2004 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR power steering

Fig. 16: Adjusting Toe

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3. Recheck the steering angle.
4. On vehicles with ASC, if the steering angle is adjusted, always carry out
steering wheel sensor calibration (Refer to STEERING WHEEL SENSOR
CALIBRATION
).
TIE ROD END BALL JOINT BREAKAWAY TORQUE CHECK Required Special Tools:
MB990326: Preload Socket MB991897: Ball Joint Remover
CAUTION:
Do not remove the nut from ball
joint. Loosen it

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2004 STEERING Power Steering - Endeavor

1. Install special tool MB991897 as shown in the figure.
Fig. 17: Installing Special Tool

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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.
and use special tool MB991897 to avoid possible
damage to the ball joint threads. Hang special tool MB991897 with a cord to
prevent it from falling.
NOTE: When adjusting the jaws in parallel, make sure the knob

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2004 STEERING Power Steering - Endeavor

3. Tighten the bolt with a wrench to disconnect the tie rod end.
Fig. 18: Turning Bolt And Knob Of Special Tool

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4. Move the ball joint stud several times and install the nut on the stud. Using
special tool MB990326, measure the ball joint breakaway torque.
Standard value: 0.5 - 3.5 N.m (4.4 - 31.0 in-lb)
5. If the breakaway torque exceeds the standard value, replace the tie rod end.
6. If the breakaway torque is under the standard value, check the ball joint for end
play or ratcheting. If there is no end play or ratcheting, the ball joint can be
reused.
is in the position shown in the figure.

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2004 STEERING Power Steering - Endeavor

Fig. 19: Measuring Ball Joint Breakaway Torque

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7. Install the tie rod end to the knuckle, then tighten a new self-locking nut to the
specified torque.
Tightening torque: 29 +/- 4 N.m (21 +/- 3 ft-lb)
STATIONARY STEERING EFFORT CHECK 1. With the vehicle sto
pped on a flat and
paved surface, turn the steerin
g wheel to
CAUTION: Always use a new ball joint nut, as it is a self-
locking nut.

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2004 STEERING Power Steering - Endeavor

the straight ahead position.
2. Start the engine and allow to idle.
Standard value: 700 +/- 100 r/min
3. Attach a spring scale to the outer circumference of the steering wheel and
measure the steering force required to turn the steering wheel from the straight
ahead position to the left and right (within a range of 1.5 turns). Also check to
be sure that there is no significant change in the required steering effort.
Standard value:
Steering effort: 30 N (6.7 lb.) or less
Fluctuation allowance: 5.9 N (1.33 lb.) or less
4. If the measured value exceeds the standard value, refer to INSPECTION PROCEDURE 2: DIFFICULT STEERING WHEEL OPERATION (INSUFFICIENT POWER ASSIST)
.

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Fig. 20: Checking Steering Force Using Spring Scale

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STEERING WHEEL RETURN TO CENTER CHECK Conduct a road test:
1. Make both
gradual and sudden turns and check the s
teerin
g wheel return.

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2. At a vehicle speed of approximately 35 km/h (22 mph), turn the steering wheel
90 degrees, hold a few seconds, then release. If the steering wheel then returns
70 degrees or more, the return can be judged as satisfactory.
NOTE: There will be a momentary feeling or "heaviness" when
the wheel is turned quickly, but this is not abnormal.
(Oil pump discharge amount is especially apt to be
insufficient during idling.)

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Fig. 21: Checking Steering Wheel Return To Center

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DRIVE BELT TENSION CHECK Refer to 7. DRIVE BELTS (FOR GENERATOR, POWER STEERING OIL PUMP AND AIR CONDITIONING) (CHECK)
.
FLUID LEVEL CHECK
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2004 STEERING Power Steering - Endeavor