Fwd Models

2001 Mitsubishi Montero XLSSECTION Fwd Models
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (FWD MODELS)

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Ball Joint Nut
Diamante & Mirage 43-52 (60-70)
Eclipse & Galant 73-87 (99-118)
Center Crossmember Assembly Front Bolt
Diamante 65 (88)
Eclipse & Galant 58-80 (77-108)
Mirage 51 (69)
Center Crossmember Assembly Rear Bolt
Diamante 38 (52)
Eclipse & Galant 50-56 (68-76)
Mirage 51 (69)
Coupling Bolts
Lower
2.4L 35 (48)
3.0L 65 (88)
Upper
2.4L 35 (48)
3.0L 54 (73)
Drive Plate Bolt
Diamante & Mirage 33-38 (45-52)
Eclipse & Galant 27-33 (37-45)
Starter Bolts
Diamnte 19-24 (26-33)
Eclipse & Galant 21-25 (28-34)
Mirage 36 (49)
Tie Rod End Nut
Diamante 21 (28)
Eclipse & Galant 17-25 (23-34)
Mirage 18 (25)
Transaxle-To-Engine Block Bolt
Diamante
Lower Portion FIxing Bolt 65 (88)
Upper Portion Fixing Bolt 55 (74)
Eclipse & Galant
2.4L 32-40 (43-54)
3.0L 43-61 (58-83)
Mirage 35 (48)
RENDER: 1.0x

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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.