2004 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR power steering

crossmember stay is removed. Retighten the bolts to 180 +/- 20 N.m (13 +/- 14 ft-
lb).
Fig. 44: Removing Front Axle Crossmember Stay

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REMOVAL SERVICE POINT << C>> CROSSMEMBER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL 1. Use a transmission jack to hold the crossmember, and then remove the
crossmember mounting nuts and bolts.
2. Lower the crossmember with the rear roll stopper, the stabilizer bar, the return
tube, and the steerin
g gear.

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2004 STEERING Power Steering - Endeavor

Fig. 45: Using Transmission Jack To Hold Crossmember

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REMOVAL SERVICE POINT << D>>STEERING JOINT COVER REMOVAL From inside the vehicle, loosen the 3 shown clips from the body panel. Then
remove the steering joint cover together with the steering extension and gear.
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2004 STEERING Power Steering - Endeavor

Fig. 46: Removing Steering Joint Cover

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INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT >>A<< STEERING JOINT COVER INSTALLATION 1. Align the steering joint cover notch (arrow A) with the steering gear lug (arrow
B
), and then install the steerin
g joint cover to the steerin
g gear.

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2004 STEERING Power Steering - Endeavor

Fig. 47: Aligning Steering Joint Cover Notch

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2. From inside the vehicle, pull tab A and then tab B to secure the three clips to
the body panel.
NOTE: When securing the joint cover to the body panel, be
careful that the cover seal lip does not move
backwards.

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2004 STEERING Power Steering - Endeavor

Fig. 48: Locating Tabs "A" & "B" To Secure Clips

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3. Check that it has been secured by pressing down the tip of the clips by your
finger. Also check that the steering gear-side joint cover is installed securely.
4. After installing the steering joint cover, check that the joint cover rubber is not
disengaged from the retainer. If there is any doubt, release the clips from the
body, engage the rubber again and reinstall to the body.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT >>B<< POWER STEERING GEAR BRACKET INSTALLATION Tighten the power steering gear bracket bolts in the alphabetical order shown in
illustration.
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2004 STEERING Power Steering - Endeavor

Fig. 49: Tightening Power Steering Gear Bracket Bolts In Alphabetical Order

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INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT >>C<< FRONT AXLE CROSSMEMBER STAY/SELF-LOCKING NUT
INSTALLATION Ensure that the crossmember mounting bolts have been tightened to 160-200 N.m
(119-147 ft-lb). Then install the front axle crossmember stay with the self-locking
nut.
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2004 STEERING Power Steering - Endeavor

Fig. 50: Installing Front Axle Crossmember Stay

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INSPECTION STEERING GEAR TOTAL PINION TORQUE CHECK Required Special Tool:
MB991006: Preload Socket
CAUTION:
When holding the steering gear in a vice, secure
its mounting positions. If it is secured in any
other place, the gear housing may become
deformed or damaged. Do not loosen the adjust screw more than 2
rotations.

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2004 STEERING Power Steering - Endeavor

1. Using special tool MB991006, rotate the pinion gear at the rate of one rotation
in approximately 4 to 6 seconds to check the total pinion torque.
Standard value: 0.8 - 1.9 N.m (7.1 - 16.8 in-lb)
[Change in torque: 0.7 N.m (6.2 in-lb) or less]
Fig. 51: Measuring Pinion Gear Pinion Torque

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If the adjust screw is loosened more than 2
rotations, or if it is removed, replace the steering
gear assembly.
NOTE: When measuring, remove the bellows from the rack
housing. Measure the pinion torque through the whole
stroke of the rack.

2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS
2004 STEERING Power Steering - Endeavor