1991 MITSUBISHI 3000GT Service Manual

STEERING - Steering Wheel and Shaft37A-13
STEERING WHEEL AND SHAFTM37GA- -
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Post-installation Operation
l Checking of Steering Wheel Positlonwith Wheels Straight Ahead
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Mb1. Air bag module*I) l a2. Steering wheel
3. Lower column cover;: E;feTn switch assembly
4. Upper column cover9. Key interlock cable
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5. Knee protectorIO. Slide leverTransaxle Control.)
(Refer to GROUP
52A- Instrument Panel.)11. Steering column assembly
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STEERING - Steering Wheel and Shaft
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SERVICE POINTS OF REMOVALM37GBAV1. REMOVAL OF AIR BAG MODULE
(1) Remove the air bag module mounting nut using a
socket wrench from the back side.
(2) To remove the clock spring connector (squib connector)
from the air bag module, force the lock outward and pry
it with a standard screwdriver, as shown in the
illustration at the left, to make sure that no undue force
is exerted to the connector when it is removed.
CautionWait at least 30 seconds after disconnecting the
battery cable before doing any further work. The
SRS system is designed to retain enough voltage todeploy the air bag for a short time even after the
battery has been disconnected, so serious injury
may result from unintended air bag deployment if
work is done on the SRS system immediately afterthe battery cable is disconnected.
(3) The removed air bag module should be stored in a
clean, dry place with the pad cover face up.
2. REMOVAL OF STEERING WHEEL
Remove the steering wheel by using a steering wheel
puller.
CautionDo not hammer on the steering wheel to remove it;
doing so may damage the collapsible mechanism.
SERVICE POINT OF INSTALLATIONM37GDAR2. INSTALLATION OF STEERING WHEEL
Line up the “NEUTRAL” mark of the clock spring with the
mating mark before installing the steering wheel.
CautionIf the clock spring’s mating mark is not properly
aligned, the steering wheel may not be completely
rotational during a turn, or the flat cable within the
clock spring may be severed, obstructing normal
operation of the SRS and possibly leading to serious
injury to the vehicle’s driver.1
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STEERING - Steering Wheel and Shaft
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLYM37GE- -
Disassembly steps
1. Boot2. Cover assemblyI)* 3. Bearing4. Joint assembly*+ 5. Special boltsl * l a6. Steering lock bracket+* I)* 7. Steering lock cylinder8.Steering column assembly
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Steering lock cylinder13FOO51
SERVICE POINTS OF DISASSEMBLYM37GFAS
6. REMOVAL OF STEERING LOCK BRACKET / 7. STEER-
ING LOCK CYLINDERIf it is necessary to remove the steering lock cylinder, use a
hacksaw to cut the special bolts at the steering lock bracket
side.
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37A-16STEERING - Steering Wheel and Shaft13E;O613FOO5
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INSPECTIONM37GGAKl Check the steering shaft for play and round movement.
l Check the joints for play, damage, or rough movement.
l Check the joint bearing for wear and damage.
l Check the dust shield for damage.
SERVICE POINTS OF REASSEMBLYM37GHBE7. INSTALLATION OF STEERING LOCK CYLINDER
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STEERING LOCK BRACKET / 5. SPECIAL BOLT
(1) When installing the steering lock cylinder and steering
lock bracket to the column tube, temporarily install the
steering lock in alignment with the column boss.
(2) After checking that the lock works properly, tighten the
special bolts until the head twists off.
CautionThe steering lock bracket and bolts must be re-
placed with new ones when the steering lock
cylinder is installed.3. INSTALLATION OF BEARING
(1) Fill the inside of the bearing with multipurpose grease.
(2) Install the bearings to the shaft on the joint assembly.
(3) Wrap vinyl tape approximately one and one-half times
around the concave circumferences of the bearings,
and then press fit the bearings into the cover assembly.
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STEERING- Power Steering Gear Box
POWER STEERING GEAR BOX
/REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION37A-17
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Pre-removal ODerationl Draining of the Power Steering Fluid
(Refer to P.37A-9.)l Removal of Front Exhaust Pipe(Refer to GROUP 15 - Exhaust Pipe1 and Main Muffler.)1l Removal of Transfer Assembly
(Refer to GROUP 22 -Transfer.)
Post-installation Operationl Installation of Transfer Assembly
(Refer to GROUP 22 -Transfer.)
l Installation of Front Exhaust Pipe(Refer to GROUP 15 - Exhaust Pipeand Main Muffler.)l Supplying of the Power Steering Fluid
(Refer to P.37A-9.)l Bleeding of the Power Steering Fluid Line
(Refer to P.37A-IO.)l Checking of Steering Wheel Position with
Wheels Straight Ahead
l Adjustment of the Front Wheel Alignment
(Refer to GROUP 33A-Service AdiustmeniProcedures.)Removt
50 Nm
c40 Nm
29 ftlbs.
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Nm43 - 51ft.lbs.60-70Nm43 - 51ft.lbs.
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ft.lb
35 Nm
25 ft.lbs.
15 Nm
11 ftlbs.
18 Nm
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1. Joint assembly and gear box connecting bolt
2. Cotter pin
3. Tie-rod end and knuckle connecting nut
4. Left member
5. Right member
6. Stabilizer bar bracket
7. Connection of steering gear box with 4WS
oil line
8. Clamp
9. Gear box assemblv
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STEERING - Power Steering Gear Box
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SERVICE POINTS OF REMOVALM37PBAI3. DISCONNECTION OF TIE-ROD END
Using the special tool, disconnect the tie rod from the
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knuckle.LJ9. REMOVAL OF GEAR BOX ASSEMBLY
(1) Move the rack completely to the right and then remove
the gear box from the crossmember.
(2) While tilting the gear box downward, remove it to the
left.
CautionWhen removing the gear box, pull it out carefully
and slowly to avoid damaging the boots.
INSPECTIONM37PCAFGEAR BOX FOR TOTAL PINION TORQUE
Using the special tools, rotate the pinion gear at the rate of one
rotation in approximately 4 to 6 seconds to check the total
pinion torque.
Standard value: 0.6
- 1.3 Nm (5 - 11 in.lbs.)
NOTEMeasure the pinion torque through the whole stroke of the
rack.If the measured value is not within the standard range, first
adjust the rack support cover, and then check the total pinion
starting torque again.
If the total pinion starting torque cannot be adjusted to within
the standard range by adjusting the rack support cover, check
the rack support cover, rack support spring, rack support and
replace any parts necessary.
CHECK THE TIE ROD FOR SWING RESISTANCE
(1) Give
10 hard swings to the tie rod.
(2) Measure the tie rod swing resistance with a spring balance
Standard value: 8
- 18 N (1.8 - 4.0 Ibs.)
[2 - 5 Nm (17 - 43 in.lbs.)](3) If the measured value exceeds the standard value, replace
tie rod assembly.
NOTEEven if the measured value is below the standard value, the
tie rod which swings smoothly without excessive play may
be used.
SERVICE POINTS OF INSTALLATIONM37PDAE10. INSTALLATION OF MOUNTING RUBBER
/ 9. GEAR
BOX ASSEMBLYWhen installing the mounting rubber, align the projection of
the mounting rubber with the indentation in the crossmem-
ber to install the gear box.
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STEERING - Power Steering Gear Box37A-19
SASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY
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22 Nm
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16 ft.lbs.
50-55Nm36 - 40 ft.lbs.
90 Nm’65 ftlbs.i07Disassembly steps
I. Tie rod end locking nuts+4 2. Tie rod ends+W I)+ 3. Dust shield4. Bellows clipsl *5. Bellows bands6. Bellows
l *7. Tab washers+4 8. Tie rods9. Feed tubes10. O-rings+4Adjustment of total pinion torque
Cc* *a II. End plug12. Self-locking nut13. Locking nutcc*14. Rack support cover
15. Rack support spring
16. Rack support
17. Valve housingSteering gear seal kit
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4*l 418.Oil seall a I 9. Pinion and valve assembly
I)* 20. Seal rings4*21. Ball bearing4*22. Oil seal*I) l + 23. Circlip24.Rack stopperl + 25. Rack bushing+e l + 26. RackI)+27.O-ring4I) I)4 28. Oil seal29.Seal rings30.O-ring*I) l + 31. Ball bearing** l + 32. Needle roller bearing4* *4 33. Oil seall l * 34. Back-up washer35.Rack housingTSB Revision

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STEERING - Power Steering Gear Box
.UBRICATION AND SEALING POINTS
Automatic transmission fluid
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hid:MITSUBISHI PLUS ATF/Automatic transmission fluid“DEXRON” or “DEXRON II”
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Grease: Silicone greaseFluid:
MITSUBISHI PLUS ATF/Automatic transmission fluid
“DEXRON” or “DEXRON II”
Sealant:1 3M ART, Part No. 8663 or
equivalent.
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Fluid:MITSUBISHI PLUS ATF/Automatic transmission fluid
“DEXRON” or “DEXRON II”
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Sealant:3M ART, Part No. 8663 or
equivalent
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Fluid:MITSUBISHI PLUS ATF/
Automatic transmission fluid
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