2005 MITSUBISHI LANCER service

STEERING SHAFT
POWER STEERING37-23
DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINT
<> SPECIAL BOLT REMOVAL
1. Drill in the special bolt a hole deep enough for the
tap to stand.
2. Remove the special bolt with a left-hand tap.
REASSEMBLY SERVICE POINT
>>A<< STEERING LOCK CYLINDER
ASSEMBLY/STEERING LOCK
BRACKET/SPECIAL BOLT
INSTALLATION
CAUTION
The steering lock bracket and bolts must be
replaced with new ones when the steering lock is
installed.
1. When installing the steering lock cylinder
assembly and steering lock bracket to the column
tube, temporarily install the steering lock in
alignment with the column boss.
2. After checking that the lock works properly,
tighten the special bolts until the head twists off.
ACX01138
AB
Steering lock
bracket
Reverse screw tap
Special bolt
Steering lock
cylinder
ACX01139AB

POWER STEERING GEAR BOX AND LINKAGE
POWER STEERING37-24
POWER STEERING GEAR BOX AND LINKAGE
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONM1372010900237
WARNING
Before removing the steering gear, refer to GROUP 52B, Service Precautions (P.52B-5) and
Air Bag Module and Clock Spring (P.52B-210). Centre the front wheels. Failure to do so may
damage the SRS clock spring and render the SRS system inoperative, risking serious injury.
Pre-removal Operation
•Power Steering Fluid Draining (Refer to P.37-13.)Post-installation Operation
•Check the dust cover for cracks or damage by pushing it
with your finger.
•Power Steering Fluid Supplying (Refer to P.37-13.)
•Power Steering Fluid Line Bleeding (Refer to P.37-13.)
•Checking Steering Wheel Position with Wheels Straight
Ahead.
•Front Wheel Alignment Adjustment (Refer to GROUP 33,
On-vehicle Service − Front Wheel Alignment Check and
Adjustment P.33-5.)
AC304920
AB
57 ± 7 N·m
15 ± 3 N·m 70 ± 10 N·m
7
3 8
5
6
9
1024
1
12 ± 2 N·m
12 ± 2 N·m

Removal steps
1. Crossmember (Refer to GROUP 32,
Crossmember P.32-8).
•Engine rear roll stopper bracket (Refer
to GROUP 32, Engine Roll Stopper
and Centermember P.32-7).
>>A<<2. Joint cover grommet
3. Return hose4. Return tube
5. O-ring
6. Return tube
7. Eye bolt
8. Pressure hose assembly
9. Clamp
10. Steering gear and linkageRemoval steps (Continued)

POWER STEERING GEAR BOX AND LINKAGE
POWER STEERING37-26
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
>>A<< JOINT COVER GROMMET
INSTALLATION
Align the joint cover grommet notch (arrow A) with
the steering gear lug (arrow B), and then install the
steering joint cover to the steering gear.
INSPECTIONM1372011000237
STEERING GEAR TOTAL PINION
TORQUE CHECK
CAUTION
When holding the steering gear in a vice, secure
its mounting positions. If it is secured in any
other place, the gear housing may become
deformed or damaged.
Using special tool preload socket (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: 0.7 − 1.6 N⋅m
1300, 1600(Comfort): 0.8 − 2.1
1600(Sport), 2000: 0.7 − 2.1
[Change in torque: 0.6 N⋅m or less]NOTE: When measuring, remove the bellows from
the rack housing. Measure the pinion torque through
the whole stroke of the rack.
If the measured value is not within the standard
range, first adjust the rack support cover, and then
check the total pinion torque again.
If the total pinion torque cannot be adjusted to within
the standard range by adjusting the rack support
cover, check the rack support cover, rack support
spring, rack support and replace any parts if
necessary.
TIE ROD SWING RESISTANCE CHECK
1. Give 10 hard swings to the tie rod.
2. Measure the tie rod swing resistance [tie rod
swing torque] with a spring balance.
Standard value: 8 − 27 N [1.5 − 4.9 N⋅m]
3. If the measured value exceeds the standard
value, replace the tie rod.
4. If the measured value is below the standard value,
the tie rod can be re-used if it swings smoothly
without excessive play.
TIE ROD END BALL JOINT DUST COVER
CHECK
1. Check the dust cover for cracks or damage by
pushing it with your finger.
2. If the dust cover is cracked or damaged, replace
the tie rod end (Refer to P.37-27).
NOTE: Cracks or damage of the dust cover may
damage the ball joint. If it is damaged during
service work, replace the dust cover (Refer to
P.37-36).
AC304922AB
A
B Joint cover
grommet
Steering gear
AC000996 AC
MB991006
AC000997

POWER STEERING GEAR BOX AND LINKAGE
POWER STEERING37-30
DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS
<> RACK SUPPORT COVER
REMOVAL
Using the following special tool, remove the rack
support cover from the steering gear.
•MB990607: Torque Wrench Socket
•MB991621: Piston Driver
<> LOWER OIL SEAL/PINION AND
VALVE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
Using a plastic hammer, gently tap the pinion to
remove it.
<> SEAL RING REMOVAL
CAUTION
When cutting the seal ring, be careful not to
damage the pinion and valve assembly or the
rack.
Cut the seal ring and remove it from the pinion and
valve assembly or the rack.
<> UPPER BEARING/UPPER OIL
SEAL REMOVAL
Using a socket, remove the oil seal and the ball
bearing from the valve housing simultaneously.
AC209838
MB990607
AC

AC103692AD
MB991621
ACX01143
AB
ACX01144
AB
ACX01145
AC
Socket