Mitsubishi Montero Sport (2004+). Manual — part 761

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

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WHEEL AND TIRE

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ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE CHECK

M1311000900378

NOTE: For information on tire inflation pressure, refer to the
label attached to the center pillar at the driver's side.

TIRE WEAR CHECK

M1311001000390

Measure the tread depth of the tires.

Minimum limit: 1.6 mm (0.06 inch)

If the remaining tread depth is less than the minimum limit,
replace the tire.
NOTE: When the tread depth of the tires is reduced to 1.6 mm
(0.06 inch) or less, wear indicators will appear.

WHEEL RUNOUT CHECK

M1311001100416

Jack up the vehicle so that the wheels are clear of the floor.
While slowly turning the wheel, measure wheel runout with a
dial indicator.

Limit:

Radial runout: 1.0 mm (0.04 inch) or less
Lateral runout: 1.0 mm (0.04 inch) or less

If wheel runout exceeds the limit, replace the wheel.

ACX00651AB

LATERAL

RADIAL

SPECIFICATIONS

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WHEEL AND TIRE

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SPECIFICATIONS

FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATION

M1311001600336

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

M1311000200379

NOTE: PCD indicates the pitch circle diameter of the wheel installation holes.

SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS

M1311000300451

ITEM

SPECIFICATION

Wheel nut

98

− 120 N⋅m (72 − 87 ft-lb)

ITEM

SPECIFICATION

Wheel (including spare
wheel)

Type

Road wheel

Aluminum type

Spare wheel

Steel type

Size

16

× 7JJ

Amount of wheel offset mm
(in)

10 (0.4)

Pitch circle diameter (PCD)
mm (in)

139.7 (5.50)

Tire (including spare tire) Size

P255/70 R16 109S

ITEM

LIMIT

Tire radial-force variation N (pound)

Maximum 98 (21.9)

Tread depth of tire mm (in)

Minimum 1.6 (0.06)

Wheel runout (Radial runout) mm (in)

1.0 (0.04) or less

Wheel runout (Lateral runout) mm (in)

1.0 (0.04) or less

33A-1

GROUP 33A

FRONT

SUSPENSION

CONTENTS

GENERAL DESCRIPTION. . . . . . . . .

33A-2

SPECIAL TOOLS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

33A-2

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE. . . . . . . . . . .

33A-3

FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK AND
ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

33A-3

BALL JOINT DUST COVER CHECK . . . . .

33A-5

SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY AND
UPPER ARM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

33A-6

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . .

33A-6

INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

33A-9

BALL JOINT DUST COVER
REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

33A-9

LOWER ARM AND TORSION BAR .

33A-10

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . .

33A-10

INSPECTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

33A-13

REAR LOWER ARM BUSHING
REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

33A-13

FRONT LOWER ARM BUSHING
REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

33A-14

LOWER ARM BALL JOINT DUST COVER
REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

33A-14

STABILIZER BAR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

33A-15

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . .

33A-15

SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

33A-16

FASTENER TIGHTENING
SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

33A-16

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . .

33A-16

SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . .

33A-17

SEALANTS AND ADHESIVES . . . . . . . . . .

33A-17

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

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FRONT SUSPENSION

33A-2

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

M1331000100095

Front suspension is an independent suspension hav-
ing the double wishbone combined with the torsion
bar spring.

SPECIAL TOOLS

M1331000600090

TOOL

TOOL NUMBER AND
NAME

SUPERSESSION

APPLICATION

MB991897
Ball joint remover

MB991113-01,
MB990635-01 or General
service tool

Ball joint removal
NOTE: Steering linkage
puller (MB990635 or
MB991113) is also used
to disconnect knuckle and
tie rod end ball joint.

MB990326
Preload socket

General service tool

Ball joint rotating torque
check

MB991522
Torsion bar bushing
remover and installer

−

Removal and press-fitting
of bushing

MB990883
Arbor

MB990883-01

Removal and press-fitting
of lower arm bushing

MB990957
Lower arm bushing
remover and installer
A: MB990971
Base

Tool not available

AC106827

MB990326

MB991522

MB990883

MB990957

A