Mitsubishi Montero (1998+). Manual - part 367

         WHEEL ALIGNMENT PROCEDURES

         CAMBER ADJUSTMENT

         Except Montero, Montero Sport & 3000GT

         Camber is preset and cannot be adjusted. Check camber. See

appropriate table under WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS.  If camber is

not within specification, replace damaged or bent parts.

         Montero & Montero Sport

         1) Check camber. See appropriate table under

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS. If camber is not within specification,

remove shock absorber mounting nut and lock nut.

CAUTION: Difference in shim thickness between front and rear must not

         exceed 0.16" (4.0 mm). DO NOT use more than 3 shims at

         onelocation.

         2) Compress shock absorber, and loosen upper arm mounting

bolts and nuts. Adjust camber by increasing or decreasing shims

between upper arm shaft and crossmember. See  Fig. 6.

Fig. 6:  Adjusting Camber & Caster (Montero Sport Shown; Montero Is

Similar)

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         3000GT

         Check camber. See WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS (3000GT)

table. If camber is not within specification, loosen eccentric cam

nut. Rotate eccentric cam bolt to obtain correct camber. See  Fig. 7.

Each marking represents a change of .12-.25 degree of camber.

Fig. 7:  Adjusting Camber (3000GT)

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         CASTER ADJUSTMENT

         Except Montero & Montero Sport

         Check caster. See appropriate table under

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS. If caster is not within specification,

replace damaged or bent parts.

         Montero & Montero Sport

         1) Check caster. See appropriate table under

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS. If caster is not within specification,

remove shock absorber mounting nut and lock nut.

CAUTION: Difference in shim thickness between front and rear must not

         exceed .16" (4.0 mm). DO NOT use more than 3 shims at one

         location.

         2) Compress shock absorber, and loosen upper arm mounting

bolts and nuts. Adjust caster by increasing or decreasing shims

between upper arm shaft and crossmember. See  Fig. 6.

         TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT

         Front

         Check front toe-in. See appropriate table under

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS. If front toe-in is not within

specification, remove clips. Turn tie rods or turnbuckles same amount,

but in opposite directions. Recheck front toe-in.

         Rear (Montero & Montero Sport)

         Check rear toe-in. See appropriate table under

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS. If rear toe-in is not within

specification, replace damaged or bent parts.

         Rear (3000GT AWD)

         Check rear toe-in. See appropriate table under

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS. If rear toe-in is not within

specification, loosen both trailing arm eccentric cam nuts. Turn

trailing arm eccentric cam bolts equal amount to obtain correct rear

toe-in. See Fig. 8.

         Rear (Except Montero, Montero Sport & 3000GT AWD)

         Check rear toe-in. See appropriate table under

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS. If rear toe-in is not within

specification, loosen both assist link eccentric cam nuts. Turn assist

link eccentric cam bolts equal amount to obtain correct rear toe-in.

See Fig. 9.

Fig. 8:  Adjusting Rear Toe-In (3000GT AWD)

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Fig. 9:  Adjusting Rear Toe-In (Typical)

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         TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application                                             Ft. Lbs. (N.m)

Shock Absorber-To-Lower Control Arm Bolt

  Montero  ...........................................  65-76 (88-103)

  Montero Sport  ................................................  ( 1)

Upper Arm Shaft To Crossmember Nut

  Montero  .................................................  80 (108)

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

Wheel Lug Nut

  Diamante, Galant & Mirage  .........................  65-80 (88-108)

  Eclipse & 3000GT  ................................  87-101 (118-137)

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

  Montero Sport

    With 6" Wide Wheel (6JJ)  ......................  87-101 (118-137)

    With 7" Wide Wheel (7JJ)  ........................  73-86 (99-117)

                                                        INCH Lbs. (N.m)

Shock Absorber-To-Crossmember Nut

  Montero  .................................................  133 (15)