Mitsubishi Montero (1998+). Manual — part 367

WHEEL ALIGNMENT PROCEDURES

CAMBER ADJUSTMENT

Except Montero, Montero Sport & 3000GT

Camber is preset and cannot be adjusted. Check camber. See

appropriate table under WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS. If camber is

not within specification, replace damaged or bent parts.

Montero & Montero Sport

1) Check camber. See appropriate table under

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS. If camber is not within specification,

remove shock absorber mounting nut and lock nut.

CAUTION: Difference in shim thickness between front and rear must not

exceed 0.16" (4.0 mm). DO NOT use more than 3 shims at

onelocation.

2) Compress shock absorber, and loosen upper arm mounting

bolts and nuts. Adjust camber by increasing or decreasing shims

between upper arm shaft and crossmember. See Fig. 6.

Fig. 6: Adjusting Camber & Caster (Montero Sport Shown; Montero Is

Similar)

Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.

3000GT

Check camber. See WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS (3000GT)

table. If camber is not within specification, loosen eccentric cam

nut. Rotate eccentric cam bolt to obtain correct camber. See Fig. 7.

Each marking represents a change of .12-.25 degree of camber.

Fig. 7: Adjusting Camber (3000GT)

Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.

CASTER ADJUSTMENT

Except Montero & Montero Sport

Check caster. See appropriate table under

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS. If caster is not within specification,

replace damaged or bent parts.

Montero & Montero Sport

1) Check caster. See appropriate table under

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS. If caster is not within specification,

remove shock absorber mounting nut and lock nut.

CAUTION: Difference in shim thickness between front and rear must not

exceed .16" (4.0 mm). DO NOT use more than 3 shims at one

location.

2) Compress shock absorber, and loosen upper arm mounting

bolts and nuts. Adjust caster by increasing or decreasing shims

between upper arm shaft and crossmember. See Fig. 6.

TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT

Front

Check front toe-in. See appropriate table under

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS. If front toe-in is not within

specification, remove clips. Turn tie rods or turnbuckles same amount,

but in opposite directions. Recheck front toe-in.

Rear (Montero & Montero Sport)

Check rear toe-in. See appropriate table under

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS. If rear toe-in is not within

specification, replace damaged or bent parts.

Rear (3000GT AWD)

Check rear toe-in. See appropriate table under

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS. If rear toe-in is not within

specification, loosen both trailing arm eccentric cam nuts. Turn

trailing arm eccentric cam bolts equal amount to obtain correct rear

toe-in. See Fig. 8.

Rear (Except Montero, Montero Sport & 3000GT AWD)

Check rear toe-in. See appropriate table under

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS. If rear toe-in is not within

specification, loosen both assist link eccentric cam nuts. Turn assist

link eccentric cam bolts equal amount to obtain correct rear toe-in.

See Fig. 9.

Fig. 8: Adjusting Rear Toe-In (3000GT AWD)

Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.

Fig. 9: Adjusting Rear Toe-In (Typical)

Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)

Shock Absorber-To-Lower Control Arm Bolt

Montero . . . . . . . . . . ... 65-76 (88-103)

Montero Sport . . . . . . . . . . . . ( 1)

Upper Arm Shaft To Crossmember Nut

Montero . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 (108)

Montero Sport . . . . . . . . . . 72-87 (98-118)

Wheel Lug Nut

Diamante, Galant & Mirage . . . . . . . 65-80 (88-108)

Eclipse & 3000GT . . . . . . . . 87-101 (118-137)

Montero . . . . . . . . . . ... 72-87 (98-118)

Montero Sport

With 6" Wide Wheel (6JJ) . . . . . .. 87-101 (118-137)

With 7" Wide Wheel (7JJ) . . . . . . 73-86 (99-117)

INCH Lbs. (N.m)

Shock Absorber-To-Crossmember Nut

Montero . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 (15)