Mitsubishi Montero (1991+). Manual — part 176

CAMSHAFT TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT INFORMATION

CAUTION: Failure to replace a faulty camshaft timing belt may result

in serious engine damage.

The condition of camshaft drive belts should always be

checked on vehicles which have more than 50,000 miles. Although some

manufacturers do not recommend belt replacement at a specified

mileage, others require it at 60,000-100,000 miles. A camshaft drive

belt failure may cause extensive damage to internal engine components

on most engines, although some designs do not allow piston-to-valve

contact. These designs are often called "Free Wheeling".

Many manufacturers changed their maintenance and warranty

schedules in the mid-1980’s to reflect timing belt inspection and/or

replacement at 50,000-60,000 miles. Most service interval schedules in

this manual reflect these changes.

Belts or components should be inspected and replaced if any

of the following conditions exist:

* Cracks Or Tears In Belt Surface

* Missing, Damaged, Cracked Or Rounded Teeth

* Oil Contamination

* Damaged Or Faulty Tensioners

* Incorrect Tension Adjustment

Replace camshaft timing belt at 60,000 mile intervals.

SEVERE & NORMAL SERVICE DEFINITIONS

NOTE: Use the Severe Service schedule if the vehicle to be serviced

is operated under ANY (one or more) of these conditions:

Service is recommended at mileage intervals based on vehicle

operation. Service schedules are based on the following primary

operating conditions.

Normal Service

* Driven More Than 10 Miles Daily

* No Operating Conditions From Severe Service Schedule

Severe Service (Unique Driving Conditions)

* Short Trips In Freezing Temperatures

* Towing Or Commercial Use

* Driving Off-Road Or In Salty Or Sandy Areas

* Severe Dust Conditions

* Hot Weather, Stop-And-Go Driving

* Extensive Idling

SEVERE SERVICE REQUIREMENTS (PERFORM W/SERVICE SCHEDULES)

NOTE: The following services are to be performed on vehicles

subjected to severe service. See SEVERE & NORMAL SERVICE

DEFINITIONS. This service is to be performed in addition

to the normal services listed in the NORMAL MAINTENANCE

SERVICE SCHEDULES.

SEVERE SERVICE CONDITIONS/ACTIONS TABLE

Condition

Action

Item

Perform Every (1)

Short Trips In

Replace

Engine Oil

3,000 Miles or 3 Months

Freezing

Temperatures

Inspect

Cooling

6,000 Miles or 6 Months

System

Replace

Engine Oil

6,000 Miles or 6 Months

Filter

Inspect

Throttle

ONLY ONCE AT FIRST:

Position

15,000 Miles

Inspect

Drive Belt

START AT: 15,000 Miles;

Tension

REPEAT EVERY SUBSEQUENT:

30,000 Miles

Replace

A/T Fluid

30,000 Miles

Replace

M/T Fluid

30,000 Miles

Replace

Transfer

30,000 Miles

Case Fluid

Towing Or

Replace

Engine Oil

3,000 Miles or 3 Months

Commercial Use

Inspect

Cooling

6,000 Miles or 6 Months

System

Replace

Engine Oil

6,000 Miles or 6 Months

Filter

Inspect

Throttle

ONLY ONCE AT FIRST:

Position

15,000 Miles

Inspect

Drive Belt

START AT: 15,000 Miles;

Tension

REPEAT EVERY SUBSEQUENT:

30,000 Miles

Replace

A/T Fluid

30,000 Miles

Replace

M/T Fluid

30,000 Miles

Replace

Transfer

30,000 Miles

Case Fluid

Driving Off-Road

Replace

Engine Oil

3,000 Miles or 3 Months

Or In Salty Or

Sandy Areas

Inspect

Cooling

6,000 Miles or 6 Months

System

Replace

Engine Oil

6,000 Miles or 6 Months

Filter

Inspect

Throttle

ONLY ONCE AT FIRST:

Position

15,000 Miles

Inspect

Drive Belt

START AT: 15,000 Miles;

Tension

REPEAT EVERY SUBSEQUENT:

30,000 Miles

Replace

A/T Fluid

30,000 Miles

Replace

M/T Fluid

30,000 Miles

Replace

Transfer

30,000 Miles

Case Fluid

Severe Dust

Replace

Engine Oil

3,000 Miles or 3 Months

Conditions

Inspect

Cooling

6,000 Miles or 6 Months

System

Replace

Engine Oil

6,000 Miles or 6 Months

Filter

Inspect

Throttle

ONLY ONCE AT FIRST:

Position

15,000 Miles

Inspect

Drive Belt

START AT: 15,000 Miles;

Tension

REPEAT EVERY SUBSEQUENT:

30,000 Miles

Replace

A/T Fluid

30,000 Miles

Replace

M/T Fluid

30,000 Miles

Replace

Transfer

30,000 Miles

Case Fluid

Hot Weather,

Replace

Engine Oil

3,000 Miles or 3 Months

Stop-And-Go

Driving

Inspect

Cooling

6,000 Miles or 6 Months

System

Replace

Engine Oil

6,000 Miles or 6 Months

Filter

Inspect

Throttle

ONLY ONCE AT FIRST:

Position

15,000 Miles

Inspect

Drive Belt

START AT: 15,000 Miles;

Tension

REPEAT EVERY SUBSEQUENT:

30,000 Miles

Replace

A/T Fluid

30,000 Miles

Replace

M/T Fluid

30,000 Miles

Replace

Transfer

30,000 Miles

Case Fluid

Extensive Idling

Replace

Engine Oil

3,000 Miles or 3 Months

Inspect

Cooling

6,000 Miles or 6 Months

System

Replace

Engine Oil

6,000 Miles or 6 Months

Filter

Inspect

Throttle

ONLY ONCE AT FIRST:

Position

15,000 Miles

Inspect

Drive Belt

START AT: 15,000 Miles;

Tension

REPEAT EVERY SUBSEQUENT:

30,000 Miles

Replace

A/T Fluid

30,000 Miles

Replace

M/T Fluid

30,000 Miles

Replace

Transfer

30,000 Miles

Case Fluid

(1) - Perform these services at the mileage or number of months

(since the last time), whichever comes first.

NORMAL MAINTENANCE SERVICE SCHEDULES

The following service schedules refer to vehicles driven

under normal operating conditions. For vehicles driven under severe

conditions, additional services may be necessary. See

SEVERE SERVICE REQUIREMENTS (PERFORM W/SERVICE SCHEDULES) above in

this article for additional service requirements.

7500 MILE (12,000 KM) SERVICE

7500 MILE (12,000 KM) SERVICE

Service Or Inspect

Change Engine Oil

Lubrication Specifications

Application Specification

Engine Oil (1)

Minimum Temperature

Greater Than 32

F (0

C) . .. SAE 20W-40 Or 20W-50 API SG/CD

Greater Than -10

F (-23

C) . . SAE 10W-30, 10W-40 API SG/CD

Maximum Temperature

Less Than 60

F (16

C) . . .. SAE 5W-30 Or 5W-40 API SG/CD

(1) - Since temperature ranges for different oil grades overlap,

brief fluctuations in outside temperatures are no cause for

concern.

Fluid Capacities

Application Quantity

Engine Oil

1987 . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2 Qts. (5.0L)

1988 . . . . . . . . . . . 5.0 Qts. (4.8L)

1989-92 . . . . . . . . . .. 5.5 Qts. (5.3L)

1993-95 . . . . . . . . . .. 5.2 Qts. (4.9L)

15,000 MILE (24,000 KM) SERVICE

15,000 MILE (24,000 KM) SERVICE

Service Or Inspect

Verify Last Major Service Was Performed