2004 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR power steering

< Mating Mark Alignment
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1. Turn the steering wheel sensor clockwise fully. Then turn it back
approximately 2-3/4 turns counterclockwise to align the mating marks.
2. Align the mating marks on the clock spring and the steering wheel sensor,
and install the steering wheel sensor to the column switch assembly.
3. Connect the steering wheel sensor connector.
Fig. 36: Aligning Mating Marks On Clock Spring

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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
Do not move the tilt lever from the lock position

2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS
2004 STEERING Power Steering - Endeavor

Fig. 37: Disassembling Steering Shaft

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DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINT << A>> SPECIAL BOLT REMOVAL 1. Drill in the special bolt a hole deep enough for the tap to stand.
2. Remove the special bolt with a lef
t-hand tap.
until the installation is completed. If you move it
accidentally, the steering column cannot be
reinstalled correctly.

2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS
2004 STEERING Power Steering - Endeavor

Fig. 38: Removing Special Bolt With A Left
-Hand Tap

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ASSEMBLY SERVICE POINT >>A<< STEERING LOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLY/SPECIAL BOLT
INSTALLATION 1. When installing the steering lock cylinder to the steering column assembly,
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 is twisted off.
CAUTION: The bolts must be replaced with new ones when the
steering lock is installed.

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2004 STEERING Power Steering - Endeavor

Fig. 39: Identifying Special Bolts

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POWER STEERING GEAR BOX AND LINKAGE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
WARNING:Before removing the steering gear, refer to AIR BAG
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
and DRIVER
-SIDE AIR BAG
MODULE & CLOCKSPRING
or PASSENGER
-SIDE
AIR BAG MODULE
. Center the front wheels. Failure
to do so may damage the SRS clock spring and
render the SRS system inoperative, risking serious
injury.
CAUTION: *: Indicates parts which should be temporarily

2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS
2004 STEERING Power Steering - Endeavor

Fig. 40: Removing & Installing Power Steering Gear Box And Linkage (1 Of 2)Courtes
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tightened, and then fully tightened after placing the
vehicle horizontally and loading the full weight of the
engine on the vehicle body.

2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS
2004 STEERING Power Steering - Endeavor

Fig. 41: Removing & Installing Power Steering Gear Box And Linkage (2 Of 2)Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
Required Special Tool:
2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS
2004 STEERING Power Steering - Endeavor

MB991897: Ball Joint Remover
REMOVAL SERVICE POINT << A>> TIE ROD END AND KNUCKLE DISCONNECTION 1. Install special tool MB991897 as shown in the figure.
Fig. 42: Installing Special Tool

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CAUTION:
Do not remove the nut from ball joint. Loosen it
and use special tool MB991897 to avoid possible
damage to ball joint threads. Hang special tool MB991897 with a cord to
prevent it from falling.

2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS
2004 STEERING Power Steering - Endeavor

2. Turn the bolt and knob as necessary to make the jaws of special tool
MB991897 parallel, tighten the bolt by hand and confirm that the jaws are still
parallel.
3. Tighten the bolt with a wrench to disconnect the tie rod end.
Fig. 43: Turning Bolt And Knob

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REMOVAL SERVICE POINT << B>> FRONT AXLE CROSSMEMBER STAY REMOVAL The crossmember mounting bolts need not be unscrewed when the front axle
crossmember stay is replaced. However, the bolts may be loose while the front axle
NOTE: When adjusting the jaws in parallel, make sure the knob
is in the position shown in the figure.

2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS
2004 STEERING Power Steering - Endeavor