2005 MITSUBISHI LANCER Workshop Manual

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
POWER STEERING37-15
7. If it is not within the standard value, the probable
cause is a malfunction of the oil line or steering
gear, so check these parts and repair as
necessary.
8. Turn the steering wheel all the way to the left or
right; then check whether or not the retention
hydraulic pressure is the standard value.
Standard value: 8.8 − 9.5 MPa
9. If not the standard value, overhaul the steering
gear. Remeasure fluid pressure.
10. Remove the special tools, and then tighten the
pressure hose to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 57 ± 7 N⋅m
11. Bleed the system (Refer to P.37-13).
POWER STEERING PRESSURE SWITCH
CHECK
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1. Disconnect the pressure hose from the oil pump,
and then connect the following special tools.
•MB990662: Power Steering Oil Pressure Gauge
•MB991548: Power Steering Oil Pressure Gauge
Adapter (pump side)
•MB991549: Power Steering Oil Pressure Gauge
Adapter (hose side)2. Bleed air, and then turn the steering wheel several
times while the vehicle is not moving so that the
temperature of the fluid rises to approximately 50
− 60°C.
3. The engine should be idling.
4. Disconnect the connector for the oil pressure
switch, and place an ohmmeter at the switch.
5. Gradually close the shut-off valve of the pressure
gauge and increase the hydraulic pressure, then
check whether or not the hydraulic pressure that
activates the switch is the standard value.
Standard value: 1.5 − 2.0 MPa
6. Gradually open the shut-off valve and reduce the
hydraulic pressure; then check whether or not the
hydraulic pressure that deactivates the switch is
the standard value.
Standard value: 0.7 − 2.0 MPa
7. Remove the special tools, and then tighten the
pressure hose to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 57 ± 7 N⋅m
8. Bleed the system (Refer to P.37-13).
TIE ROD END BALL JOINT DUST COVER
CHECK
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1. Press the dust cover with your finger to check
whether the dust cover is cracked or damaged.
2. If the dust cover is cracked or damaged, replace
the tie rod end.
NOTE: If the dust cover is cracked or damaged,
the ball joint could be damaged.
STEERING COLUMN SHAFT ASSEMBLY
SHOCK ABSORBING MECHANISM
CHECK
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If a collision accident occurs or severe impact is
applied on the steering wheel, the collision energy
absorbing mechanism may have operated. Once the
mechanism has operated, it will be inoperative even
it has suffered no apparent damage. Determine if the
steering column shaft can be reused by the following
procedure. If the collision energy absorbing
mechanism has already operated, replace the
steering column shaft assembly.
If any excessive radial free play on the steering
wheel is found with the tilt lever in the lock position,
always check the steering shaft assembly.
ACX01134
AB
Temperature
gaugeAdapter
(MB991548)
Oil reservoirOil
pump
Adapter
(MB991549) Shut-off valve
Pressure gauge
(MB990662)

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
POWER STEERING37-16
WARNING
•If the vehicle continues to be driven after
the collision absorbing mechanism has
operated, the steering column shaft may
be damaged while it is in use.
•If there is a slack in the one-way capsule,
do not attempt to repair it but replace the
steering column shaft assembly.
Inspection Procedure
1. Remove the lower and upper column covers.
CAUTION
Do not release the tilt lever until the steering
column has been installed to complete this
inspection procedure.
2. Ensure that the tilt lever is in the lock position.
NOTE: If not, place the tilt lever in the lock
position.
3. Loosen the two steering column mounting bolts
(upper) by two turns.4. Hold the one-way capsules as shown, and then
try to lock them. If there is a slack in either of the
capsules, replace the steering column shaft
assembly.
NOTE: When installing a new steering column
shaft assembly, place the tilt lever in the lock
position, if it is not in place.
CAUTION
•Be careful that nothing is pinched between
the one-way capsules and the body.
•Do not release the tilt lever until the steering
column has been installed to complete this
inspection procedure.
5. If no problem is found during the inspection,
tighten the steering column mounting bolts to the
specified torque.
Tightening torque: 12 ± 2 N⋅m
AC304673AC304673
Steering
column
assembly
AB
Steering
column
mounting
bolt
AC304672
AC304673AC304673
AC304923AB
One way capsule

STEERING WHEEL
POWER STEERING37-17
STEERING WHEEL
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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WARNING
•Before removing the steering wheel and air bag module assembly, refer to GROUP 52B,
Service Precautions (P.52B-5) and Air Bag Module and Clock Spring (P.52B-210).
•When removing and installing the steering wheel, do not let it bump against the air bag
module.
NOTE: For air bag module removal, refer to GROUP
52B, Air Bag Module and Clock Spring P.52B-210.
Post-installation Operation
•Checking Steering Wheel Position with Wheels Straight
Ahead
AC107402AB
50 ± 5 N·m
1 2
2
1
12
A
AB
BTa b
Ta b Section A - A
Section B - B
Removal steps
<>1. Cover
<>2. Steering wheel and air bag module
assembly