2004 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR Rack and pinion

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

Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
POWER STEERING DIAGNOSIS
2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS
2004 STEERING Power Steering - Endeavor


2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS
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

Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
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

2004 STARTING & CHARGING SYSTEMS
Starters - Endeavor
DESCRIPTION & OPERATION If the ignition switch is turned to START position, current flows in the coil
provided inside magnetic switch, attracting the plunger. When plunger is attracted,
the lever connected to plunger is actuated to engage starter clutch. On the other
hand, attracting plunger will turn on magnetic switch, allowing "B" terminal and
"M" terminal to conduct. Thus, current flows to engage starter motor. When
ignition switch is returned to ON position after starting engine, starter clutch is
disengaged from ring gear.
An overrunning clutch is provided between pinion and armature shaft to prevent
damage to starter.
When the ignition switch is switched to the START position while the selector leve
r
is at the "P" or "N" range, the contact (magnetic switch) of the starter is switched
ON and the starter motor is activated.
ADJUSTMENT PINION GAP 1. Disconnect the field coil wire from the "M" terminal of magnetic switch.
2. Connect a 12V battery between "S" terminal and "M" terminal. See Fig. 1
.
3. Set switch to ON and pinion will move out.
4. Check the pinion to stopper clearance (pinion gap) with a feeler gauge. See
Fig. 2
.
5. If the pinion gap is out of specification, adjust by adding or removing gasket(s)
between the ma
gnetic switch and front bracket. CAUTION: To prevent coil from burning, DO NOT apply voltage
to starter assembly for more than 10 seconds.

2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor Limited
2004 STARTING & CHARGING SYSTEMS Starters - Endeavor


2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor Limited
2004 STARTING & CHARGING SYSTEMS Starters - Endeavor