Mitsubishi Montero (2004+). Manual — part 1135

SPECIFICATIONS

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FRONT SUSPENSION

33A-21

STABILIZER LINK BALL JOINT DUST COVER
CHECK

1. Press the dust cover with your finger to check that there are

no cracks or damage in the dust cover.

2. If the dust cover is cracked or damaged, replace the

stabilizer link.
NOTE: If the dust cover is cracked or damaged, it is possible
that there may also be damage to the ball joint. When it is
damaged during service work, replace the dust cover.

STABILIZER LINK BALL JOINT DUST COVER
REPLACEMENT

M1332008300074

Only when the dust cover is damaged accidentally during ser-
vice work, replace the dust cover as follows:
1. Remove the clip ring, and then remove the dust cover.
2. Apply the multipurpose grease to the inside of the dust

cover.

3. Wrap plastic tape around the stabilizer link stud, and then

install the dust cover to the stabilizer link.

4. Secure the dust cover in place with the clip ring.
5. Press the dust cover with your finger to check that there are

no cracks or damage in the dust cover.

SPECIFICATIONS

FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

M1331001200095

ACX00732AB

CLIP RING

ITEM

SPECIFICATION

Upper arm assembly
Upper arm assembly to front frame securing nut

147

± 10 N⋅m (109 ± 7 ft-lb)

Upper arm assembly to knuckle securing nut

74

± 14 N⋅m (55 ± 10 ft-lb)

Upper arm to upper arm joint assembly securing bolt

30

± 4 N⋅m (22 ± 3 ft-lb)

Shock absorber assembly
Shock absorber to body securing nut

44

± 5 N⋅m (32 ± 4 ft-lb)

Shock absorber to lower arm assembly securing nut

162

± 14 N⋅m (119 ± 11 ft-lb)

Shock absorber self-lock nut

22

± 2 N⋅m (17 ± 1 ft-lb)

Lower arm assembly
Bumper stopper nut

25

± 4 N⋅m (18 ± 3 ft-lb)

Lower arm assembly to stabilizer link securing nut

108

± 10 N⋅m (80 ± 7 ft-lb)

Lower arm ball joint to knuckle assembly securing nut

147

± 29 N⋅m (109 ± 21 ft-lb)

Lower arm ball joint to lower arm assembly securing nut

95

± 11 N⋅m (70 ± 8 ft-lb)

Lower arm to body securing nut

123

± 14 N⋅m (91 ± 10 ft-lb)

SPECIFICATIONS

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FRONT SUSPENSION

33A-22

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

M1331000200092

COIL SPRING

SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS

M1331000300099

Tie rod end to knuckle assembly securing nut

39

± 4 N⋅m (29 ± 3 ft-lb)

Stabilizer bar
Stabilizer clamp securing bolt

44

± 10 N⋅m (33 ± 7 ft-lb)

Stabilizer link securing nut

108

± 10 N⋅m (80 ± 7 ft-lb)

ITEM

SPECIFICATION

ITEM

XLS

LTD

Wire diameter mm (in)

16.8 (0.66)

16.9 (0.67)

Average diameter mm (in)

109.0 (4.29)

109.0 (4.29)

Free length mm (in)

322.5 (12.70)

327.0 (12.87)

ITEM

SPECIFICATION

Toe-in mm (in)

2.5

± 2.5 (0.10 ± 0.10)

Steering angle

Inner wheel

36

°30' ± 1°30'

Outer wheel (reference)

31

°40'

Camber

0

°00' ± 30' (Left/right deviation within 30')

Caster

3

°50' ± 30' (Left/right deviation within 30')

Upper arm ball joint turning torque N

⋅m (in-lb)

0.4

− 2.5 (4 − 22)

Lower arm ball joint turning torque N

⋅m (in-lb)

1.0

− 6.9 (9 − 61)

Stabilizer link ball joint turning torque N

⋅m (in-lb)

0.5

− 2.0 (4 − 17)

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GROUP 34

REAR SUSPENSION

CONTENTS

GENERAL DESCRIPTION. . . . . . . . .

34-2

REAR SUSPENSION DIAGNOSIS . .

34-3

INTRODUCTION TO REAR SUSPENSION
DIAGNOSIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

34-3

REAR SUSPENSION DIAGNOSIS

TROUBLESHOOTING STRATEGY . . . . . .

34-3

SYMPTOM CHART. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

34-3

SYMPTOM PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . .

34-3

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

34-5

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

34-6

REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK AND
ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

34-6

UPPER ARM BALL JOINT END PLAY
CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

34-7

TOE CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT END PLAY
CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

34-7

BALL JOINT DUST COVER CHECK . . . . .

34-7

REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY . .

34-8

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . .

34-8

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

34-10

UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . .

34-11

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . .

34-11

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

34-14

SHOCK ABSORBER, COIL SPRING
AND LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY . . . .

34-15

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . .

34-15

LOWER ARM BUSHING REPLACEMENT .

34-17

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

34-18

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . .

34-18

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

34-19

STABILIZER LINK BALL JOINT DUST COVER
REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

34-19

TOE CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY AND
TOE CONTROL TOWER BAR . . . . . .

34-20

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . .

34-20

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

34-22

TOE CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT DUST

COVER REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

34-22

TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY . . . . . . .

34-24

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . .

34-24

TRAILING ARM BUSHING
REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

34-24

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

34-25

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

34-25

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

34-26

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

34-26

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

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REAR SUSPENSION

34-2

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

M1341000100234

This is a multi-link type double wishbone indepen-
dent rear suspension. Because the left and right
wheels move independently with almost no change
in tire posture, the tires contact the ground firmly,
providing excellent steering stability as well as
improved riding comfort.

CONSTRUCTION DIAGRAM

AC000043 AB

UPPER ARM

REAR FRAME

COIL SPRING

SHOCK ABSORBER

STABILIZER BAR

LOWER ARM

TOE CONTROL ARM

TRAILING ARM