Mitsubishi Montero (1998+). Manual - part 339

98V205000: THIRD-SEAT LATCH & STRIKER INSPECTION 

1998 Mitsubishi Montero

NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN

Model(s):                       1994-98 Mitsubishi Montero

Campaign No:                    98V205000

Number of Affected Vehicles:    60243

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:

Passenger vehicles equipped with accessory cargo mats in

the third-seat and cargo area.

DESCRIPTION OF DEFECT:

This cargo mat interferes with the latching integrity of the folding

third seats.

CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT:

In the event of a crash, an occupant of the third seat may not be

properly restrained and could be ejected from the vehicle.

CORRECTIVE ACTION:

Dealers will inspect the third-seat latch and striker.  A rectangle

will be removed from the cargo mat around each striker to provide

adequate striker clearance and proper latching.

OWNER NOTIFICATION:

Owner notification is expected to begin October 12, 1998.

Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed

upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a

reasonable time should contact Mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.  Also

contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Auto

Safety Hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration operates Monday

through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Eastern Time.  For more

information call (800) 424-9393 or (202) 366-0123.  For the hearing

impaired, call (800) 424-9153.

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL & INSTALLATION - A/T 

1998 Mitsubishi Montero

         1997-98 TRANSMISSION SERVICING

         Mitsubishi Transmission Removal & Installation

         Diamante, Eclipse, Galant, Mirage, Montero, 3000GT

         REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

         AWD & FWD MODELS

         Removal

         1) On all models except Galant, remove battery and battery

tray. On 3000GT, remove washer tank. On all models, remove air cleaner

cover with air inlet hose assembly. Raise and support vehicle. Remove

wheels. Remove undercover(s) (if equipped). Disconnect control cables

at transaxle. Drain transaxle fluid.

         2) On AWD models, remove front exhaust pipe. On all models,

disconnect neutral safety switch connector, oil cooler hoses and

electrical connectors from transaxle. Disconnect speedometer cable and

throttle control cable (if equipped). Remove starter motor.

         3) Separate tie rod end. Separate lower ball joint. Separate

stabilizer bar connection (if necessary). Remove axle shafts. See

appropriate AXLE SHAFTS article in DRIVE AXLES. Remove center

crossmember assembly.

         4) On AWD models, separate transfer assembly from transaxle.

Reference mark transfer assembly-to-drive shaft and remove transfer

assembly.

         5) On all models, remove transmission inspection (dust)

cover. Place index mark on torque converter and drive plate for

reassembly reference. Remove torque converter-to-drive plate bolts.

Push torque converter away from engine into transaxle.

         6) On all 4-cylinder models, support engine. On all models,

support transaxle with jack. Remove bolts from transaxle mounts.

Remove mounting brackets and remaining transaxle-to-engine bolts.

Slide transaxle assembly to right and lower to remove.

CAUTION: Ensure torque converter is fully seated in transaxle before

         installation. Always install new snap rings on inner

         constant velocity joints.

         Installation

         1) To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten transaxle-

to-engine bolts and torque converter-to-drive plate bolts to

specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.

         2) Ensure reference marks on torque converter-to-drive plate

and transfer assembly-to-drive shaft align. Tighten mounting bolts

with weight of engine and transaxle on mounts. Refill transaxle fluid

to specified level. See LUBRICATION in TRANSMISSION SERVICING - A/T

article. Adjust all control cables. See ADJUSTMENTS in

TRANSMISSION SERVICING - A/T article.

         RWD & 4WD MODELS

         Removal

         1) Disconnect negative battery cable. On Montero 4WD, remove

transfer case shift lever knob, dust boot and retainer plate or

console. Remove transfer case gearshift assembly.

         2) On all models, raise and support vehicle. Remove

undercarriage cover and/or skid plate(s). Drain transmission and

transfer case (if applicable). Place reference mark on drive shaft(s)

and remove. Disconnect all external solenoid and switch connections.

         3) On Montero 4WD, remove catalytic converter and front

exhaust pipe. On all models, disconnect speedometer cable and control

cables at transmission. Remove starter and bellhousing cover. Place

reference mark on torque converter and drive plate for reassembly

reference. Remove torque converter bolts. Push torque converter back

and away from drive plate.

         4) Disconnect transmission cooler lines. Remove oil filler

tube. Secure transmission on a jack. Raise transmission slightly to

take weight off mount. Remove crossmember-to-mount bolts and

crossmember.

         5) Remove transfer case mounting bracket and mount (if

equipped). Remove transmission-to-engine mounting bolts. Carefully

lower transmission from vehicle.

CAUTION: Ensure torque converter is fully seated in transmission

         before installation.

         Installation

         1) To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten

transmission-to-engine bolts and torque converter-to-drive plate bolts

to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. Tighten mount bolts with

weight of engine and transmission on mounts. Ensure reference marks on

drive shaft(s) and torque converter-to-drive plate are matched.

         2) Apply sealant to transfer case gearshift assembly gasket

before installation. Coat transmission oil filler tube "O" ring with

transmission fluid before installation. Refill transmission fluid to

specified level. See LUBRICATION in TRANSMISSION SERVICING - A/T

article. Adjust all control cables. See ADJUSTMENTS in

TRANSMISSION SERVICING - A/T article.

         TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - FWD MODELS

Applications                                            Ft. Lbs. (N.m)

Ball Joint Nut  ............................................  74 (100)

Center Crossmember Assembly Front Bolt  .....................  69 (93)

Center Crossmember Assembly Rear Bolt  ......................  52 (70)

Starter Bolts  ..............................................  22 (30)

Tie Rod End Nut  ............................................  21 (28)

Torque Converter-To-Drive Plate Bolt  .................  33-38 (45-52)

Transaxle-To-Engine Block Bolt

  8-mm Bolt  ....................................................  ( 1)

  10-mm Bolt  .........................................  22-25 (30-34)

  12-mm Bolt  .........................................  31-40 (42-54)

Upper Coupling Bolts

  2.4L  .....................................................  35 (48)

  3.0L  .....................................................  54 (73)

Lower Coupling Bolts

  2.4L  .....................................................  35 (48)

  3.0L  .....................................................  65 (88)

(1) - Tighten to 84-108 INCH lbs. (10-12 N.m).

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - RWD MODELS

Applications                                            Ft. Lbs. (N.m)

Engine-To-Transmission Bolt  ................................  65 (88)

Torque Converter-To-Drive Plate Bolt  .......................  30 (41)

Transmission-To-Engine Block Bolt  ..........................  55 (74)