Mitsubishi Montero (1998+). Manual - part 298

 

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Mitsubishi Montero (1998+). Manual - part 298

 

 

Stud loose in

 taper hole  .............  A  ...........  ( 7) Require repair or

                                                     replacement.

Taper hole elongated  ....  A  ........  (8) 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 joint. If problem persists or

      joint is non-greaseable, require replacement.

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

      the joint and will accelerate wear.

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

      the joint and will accelerate wear.

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

      joint and will accelerate wear.

(5) - If manufacturer’s procedures for inspection exist, use

      those procedures; otherwise, use an approved inspection

      method such as the dry park check.

CAUTION: DO NOT use pliers or pry bar to check ball and

         socket movement. Use only  moderate hand pressure.

(6) - Excessive looseness is defined as being significant

      enough to affect vehicle handling or structural

      integrity.

(7) - Check for damaged taper hole.

(8) - Check for damaged stud.



         SHOCK ABSORBERS, STRUT CARTRIDGES AND STRUT ASSEMBLIES

         You are not required to replace shocks or struts in axle

sets. However, when replacing a shock or strut due to the conditions

that follow, you may suggest replacement of the other shock or strut

on the same axle for improved performance and preventive maintenance.

      *  Part is close to the end of its useful life

      *  To extend tire life

      *  To balance ride and handling

      *  To improve stopping distance

         When replacing steering and/or suspension components which

may affect an alignment angle, you are required to check and adjust

alignment as needed.  Refer to the OEM specifications.

         Under no circumstances should a technician bend struts or

strut housings.

         A vehicle’s load-carrying and handling abilities are limited

by its suspension, tires, brakes, and driveline. Installing coil over

shocks or any other load assist device does not increase the vehicle’s

load capacity. See the vehicle owner’s manual for more details.

NOTE:    If vehicle is equipped with original equipment coil over

         shocks, apply the conditions for coil springs from the

         SPRINGS - COIL, LEAF AND TORSION BAR section of the

         STEERING AND SUSPENSION guidelines. If the vehicle is

         equipped with add-on coil over shocks, you may suggest

         replacing the shocks with standard shocks for any spring-

         related condition.

SHOCK ABSORBER, STRUT CARTRIDGE AND STRUT ASSEMBLY INSPECTION



Condition                 Code                          Procedure

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

                                      of bent part, if available;

                                      otherwise, replace shock or

                                                           strut.

Attaching hardware

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

                                   part, if available; otherwise,

                                          replace shock or strut.

Attaching hardware

 corroded, affecting

 structural integrity  ...  A  .  Require replacement of corroded

                                   part, if available; otherwise,

                                          replace shock or strut.

Attaching hardware

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

                                    incorrect part, if available;

                                      otherwise, replace shock or

                                                           strut.

Attaching hardware

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

                                     of loose part, if available;

                                      otherwise, replace shock or

                                                           strut.

Attaching hardware

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

                                   part, if available; otherwise,

                                          replace shock or strut.

Attaching hardware

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

                                    of part with damaged threads,

                                         if available; otherwise,

                                          replace shock or strut.

Attaching hardware

 threads stripped

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

                                        with stripped threads, if

                                    available; otherwise, replace

                                                  shock or strut.

Binding  .................  A  ............  Require replacement.

Body dented  .............  A  ..........  ( 1) Further inspection

                                                        required.

Body punctured  ..........  A  ............  Require replacement.

Brake hose bracket

 bent  ...................  B  ..  Require repair or replacement.

Brake hose bracket

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

Brake hose bracket

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

Brake hose bracket

 threads stripped

 (threads missing)  ......  C  ............  Require replacement.

Compression bumper

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

                                              compression bumper.

Compression bumper

 split  ..................  1  ..........  Suggest replacement of

                                              compression bumper.

Damping (none)  ..........  A  ............  Require replacement.

Dust boot (bellows)

 split  ..................  2  .........  ( 2) Suggest replacement

                                                         of boot.

Dust boot (bellows)

 missing  ................  2  .........  ( 2) Suggest replacement

                                                         of boot.

Dust boot (bellows)

 torn  ...................  2  .........  ( 2) Suggest replacement

                                                         of boot.

Dust shield broken  ......  2  ........  (2) Suggest replacement.

Dust shield missing  .....  2  ........  (2) Suggest replacement.

Gland nut (strut housing

 cap) is not removable

 using appropriate tool  .  A  ..  (3) Require replacement of nut

                                                  and/or housing.

Gland nut (strut housing

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

                                                          of nut.

Gland nut (strut housing

 cap) threads stripped

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

Housing dented  ..........  A  ..........  ( 1) Further inspection

                                                        required.

Housing punctured  .......  A  ............  Require replacement.

Jounce bumper missing  ...  C  ...  Require replacement of jounce

                                                          bumper.

Jounce bumper split  .....  1  ...  Suggest replacement of jounce

                                                          bumper.

Leaking oil, enough for

 fluid to be running down

 the body  ...............  A  ........  (4) Require replacement.

Noise  ...................  2  ..........  ( 5) Further inspection

                                                        required.

Piston rod bent  .........  A  ............  Require replacement.

Piston rod broken  .......  A  ............  Require replacement.

Piston rod has surface

 defect  .................  2  ............  Suggest replacement.

Piston rod threads

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

Piston rod threads

 stripped (threads

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

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

Shock missing  ...........  C  ............  Require replacement.

Strut housing bent  ......  A  ............  Require replacement.

Strut housing cap (gland

 nut) is not removable

 using appropriate tool  .  A  .........  ( 3) Require replacement

                                           of nut and/or housing.

Strut housing cap (gland

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

                                                          of nut.

Strut housing cap (gland

 nut) threads stripped

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

Strut housing severely

 corroded, affecting

 structural integrity  ...  A  ............  Require replacement.

Strut housing threads

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

Strut housing threads

 stripped (threads

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

Tire cupping  ............  A  ..........  ( 6) Further inspection

                                                        required.

(1) - Require replacement of units where dents restrict shock

      or strut piston rod movement. If dents don’t restrict

      movement, no service is suggested or required. Especially

      critical on mono-tube shocks.

(2) - This condition can lead to damage of the piston rod,

      which, in turn, causes premature piston rod seal wear.

(3) - Only required if replacing cartridge.

(4) - CAUTION: If the strut cartridge has been replaced previously,

         the oil on the strut housing may be filler oil. The

         technician must identify the source of the oil.

(5) - If noise is isolated to shock or strut, suggest

      replacement.

(6) - Although shocks or struts may have contributed to tire

      cupping, an inspection is needed of the entire suspension

      system. If the shock or strut is found to be contributing

      to the tire cupping, require replacement.



         SPINDLES

SPINDLE INSPECTION



Condition                 Code                          Procedure

Attaching hardware

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

                                                            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.

Bent  ....................  B  ............  Require replacement.

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

Race seat area

 undersized  .............  B  ............  Require replacement.

Scored  ..................  A  ..  Require repair or replacement.

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

Threads stripped (threads

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



         SPRINGS - COIL, LEAF AND TORSION BAR

         When springs are replaced, it is suggested, but not required,

that both springs on an axle be replaced to maintain equal height from

side to side and to provide a balanced ride and proper handling.

         When variable rate springs are installed in place of

conventional coil springs, they must be installed in axle sets to

ensure proper handling, uniform ride, and proper chassis height.

         Erroneous height measurements may result from:  improper tire

inflation, non-standard tire or wheel size, and heavy load in vehicle

or trunk.

SPRING (COIL, LEAF AND TORSION BAR) INSPECTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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