require replacement of broken

                                                            part.

Attaching hardware

 incorrect  ..............  A  ..........  Require replacement of

                                                  incorrect part.

Attaching hardware

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

                                                   of loose part.

Attaching hardware

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

                                                            part.

Attaching hardware

 threads damaged  ........  A  ...  Require repair or replacement

                                    of part with damaged threads.

Attaching hardware

 threads stripped

 (threads missing)  ......  A  .....  Require replacement of part

                                           with stripped threads.

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

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

         AIR RIDE SUSPENSION - TUBING

AIR RIDE SUSPENSION - TUBING INSPECTION

Condition                 Code                          Procedure

Attaching hardware

 incorrect  ..............  A  ..........  Require replacement of

                                                  incorrect part.

Attaching hardware

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

                                                   of loose part.

Attaching hardware

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

                                                            part.

Blocked  .................  A  ..  Require repair or replacement.

Fitting incorrect  .......  B  ............  Require replacement.

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

Line type incorrect  .....  B  ............  Require replacement.

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

Restricted  ..............  A  ..  Require repair or replacement.

Routed incorrectly  ......  B  .....  Require routing correction.

         AIR RIDE SUSPENSION - WARNING LAMPS

AIR RIDE SUSPENSION - WARNING LAMP INSPECTION

Condition                 Code                          Procedure

Bulb burned out  .........  A  ............  Require replacement.

Warning light does

 not come on during

 bulb check  .............  ..  .  Further inspection required to

                                                 determine cause.

Warning light flashes  ...  ..  .  Further inspection required to

                                                 determine cause.

Warning light is

 intermittent  ...........  ..  .  Further inspection required to

                                                 determine cause.

Warning light stays

 on after initial

 bulb check  .............  ..  .  Further inspection required to

                                                 determine cause.

         AIR RIDE SUSPENSION - WIRING HARNESSES

AIR RIDE SUSPENSION - WIRING HARNESS INSPECTION

Condition                 Code                          Procedure

Connector bent  ..........  A  ..  Require repair or replacement.

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

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

Damaged (cut, burned, or

 chafed)  ................  A  ..  Require repair or replacement.

Excessive resistance  ....  B  ..  Require repair or replacement.

Fuse blown  ..............  A  ............  Require replacement.

Fusible link blown  ......  A  ............  Require replacement.

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

Poor ground  .............  A  ..  Require repair or replacement.

Routed incorrectly  ......  B  ..  Require rerouting according to

                                           vehicle manufacturer’s

                                                  specifications.

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

Terminal bent  ...........  A  ..  Require repair or replacement.

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

Terminal corroded  .......  A  ..  Require repair or replacement.

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

         BALL JOINTS

         Before requiring or suggesting ball joint replacement, the

approved OEM procedure must be used to measure ball joint wear. The

measurement(s) obtained, along with the vehicle manufacturer’s

specifications, must be noted on the inspection report. Some states

require that these measurements also appear on the invoice.

NOTE:    The term "perceptible movement," defined as any visible

         movement in any direction, has been the industry standard

         for determining the need for replacement of follower ball

         joints.  Some vehicle manufacturers are now publishing

         specifications for follower ball joints that were

         previously diagnosed by the "perceptible movement"

         standard.  Before requiring or suggesting any parts be

         replaced based on "perceptible movement," consult your

         repair manual to determine if OEM specifications exist.

         You are not required to replace ball joints in axle sets.

However, when replacing a ball joint due to wear exceeding

manufacturer’s specification, you may suggest replacement of the other

ball joint if its measurement shows it is close to the end of its

useful life, for preventive maintenance.

BALL JOINT INSPECTION

Condition                 Code                          Procedure

Attaching hardware bent  .  B  ...  Require repair or replacement

                                       of bent part if available;

                                   otherwise, replace ball joint.

Attaching hardware

 broken  .................  A  ...  Require replacement of broken

                                    part if available; otherwise,

                                              replace ball joint.

Attaching hardware

 corroded, affecting

 structural integrity  ...  A  .  Require replacement of corroded

                                    part if available; otherwise,

                                              replace ball joint.

Attaching hardware

incorrect  ...............  A  ..........  Require replacement of

                                     incorrect part if available;

                                   otherwise, replace ball joint.

Attaching hardware

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

                                      of loose part if available;

                                   otherwise, replace ball joint.

Attaching hardware

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

                                    part if available; otherwise,

                                              replace ball joint.

Attaching hardware

 threads damaged  ........  A  ...  Require repair or replacement

                                  of part with damaged threads if

                                    available; otherwise, replace

                                                      ball joint.

Attaching hardware

 threads stripped

 (threads missing)  ......  A  .....  Require replacement of part

                                         with stripped threads if

                                    available; otherwise, replace

                                                      ball joint.

Binding  .................  A  ..........  ( 1) Further inspection

                                                        required.

Grease boot cracked  .....  2  ........  (2) Suggest replacement.

Grease boot missing  .....  2  ........  (3) Suggest replacement.

Grease boot torn  ........  2  ........  (4) Suggest replacement.

Grease fitting broken  ...  A  ...  Require replacement of grease

                                                         fitting.

Grease fitting missing  ..  C  ...  Require replacement of grease

                                                         fitting.

Grease fitting

 won’t seal  .............  A  ...  Require replacement of grease

                                                         fitting.

Greaseable ball joint will

 not take grease  ........  2  ......  (5) Suggest replacement of

                                                  grease fitting.

Nut on ball joint loose  .  A  ...........  ( 6) Require repair or

                                                     replacement.

Pre-load adjustment

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

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

Stud bent  ...............  B  ........  (7) Require replacement.

Stud broken  .............  A  ........  (7) Require replacement.

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

Threads stripped (threads

 missing)  ...............  A  ........  (7) Require replacement.

Wear exceeds

 manufacturer’s

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

(1) - If greaseable, grease ball joint.  If problem persists

      or joint is non-greaseable, require replacement.

(2) - Cracked grease boot will allow contaminants to enter

      the ball joint and will accelerate wear.

(3) - Lack of grease boot will allow contaminants to enter

      the ball joint and will accelerate wear.

(4) - Torn grease boot will allow contaminants to enter the

      ball joint and will accelerate wear.

(5) - If the greaseable ball joint still will not take grease

      after replacing the grease fitting, suggest replacement

      of ball joint.

(6) - Check for bent stud or damaged taper hole.

(7) - Check for damaged taper hole.

         BUSHINGS

BUSHING INSPECTION

Condition                 Code                          Procedure

Attaching hardware bent  .  B  ...  Require repair or replacement

                                       of bent part if available;

                                      otherwise, replace bushing.

Attaching hardware

 broken  .................  A  ...  Require replacement of broken

                                    part if available; otherwise,

                                                 replace bushing.

Attaching hardware

 corroded, affecting

 structural integrity  ...  A  .  Require replacement of corroded

                                    part if available; otherwise,

                                                 replace bushing.

Attaching hardware

 incorrect  ..............  A  ..........  Require replacement of

                                     incorrect part if available;

                                      otherwise, replace bushing.

Attaching hardware

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

                                      of loose part if available;

                                      otherwise, replace bushing.

Attaching hardware

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

                                    part if available; otherwise,

                                                 replace bushing.

Attaching hardware

 threads damaged  ........  A  ...  Require repair or replacement