2004 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR service

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. 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

MD999569: Camshaft Oil Seal Installer MB990996: Lower Arm Bushing Arbor
LUBRICATION AND SEALING POINTS Fig. 55: Identifying Lubrication And Sealing Points

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DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINT << A>> GEAR HOUSING MOUNTING BUSHING REMOVAL Use special tools MD998812, MD998813, MD998822 and MD998368 to remove
the
gear housin
g mountin
g bushin
g.

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Fig. 56: Removing Gear Housing Mounting Bushing Using Special Tools

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ASSEMBLY SERVICE POINT >>A<< GEAR HOUSING MOUNTING BUSHING INSTALLATION Use special tools MD999569 and MB990996 to press fit the gear housing mounting bushin
g in the s
pecified an
gle.

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Fig. 58: Installing Housing Mounting Bushing (2 Of 2)

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ASSEMBLY SERVICE POINT >>B<< TOTAL PINION TORQUE ADJUSTMENT
CAUTION:
Be sure there is no ratcheting or catching when
operating the rack towards the shaft. Measure the total pinion torque through the
whole stroke of the rack.

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Fig. 59: Adjusting Pinion Torque

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ASSEMBLY SERVICE POINT >>C<< BELLOWS BAND INSTALLATION 1. Turn the adjusting bolt of special tool MB991561 to adjust the opening
dimension (W) to the standard value.
Standard value (W): 2.9 mm (0.11 inch)
< When more than 2.9 mm (0.11 inch)>: Screw in the adjusting bolt.
NOTE: The dimension (W) is adjusted by approximately 0.7 mm
(0.03 inch) per one turn.
NOTE: Do not turn the adjusting bolt more than one turn.

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