1999-2002 Mitsubishi Montero Sport Service Manual
Mitsubishi Models Covered & Key Technical Specifications
Models: Mitsubishi Montero Sport, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, Mitsubishi Challenger
Sub-models / Variants: 4WD, 2WD, Wagon, GLX, GLS, 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic
Trade Names: Challenger, Pajero Sport, Montero Sport
Model Years: 1999–2002
Serial Numbers: LY6620 and up (Engine serials AA0201 to YY9999)
Technical Data:
- Engine Displacement: 2,972 mL (6G72 petrol), 2,477 mL (4D56 diesel)
- Transmission Types: V5MT1 (5-speed manual), V4A51 (4-speed automatic)
- Engine Configurations: SOHC 6-cylinder (6G72), 4-cylinder diesel (4D56)
- Fuel Systems: MPI (petrol), Fuel injection (diesel)
- Compression Ratio: 21:1 (4D56 diesel), 9.0:1 (6G72 petrol)
Mitsubishi Manual Features & Content Preview
- Covers 1999–2002 Mitsubishi Montero Sport, Pajero Sport, and Challenger models equipped with 2.4L and 3.0L engine configurations, including 6G72 and 4D56 variants
- Official OEM publication PNO C4077-90960, featuring service bulletin supplements for updated integral oil pan procedures not found in earlier editions
- Contains 82 pages of engine assembly diagrams, fuel injection specifications, and detailed drivetrain service documentation
Content Coverage and Engine Systems
This workshop manual outlines the exact on-vehicle inspections, adjustments, and major component teardowns required for professional shop work. Chapters systematically map out the 6G72 SOHC petrol and 4D56 diesel platforms. You get direct access to the reference data needed for timing belt replacements, valve clearance settings, and idle speed management. Technical sections also detail procedures for the transmission, cooling systems, and the supplemental restraint system (SRS). Having these manufacturer-recommended workflows on hand ensures diagnostics and reassembly align with factory standards. When handling SRS components or performing heavy engine out-of-frame work, always observe standard workshop safety protocols and double-check system discharge procedures before beginning.
Specification and Technical Reference
The documentation provides precise measurements critical for reliable maintenance and troubleshooting. Diagnostic tables isolate electrical reference values for SRS sensors and outline complete ECU terminal pinouts, speeding up complex wire tracing and electrical fault finding.
Engine and Drivetrain Technical Data
Mechanical tolerances are strictly defined to eliminate guesswork on the bench. Torque settings for cylinder head bolts range from 103 to 113 Nm on cold engines. For the 4D56 diesel platform, the specification table mandates valve clearances at exactly 0.25 mm. Factory idle speeds for these specific 1999–2002 units are established at 750 ± 100 r/min. Additionally, cooling system efficiency charts and drive belt tension tables supply the exact figures needed to maintain peak performance across all identified chassis codes and transmission combinations.
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