Mitsubishi Montero (1998+). Manual — part 298

Stud loose in

taper hole . . . . A . . ... ( 7) Require repair or

replacement.

Taper hole elongated . A . . (8) 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) - If greaseable, grease joint. If problem persists or

joint is non-greaseable, require replacement.

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

the joint and will accelerate wear.

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

the joint and will accelerate wear.

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

joint and will accelerate wear.

(5) - 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.

(6) - Excessive looseness is defined as being significant

enough to affect vehicle handling or structural

integrity.

(7) - Check for damaged taper hole.

(8) - Check for damaged stud.

SHOCK ABSORBERS, STRUT CARTRIDGES AND STRUT ASSEMBLIES

You are not required to replace shocks or struts in axle

sets. However, when replacing a shock or strut due to the conditions

that follow, you may suggest replacement of the other shock or strut

on the same axle for improved performance and preventive maintenance.

* Part is close to the end of its useful life

* To extend tire life

* To balance ride and handling

* To improve stopping distance

When replacing steering and/or suspension components which

may affect an alignment angle, you are required to check and adjust

alignment as needed. Refer to the OEM specifications.

Under no circumstances should a technician bend struts or

strut housings.

A vehicle’s load-carrying and handling abilities are limited

by its suspension, tires, brakes, and driveline. Installing coil over

shocks or any other load assist device does not increase the vehicle’s

load capacity. See the vehicle owner’s manual for more details.

NOTE: If vehicle is equipped with original equipment coil over

shocks, apply the conditions for coil springs from the

SPRINGS - COIL, LEAF AND TORSION BAR section of the

STEERING AND SUSPENSION guidelines. If the vehicle is

equipped with add-on coil over shocks, you may suggest

replacing the shocks with standard shocks for any spring-

related condition.

SHOCK ABSORBER, STRUT CARTRIDGE AND STRUT ASSEMBLY INSPECTION

Condition Code Procedure

Attaching hardware bent . B ... Require repair or replacement

of bent part, if available;

otherwise, replace shock or

strut.

Attaching hardware

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

part, if available; otherwise,

replace shock or strut.

Attaching hardware

corroded, affecting

structural integrity ... A . Require replacement of corroded

part, if available; otherwise,

replace shock or strut.

Attaching hardware

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

incorrect part, if available;

otherwise, replace shock or

strut.

Attaching hardware

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

of loose part, if available;

otherwise, replace shock or

strut.

Attaching hardware

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

part, if available; otherwise,

replace shock or strut.

Attaching hardware

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

of part with damaged threads,

if available; otherwise,

replace shock or strut.

Attaching hardware

threads stripped

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

with stripped threads, if

available; otherwise, replace

shock or strut.

Binding . . . . . A . . . Require replacement.

Body dented . . . . A . . .. ( 1) Further inspection

required.

Body punctured . . .. A . . . Require replacement.

Brake hose bracket

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

Brake hose bracket

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

Brake hose bracket

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

Brake hose bracket

threads stripped

(threads missing) . .. C . . . Require replacement.

Compression bumper

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

compression bumper.

Compression bumper

split . . . . .. 1 . . .. Suggest replacement of

compression bumper.

Damping (none) . . .. A . . . Require replacement.

Dust boot (bellows)

split . . . . .. 2 . . . ( 2) Suggest replacement

of boot.

Dust boot (bellows)

missing . . . . 2 . . . ( 2) Suggest replacement

of boot.

Dust boot (bellows)

torn . . . . ... 2 . . . ( 2) Suggest replacement

of boot.

Dust shield broken . .. 2 . . (2) Suggest replacement.

Dust shield missing . . 2 . . (2) Suggest replacement.

Gland nut (strut housing

cap) is not removable

using appropriate tool . A .. (3) Require replacement of nut

and/or housing.

Gland nut (strut housing

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

of nut.

Gland nut (strut housing

cap) threads stripped

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

Housing dented . . .. A . . .. ( 1) Further inspection

required.

Housing punctured . ... A . . . Require replacement.

Jounce bumper missing ... C ... Require replacement of jounce

bumper.

Jounce bumper split . . 1 ... Suggest replacement of jounce

bumper.

Leaking oil, enough for

fluid to be running down

the body . . . ... A . . (4) Require replacement.

Noise . . . . ... 2 . . .. ( 5) Further inspection

required.

Piston rod bent . . . A . . . Require replacement.

Piston rod broken . ... A . . . Require replacement.

Piston rod has surface

defect . . . . . 2 . . . Suggest replacement.

Piston rod threads

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

Piston rod threads

stripped (threads

missing) . . . ... A . . . Require replacement.

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

Shock missing . . ... C . . . Require replacement.

Strut housing bent . .. A . . . Require replacement.

Strut housing cap (gland

nut) is not removable

using appropriate tool . A . . . ( 3) Require replacement

of nut and/or housing.

Strut housing cap (gland

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

of nut.

Strut housing cap (gland

nut) threads stripped

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

Strut housing severely

corroded, affecting

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

Strut housing threads

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

Strut housing threads

stripped (threads

missing) . . . ... A . . . Require replacement.

Tire cupping . . . A . . .. ( 6) Further inspection

required.

(1) - Require replacement of units where dents restrict shock

or strut piston rod movement. If dents don’t restrict

movement, no service is suggested or required. Especially

critical on mono-tube shocks.

(2) - This condition can lead to damage of the piston rod,

which, in turn, causes premature piston rod seal wear.

(3) - Only required if replacing cartridge.

(4) - CAUTION: If the strut cartridge has been replaced previously,

the oil on the strut housing may be filler oil. The

technician must identify the source of the oil.

(5) - If noise is isolated to shock or strut, suggest

replacement.

(6) - Although shocks or struts may have contributed to tire

cupping, an inspection is needed of the entire suspension

system. If the shock or strut is found to be contributing

to the tire cupping, require replacement.

SPINDLES

SPINDLE INSPECTION

Condition Code Procedure

Attaching hardware

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

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.

Race seat area

undersized . . . . B . . . Require replacement.

Scored . . . . .. A .. Require repair or replacement.

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

Threads stripped (threads

missing) . . . ... A . . . Require replacement.

SPRINGS - COIL, LEAF AND TORSION BAR

When springs are replaced, it is suggested, but not required,

that both springs on an axle be replaced to maintain equal height from

side to side and to provide a balanced ride and proper handling.

When variable rate springs are installed in place of

conventional coil springs, they must be installed in axle sets to

ensure proper handling, uniform ride, and proper chassis height.

Erroneous height measurements may result from: improper tire

inflation, non-standard tire or wheel size, and heavy load in vehicle

or trunk.

SPRING (COIL, LEAF AND TORSION BAR) INSPECTION