2004 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR Service Repair Manual

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MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR 2004  Service Repair Manual 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

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MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR 2004  Service Repair Manual 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 
fing

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MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR 2004  Service Repair Manual 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

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MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR 2004  Service Repair Manual Fig. 50: Installing Front Axle Crossmember Stay
 
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INSPECTION STEERING GEAR TOTAL PINION TORQUE CHECK Required Special Tool:  
MB991006: Preload Socket

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MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR 2004  Service Repair Manual 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)

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MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR 2004  Service Repair Manual If the measured value is not within the standard range, first adjust the adjust 
screw, and then check the total pinion torque again.
  
2. If the total pinion torque cannot be adjusted to within the

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MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR 2004  Service Repair Manual 4. If the measured value is below the standard value, the tie rod can be reused if it 
swings smoothly without excessive play. 
Fig. 53: Checking Tie Rod Swing Resistance
 
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MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR 2004  Service Repair Manual Fig. 54: Disassembling Power Steering Gear Box & Linkage
 
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Required Special Tools:  
MB991006: Preload Socket  MD998812: Installer Cap  MD998813: Instal