Mitsubishi Montero (2002-2004). Manual — part 417
FRONT SUSPENSION DIAGNOSIS
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FRONT SUSPENSION
33A-3
SYMPTOM CHART
M1332009400212
SYMPTOM PROCEDURES
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1: Steering Wheel is Heavy, Vibrates or Pulls to One Side
DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Check the tires.
Refer to GROUP 31, Diagnosis
Q: Are the tires at normal condition?
YES :
Replace the tires as necessary, then go to
Step 2.
NO :
If out of balance, balance the tires as
necessary. If excessively worn, replace the
tires as necessary and go to Step 5.
STEP 2. Check the wheel alignment.
Q: Is the wheel alignment correct?
YES :
Go to Step 3.
NO :
Adjust it, then go to Step 5.
STEP 3. Check the ball joint.
Q: Is the ball joint in good condition?
YES :
Go to Step 4.
NO :
Replace it, then go to Step 5.
STEP 4. Check the coil spring.
Q: Is the coil spring in good condition?
YES :
Go to Step 5.
NO :
Replace it, then go to Step 5.
STEP 5. Retest the system.
Q: Is the malfunction eliminated?
YES :
The procedure is complete.
NO :
Return to Step 1.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 2: Excessive Body Rolling
DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Check for broken or deteriorated
stabilizer bar.
Q: Is the stabilizer bar in good condition?
YES :
Go to Step 2.
NO :
Replace it, then go to Step 3.
STEP 2. Check for shock absorber damage.
Q: Is the shock absorber in good condition?
YES :
Go to Step 3.
NO :
Replace it, then go to Step 3.
STEP 3. Retest the system.
Q: Is the malfunction eliminated?
YES :
The procedure is complete.
NO :
Return to Step 1.
SYMPTOM
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
REFERENCE PAGE
Steering wheel is heavy, vibrates or pulls to one side 1
Excessive body rolling
2
Poor ride
3
Unequal ride height
4
Noise
5
FRONT SUSPENSION DIAGNOSIS
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FRONT SUSPENSION
33A-4
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 3: Poor Ride
DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Check for improper tire inflation
pressure.
Refer to GROUP 31, On-vehicle Service
− Tire Infla-
tion Pressure Check
Q: Is the tire inflation correct?
YES :
Go to Step 2.
NO :
Adjust it, then go to Step 4.
STEP 2. Check for broken or deteriorated coil
spring(s).
Q: Are the coil spring(s) broken or deteriorated?
YES :
Replace it, then go to Step 4.
NO :
Go to Step 3.
STEP 3. Check for shock absorber damage.
Q: Is the shock absorber damaged?
YES :
Replace it, then go to Step 4.
NO :
Go to Step 4.
STEP 4. Retest the system.
Q: Is the malfunction eliminated?
YES :
The procedure is complete.
NO :
Return to Step 1.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 4: Unequal Ride Height
DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Check for broken or deteriorated coil
spring(s).
Q: Is the coil spring(s) broken or deteriorated?
YES :
Replace it, then go to Step 2.
NO :
Go to Step 2.
STEP 2. Retest the system.
Q: Is the malfunction eliminated?
YES :
The procedure is complete.
NO :
Return to Step 1.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 5: Noise
DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Check for lack of lubrication.
Q: Is lubrication inadequate?
YES :
Lubricate it, then go to Step 5.
NO :
Go to Step 2.
STEP 2. Check the tightened parts for looseness
as well as the bushings for wear.
Q: Are the tightened parts and bushings in good
condition?
YES :
Go to Step 3.
NO :
Replace it, then go to Step 5.
STEP 3. Check for broken coil spring.
Q: Is the coil spring broken?
YES :
Replace it, then go to Step 5.
NO :
Go to Step 4.
STEP 4. Check for shock absorber damage.
Q: Is the shock absorber damaged?
YES :
Replace it, then go to Step 5.
NO :
Go to Step 5.
STEP 5. Retest the system.
Q: Is the malfunction eliminated?
YES :
The procedure is complete.
NO :
Return to Step 1.
SPECIAL TOOLS
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FRONT SUSPENSION
33A-5
SPECIAL TOOLS
M1331000600089
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK AND
ADJUSTMENT
M1331000900295
Required Special Tool:
• MB991004: Wheel Alignment Gauge Attachment.
Measure wheel alignment with alignment equipment on a level
surface. The front suspension, steering system, and wheels
should be serviced to normal condition before measuring wheel
alignment.
.
TOE-IN
Standard value: 2.5
± 2.5 mm (0.1 ± 0.1 inch)
TOOL
TOOL NUMBER AND
NAME
SUPERSESSION
APPLICATION
MB991897
Ball joint remover
MB991113-01,
MB990635-01 or General
service tool
Ball joint disconnection
NOTE: Steering linkage
puller (MB990635 or
MB991113) is also
available to disconnect
ball joint.
A:MB991237 spring
compressor body
B:MB991238 arm set
MIT221369
Coil spring removal and
installation
MB990326
Preload socket
General service tool
Ball joint rotating torque
check
MB990799
Ball joint remover and
installer
MB990799-01
Dust cover installation
AC106827
MB991237
A
B
MB990326
MB990799
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
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FRONT SUSPENSION
33A-6
1. Adjust the toe-in by undoing the bellows clip and turning the
left and right tie rod turnbuckles by the same amount (in
opposite directions).
NOTE: The toe will move out as the left turnbuckle is turned
toward the front of the vehicle and the right turnbuckle is
turned toward the rear of the vehicle.
2. Use a turning radius gauge to check that the steering angle
is at the standard value. (Refer to GROUP 37A, On-vehicle
Service
.
STEERING ANGLE
Standard value:
.
CAMBER AND CASTER
Standard value:
Camber: 0
°00'± 30' (difference between right and left
wheels: within 30')
Caster: 3
°50'± 1° (difference between right and left
wheels: within 30')
If the standard value is not obtained, make adjustment by the
following procedure.
1. Adjust the camber and caster until they meets the standard
value by turning the lower arm camber adjusting bolt
according to the camber and caster reference table. (Refer
to
2. After adjusting the camber, the toe should be adjusted.
Camber and caster reference table
.
How to read this table (example)
If the camber difference
−0°35' and the caster difference is
0
°18' by comparing the measurement value with the standard
value, rotate the front adjusting cam by 1.5 graduations and the
rear adjusting cam by 2.5 graduations to the opposite direction
against the "A" direction.
Inner wheel
36
°30' ± 1°30'
Outer wheel (reference)
31
°40'
ACX00711AB
BELLOWS CLIP
ACX00712AB
COMPENSATOR
ACX00725
AC
LOWER ARM CAMBER
ADJUSTING BOLT
ACX00713 AB
A
CENTER OF
VEHICLE
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