2004 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR power steering

Pre-removal Operation
Front Scuff Plate and Cowl Side Trim Removal (Refer to TRIMS
.)
Steering Wheel and Air bag Module Assembly Removal (Refer to
STEERING WHEEL
.)
Instrument Panel Side Cover and Under Cover Removal (Refer to
INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY
.)
Floor Console Side Cover (LH) Removal (Refer to FLOOR CONSOLE ASSEMBLY
.)
Front Floor Carpet Removal
Post-installation Operation Front Floor Console Installation Floor Console Side Cover (LH) Installation (Refer to FLOOR CONSOLE ASSEMBLY
.)
Instrument Panel Side Cover and Under Cover Removal (Refer to
INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY
.)
Steering Wheel and Air bag Module Assembly Installation (Refer to
STEERING WHEEL
.)
Front Scuff Plate and Cowl Side Trim Removal (Refer to TRIMS
.)
Steering Wheel Sensor Calibration < Vehicles with ASC> (Refer to
STEERING WHEEL SENSOR CALIBRATION
.)
CAUTION: On vehicles with ASC, always carry out steering
wheel sensor calibration after the steering shaft has
been installed (Refer to STEERING WHEEL SENSOR
CALIBRATION
). This is necessary because the
TCL/ASC-ECU should update the steering neutral
point.

2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS
2004 STEERING Power Steering - Endeavor

Fig. 31: Removing & Installing Steering Shaft

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REMOVAL SERVICE POINT << A>>STEERING COLUMN SHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
CAUTION: The tilt lever should be held in the lock position until
the steering column shaft is installed to the vehicle. If
the steering column is removed with the tilt lever
released, or the tilt lever is released after the steering

2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS
2004 STEERING Power Steering - Endeavor

1. Ensure that the tilt lever is in the lock position, and remove the steering column
mounting bolts.
2. Pinch the steering column shaft clip with pliers, and pull up the shaft in the
direction shown in illustration to disengage the steering column shaft assembly.
Fig. 32: Pulling Steering Column Shaft

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column shaft was removed from the vehicle, the
steering column cannot be reinstalled correctly. If the
steering column is installed incorrectly, the collision
energy absorbing mechanism may be damaged.
NOTE: If the steering column shaft is removed accidentally,
remove the steering column assembly and be sure to insert
the steering column shaft into the steering column as
2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS
2004 STEERING Power Steering - Endeavor

shown in the figure.

2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS
2004 STEERING Power Steering - Endeavor

Fig. 33: Inserting Steering Column Shaft Into Steering Column Assembly
2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS
2004 STEERING Power Steering - Endeavor

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.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT >>A<< STEERING COLUMN SHAFT ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION Ensure that the tilt lever is in the lock position, and install the steering column.
Tighten the four bolts finger-tight in the order shown in illustration, and then
tighten them to the specified torque in the order shown in illustration.
Tightening torque: 12 +/- 2 N.m (102 +/- 22 in-lb)
CAUTION:
1. If reusin
g the steerin
g column, do not release the
tilt lever until the steering column shaft has been
installed.
2. If a new steering column is being installed, do
not release the tilt lever until it has been
installed. Do not remove the tilt lever fixing band
until the installation is completed.
3. When installing the steering column, do not leave
it fixed temporarily at only one point and make
sure the column shaft is not shaken strongly. If
this happens, the collision absorbing mechanism
at the column shaft mounting location may be
damaged.

2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS
2004 STEERING Power Steering - Endeavor

Fig. 34: Checking Tilt Lever Position

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INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT >>B<< STEERING WHEEL SENSOR < VEHICLES WITH ASC>, CLOCK
SPRING AND COLUMN SWITCH ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION 1. Align the mating marks of the clock spring.
WARNING:Ensure that the clock spring's mating marks are
properly aligned. If not, the steering wheel may not
rotate completely during a turn, or the flat cable in
the clock spring could be damaged, This would
prevent normal SRS operation and possibly cause
serious injury to the driver.

2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS
2004 STEERING Power Steering - Endeavor

< Mating Mark Alignment
>
1. Turn the clock spring clockwise fully. Then turn it back approximately 3-
3/4 turns counterclockwise to align the mating marks.
2. Turn the front wheels to the straight-ahead position. Then install the clock
spring to the column switch.
Fig. 35: Aligning Mating Marks Of Clock Spring

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2. On vehicles with ASC, align the mating marks of the steering wheel sensor as
follows.
CAUTION: Ensure that the steering wheel sensor's mating
marks are properly aligned. If not, the steering
wheel sensor could be damaged.

2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS
2004 STEERING Power Steering - Endeavor