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         2) Remove upper shock mounting nuts and washers. On Montero

remove shock lower mounting nuts and bolts. On Montero Sport remove

shock lower mounting nuts and washers. Remove shock assembly.

         Inspection

         Check shock for oil leakage, abnormal noise and poor

function. Check coil spring for bending and weakness. Check rubber

parts for deterioration and cracks.

         Installation

         To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten all fasteners

to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.

         STABILIZER BAR

         Removal

         Raise and support vehicle. Support rear suspension assembly

using a jack. On Montero remove shock lower mounting bolts and nuts.

Remove stabilizer bar bracket and bushings. Remove stabilizer link

mounting nut and bolt. Remove stabilizer link joint cups, bushings and

collar. Remove stabilizer bar.

         Inspection

         1) Check bushings for wear and deterioration. Check

stabilizer bar, stabilizer link and all bolts for damage and wear.

Replace components as necessary.

         Installation

         To install, reverse removal procedure. When installing

stabilizer link, hold link using wrench and tighten nut until distance

from end of bolt to edge of nut is .59-.70" (15-17 mm). Tighten all

fasteners to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.

         TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application                                             Ft. Lbs. (N.m)

Upper Shock Nut

  Montero  ..................................................  11 (15)

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

Lower Shock Nut And Bolt

  Montero  ........................................  159-181 (216-245)

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

Lateral Rod Nut And Bolt

 Montero  .................................................  170 (230)

Lower Arm Rear Nut And Bolt

 Montero  .................................................  170 (230)

Lower Arm Front Nut

 Montero  .................................................  101 (137)

Leaf Spring Rear Shackle Nut

 Montero Sport  .............................................  38 (52)

Leaf Spring Front Shackle Nut And Bolt

 Montero Sport  ...........................................  145 (196)

"U" Bolt Nut

 Montero Sport  ......................................  72-87 (98-118)

Stabilizer Bar Bracket Bolt  ..........................  25-26 (34-35)

* SUSPENSION UNIFORM INSPECTION GUIDELINES * 

1998 Mitsubishi Montero

         GENERAL INFORMATION

         Steering, Suspension, Wheel Alignment, Wheels and Tires

         Motorist Assurance Program

         Standards For Automotive Repair

         All Makes and Models

         INTRODUCTION TO MOTORIST ASSURANCE PROGRAM (MAP)

         CONTENTS

         Motorist Assurance Program (MAP)

         OVERVIEW

         OVERVIEW OF SERVICE REQUIREMENTS & SUGGESTIONS

         Steering and Suspension

         AIR RIDE SUSPENSION

         AIR RIDE SUSPENSION - AIR SHOCKS AND AIR STRUTS

         AIR RIDE SUSPENSION - AIR SPRING VALVES

         AIR RIDE SUSPENSION - AIR SPRINGS

         AIR RIDE SUSPENSION - COMPRESSORS

         AIR RIDE SUSPENSION - HEIGHT SENSORS

         AIR RIDE SUSPENSION - MODULES

         AIR RIDE SUSPENSION - RELAYS (COMPRESSOR)

         AIR RIDE SUSPENSION - SWITCHES (ON/OFF)

         AIR RIDE SUSPENSION - TORSION SPRINGS (COUNTER BALANCING)

         AIR RIDE SUSPENSION - TUBING

         AIR RIDE SUSPENSION - WARNING LAMPS

         AIR RIDE SUSPENSION - WIRING HARNESSES

         BALL JOINTS

         BUSHINGS

         CENTER LINKS

         CONTROL ARM SHAFTS

         CONTROL ARMS

         DRAG LINKS

         ELECTRONIC RIDE CONTROL SHOCKS AND STRUTS

         IDLER ARMS

         KING PINS

         PITMAN ARMS

         POWER STEERING HOSES

         POWER STEERING (HYDRAULIC) PUMPS

         RADIUS ARMS

         RELAY RODS

         SHOCK ABSORBERS, STRUT CARTRIDGES AND STRUT ASSEMBLIES

         SPINDLES

         SPRINGS - COIL, LEAF AND TORSION BAR

         STEEL POWER STEERING LINES

         STEERING ARMS

         STEERING DAMPERS

         STEERING GEARS (EXCEPT RACK AND PINION)

         STEERING GEARS - RACK AND PINION

         STEERING KNUCKLES

         STRIKE OUT BUMPERS

         STRUT RODS

         STRUT UPPER BEARING PLATE ASSEMBLIES

         SWAY BAR LINKS

         SWAY BARS

         TIE ROD ENDS (INNER AND OUTER)

         TRACK BARS

         TRAILING ARMS

         WHEEL BEARINGS, RACES AND SEALS

         Wheel Alignment

         WHEEL ALIGNMENT

         Wheels and Tires

         TIRES

         VALVE STEMS

         WHEEL ATTACHMENT HARDWARE

         WHEELS (RIMS)

         MOTORIST ASSURANCE PROGRAM (MAP)

         OVERVIEW

         The Motorist Assurance Program is the consumer outreach

effort of the Automotive Maintenance and Repair Association, Inc.

(AMRA). Participation in the Motorist Assurance Program is drawn from

retailers, suppliers, independent repair facilities, vehicle

manufacturers and industry associations.

         Our organization’s mission is to strengthen the relationship

between the consumer and the auto repair industry. We produce

materials that give motorists the information and encouragement to

take greater responsibility for their vehicles-through proper,

manufacturer-recommended, maintenance. We encourage participating

service and repair shops (including franchisees and dealers) to adopt

1) a Pledge of Assurance to their Customers and 2) the Motorist

Assurance Program Standards of Service. All participating service

providers have agreed to subscribe to this Pledge and to adhere to the

promulgated Standards of Service demonstrating to their customers that

they are serious about customer satisfaction.

         These Standards of Service require that an inspection of the

vehicle’s (problem) system be made and the results communicated to the

customer according to industry standards. Given that the industry did

not have such standards, the Motorist Assurance Program successfully

promulgated industry inspection communication standards in 1994-95 for

the following systems: Exhaust, Brakes, ABS, Steering and Suspension,

Engine Maintenance and Performance, HVAC, and Electrical Systems.

Further, revisions to all of these inspection communication standards

are continually re-published. In addition to these, standards for

Drive Train and Transmissions have recently been promulgated.

Participating shops utilize these Uniform Inspection & Communication

Standards as part of the inspection process and for communicating

their findings to their customers.

         The Motorist Assurance Program continues to work

cooperatively and proactively with government agencies and consumer

groups toward solutions that both benefit the customer and are

mutually acceptable to both regulators and industry. We maintain the

belief that industry must retain control over how we conduct our

business, and we must be viewed as part of the solution and not part

of the problem. Meetings with state and other government officials

(and their representatives), concerned with auto repair and/or

consumer protection, are conducted. Feedback from these sessions is

brought back to the association, and the program adjusted as needed.

         To assure auto repair customers recourse if they were not

satisfied with a repair transaction, the Motorist Assurance Program

offers mediation and arbitration through MAP/BBB-CARE and other non-

profit organizations. MAP conducted pilot programs in twelve states

before announcing the program nationally in October, 1998. During the

pilots, participating repair shops demonstrated their adherence to the

Pledge and Standards and agreed to follow the UICS in communicating

the results of their inspection to their customers. To put some

"teeth" in the program, an accreditation requirement for shops was

initiated. The requirements are stringent, and a self-policing method

has been incorporated which includes the "mystery shopping" of

outlets.

         We welcome you to join us as we continue our outreach... with

your support, both the automotive repair industry and your customers

will reap the benefits.  Please visit MAP at our Internet site  www.

motorist.org or contact us at:

                   1444 I Street, NW  Suite 700

                       Washington, DC 20005

             Phone (202) 712-9042  Fax (202) 216-9646

                           January 1999

         MAP UNIFORM INSPECTION GENERAL GUIDELINES

         OVERVIEW OF SERVICE REQUIREMENTS & SUGGESTIONS

         It is MAP policy that all exhaust, brake, steering,

suspension, wheel alignment, drive-line, engine performance and

maintenance, and heating, ventilation and air conditioning, and

electrical services be offered and performed under the standards and

procedures specified in these sections.

         Before any service is performed on a vehicle, an inspection

of the appropriate system must be performed. The results of this

inspection must be explained to the customer and documented on an

inspection form. The condition of the vehicle and its components will

indicate what services/part replacements may be "Required" or

"Suggested". In addition, suggestions may be made to satisfy the

requests expressed by the customer.

         When a component is suggested or required to be repaired or

replaced, the decision to repair or replace must be made in the

customer’s best interest, and at his or her choice given the options

available.

         This section lists the various parts and conditions that

indicate a required or suggested service or part replacement.

Although this list is extensive, it is not fully inclusive. In

addition to this list, a technician may make a suggestion. However,

any suggestions must be based on substantial and informed experience,

or the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended service interval and must be

documented.

         Some conditions indicate that service or part replacement is

required because the part in question is no longer providing the

function for which it is intended, does not meet a vehicle

manufacturer’s design specification or is missing.

         Example:

         An exhaust pipe has corroded severely and has a hole in it

         through which exhaust gases are leaking. Replacement of the

         exhaust pipe in this case is required due to functional

         failure.

         Example:

         A brake rotor has been worn to the point where it measures

         less than the vehicle manufacturer’s discard specifications.

         Replacement of the rotor is required because it does not meet

         design specifications.