2004 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR steering wheel

Fig. 120: Removing Steering Column Upper/Lower Cover

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< < B > > STEERING LOCK CYLINDER REMOVAL 1. Insert the key in the steering lock cylinder and turn it to the "ACC" position.
2. Using a small Phillips head screwdriver, pull the steering lock cylinder toward
you.
Fig. 121: Removing Steering Lock Cylinder

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION < FROM TO JANUARY 2004 >
WARNING:
Before removing the steering wheel, air bag
module assembly and clock spring refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
).

2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS
2004 BODY & ACCESSORIES Ignition Switch - Endeavor

When removing and installing the steering
wheel, do not let it bump against the air bag
module.

2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS
2004 BODY & ACCESSORIES Ignition Switch - Endeavor

< < A > > STEERING COLUMN UPPER COVER/STEERING COLUMN LOWER COVER REMOVA
L
1. Rotate the steering wheel with a slightly from side-to-side to access and
remove the mountin
g screws.

2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS
2004 BODY & ACCESSORIES Ignition Switch - Endeavor

2004 STEERING
Power Steering - Endeavor
GENERAL DESCRIPTION Power steering has been adopted in all vehicles to make the steering system easier
to handle.
A 4-spoke steering wheel is used. A steering column has a shock absorbing mechanism and a tilt steering
mechanism. A rack and pinion steering gear is used. An oil pump responsive to engine RPM is used, which, with tuning for a rigid
gear box mount, improves steering stability at high speeds. The separate plastic resin oil reservoir reduces weight and makes fluid level
checking easier.
Fig. 1: Identifying Power Steering Components

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POWER STEERING DIAGNOSIS
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2004 STEERING Power Steering - Endeavor


2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS
2004 STEERING Power Steering - Endeavor

INTRODUCTION TO POWER STEERING DIAGNOSISHydraulic power steering is used for all vehicles. Faults in the power steering can
include excessive play of the steering wheel, difficult steering wheel operation,
noise, vibration, and oil leaks, etc. Possible causes of these faults can include
defects in the gear box, oil pump or steering linkage. POWER STEERING DIAGNOSIS TROUBLESHOOTING STRATEGY Use these steps to plan your diagnostic strategy. If you follow them carefully, you
will be sure that you have exhausted most of the possible ways to find a power
steering fault.
1. Gather information from the customer.
2. Verify that the condition described by the customer exists.
3. Find the malfunction by following the Symptom Chart.
4. Verify malfunction is eliminated. SYMPTOM CHART
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2004 STEERING Power Steering - Endeavor

Fig. 2: Symptom Chart

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SYMPTOM PROCEDURES INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1: EXCESSIVE PLAY OF STEERING WHEEL DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Check for looseness at the steering shaft coupling section and at
the steering wheel linkage.
Q: Is there any looseness?
YES: Repair or replace the part. Then go to Step 3 .
NO: Go to Step 2.
STEP 2. Check the steerin
g wheel free
play.

2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS
2004 STEERING Power Steering - Endeavor

1. With the engine running (hydraulic operation), set the front wheels
straight ahead.
2. Slightly move the steering wheel in both directions, and measure the play
on the steering wheel circumference before the wheels start to move.
Limit: 30 mm (1.2 inch)
3. If the free play exceeds the limit, set the steering wheel straight ahead with
the engine stopped. Apply approximately 5 N (1.1 pound) to the steering
circumference and check the play.
Standard value (steering wheel play with engine stopped): 10 mm (0.4
inch) or less
Q: Does the play exceed the standard value?
YES: Remove the steering gear box (Refer to POWER STEERING
GEAR BOX AND LINKAGE
) and check the total pinion torque (Refer
to STEERING GEAR TOTAL PINION TORQUE CHECK
). Then go
to Step 3.
NO
: Go to Ste
p 3.

2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS
2004 STEERING Power Steering - Endeavor

Fig. 3: Checking Steering Wheel Free Play

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STEP 3. Check the steering wheel play.
Verify that the steering wheel play is not excessive.
Q: Is the steering wheel play excessive?

2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS
2004 STEERING Power Steering - Endeavor