Mitsubishi Montero (1991+). Manual — part 197

AIR RIDE SUSPENSION - SWITCH (ON/OFF) INSPECTION

Condition Code Procedure

Broken . . . . .. A . . . Require replacement.

Missing . . . . . C . . . Require replacement.

Output signal incorrect . A . . . Require replacement.

AIR RIDE SUSPENSION - TORSION SPRINGS (COUNTER BALANCING)

AIR RIDE SUSPENSION - TORSION SPRING (COUNTER BALANCING) INSPECTION

Condition Code Procedure

Attaching hardware bent . B ... Require repair or replacement

of bent part.

Attaching hardware

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

part.

Attaching hardware

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

incorrect part.

Attaching hardware

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

of loose part.

Attaching hardware

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

part.

Attaching hardware

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

of part with damaged threads.

Attaching hardware

threads stripped

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

with stripped threads.

Broken . . . . .. A . . . Require replacement.

Missing . . . . . C . . . Require replacement.

AIR RIDE SUSPENSION - TUBING

AIR RIDE SUSPENSION - TUBING INSPECTION

Condition Code Procedure

Attaching hardware

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

incorrect part.

Attaching hardware

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

of loose part.

Attaching hardware

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

part.

Blocked . . . . . A .. Require repair or replacement.

Fitting incorrect . ... B . . . Require replacement.

Leaking . . . . . A .. Require repair or replacement.

Line type incorrect . . B . . . Require replacement.

Missing . . . . . C . . . Require replacement.

Restricted . . . .. A .. Require repair or replacement.

Routed incorrectly . .. B . . Require routing correction.

AIR RIDE SUSPENSION - WARNING LAMPS

AIR RIDE SUSPENSION - WARNING LAMP INSPECTION

Condition Code Procedure

Bulb burned out . . . A . . . Require replacement.

Warning light does

not come on during

bulb check . . . . .. . Further inspection required to

determine cause.

Warning light flashes ... .. . Further inspection required to

determine cause.

Warning light is

intermittent . . ... .. . Further inspection required to

determine cause.

Warning light stays

on after initial

bulb check . . . . .. . Further inspection required to

determine cause.

AIR RIDE SUSPENSION - WIRING HARNESSES

AIR RIDE SUSPENSION - WIRING HARNESS INSPECTION

Condition Code Procedure

Connector bent . . .. A .. Require repair or replacement.

Connector broken . . A .. Require repair or replacement.

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

Damaged (cut, burned, or

chafed) . . . . A .. Require repair or replacement.

Excessive resistance . B .. Require repair or replacement.

Fuse blown . . . .. A . . . Require replacement.

Fusible link blown . .. A . . . Require replacement.

Open . . . . . A .. Require repair or replacement.

Poor ground . . . . A .. Require repair or replacement.

Routed incorrectly . .. B .. Require rerouting according to

vehicle manufacturer’s

specifications.

Shorted . . . . . A .. Require repair or replacement.

Terminal bent . . ... A .. Require repair or replacement.

Terminal broken . . . A .. Require repair or replacement.

Terminal corroded . ... A .. Require repair or replacement.

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

BALL JOINTS

Before requiring or suggesting ball joint replacement, the

approved OEM procedure must be used to measure ball joint wear. The

measurement(s) obtained, along with the vehicle manufacturer’s

specifications, must be noted on the inspection report. Some states

require that these measurements also appear on the invoice.

NOTE: The term "perceptible movement," defined as any visible

movement in any direction, has been the industry standard

for determining the need for replacement of follower ball

joints. Some vehicle manufacturers are now publishing

specifications for follower ball joints that were

previously diagnosed by the "perceptible movement"

standard. Before requiring or suggesting any parts be

replaced based on "perceptible movement," consult your

repair manual to determine if OEM specifications exist.

You are not required to replace ball joints in axle sets.

However, when replacing a ball joint due to wear exceeding

manufacturer’s specification, you may suggest replacement of the other

ball joint if its measurement shows it is close to the end of its

useful life, for preventive maintenance.

BALL JOINT INSPECTION

Condition Code Procedure

Attaching hardware bent . B ... Require repair or replacement

of bent part if available;

otherwise, replace ball joint.

Attaching hardware

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

part if available; otherwise,

replace ball joint.

Attaching hardware

corroded, affecting

structural integrity ... A . Require replacement of corroded

part if available; otherwise,

replace ball joint.

Attaching hardware

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

incorrect part if available;

otherwise, replace ball joint.

Attaching hardware

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

of loose part if available;

otherwise, replace ball joint.

Attaching hardware

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

part if available; otherwise,

replace ball joint.

Attaching hardware

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

of part with damaged threads if

available; otherwise, replace

ball joint.

Attaching hardware

threads stripped

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

with stripped threads if

available; otherwise, replace

ball joint.

Binding . . . . . A . . .. ( 1) Further inspection

required.

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

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

Grease boot torn . . 2 . . (4) 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.

Greaseable ball joint will

not take grease . . 2 . .. (5) Suggest replacement of

grease fitting.

Nut on ball joint loose . A . . ... ( 6) Require repair or

replacement.

Pre-load adjustment

incorrect . . . .. B .. Require repair or replacement.

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) - If greaseable, grease ball joint. If problem persists

or joint is non-greaseable, require replacement.

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

the ball joint and will accelerate wear.

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

the ball joint and will accelerate wear.

(4) - Torn grease boot will allow contaminants to enter the

ball joint and will accelerate wear.

(5) - If the greaseable ball joint still will not take grease

after replacing the grease fitting, suggest replacement

of ball joint.

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

(7) - Check for damaged taper hole.

BUSHINGS

BUSHING INSPECTION

Condition Code Procedure

Attaching hardware bent . B ... Require repair or replacement

of bent part if available;

otherwise, replace bushing.

Attaching hardware

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

part if available; otherwise,

replace bushing.

Attaching hardware

corroded, affecting

structural integrity ... A . Require replacement of corroded

part if available; otherwise,

replace bushing.

Attaching hardware

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

incorrect part if available;

otherwise, replace bushing.

Attaching hardware

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

of loose part if available;

otherwise, replace bushing.

Attaching hardware

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

part if available; otherwise,

replace bushing.

Attaching hardware

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