1999 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION VI wheel

STEERING – Steering Wheel and Shaft37A-3
REMOVAL SERVICE POINT
ASTEERING WHEEL REMOVAL
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
ACLOCK SPRING AND COLUMN SWITCH / COLUMN
SWITCH INSTALLATION
Tighten the screws in an alphabetical order.
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY
1
2
3 4
Disassembly steps
AA1. Special bolt
A2. Steering lock bracket
A3. Steering lock cylinder
4. Steering shaft
MB990803
A
BC

STEERING – Steering Wheel and Shaft37A-4
DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINT
ASTEERING LOCK BRACKET / STEERING LOCK
CYLINDER REMOVAL
If it is necessary to remove the steering lock cylinder, use
a hacksaw to cut the special bolts at the steering lock bracket
side.
REASSEMBLY SERVICE POINT
ASTEERING LOCK CYLINDER/STEERING LOCK
BRACKET / SPECIAL BOLT INSTALLATION
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.
Caution
The steering lock bracket and bolts must be replaced
with new ones when the steering lock is installed.
Steering lock bracket
Steering lock cylinder

STEERING – Power Steering Gear Box37A-5
POWER STEERING GEAR BOX
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
CAUTION: SRS
For vehicles with SRS, before removal of steering gear box, refer to GROUP 52B, centre front wheels and
remove ignition key. Failure to do so may damage SRS clock spring and render SRS system inoperative,
risking serious driver injury.
Pre-removal Operation

Power Steering Fluid Draining

Center Member Removal

Front Exhaust Pipe RemovalPost-installation Operation

Front Exhaust Pipe Installation

Center Member Installation

Power Steering Fluid Supplying

Power Steering Fluid Line Bleeding

Steering Wheel Position Check with Wheels Straight
Ahead

Front Wheel Alignment Adjustment

Dust Cover Check for Cracks or Damage by
Pushing it with Finger.
15 Nm 15–33 Nm
69 Nm17 Nm
5 Nm
15–33 Nm
789
3
45 1 2
611 Nm
Removal steps
1. Steering shaft assembly and gear
box connecting bolt
2. Band
3. Split pin
A4. Tie-rod end and knuckle connection5. Return tube connection
6. Pressure tube connection
7. Cylinder clamp
B8. Gear box assembly
9. Steering cover assembly

SRS – General Information52B-2
GENERAL INFORMATION
To improve safety, the SRS is available as optional
part.
The SRS consists of two air bag modules, SRS
air bag control unit (SRS-ECU), SRS warning lamp
and clock spring. One air bag is located in the
centre of the steering wheel and another above
the glove box. Each air bag has a folded air bag
and an inflator unit. The control unit under the floor
console monitors the system and has a safing G
sensor and an analog G sensor. The warning lamp
on the instrument panel indicates the operationalstatus of the SRS. The clock spring is installed
in the steering column.
Only authorized service personnel should do work
on or around the SRS components. Those service
personnel should read this manual carefully before
staring any such work. Extreme care must be used
when servicing the SRS to avoid injury to the service
personnel (by inadvertent deployment of the air
bags) or the driver (by rendering the SRS
inoperative).
Air bag module
(Driver’s side)Clock springAir bag module
(Front passenger’s side)
Diagnosis
connector
SRS-ECU
SRS warning lamp

SRS – Special Tools / Test Equipment52B-5
SPECIAL TOOLS
ToolNumberNameUse
MB991502MUT-II sub
assembly
Reading diagnosis codes

Erasing diagnosis code

Reading trouble period

Reading erase times
MB991613SRS check
harnessChecking the SRS electrical circuitry
MB990803Steering wheel
pullerSteering wheel removal
MB686560SRS air bag
adapter harness A
Deployment of air bag modules and seat
belt with pre-tensioner inside the vehicle

Deployment of air bag module (front
passenger’s side) outside the vehicle
MR203491 or
MB628919SRS air bag
adapter harness BDeployment of air bag module (driver’s side)
outside the vehicle
TEST EQUIPMENT
ToolNameUse
Digital multi-meterChecking the SRS electrical circuitry
Use a multi-meter for which the
maximum test current is 2 mA or less
at the minimum range of resistance
measurement

SRS – SRS Maintenance52B-16
SRS COMPONENT VISUAL CHECK
Turn the ignition key to the LOCK (OFF) position, disconnect
the negative battery cable and tape the terminal.
Caution
Wait at least 60 seconds after disconnecting the battery
cable before doing any further work. (Refer to P.52B-3.)
SRS CONTROL UNIT (SRS-ECU)
1. Check SRS-ECU case and brackets for dents, cracks,
deformation or rust.
Caution
The SRS may not activate if the SRS-ECU is not
installed properly, which could result in serious injury
or death to the vehicle’s driver or front passenger.
2. Check connector for damage, and terminals for
deformation or rust.
Replace SRS-ECU if it fails visual check.
(Refer to P.52B-24.)
AIR BAG MODULES, STEERING WHEEL AND CLOCK
SPRING
1. Remove the air bag modules, steering wheel and clock
spring. (Refer to P.52B-25.)
Caution
The removed air bag modules should be stored in
a clean, dry place with the pad cover face up.
2. Check pad cover for dents, cracks or deformation.
Insulating tape
Battery
Battery (–) cable
SRS-ECU
Pad cover


Pad cover

SRS – SRS Maintenance52B-17
3. Check connector for damage, terminals deformities, and
harness for binds.
4. Check air bag inflator case for dents, cracks or deformities.
5. Check harness and connectors for damage, and terminals
for deformation.
6. Check clock spring connectors and protective tube for
damage, and terminals for deformation.
7. Visually check the clock spring case for damage.
8. Align the mating marks of the clock spring and, after
turning the vehicle’s front wheels to straight-ahead
position, install the clock spring to the column switch.
Mating Mark Alignment
Turn the clock spring clockwise fully, and then turn back
it approx. 3 4/5 turns counterclockwise to align the mating
marks.
Caution
If 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 or front passenger.
9. Install the steering column covers, steering wheel and
the air bag module.
10. Check steering wheel for noise, binds of difficult operation.
11. Check steering wheel for excessive free play.
REPLACE ANY VISUALLY INSPECTED PART IF IT
FAILS THAT INSPECTION. (Refer to P.52B-25.)
Caution
The SRS may not activate if any of the above
components is not installed properly, which could
result in serious injury or death to the vehicle’s driver
or front passenger.
Inflator case
Connector

Inflator case
Connector
Protective tube
Case
Mating marksProtective tube

SRS – Post-collision Diagnosis52B-20
REPAIR PROCEDURE
WHEN AIR BAG DEPLOYS IN A COLLISION.
1. Replace the following parts with new ones.

SRS-ECU (Refer to P.52B-24.)

Air bag module (Refer to P.52B-25.)
2. Check the following parts and replace if there are any
malfunctions.

Clock spring (Refer to P.52B-25.)

Steering wheel, steering column and intermediate
joint
(1) Check wiring harness (built into steering wheel)
and connectors for damage, and terminals for
deformation.
(2) Install air bag module to check fit or alignment
with steering wheel.
(3) Check steering wheel for noise, binds or difficult
operation and excessive free play.
3. Check harnesses for binding, connectors for damage,
poor connections, and terminals for deformation.
(Refer to P.52B-18.)
WHEN AIR BAG DOES NOT DEPLOY IN LOW-SPEED
COLLISION.
Check the SRS components. If the SRS components are
showing any visible damage such as dents, cracks, or
deformation, replace them with new ones. Concerning parts
removed for inspection, replacement with new parts and
cautionary points for working, refer to appropriate INDIVIDUAL
COMPONENT SERVICE, P.52B-22.