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Loose . . . . ... B ... Require repair or replacement

of affected component.

Lug nut installed

backward . . . ... B .. Require repair or replacement.

Lug nut mating type

incorrect . . . .. B . . Require replacement of nut.

Lug nut mating surface

dished . . . . . A . . Require replacement of nut.

Lug nut rounded . . . A . (2) Require replacement of nut.

Lug nut seized . . .. A . (2) Require replacement of nut.

Stud incorrect . . .. B . Require replacement of stud.

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

of component with damaged

threads.

Threads stripped . . A . . .. Require replacement of

component with stripped

threads.

(1) - Some manufacturers require replacement of all studs on

that wheel if two or more studs or nuts on the same

wheel are broken or missing.

(2) - Only required if removing wheel.

WHEELS (RIMS)

WARNING: Mounting a regular tire on a high-pressure compact spare

wheel is not permitted. Attempting to mount a tire of one

diameter on a wheel of a different diameter or flange

type may result in serious injury or death. If the wheel

identification stamp is not legible, or cannot be found,

do not use the wheel until the size and type have been

properly identified. Wheels of different diameter,

offset, or width cannot be mixed on the same axle. Bead

seat tapers cannot be interchanged.

WHEEL (RIM) INSPECTION

Condition Code Procedure

Bead leaking, caused

by wheel . . . ... A . . ... ( 1) Require repair or

replacement.

Bent hub mounting

surface . . . . A . . . Require replacement.

Bent rim, causing

vibration . . . .. 2 . . (1) Suggest replacement.

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

Cast wheel porous,

causing a leak . . . A .. Require repair or replacement.

Clip-on balance weight is

incorrect type

for rim flange . . . 2 . . . Suggest replacement.

Corrosion, affecting

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

Corrosion build-up on

wheel mounting

surface . . . . A . . . . . Require repair.

Cracked . . . . . A . . . Require replacement.

Directional/asymmetrical

wheels mounted

incorrectly . . . B . ... Require remounting and/or

repositioning.

Load capacity less than

OEM specifications . . B . . . Require replacement.

Offset mismatched

on same axle . . ... B . . . Require replacement.

Rivets leaking . . .. A . . . Require replacement.

Run-out beyond

OEM specs . . . .. B . . . Require replacement.

Stud holes elongated . A . . (2) Require replacement.

Welded or brazed

repair . . . . . 2 . . . Suggest replacement.

Welds leaking . . ... A . . . Require replacement.

Wheel centering (pilot)

hole incorrect . . . B . . . Require replacement.

(1) - CAUTION: DO NOT attempt to correct a bent rim.

(2) - Inspect wheel attaching hardware for damage.

SUN ROOF - POWER

1998 Mitsubishi Montero

1998 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

Mitsubishi - Power Sun Roofs

Eclipse, Galant, Montero, Montero Sport, 3000GT

DESCRIPTION & OPERATION

Sun roof is actuated by an overhead console-mounted switch.

Sun roof motor, located near switch, moves sun roof panel by means of

drive cables. If necessary, sun roof can be closed manually using

manual closure wrench stored in vehicle’s tool pouch.

On vehicles equipped with Electronic Timer Alarm Control

System (ETACS) ECU, sun roof can be operated up to 30 seconds after

ignition switch is turned to OFF position.

Sun roof motor incorporates a safety feature that initially

limits opening or closing of roof glass panel. Sun roof will not fully

close from fully open position without first releasing and then

depressing slide switch during operation. Sun roof initially stops

about 8" short of fully closed position.

COMPONENT LOCATIONS

COMPONENT LOCATIONS TABLE

Component Location

Data Link Connector (DLC) . ... Under Left Side Of Dash,

Below Steering Column

Sun Roof ECU

Galant . . . . . . . ... Inside Headliner,

On Left Rear Of Sun Roof

Montero Sport . . . . . . Inside Headliner,

On Right Front Of Sun Roof

Eclipse, Montero & 3000GT . . . Inside Headliner,

On Front Center Of Sun Roof

Sun Roof Motor . . . . Inside Headliner, Near ECU

SERVICING

LUBRICATION

NOTE: Only Lubrication procedures during reassembly of sliding

roof assembly components are available from manufacturer at

time of publication.

ADJUSTMENTS

SUN ROOF FIT

1) Fully close sun roof. Fully open sun shade. Remove side

covers from underneath sun roof. Loosen 6 sun roof glass mounting nuts

and adjust glass forward, backward or sideways, if necessary.

2) If adjustment cannot be made by loosening mounting nuts,

check if sun roof glass or motor is in fully closed position. Readjust

as necessary.

SUN ROOF GLASS FIT

1) Fully close sun roof. Ensure roof glass panel is parallel

with roof opening. Sun roof glass panel parallelism should be within .

04" (1 mm), above and below roof surface. If parallelism is not as

specified, adjust glass panel by loosening sun roof glass panel

attaching screws and repositioning glass panel. Tighten screws. See

Fig. 1.

2) If adjustment cannot be made by loosening mounting screws,

check if sun roof glass or motor is in fully closed position. Readjust

as necessary.

Fig. 1: Exploded View Of Sun Roof Assembly (Typical)

Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America

SUN ROOF MOTOR CLUTCH CHECK