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Mitsubishi Montero (1998+). Manual - part 319

(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

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,

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