Symptoms
A nose-down stance, or one front corner lower than the other. Like every Pajero up to 1999, the first generation has double-wishbone front suspension on torsion bars.
The fix, step by step
- With the truck on level ground, measure the front ride height on both sides.
- Turn the torsion-bar adjusters evenly to raise the low side, settle the suspension and measure again.
- Clean and anti-seize the adjuster threads.
- Get an alignment afterwards.
- If the bars are badly sagged or you carry a heavy bar and winch, replace them rather than winding them up further.
Tools & part numbers
- Jack and stands
- tape measure
- socket and long extension
- anti-seize.
Where to buy the parts
Suspension parts, 1989 Montero 2.6RockAuto ↗Amazon ↗
Suspension parts, 1989 Montero 3.0 V6RockAuto ↗Amazon ↗
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Rated for a competent home mechanic with a decent tool kit. Confirm torque figures, fluids and procedures against the factory service manual for your VIN, support the truck on stands rather than a jack, and work at your own risk (disclaimer). Some parts links are affiliate links, which pay us a small commission at no cost to you.