GROUP INDEX00General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Engine Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Engine Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Intake and Exhaust. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Engine Electrical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Engine and Emission Control . . . . . 23Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . 25Propeller Shaft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Front Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Wheel and Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Power Plant Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Front Suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Rear Suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alphabetical Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NOTE:For the information on all service manualgroups not listed above, please refer toVolume 2.2006MITSUBISHI MONTEROSERVICE MANUALVolume 1FOREWORDThis service manual is subdivided into various groupcategories. Each section contains diagnostic,disassembly, repair, and installation procedures,along with complete specifications and tighteningreferences. Use of this manual will aid in properlyperforming any service necessary to maintain orrestore the high levels of performance and reliabilitydesigned into this Mitsubishi vehicle.This manual is designed for use with the 2006MONTERO Service Manual Volume 2, and the 2001MONTERO Body Repair Manual to provide completeservice information for the 2006 MONTERO.When reference is made in this manual to a brandname, number, or specific tool, an equivalent productmay be used in place of the recommended item. Allinformation, illustrations and specifications containedin this manual are based on the latest productinformation available at the time of publicationapproval. The right is reserved to make changes atany time without notice.No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in any retrievalsystem of transmitted, in any form or by any means, including but notlimited to electronic, mechanical photocopying, recording or otherwise,without the prior written permission of Mitsubishi Motors Corporation.2005 Mitsubishi Motors CorporationAll Rights, ReservedPrinted in USAMSSP-004B-2006(1/2)Proper service methods and repair procedures are necessary for the safe, reliable operation of all motor vehicles as well as the personal safety of the person doing the repair. There are many types of procedures, techniques, tools, and parts for servicing vehicles, as well as differences in the skills of the people doing the work. This manual cannot give advice or precautions for every possible situation. Because of this, anyone who does not follow the instructions in this manual must first make sure that the choice of methods, tools, or parts will not cause damage to the vehicle or injury to the person doing the work. The following list contains general precautions that should always be followed while working on a vehicle. Always wear safety glasses for eye protection. Use safety stands whenever a procedure requires work under the vehicle. Be sure the ignition switch is always off unless otherwise specified by a procedure. Set the parking brake when working on a vehicle. Operate the engine only in a well-ventilated area. Keep clear of moving parts when the engine is running. To prevent serious burns, avoid contact with hot metal parts such as the radiator, exhaust manifold, tail pipe, catalytic converter and muffler. Do not smoke while working on or near a vehicle.WARNINGCALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects and reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles ad certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.WARNINGS REGARDING SERVICING OF SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) EQUIPPED VEHICLES Improper service or maintenance of any component of the SRS, or any SRS-related component, can lead to personal injury or death to service personnel (from inadvertent firing of the air bag) or to the driver and passenger (from rendering the SRS inoperative). If it is possible that the SRS components are subjected to heat over 93C (200F) in baking or in drying after painting, remove the SRS components air bag module (drivers side and front passengers side), SRS-ECU, clock spring, side impact sensor, front seat assembly (side air bag module) beforehand. Service or maintenance of any SRS component or SRS-related component must be performed only at an authorized MITSUBISHI dealer. MITSUBISHI dealer personnel must thoroughly review this manual, and especially its GROUP 52B, Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), before beginning