Mitsubishi Montero (1998+). Manual - part 322

Threads stripped (threads

 missing)  ...............  A  ........  (7) Require replacement.

(1) - 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.

(2) - Excessive looseness is defined as being significant

      enough to affect vehicle handling or structural

      integrity.

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

      the joint and will accelerate wear.

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

      the joint and will accelerate wear.

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

      joint and will accelerate wear.

(6) - Check for bent stud or damaged taper hole.

(7) - Check for damaged taper hole.

         SWAY BARS

SWAY BAR INSPECTION

Condition                 Code                          Procedure

Attaching hardware

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

                                   part, if available; otherwise,

                                                replace sway bar.

Attaching hardware

 corroded, affecting

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

                                     corroded part, if available;

                                     otherwise, replace sway bar.

Attaching hardware

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

                                     of loose part, if available;

                                     otherwise, replace sway bar.

Attaching hardware

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

                                   part, if available; otherwise,

                                                replace sway bar.

Attaching hardware

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

                                    of part with damaged threads,

                                         if available; otherwise,

                                                replace sway bar.

Attaching hardware

 threads stripped

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

                                        with stripped threads, if

                                    available; otherwise, replace

                                                        sway bar.

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

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

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

Threads stripped

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

         TIE ROD ENDS (INNER AND OUTER)

TIE ROD END (INNER AND OUTER) INSPECTION

Condition                 Code                          Procedure

Attaching hardware

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

                                    incorrect part, if available;

                                  otherwise, replace tie rod end.

Attaching hardware

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

                                     of loose part, if available;

                                  otherwise, replace tie rod end.

Attaching hardware

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

                                   part, if available; otherwise,

                                             replace tie rod end.

Attaching hardware

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

                                    of part with damaged threads,

                                         if available; otherwise,

                                             replace tie rod end.

Attaching hardware

 threads stripped

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

                                        with stripped threads, if

                                    available; otherwise, replace

                                                     tie rod end.

Adjusting sleeve bent  ...  B  ...  Require replacement of sleeve

                                                  or tie rod end.

Adjusting sleeve clamps

 out of position  ........  B  .................  Require repair.

Adjusting sleeve

 corroded, affecting

 structural integrity  ...  A  ...  Require replacement of sleeve

                                                  or tie rod end.

Adjusting sleeve

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

                                                  or tie rod end.

Adjusting sleeve

 seized  .................  A  ...........  ( 1) Require repair or

                                                     replacement.

Adjusting sleeve

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

                                        of sleeve or tie rod end.

Adjusting sleeve

 threads stripped

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

                                                  or tie rod end.

Binding  .................  A  ..........  ( 2) Further inspection

                                                        required.

Grease boot cracked  .....  2  ........  (3) Suggest replacement.

Grease boot missing  .....  2  ........  (4) Suggest replacement.

Grease boot torn  ........  2  ........  (5) Suggest replacement.

Grease fitting broken  ...  A  ...  Require replacement of grease

                                                         fitting.

Grease fitting missing  ..  C  ...  Require replacement of grease

                                                         fitting.

Grease fitting

 won’t seal  .............  A  ...  Require replacement of grease

                                                         fitting.

Grease seal missing  .....  2  .........  ( 4) Suggest replacement

                                                         of seal.

Grease seal torn  ........  2  .........  ( 5) Suggest replacement

                                                         of seal.

Greaseable tie rod end

 won’t take grease  ......  2  ......  (6) Suggest replacement of

                                                  grease fitting.

Looseness (perceptible

 horizontal movement)  ...  1  ........  (7) Suggest replacement.

Looseness exceeds

 manufacturer’s

 specifications  .........  B  ............  Require replacement.

Looseness that is

 excessive  ..............  B  .....  (7)(8) Require replacement.

Nut on stud loose  .......  A  ...........  ( 9) Require repair or

                                              replacement of nut.

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

Stud bent  ...............  B  .......  (10) Require replacement.

Stud broken  .............  A  .......  (10) Require replacement.

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

Threads stripped

 (threads missing)  ......  A  .......  (10) Require replacement.

(1) - Only required if toe needs to be adjusted.

(2) - If greaseable, grease joint. If problem persists or

      joint is non-greaseable, require replacement.

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

      joint and will accelerate wear.

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

      joint and will accelerate wear.

(5) - Torn grease boot will allow contaminants to enter joint

      and will accelerate wear.

(6) - If greaseable tie rod end will not take grease after

      replacing the grease fitting, suggest replacement of

      tie rod end.

(7) - 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.

(8) - Excessive looseness is defined as being significant enough

      to affect vehicle handling or structural integrity.

(9) - Check for bent stud or damaged taper hole.

(10) - Check for damaged taper hole.

         TRACK BARS

TRACK BAR INSPECTION

Condition                 Code                          Procedure

Attaching hardware

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

                                    incorrect part, if available;

                                    otherwise, replace track bar.

Attaching hardware

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

                                     of loose part, if available;

                                    otherwise, replace track bar.

Attaching hardware

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

                                   part, if available; otherwise,

                                               replace track bar.

Attaching hardware

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

                                    of part with damaged threads,

                                         if available; otherwise,

                                               replace track bar.

Attaching hardware

 threads stripped

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

                                        with stripped threads, if

                                    available; otherwise, replace

                                                       track bar.

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

Corroded, affecting

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

Grease boot cracked  .....  2  ........  (1) Suggest replacement.

Grease boot missing  .....  2  ........  (2) Suggest replacement.

Grease boot torn  ........  2  ........  (3) Suggest replacement.

Holes distorted  .........  A  ............  Require replacement.

Looseness (perceptible

 horizontal movement)  ...  1  ........  (4) Suggest replacement.

Looseness that is

 excessive  ..............  B  .....  (4)(5) Require replacement.

Nut on stud loose  .......  A  ...........  ( 6) Require repair or

                                              replacement of nut.

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

Stud bent  ...............  B  ........  (7) Require replacement.

Stud broken  .............  A  ........  (7) 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) - Cracked grease boot will allow contaminants to enter

      joint and will accelerate wear.

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

      joint and will accelerate wear.

(3) - Torn grease boot will allow contaminants to enter joint

      and will accelerate wear.

(4) - 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.

(5) - Excessive looseness is defined as being significant

      enough to affect vehicle handling or structural integrity.

(6) - Check for bent stud or damaged taper hole.

(7) - Check for damaged taper hole.

         TRAILING ARMS

TRAILING ARM INSPECTION

Condition                 Code                          Procedure

Attaching hardware

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

                                   part, if available; otherwise,

                                            replace trailing arm.

Attaching hardware

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

                                     of loose part, if available;