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Mitsubishi Montero (2004+). Manual - part 1136
REAR SUSPENSION DIAGNOSIS
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REAR SUSPENSION
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REAR SUSPENSION DIAGNOSIS
INTRODUCTION TO REAR SUSPENSION DIAGNOSIS
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If the rear suspension is faulty, the vehicle will not run
straightforward or noise will occur. Incorrect wheel
alignment, malfunction of shock absorber, stabilizer
bar, coil spring, control arms or out-of-balance tires
can cause these problems.
REAR SUSPENSION DIAGNOSIS TROUBLESHOOTING STRATEGY
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Use these steps to plan your diagnostic strategy. If
you follow them carefully, you will be sure that you
have exhausted most of the possible ways to find a
rear suspension fault.
1. Gather information from the customer.
2. Verify that the condition described by the
customer exists.
3. Find the malfunction by following the Symptom
Chart.
4. Verify malfunction is eliminated.
SYMPTOM CHART
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SYMPTOM PROCEDURES
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1: Squeaks or Other Abnormal Noise
DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Check for loose rear suspension
installation bolts and nuts.
Q: Are the rear suspension installation bolts and nuts
loose?
YES :
Retighten, then go to Step 6.
NO :
Go to Step 2.
STEP 2. Check for malfunction of shock absorber
(worn bushings).
Q: Is the shock absorber (bushings) in good
condition?
YES :
Go to Step 3.
NO :
Replace it, then go to Step 6.
STEP 3. Check the upper arms and/or toe control
arms for deformity or damage.
Q: Are the upper arms and/or toe control arms in
good condition?
YES :
Go to Step 4.
NO :
Replace it, then go to Step 6.
STEP 4. Check the trailing arms for deformity or
damage.
Q: Are the trailing arms in good condition?
YES :
Go to Step 5.
NO :
Replace it, then go to Step 6.
STEP 5. Check the rear frame for deformations or
damage.
Q: Is the rear frame deformed or damaged?
YES :
Adjust or replace it, then go to Step 6.
STEP 6. Retest the system.
Q: Is the malfunction eliminated?
YES :
The procedure is complete.
NO :
Return to Step 1.
SYMPTOM
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
REFERENCE PAGE
Squeaks or other abnormal noise
1
Poor ride
2
Body tilting
3