Mitsubishi Montero (1991+). Manual — part 196

the facts, allowing the customer to draw their own

conclusions and make an informed decision about how to

proceed.

STEERING AND SUSPENSION

SERVICE PROCEDURES REQUIRED AND SUGGESTED FOR PROPER VEHICLE

OPERATION

Steering and suspension are complex systems made up of a

variety of interdependent components. For proper vehicle handling,

ride, and tire wear, a thorough inspection is required whenever

suspension work is being performed.

Conditions listed assume that the problem has been isolated

to the specific component by proper testing procedures.

NOTE: When replacing steering and/or suspension components which

may affect an alignment angle, you are required to check

and adjust alignment as needed. Refer to the OEM

specifications.

CAUTION: DO NOT use ride height altering or load compensating

components, such as variable rate springs and coil over

shocks, on vehicles with height or load sensing

proportioning valve-equipped braking systems, unless

these components are original equipment.

AIR RIDE SUSPENSION

NOTE: Depending on the air suspension design, there are some

aftermarket products available to eliminate the air ride

suspension on certain vehicles. If the system has been

eliminated with one of these products, then no service is

suggested or required.

AIR RIDE SUSPENSION - AIR SHOCKS AND AIR STRUTS

NOTE: This section covers the air spring portion of the

air shock or strut. For damping portion of shock

or strut conditions and procedures, refer to the

SHOCK ABSORBERS, STRUT CARTRIDGES AND STRUT ASSEMBLIES

section.

AIR RIDE SUSPENSION - AIR SHOCK AND AIR STRUT INSPECTION

Condition Code Procedure

Inner fabric of air bag

damaged . . . . A . . . Require replacement.

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

Outer covering of air bag

is cracked to the extent

that inner fabric of air

bag is visible . . . 1 . . . Suggest replacement.

AIR RIDE SUSPENSION - AIR SPRING VALVES

AIR RIDE SUSPENSION - AIR SPRING VALVE 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.

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.

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

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

Connector broken . . A . . . Require replacement.

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

Inoperative . . . . A .. Require repair or replacement.

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

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

AIR RIDE SUSPENSION - AIR SPRINGS

AIR RIDE SUSPENSION - AIR SPRING INSPECTION

Condition Code Procedure

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.

Collar cracked . . .. A . . . Require replacement.

End cap cracked . . . A . . . Require replacement.

Inner fabric of bag

damaged . . . . A . . . Require replacement.

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

Outer covering of air bag

is cracked to the extent

that inner fabric of air

bag is visible . . . 1 . . . Suggest replacement.

Piston cracked . . .. A . . . Require replacement.

AIR RIDE SUSPENSION - COMPRESSORS

AIR RIDE SUSPENSION - COMPRESSOR 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

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.

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

Connector broken . . A . . . Require replacement.

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

Does not build pressure . A . . .. ( 1) Further inspection

required.

Excessive run time . .. B . . .. ( 2) Further inspection

required.

Inoperative . . . . A . . . Require replacement.

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

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

(1) - If failure to build pressure is traced to the

compressor, require replacement.

(2) - If excessive run time is traced to the compressor,

require replacement.

AIR RIDE SUSPENSION - HEIGHT SENSORS

AIR RIDE SUSPENSION - HEIGHT SENSOR 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

corroded, affecting

structural integrity . A . . .. Require replacement of

corroded 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.

Dust boot missing . ... 2 . . (1) Suggest replacement.

Dust boot split . . . 2 . . (1) Suggest replacement.

Dust boot torn . . .. 2 . . (1) Suggest replacement.

Housing cracked . . . A . . . Require replacement.

Lead routing incorrect .. B .. Require rerouting according to

vehicle manufacturer’s

specifications.

Loose . . . . ... B ... Require adjustment to vehicle

manufacturer’s specifications.

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

Output signal incorrect . A .. Require repair or replacement.

Wire lead damaged . ... A .. Require repair or replacement.

(1) - This condition can lead to damage of the sliding magnet,

which, in turn, causes premature sensor failure.

AIR RIDE SUSPENSION - MODULES

AIR RIDE SUSPENSION - MODULE INSPECTION

Condition Code Procedure

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.

Housing cracked . . . 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.

Inoperative . . . . A . . . Require replacement.

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

AIR RIDE SUSPENSION - RELAYS (COMPRESSOR)

AIR RIDE SUSPENSION - RELAY (COMPRESSOR) INSPECTION

Condition Code Procedure

Housing cracked . . . 2 . . (1) Suggest replacement.

Intermittent . . . A . . . Require replacement.

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

Output signal incorrect . A . . . Require replacement.

(1) - If moisture enters the relay, it can reduce life

expectancy or impair function.

AIR RIDE SUSPENSION - SWITCHES (ON/OFF)