Mitsubishi Montero (1998+). Manual — part 296

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

fitting.

Grease fitting

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

fitting.

Grease seal missing . . 2 . . (5) Suggest replacement.

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

Looseness (perceptible

horizontal movement) ... 1 . . (6) Suggest replacement.

Looseness that is

excessive . . . .. B . . (6)(7) Require replacement.

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

Stud bent . . . ... B . . (8) Require replacement.

Stud broken . . . . A . . (8) Require replacement.

Stud loose in

taper hole . . . . A . . ... ( 8) Require repair or

replacement.

Taper hole elongated . A . . (9) Require replacement.

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

Threads stripped (threads

missing) . . . ... A . . (8) 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) - Missing grease seal will allow contaminants to enter

the joint and will accelerate wear.

(6) - 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.

(7) - Excessive looseness is defined as being significant

enough to affect vehicle handling or structural

integrity.

(8) - Check for damaged taper hole.

(9) - Check for damaged stud.

ELECTRONIC RIDE CONTROL SHOCKS AND STRUTS

NOTE: This section covers the electronic damping control portion

of the electronic shock or strut. For dampening portion of

shock or strut conditions and procedures, refer to the

SHOCK ABSORBERS, STRUT CARTRIDGES AND STRUT ASSEMBLIES

section.

ELECTRONIC RIDE CONTROL SHOCK AND STRUT INSPECTION

Condition Code Procedure

Connector bent . . .. A .. Require repair or replacement.

Connector broken . . A .. Require repair or replacement.

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

Electronic valve control

inoperative . . . 2 . . (1) Suggest replacement.

Terminal bent . . ... A .. Require repair or replacement.

Terminal broken . . . A .. Require repair or replacement.

Terminal corroded . ... A .. Require repair or replacement.

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

(1) - It is acceptable to replace with a non-electronically

controlled unit, where available.

IDLER ARMS

IDLER ARM INSPECTION

Condition Code Procedure

Attaching hardware

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

part, if available; otherwise,

replace idler arm.

Attaching hardware

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

incorrect part, if available;

otherwise, replace idler arm.

Attaching hardware

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

of loose part, if available;

otherwise, replace idler arm.

Attaching hardware

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

part, if available; otherwise,

replace idler arm.

Attaching hardware

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

of part with damaged threads,

if available; otherwise,

replace idler arm.

Attaching hardware

threads stripped

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

with stripped threads, if

available; otherwise, replace

idler arm.

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 . . (5) Suggest replacement.

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

Greaseable joint will not

take grease . . . 2 . .. (1) Suggest replacement of

grease fitting.

Looseness at frame

bracket end . . . B . . (6)(7) Require repair or

replacement.

Looseness at link end

(perceptible horizontal

movement) . . . .. 1 . . (8) Suggest replacement.

Looseness at link end

that is excessive . .. B . . (8)(9) Require replacement.

Mounted out of position

(center link

not parallel) . . .. B . . .. Require repositioning.

Nut on stud loose . ... A . . .. ( 10) Require repair or

replacement.

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

Stud bent . . . ... B . ... (11) Require replacement.

Stud broken . . . . A . ... (11) Require replacement.

Taper hole elongated . A . ... (12) Require replacement.

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

Threads stripped (threads

missing) . . . ... A . ... (11) 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

joint and will accelerate wear.

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

joint and will accelerate wear.

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

joint and will accelerate wear.

(5) - Missing grease seal will allow contaminants to enter

joint and will accelerate wear.

(6) - If manufacturer’s procedures and specifications exist,

use those procedures and specifications; otherwise, use

an approved inspection method such as the dry park check.

(7) - Looseness is defined as movement that creates excessive

toe change.

(8) - 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.

(9) - Excessive looseness is defined as significant enough

to affect vehicle handling or structural integrity.

(10) - Check for bent stud or damaged taper hole.

(11) - Check for damaged taper hole.

(12) - Check for damaged stud.

KING PINS

You are not required to replace king pins in axle sets.

However, when replacing a king pin due to wear exceeding

manufacturer’s specifications, you may suggest replacement of the

other king pin on the axle if its measurement shows it is close to the

end of its useful life.

KING PIN INSPECTION

Condition Code Procedure

Bearing balls pitted . A . . ... Require replacement.

Bearing balls worn . .. A . . ... Require replacement.

Bearing races pitted . A . . ... Require replacement.

Bearing races worn . .. A . . ... Require replacement.

Bearing rollers pitted .. A . . ... Require replacement.

Bearing rollers worn . A . . ... Require replacement.

Bearing seal bent . ... 2 . Suggest replacement of seal or

bearing.

Bearing seal missing . 2 . Suggest replacement of seal or

bearing.

Bearing seal torn . ... 2 . Suggest replacement of seal or

bearing.

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

of affected parts.

End caps missing . . C . Require replacement of missing

part, if available; otherwise,

replace king pin.

End play exceeds

specifications . . . B . . . . Require repair.

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.

Locating pins missing ... C . Require replacement of missing

part, if available; otherwise,

replace king pin.

Looseness exceeds

manufacturer’s

specifications . . . B . Require replacement of worn

parts.

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

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

Threads stripped (threads

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

Will not take grease . 2 . . (1) Suggest replacement of

grease fitting.

(1) - If king pin will not take grease after replacement of

grease fitting, suggest replacement of king pin.

PITMAN ARMS

PITMAN ARM INSPECTION

Condition Code Procedure

Attaching hardware

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

incorrect part, if available;

otherwise, replace pitman arm.

Attaching hardware

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

of loose part, if available;

otherwise, replace pitman arm.

Attaching hardware

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

part, if available; otherwise,

replace pitman arm.

Attaching hardware

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

of part with damaged threads,

if available; otherwise,