Mitsubishi Montero (2002-2004). Manual - part 416
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
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WHEEL AND TIRE
31-7
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE CHECK
M1311000900259
NOTE: For information on tire inflation pressure, refer to the
label attached to the center pillar on the driver's side.
TIRE WEAR CHECK
M1311001000260
Measure the tread depth of the tires.
Minimum limit: 1.6 mm (0.06 inch)
If the remaining tread depth is less than the minimum limit,
replace the tire.
NOTE: When the tread depth of the tires is reduced to 1.6 mm
(0.06 inch) or less, wear indicators will appear.
WHEEL RUNOUT CHECK
M1311001100267
Jack up the vehicle so that the wheels are clear of the floor.
While slowly turning the wheel, measure wheel runout with a
dial indicator.
Limit:
Radial runout; 1.0 mm (0.04 inch) or less
Lateral runout; 1.0 mm (0.04 inch) or less
If wheel runout exceeds the limit, replace the wheel.
WHEEL AND TIRE
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
M1311001300227
Ground Wheel and Tire
Tighten the wheel nuts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 108
± 10 N⋅m (80 ± 7 ft-lb)
Spare Wheel and Tire
CAUTION
Install the spare tire so that the valve comes to the position
shown in the illustration. If the tire is mounted with the
valve positioning down, water will accumulate at the valve
portion, which may cause corrosion of the valve.
Tighten the lock cylinder and bolt to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 46
± 8 N⋅m (34 ± 6 ft-lb)
ACX00651AB
LATERAL
RADIAL
ACX00935 AB