Mitsubishi Montero (1991+). Manual — part 205

TIE ROD END (INNER AND OUTER) INSPECTION

Condition Code Procedure

Attaching hardware

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

incorrect part, if available;

otherwise, replace tie rod end.

Attaching hardware

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

of loose part, if available;

otherwise, replace tie rod end.

Attaching hardware

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

part, if available; otherwise,

replace tie rod end.

Attaching hardware

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

of part with damaged threads,

if available; otherwise,

replace tie rod end.

Attaching hardware

threads stripped

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

with stripped threads, if

available; otherwise, replace

tie rod end.

Adjusting sleeve bent ... B ... Require replacement of sleeve

or tie rod end.

Adjusting sleeve clamps

out of position . . B . . . . . Require repair.

Adjusting sleeve

corroded, affecting

structural integrity ... A ... Require replacement of sleeve

or tie rod end.

Adjusting sleeve

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

or tie rod end.

Adjusting sleeve

seized . . . . . A . . ... ( 1) Require repair or

replacement.

Adjusting sleeve

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

of sleeve or tie rod end.

Adjusting sleeve

threads stripped

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

or tie rod end.

Binding . . . . . A . . .. ( 2) Further inspection

required.

Grease boot cracked . . 2 . . (3) Suggest replacement.

Grease boot missing . . 2 . . (4) Suggest replacement.

Grease boot torn . . 2 . . (5) 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 . . . ( 4) Suggest replacement

of seal.

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

of seal.

Greaseable tie rod end

won’t take grease . .. 2 . .. (6) Suggest replacement of

grease fitting.

Looseness (perceptible

horizontal movement) ... 1 . . (7) Suggest replacement.

Looseness exceeds

manufacturer’s

specifications . . . B . . . Require replacement.

Looseness that is

excessive . . . .. B . . (7)(8) Require replacement.

Nut on stud loose . ... A . . ... ( 9) Require repair or

replacement of nut.

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

Stud bent . . . ... B . ... (10) Require replacement.

Stud broken . . . . A . ... (10) Require replacement.

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

Threads stripped

(threads missing) . .. A . ... (10) Require replacement.

(1) - Only required if toe needs to be adjusted.

(2) - If greaseable, grease joint. If problem persists or

joint is non-greaseable, require replacement.

(3) - Cracked grease boot will allow contaminants to enter

joint and will accelerate wear.

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

joint and will accelerate wear.

(5) - Torn grease boot will allow contaminants to enter joint

and will accelerate wear.

(6) - If greaseable tie rod end will not take grease after

replacing the grease fitting, suggest replacement of

tie rod end.

(7) - 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.

(8) - Excessive looseness is defined as being significant enough

to affect vehicle handling or structural integrity.

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

(10) - Check for damaged taper hole.

TRACK BARS

TRACK BAR INSPECTION

Condition Code Procedure

Attaching hardware

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

incorrect part, if available;

otherwise, replace track bar.

Attaching hardware

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

of loose part, if available;

otherwise, replace track bar.

Attaching hardware

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

part, if available; otherwise,

replace track bar.

Attaching hardware

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

of part with damaged threads,

if available; otherwise,

replace track bar.

Attaching hardware

threads stripped

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

with stripped threads, if

available; otherwise, replace

track bar.

Bent . . . . . B . . . Require replacement.

Corroded, affecting

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

Grease boot cracked . . 2 . . (1) Suggest replacement.

Grease boot missing . . 2 . . (2) Suggest replacement.

Grease boot torn . . 2 . . (3) Suggest replacement.

Holes distorted . . . A . . . Require replacement.

Looseness (perceptible

horizontal movement) ... 1 . . (4) Suggest replacement.

Looseness that is

excessive . . . .. B . . (4)(5) Require replacement.

Nut on stud loose . ... A . . ... ( 6) Require repair or

replacement of nut.

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

Stud bent . . . ... B . . (7) Require replacement.

Stud broken . . . . A . . (7) Require replacement.

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

Threads stripped (threads

missing) . . . ... A . . (7) Require replacement.

Wear exceeds

manufacturer’s

specifications . . . B . . . Require replacement.

(1) - Cracked grease boot will allow contaminants to enter

joint and will accelerate wear.

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

joint and will accelerate wear.

(3) - Torn grease boot will allow contaminants to enter joint

and will accelerate wear.

(4) - 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.

(5) - Excessive looseness is defined as being significant

enough to affect vehicle handling or structural integrity.

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

(7) - Check for damaged taper hole.

TRAILING ARMS

TRAILING ARM INSPECTION

Condition Code Procedure

Attaching hardware

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

part, if available; otherwise,

replace trailing arm.

Attaching hardware

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

of loose part, if available;

otherwise, replace trailing

arm.

Attaching hardware

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

part, if available; otherwise,

replace trailing arm.

Attaching hardware

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

of part with damaged threads,

if available; otherwise,

replace trailing arm.

Attaching hardware

threads stripped

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

with stripped threads, if

available; otherwise, replace

trailing arm.

Bent . . . . . B . . . Require replacement.

Bushing hole oversized .. B . . . Require replacement.

Corroded, affecting

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

Holes distorted . . . A . . . Require replacement.

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

Threads stripped

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

WHEEL BEARINGS, RACES AND SEALS

NOTE: When replacing or repacking wheel bearings, grease seal

replacement is required. You are not required to replace

these components in axle sets. Determine the need to

replace based upon the individual component conditions

that follow.

WHEEL BEARING, RACE AND SEAL INSPECTION

Condition Code Procedure

Rear axle seal on rear-

wheel drive leaking . A . . Require replacement of seal

and inspection of axle,

bearing, housing,

and vent tube.

Seal bent . . . ... 1 . . . Suggest replacement.

Seal leaking . . . A . Require replacement of seal and

inspection of bearings.

Seal missing . . . C . . . Require replacement.

Seal torn . . . ... A . . . Require replacement.

Wheel bearing

assembly feels rough

when rotated . . ... A .. Require replacement of bearing

assembly.

Wheel bearing balls

are pitted . . . . A .. Require replacement of bearing

assembly.

Wheel bearing balls

are worn . . . ... A .. Require replacement of bearing

assembly.

Wheel bearing end-play

exceeds vehicle

manufacturer’s

specifications . . . B .. Require adjustment of bearing,