2006 MITSUBISHI LANCER IX warning
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SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
REAR SUSPENSION34-17
WARNING
Do not use an impact wrench to remove the
rear suspension coil spring nut (self-locking
nut). Vibration of the impact wrench will
cause special t ools (MB991237 and
MB991239) to slip and cause personal injury.
AC102268AC
Piston rod
2. While holding the piston rod, remove the rear
suspension coil spring nut (self-locking nut).
<> REAR SUSPENSION SHOCK
ABSORBER DISPOSAL
WARNING
Wear goggles when dril ling to protect your
eyes from flying metal debris.
AC102270
AC
The gas must be discharged from the shock
absorber before discarding it. Place the shock
absorber horizontally with its piston rod extended.
Then drill a hole of approximately 3 mm in diameter
at the location shown in the illustration and discharge
the gas.
REASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS
>>A<< REAR SUSPENSION SPRING
LOWER PAD INSTALLATION
AC304800AB
Spring lower pad
Stepped section
Spring seat
Align the stepped section of the spring lower pad
with the stepped section of the spring seat of the
shock absorber, and install the spring lower pad.
>>B<< REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRING
INSTALLATION
CAUTION
Do not use an impact wrench to tighten the bolt
of special tool spring compressor body
(MB991237). It will break the special tool.
AC001070
MB991237
MB991239
AB
1. Use following special tools to compress the coil spring, and install the rear suspension coil spring
to the spring lower pad.
•Spring compressor body (MB991237)
•
AC304800AC
Less than 10 mm
Stepped section
Arm set (MB991239)
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37-1
GROUP 37
POWER STEERING
CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . .37-3
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . .37-6
LUBRICANTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37-7
SEALANTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37-7
SPECIAL TOOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37-8
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . .37-11
STEERING WHEEL FREE PLAY CHECK . 37-11
STEERING ANGLE CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . 37-11
TIE ROD END BALL JOINT TURNING
TORQUE CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37-12
STATIONARY STEERING EFFORT
CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37-12
STEERING WHEEL RETURN TO
CENTRE CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37-13
DRIVE BELT TENSION CHECK. . . . . . . . . 37-13
FLUID LEVEL CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37-13
FLUID REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37-13
POWER STEERING SYSTEM AIR
BLEEDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37-14
OIL PUMP PRESSURE TEST . . . . . . . . . . 37-14
POWER STEERING PRESSURE
SWITCH CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37-15
TIE ROD END BALL JOINT DUST
COVER CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37-15
STEERING COLUMN SHAFT ASSEMBLY
SHOCK ABSORBING MECHANISM
CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37-15
STEERING WHEEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37-17
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
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WARNINGS REGARDING SERVICING OF SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) EQUIPPED VEHICLES
WARNING
•Improper service or maintenance of any component of the SRS, or any SRS-related component, can lead to
personal injury or death to service personnel (from inad vertent firing of the air bag) or to the driver and
paassenger (from renderin g the SRS inoperative).
•Service or maintenance of any SRS component or SRS-related component must be performed only at an
authorized MITSUBISHI dealer.
•MITSUBISHI dealer personnel must thoroughly review th is manual, and especially its GROUP 52B - Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS) before begi nning any service or maintenance of any component of the SRS or any
SRS-related component.
NOTE
The SRS includes the following components: SRS air bag control unit, SRS warning light, front impact sensors, air bag module,
clock spring, and interconnecting wiring. Other SRS-related components (that may have to be removed/installed in connection
with SRS service or maintenance) are indicated in the table of contents by an asterisk (*).
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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 repa ir 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 col-
umn has been installed to complete this inspec-
tion procedure.
2. Ensure that the tilt lever is in the lock position.
NOTE: If not, place the tilt lever in the lock posi-
tion.
AC304673AC304673
Steering
column
assembly
AB
Steering
column
mounting
bolt
3. Loosen the two steering column mounting bolts
(upper) by two turns.
AC304672
AC304673AC304673
AC304923 AB
One way capsule
4. Hold the one way capsule 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 posi
-
tion, 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
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STEERING WHEEL
POWER STEERING37-17
STEERING WHEEL
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
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-194).
•
Post-installation Operation
•Checking Steering Wheel Position with Wheels Straight
Ahead
AC107402AB
50 ± 5 N·m
1
2
21
1 2
A
A B
B Ta b
Ta b
Section A - A
Section B - B
Removal steps
<>1.Cover
<>2.Steering wheel and air bag module
assembly
When removing and installing the steering whee l, 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-194.
REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
<> COVER REMOVAL
AC006294 AB
MB990784
Insert special tool ornament remover (MB990784) at
the indicated position to remove the cover.
NOTE: The special tool can be inserted through the
notch behind the area shown.
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STEERING WHEEL
POWER STEERING37-18
<> STEERING WHEEL AND AIR BAG
MODULE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
AC105823
AC304700
AC305145AB
A
Steering
wheel
Air bag module
connector
1.By slidin g se ctio n A of the clock spring connector
shown in the illu strat i on in the arrow dire ctio n,
d i sconne ct the con necto r .
AC100442
Hexagonal bit socket
AC
2.L oose n the b o lt comp letely . Then , remo ve th e
steering wheel and air ba g mo dule assembly .
NOTE: Use a hexagon al b i t socket o r a h e xag onal
wren
ch ha vin g an e ffective lengt h of 75 mm or
mo
re in the hexagonal section and t he diameter of
8
mm
or mo re.
REMOV A L AND INST ALLA TION
M137201 14 0019 4
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-194).
•
Post-installation Operation
•Checking Steering Wheel Position with Wheels Straight
Ahead
AC211760 AD
50 ± 5 N·m2
1
2
When removing and installing the steering whee
l, do not let it bump against the air bag
module.
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STEERING COLUMN SHAFT ASSEMBLY
POWER STEERING37-20
STEERING COLUMN SHAFT ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONM1372003100080
WARNING
Before removing the steering wheel and air bag module assembly, refer to GROUP 52B, Serv-
ice Precautions (P.52B-5) and Air Bag Module and Clock Spring (P.52B-194).
Pre-removal Operation
•Steering Wheel and Air bag Module Assembly Removal
(INVITE: refer to
P.37-17/INTENSE: refer to P.37-18).
•Under Cover Removal (Refer to GROUP 52A, Instrument
Panel
P.52A-3).
Post-installation Operation
•Under Cover Installation (Refer to GROUP 52A, Instru-
ment Panel P.52A-3).
•Steering Wheel and Air bag Module Assembly Installation
(INVITE: refer to
P.37-17/INTENSE: refer to P.37-18).
AC304919AB
12 ± 2 N·m
18 ± 2 N·m 5.0 ± 1.0 N·m
1
2
73
2
1
8
8 6
A
A
Ta b Section A - A
Section B - B
BB
Toe board
Specified sealant:
3M ATD Part No.8513 or equivalent
BB
4
5
(mounting screw)2.5 ± 0.5 N·m
Removal steps
1.Lower column cover
2.Upper column cover
3.Clock spring and column switch
assembly
4.Cover
5.Key interlock cable (Refer to
GROUP 23A, A/T Key Interlock and
Shift Lock Mechanism
P.23A-147).
6.Shaft cover
<>>>A<<7.Steering column shaft assembly
8.Cover assembly
REMOVAL SERVICE POINT
<> STEERING
COLUMN SHAFT
ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
CAUTION
The tilt lever should be held in the lock position
until the steering column shaft is installed to the
vehicle. If the steering column is removed with
the tilt lever released, or the tilt lever is released
after the steering column shaft was removed
from the vehicle, the steering column can not be
reinstalled correctly. If the steering column is
installed incorrectly, the collision energy absorb
-
ing mechanism may be damaged.
1. Ensure that the tilt lever is in the lock position, and remove the steering column mounting bolts.
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POWER STEERING GEAR BOX AND LINKAGE
POWER STEERING37-23
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-194). 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.37-14.)
•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.33-6.)
AC304920 AB
57 ± 7 N·m
15 ± 3 N·m
70 ± 10 N·m
7
3
8
5
6
9
10 24
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 hose
4.Return tube
5.O-ring
6.Return tube
7.Eye bolt
8.Pressure hose assembly
9.Clamp
10.Steering gear and linkage
Removal steps (Continued)