Mitsubishi Montero (1991+). Manual — part 327

Front . . . . . 1/32 (1) . -1/16 to 5/32 (-2 to 4)

Rear . . . . . ... 0 (0) . . . . . ... . .

Toe-In (Degrees)

Front . . . . . .. 1/16 . . . . . -1/8 to 5/16

Rear . . . . . . . 0 . . . . . . . . .

Toe-Out on Turns (Degrees)

Inner . . . . . . 37 3/8 . . . . . ... . .

Outer . . . . . . 31 1/2 . . . . . ... . .

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS TABLE (STEALTH & 3000GT)

Application Preferred Range

Front Wheel Drive

Camber (Degrees)

Front & Rear . . . ... 0 . . . . ... -1/2 to 1/2

Caster (Degrees) . . .. 3 29/32 . . . 3 13/32 to 4 29/32

Toe-In (In. (mm))

Front . . . . . 0 (0) . ... -1/8 to 1/8 (-3 to 3)

Rear . . . . . . 0 (0) . . -3/32 to 3/32 (-2 to 2)

Toe-In (Degrees)

Front . . . . . .. 0 . . . . ... -1/4 to 1/4

Rear . . . . . ... 0 . . . . . -3/16 to 3/16

Toe-Out on Turns (Degrees)

Inner . . . . ... 33 3/4 . . . . . ... . .

Outer . . . . .. 28 11/32 . . . . . .. . .

All Wheel Drive

Camber (Degrees)

Front . . . . . .. 0 . . . . ... -1/2 to 1/2

Rear . . . . . . -5/32 . . . . -21/32 to 11/32

Caster (Degrees) . . .. 3 29/32 . . . 3 13/32 to 4 29/32

Toe-In (In. (mm))

Front . . . . . 0 (0) . ... -1/8 to 1/8 (-3 to 3)

Rear . . . . . . 0 (0) . . -3/32 to 3/32 (-2 to 2)

Toe-In (Degrees)

Front . . . . . . 0 . . . . ... -1/4 to 1/4

Rear . . . . . .. 0 . . . . . -3/16 to 3/16

Toe-Out on Turns (Degrees)

Inner . . . . .. 33 3/4 . . . . . ... . .

Outer . . . . . 28 11/32 . . . . . .. . .

WHEEL ALIGNMENT THEORY/OPERATION

1991 Mitsubishi Montero

GENERAL INFORMATION

Wheel Alignment Theory & Operation

ALL MODELS

* PLEASE READ THIS FIRST *

NOTE: This article is intended for general information purposes

only. This information may not apply to all makes and models.

PRE-ALIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS

GENERAL ALIGNMENT CHECKS

Before adjusting wheel alignment, check the following:

* Each axle uses tires of same construction and tread style,

equal in tread wear and overall diameter. Verify that radial

and axial runout is not excessive. Inflation should be at

manufacturer’s specifications.

* Steering linkage and suspension must not have excessive play.

Check for wear in tie rod ends and ball joints. Springs must

not be sagging. Control arm and strut rod bushings must not

have excessive play. See Fig. 1.

Fig. 1: Checking Steering Linkage

* Vehicle must be on level floor with full fuel tank, no

passenger load, spare tire in place and no load in trunk.

Bounce front and rear end of vehicle several times. Confirm

vehicle is at normal riding height.

* Steering wheel must be centered with wheels in straight ahead

position. If required, shorten one tie rod adjusting sleeve

and lengthen opposite sleeve (equal amount of turns). See

Fig. 2.

* Wheel bearings should have the correct preload and lug nuts

must be tightened to manufacturer’s specifications. Adjust

camber, caster and toe-in using this sequence. Follow

instructions of the alignment equipment manufacturer.

CAUTION: Do not attempt to correct alignment by straightening parts.

Damaged parts must be replaced.

Fig. 2: Adjusting Tie Rod Sleeves (Top View)

CAMBER

1) Camber is the tilting of the wheel, outward at either top

or bottom, as viewed from front of vehicle. See Fig. 3.

2) When wheels tilts outward at the top (from centerline of

vehicle), camber is positive. When wheels tilt inward at top, camber

is negative. Amount of tilt is measured in degrees from vertical.

Fig. 3: Determining Camber Angle

CASTER

1) Caster is tilting of front steering axis either forward or

backward from vertical, as viewed from side of vehicle. See Fig. 4.

2) When axis is tilted backward from vertical, caster is

positive. This creates a trailing action on front wheels. When axis is

tilted forward, caster is negative, causing a leading action on front

wheels.

Fig. 4: Determining Caster Angle

TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT

Toe-in is the width measured at the rear of the tires