Mitsubishi Montero (1998+). Manual - part 299

 

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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

 corroded, affecting

 structural integrity  ..  A  ..  Require replacement of corroded

                                                            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 (all springs

 except secondary

 leave(s) on multi-leaf

 springs)  ..............  A  .............  Require replacement.

Coil clash  .............  ..  ..  (1) Require ride height check.

Coil spring insulator

 deteriorated  ..........  2  ...........  Suggest replacement of

                                                       insulator.

Coil spring insulator

 missing  ...............  2  ...........  Suggest replacement of

                                                       insulator.

Coil spring insulator

 split  .................  2  ...........  Suggest replacement of

                                                       insulator.

Coil spring plastic

 coating deteriorated -

 rust present  ..........  A  ......  (2) Refer to manufacturer’s

                                            service requirements.

Composite spring

 damaged  ...............  ..  ..........  ( 3) Further inspection

                                                        required.

Cracked (all springs

 except composite leaf and

 secondary leave(s) on

 multi-leaf springs)  ...  A  .............  Require replacement.

Installed incorrectly  ..  B  ..................  Require repair.

Leaf spring insulators

 missing  ...............  2  ...........  Suggest replacement of

                                                      insulators.

Secondary leaf on multi-

 leaf spring broken  ....  1  ....  Suggest repair or replacement

Secondary leaf on multi-

 leaf spring cracked  ...  1  ....  Suggest repair or replacement

Torsion bar

 adjuster bent  .........  A  ............  ( 4) Require repair or

                                         replacement of adjuster.

Torsion bar adjuster

 seized  ................  A  ....  (4) Require repair or replacement

                                                         of adjuster.

Torsion bar adjuster

 threads damaged  .......  A  ....  (4) Require repair or replacement

                                        of part with damaged threads.

Torsion bar adjuster

 threads stripped

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

                                           with stripped threads.

Vehicle suspension height

 not within OEM

 specifications  ........  B  ............  Require adjustment or

                                                     replacement.

(1) - If vehicle is within manufacturer’s height

      specifications, no service is suggested or required.

(2) - Some manufacturers require replacement under these

      conditions.

(3) - Check vehicle ride height. If ride height is OK, no

      service is suggested or required.

(4) - Only required if ride height needs to be adjusted.



         STEEL POWER STEERING LINES

CAUTION: When replacing steel power steering lines, be sure to use

         a replacement product that meets or exceeds OEM design

         specifications.

STEEL POWER STEERING LINE 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

 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.

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

Fitting incorrect

 (such as compression

 fitting)  ...............  B  ............  Require replacement.

Flare type incorrect  ....  B  ...........  Required replacement.

Leaking  .................  A  ...........  Require tightening or

                                                     replacement.

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

Restricted  ..............  A  ............  Require replacement.

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

Rust-pitted  ............   1  ............  Suggest replacement.

Rust pitted, affecting

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



         STEERING ARMS

STEERING ARM 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.

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

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

Taper hole elongated  ....  A  ........  (1) Require replacement.

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

Threads stripped (threads

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

(1) - Check for damaged stud.



         STEERING DAMPERS

         The following procedures are only required if the vehicle was

originally equipped from the factory with a steering damper. If the

steering damper is an add-on unit, then the unit may be removed

instead of repairing or replacing.

STEERING DAMPER INSPECTION



Condition                 Code                          Procedure

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

                                      of bent part, if available;

                                      otherwise, replace steering

                                                          damper.

Attaching hardware

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

                                   part, if available; otherwise,

                                         replace steering damper.

Attaching hardware

 corroded, affecting

 structural integrity  ...  A  .  Require replacement of corroded

                                   part, if available; otherwise,

                                         replace steering damper.

Attaching hardware

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

                                    incorrect part, if available;

                                      otherwise, replace steering

                                                          damper.

Attaching hardware

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

                                     of loose part, if available;

                                      otherwise, replace steering

                                                          damper.

Attaching hardware

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

                                   part, if available; otherwise,

                                         replace steering damper.

Attaching hardware

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

                                    of part with damaged threads,

                                         if available; otherwise,

                                         replace steering damper.

Attaching hardware

 threads stripped

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

                                        with stripped threads, if

                                    available; otherwise, replace

                                                 steering damper.

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

Damper body dented  ......  A  ..........  ( 1) Further inspection

                                                        required.

Damper body punctured  ...  A  ............  Require replacement.

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

Dust boot (bellows)

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

                                                         of boot.

Dust boot (bellows)

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

                                                         of boot.

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

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

Leaking oil, enough for

 fluid to be running

 down the body  ..........  A  ............  Require replacement.

Loose  ...................  A  ..  Require repair or replacement.

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

Noise  ...................  2  ..........  ( 3) 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

 stripped (threads

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

Piston rod threads

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

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

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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