2006 MITSUBISHI LANCER service

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.

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)

POWER STEERING GEAR BOX AND LINKAGE
POWER STEERING37-29
DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS
<> RACK SUPPORT COVER
REMOVAL
AC209838
MB990607
AK

AC103692AI
MB991621

Using
the followin g sp ecial too l , remove the ra ck
supp
ort co ver fro m the stee ring gear .
•To rque wren ch socket (MB990607 )
•Piston driver (MB9916 21)
<> LOWER OIL SEAL/PINION AND
V
A L V E ASSEMBL Y REMOV A L
ACX01143AB
Using a pla s tic hamme r , gently t ap t he pinion to
remove it.
<> SEAL RING REMOVA L
CAUTION
When cutting the seal ring, be careful not to dam-
age the pinion and valve assembly or the rack.
ACX01144
AB
Cut the seal ring and remove it from the pinion and
valve assembly or the rack.
<> UPPER BE ARING/UPPER OIL
SEAL REMOVAL
ACX01145 AC
Socket
Using a socket, remove the oil seal and the ball bear-
ing from the valve housing simultaneously.
<> CIRCLIP REMOVAL
CAUTION
If the rack stopper is first turned anticlockwise,
the circlip will get caught in the slot in the hous
-
ing and the rack stopper will not turn.
ACX01146
AB
Circlip
Rack stopper
1. Turn the rack stopper clockwise until the end of
the circlip comes out of the slot in the rack
housing.