Mitsubishi Montero Sport (2004+). Manual - part 67

 

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Mitsubishi Montero Sport (2004+). Manual - part 67

 

 

TREATMENT BEFORE/AFTER DRIVING THROUGH WATER

TSB Revision

GENERAL <BODY AND CHASSIS>

00-27

• Apply grease to the lubricating points of the front 

suspension, steering linkage and propeller shaft.

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PITMAN ARM

TIE ROD

UPPER ARM

TIE ROD END

TREATMENT BEFORE/AFTER DRIVING THROUGH WATER

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GENERAL <BODY AND CHASSIS>

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INSPECTION AND SERVICE AFTER 
FORDING A STREAM

After fording a stream, check the following points. If 
abnormal condition is evident, clean, replace or lubri-
cate.

• Check for water, mud, sand, etc. in the rear brake 

drum, starter motor, brake pipe and fuel pipe.

• Check for water in the fluid or oil inside the front 

differential, rear differential, transmission and 
transfer.

• Apply grease to the lubricating points of the front 

suspension, steering linkage and propeller shaft.

• Check all boots and breather hoses for cracks 

and damage.

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TOWING AND HOISTING

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GENERAL <BODY AND CHASSIS>

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TOWING AND HOISTING

M1001000800250

WRECKER TOWING RECOMMENDATION

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FRONT TOWING PICKUP

CAUTION

• Do not tow this vehicle with a wrecker using sling-type 

equipment other wise the bumper may become 
deformed. If this vehicle is towed, use wheel lift or flat 
bed equipment.

• Make sure that the transmission remains in the "N" 

position.

• For the four-wheel-drive vehicle, move the transfer shift 

lever to "2H" position.

The vehicle may be towed on its rear wheels for extended dis-
tances provided the parking brake is released. It is recom-
mended that vehicles be towed using the front pickup 
whenever possible.

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REAR TOWING PICKUP 

CAUTION

• This vehicle cannot be towed by a wrecker using 

sling-type equipment other wise the lower arm may 
become deformed. If this vehicle is towed, use a wheel 
lift or flat bed equipment.

• Do not use the steering column lock to secure the front 

wheels for towing.

• For the four-wheel-drive vehicle, move the transfer shift 

lever to "2H" position.

• If these requirements cannot be met, the front wheels 

must be placed on a tow dolly.

Automatic transmission vehicle may be towed on the front 
wheels at speeds not to exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) for distances 
not to exceed 30 km (18 miles).

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SLING TYPE

WHEEL LIFT TYPE

FLAT BED TYPE

NO

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SLING TYPE

WHEEL LIFT TYPE

FLAT BED TYPE

NO

TOWING AND HOISTING

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GENERAL <BODY AND CHASSIS>

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TOWING WHEN KEYS ARE NOT AVAILABLE 
When a locked vehicle must be towed and keys are not avail-
able, the vehicle may be lifted and towed from the front, pro-
vided the parking brake is released. If not released, the rear 
wheels should be placed on a tow dolly.

HOISTING 

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EMERGENCY JACKING 
Place a jack under one of the jacking points shown in the illus-
tration.

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FRONT JACK-UP
POINT

REAR JACK-UP
POINT

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