Mitsubishi Montero (1998+). Manual — part 295

of part with damaged threads if

available; otherwise, replace

bushing.

Attaching hardware

threads stripped

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

with stripped threads if

available; otherwise, replace

bushing.

Binding . . . . . A .. Require repair or replacement.

Deteriorated, affecting

performance . . . A .. Require repair or replacement.

Distorted, affecting

performance . . . A .. Require repair or replacement.

Leaking (fluid-filled

type) . . . . .. A . . . Require replacement.

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

Noisy . . . . ... 2 . . .. ( 1) Further inspection

required.

Rubber separating from

internal metal sleeve on

bonded bushing . . . A . . . Require replacement.

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

Shifted (out of

position) . . . .. B .. Require repair or replacement.

Split . . . . ... A . . . Require replacement.

Surface cracking (weather-

checked) . . . ... .. . . No service suggested or

required.

(1) - If noise isolated to bushing, suggest repair or

replacement.

CAUTION: Use only approved lubricant on rubber bushings.

Petroleum-based lubricants may damage rubber bushings.

CENTER LINKS

CENTER LINK INSPECTION

Condition Code Procedure

Attaching hardware

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

incorrect part, if available;

otherwise, replace center link.

Attaching hardware

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

of loose part, if available;

otherwise, replace center link.

Attaching hardware

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

part, if available; otherwise,

replace center link.

Attaching hardware

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

of part with damaged threads,

if available; otherwise,

replace center link.

Attaching hardware

threads stripped

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

with stripped threads, if

available; otherwise, replace

center link.

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

Binding . . . . . A . . ... ( 1) Further inspection

required.

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

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

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

Grease fitting broken ... A ... Require replacement of grease

fitting.

Grease fitting missing .. C ... Require replacement of grease

fitting.

Grease fitting

won’t seal . . . . A ... Require replacement of grease

fitting.

Grease seal missing . . 2 . . (3) Suggest replacement.

Grease seal torn . . 2 . . (4) Suggest replacement.

Looseness (perceptible

horizontal movement) ... 1 . . (5) Suggest replacement.

Looseness that is

excessive . . . .. B . . (5)(6) Require replacement.

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

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

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

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.

CONTROL ARM SHAFTS

CONTROL ARM SHAFT INSPECTION

Condition Code Procedure

Attaching hardware

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

part, if available; otherwise,

replace shaft.

Attaching hardware

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

of loose part, if available;

otherwise, replace shaft.

Attaching hardware

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

part, if available; otherwise,

replace shaft.

Attaching hardware

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

of part with damaged threads,

if available; otherwise,

replace shaft.

Attaching hardware

threads stripped

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

with stripped threads, if

available; otherwise, replace

shaft.

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

Shaft bushing surface

undersized (worn) . .. B . . . Require replacement.

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

Threads stripped (threads

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

CONTROL ARMS

CONTROL ARM INSPECTION

Condition Code Procedure

Attaching hardware

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

of bent part, if available;

otherwise, replace control arm.

Attaching hardware

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

part, if available; otherwise,

replace control arm.

Attaching hardware

corroded, affecting

structural integrity ... A . Require replacement of corroded

part, if available; otherwise,

replace control arm.

Attaching hardware

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

incorrect part, if available;

otherwise, replace control arm.

Attaching hardware

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

of loose part, if available;

otherwise, replace control arm.

Attaching hardware

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

part, if available; otherwise,

replace control arm.

Attaching hardware

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

of part with damaged threads,

if available; otherwise,

replace control arm.

Attaching hardware

threads stripped

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

with stripped threads, if

available; otherwise, replace

control arm.

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

Bushing hole oversized .. B . . . Require replacement.

Ball joint hole oversized

(loose interference or

press fit) . . . . B . . .. ( 1) Further inspection

required.

Corroded, affecting

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

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

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

Threads stripped (threads

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

(1) - If oversized ball joint is available, require

replacement of ball joint. If oversized ball joint

is not available, require replacement of control arm.

DRAG LINKS

DRAG LINK INSPECTION

Condition Code Procedure

Attaching hardware

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

incorrect part, if available;

otherwise, replace drag link.

Attaching hardware

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

of loose part, if available;

otherwise, replace drag link.

Attaching hardware

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

part, if available; otherwise,

replace drag link.

Attaching hardware

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

of part with damaged threads,

if available; otherwise,

replace drag link.

Attaching hardware

threads stripped

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

with stripped threads, if

available; otherwise, replace

drag link.

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

Binding . . . . . A . . .. ( 1) Further inspection

required.

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

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

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

Grease fitting broken ... A ... Require replacement of grease

fitting.