Mitsubishi Montero (1998+). Manual — part 321

Threads stripped

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

with stripped threads.

U-joint binding . . . A ... Require repair or replacement

of joint.

U-joint loose . . ... A ... Require repair or replacement

of joint.

Unequal power assist . A .. Require repair or replacement.

(1) - Determine and correct source of contamination. Follow OE

specifications for fluid type.

(2) - Indicates internal wear.

(3) - If steering gear is source of inadequate assist, require

repair or replacement.

STEERING KNUCKLES

STEERING KNUCKLE 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.

Pinch bolt incorrect . B ... Require replacement with bolt

that meets OE design.

Pinch bolt loose . . B . . . . . Require repair.

Pinch bolt missing . .. B . . . Require replacement.

Pinch bolt tabs

deformed (pinched

together), .032"

or more before

clamping . . . ... B . . (1) Require replacement.

Taper hole elongated . A . . (2) Require replacement.

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

Threads stripped (threads

missing) . . . ... A .. Require repair or replacement.

(1) - Steering knuckle deformation can cause pinch

bolt breakage.

(2) - Check for damaged stud.

STRIKE OUT BUMPERS

STRIKE OUT BUMPER INSPECTION

Condition Code Procedure

Attaching hardware

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

broken part.

Attaching hardware

corroded, affecting

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

corroded 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.

Missing . . . . . C . . . Require replacement.

Split . . . . ... 1 . . . Suggest replacement.

STRUT RODS

STRUT ROD INSPECTION

Condition Code Procedure

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

replacement.

Attaching hardware

bent . . . . ... B ... Require repair or replacement

of bent part, if available;

otherwise, replace strut rod.

Attaching hardware

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

part, if available; otherwise,

replace strut rod.

Attaching hardware

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

incorrect part, if available;

otherwise, replace strut rod.

Attaching hardware

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

of loose part, if available;

otherwise, replace strut rod.

Attaching hardware

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

part, if available; otherwise,

replace strut rod.

Attaching hardware

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

of part with damaged threads,

if available; otherwise,

replace strut rod.

Attaching hardware

threads stripped

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

with stripped threads, if

available; otherwise, replace

strut rod.

Attaching (mating) hole

oversized . . . .. A ... Require repair or replacement

of frame.

Attaching point on frame

corroded, affecting

structural integrity ... A . . Require repair of frame.

Bent . . . . . A . . . Require replacement.

Mating (attaching) hole

oversized . . . .. A ... Require repair or replacement

of frame.

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

Threads stripped

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

(1) - Only required if an alignment is being performed.

STRUT UPPER BEARING PLATE ASSEMBLIES

NOTE: When the following guidelines indicate replacement of

bearing, only the bearing should be replaced if it is

available separately; otherwise, replace the bearing

plate assembly.

STRUT UPPER BEARING PLATE ASSEMBLY INSPECTION

Condition Code Procedure

Attaching hardware

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

part, if available; otherwise,

replace bearing plate assembly.

Attaching hardware

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

of loose part, if available;

otherwise, replace bearing

plate assembly.

Attaching hardware

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

part, if available; otherwise,

replace bearing plate assembly.

Attaching hardware

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

of part with damaged threads,

if available; otherwise,

replace bearing plate assembly.

Attaching hardware

threads stripped

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

with stripped threads, if

available; otherwise, replace

bearing plate assembly.

Bearing axial or radial

movement exceeds vehicle

manufacturer’s

specifications . . . B . . . . Require replacement

of bearing.

Bearing binding . . . A . . . . Require replacement

of bearing.

Bearing missing . . . C . . . . Require replacement

of bearing.

Bearing seized . . .. A . . . . Require replacement

of bearing.

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

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

Missing . . . . . C . . . Require replacement.

Severely corroded,

affecting structural

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

SWAY BAR LINKS

SWAY BAR LINK INSPECTION

Condition Code Procedure

Attaching hardware

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

incorrect part, if available;

otherwise, replace link.

Attaching hardware

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

of loose part, if available;

otherwise, replace link.

Attaching hardware

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

part, if available; otherwise,

replace link.

Attaching hardware

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

of part with damaged threads,

if available; otherwise,

replace link.

Attaching hardware

threads stripped

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

with stripped threads, if

available; otherwise, replace

link.

Ball and socket has

looseness (perceptible

vertical movement) . . 1 . . (1) Suggest replacement.

Ball and socket has

looseness that is

excessive . . . .. B . . (1)(2) Require replacement.

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

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

Corroded, affecting

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

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

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

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

Missing . . . . . C . . . Require replacement.

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

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

Stud broken . . . . A . . (7) Require replacement.

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