Mitsubishi Montero (1998+). Manual - part 311

  Upper  ..............................................  44-65 (59-88)

Ball Joint-To-Lower Control Arm Bolt  .......................  60 (81)

Ball Joint-To-Upper Control Arm Bolt  .......................  18 (25)

Bump Stop  ..................................................  18 (25)

Caliper Bolt  ...............................................  65 (88)

Control Arm-To-Frame Bolt/Nut

  Lower   .........................................  101-116 (137-157)

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

Drive Flange  .........................................  36-44 (49-59)

Shock Absorber Lower Mount Bolt  .....................  65-76 (88-103)

Shock Absorber Upper Nut  ...................................  11 (15)

Torque Arm Nut  ............................................  78 (106)

                                                        INCH Lbs. (N.m)

Stabilizer Bar Clamp Bolt  .................................  106 (12)

SUSPENSION - REAR 

1998 Mitsubishi Montero

         1997-98 SUSPENSION

         Rear - RWD & 4WD

         Montero, Montero Sport

         DESCRIPTION

NOTE:    For testing and diagnosis information on electronically

         controlled shocks, see ELECTRONIC - Montero article.

         Montero

         Rear suspension system is multi-link type with shock

absorbers, coil springs, lateral rod and stabilizer bar. See  Fig. 2.

         Montero Sport

         Rear suspension system is a leaf spring type with shock

absorbers and stabilizer bar. See Fig. 2.

Fig. 1:  Exploded View Of Rear Suspension (Montero Sport)

Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.

Fig. 2:  Exploded View Of Rear Suspension (Montero)

Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.

         ADJUSTMENTS & INSPECTION

         WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES

NOTE:    Wheel alignment is factory set and cannot be adjusted.

         REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

         REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

NOTE:    Procedures for Montero are for lateral rod, coil springs and

         lower arms only. Procedures for Montero Sport are for leaf

         springs only.

         Removal (Montero)

         1) Raise and support rear of vehicle. Place a jack under

center of rear axle housing. Remove parking brake cable attaching

bolts.

         2) Remove rear speed sensor attaching bolt (if equipped).

Remove rear axle housing lock position harness attaching bolt and

lower shock bolts.

         3) Remove lateral rod bolts and remove lateral rod. Remove

lower arm rear bolts. Remove lower arm front mounting nut and remove

lower arm. See Fig. 2.

         Inspection

         Check lateral rod for straightness and damage. Check rubber

bushings for deterioration, cracks and wear.

         Installation

         If lateral rod bushings need replacing, remove and install

using Lower Arm Bushing Arbor (MB990650). Apply a sufficient amount of

liquid soap to bushings when installing them into lateral rod. If

lower arm rear bushings need replacing, remove and install rear

bushings using Rear Bushing Arbor (MB991293). To complete

installation, reverse removal procedure. Tighten all suspension

fasteners to specification with vehicle on ground and suspension

unloaded. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.

         Removal (Montero Sport)

         1) Raise and support rear of vehicle. Place a jack under

center of rear axle housing.

         2) Disconnect parking brake cable attaching bolts. Remove

rear speed sensor attaching bolt. Remove rear shock nuts and washers.

Remove rear shocks.

NOTE:    The yellow shock mounts on left side and the pink one mounts

         to the right side of vehicle.

         3) Remove U-bolt nuts, U-bolt seat and U-bolts. Remove bump

stopper. Remove rear shackle plate nuts, shackle plate, bushings and

shackle assembly. Remove front shackle nuts and bolts. Remove leaf

spring. See Fig. 1.

         Inspection

         Check leaf springs for cracks and other damage. Inspect all

components and bushings for damage and wear. Replace components as

necessary.

         Installation

         To install, reverse removal procedure. Ensure shocks are

installed on proper side of vehicle. Tighten all suspension fasteners

to specification with vehicle on ground and suspension unloaded. See

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.

         SHOCKS

         Removal

         1) Raise and support rear of vehicle. Place a jack under

center of rear axle housing. On Montero remove shock actuator (if

equipped).