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STEERING - Power Steering Gear Box and Linkage37A-25
"DAOIL SEAL/RACK BUSHING INSTALLATION
1. Apply specified fluid to the outer surface of the oil seal.
Using the special tool, press in the oil seal until it is flush
with the bushing end face.
Specified fluid:
Automatic transmission fluid DEXRONII
Caution
Do not use ATF-SPIIM and ATF-SPIII.
2. Apply the specified fluid to the oil seal inner surface and
the O-ring.
Specified fluid:
Automatic transmission fluid DEXRONII
Caution
Do not use ATF-SPIIM and ATF-SPIII.
3. Wrap the rack end with plastic tape, and push the rack
bushing onto the rack.
"EACIRCLIP INSTALLATION
Align the mark on the rack stopper and the slot in the cylinder.
Then, insert the circlip into the rack stopper hole through
the cylinder hole. Turn the rack stopper clockwise and insert
the circlip firmly.
"FAUPPER OIL SEAL/UPPER BEARING
INSTALLATION
"GASEAL RING INSTALLATION
After installation, using the special tool or by hand, compress
seal rings that expand during installation.
MB990925
(MB990927)
Oil seal
O-ring
Rack
bushing
Rack bushingPlastic tape Rack
Slot
Circlip
SlotCirclip
MB991203MB991203 MB990925
(MB990938)
Upper oil
seal
MB990925
(MB990938)
Bearing
MB991317
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STEERING - Power Steering Oil Pump/Power Steering Oil Hoses37A-30
"BAPRESSURE HOSE ASSEMBLY/SUCTION HOSE
REMOVAL
Install the pressure hose assembly and suction hose as
illustrated.
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY
21±3 N·m
3
4
2 1
39±5 N·m
: Automatic transmission fluid DEXRONII
NOTE
Disassembly steps
1. Suction connector
2. O-ring3. Connector
4. Gasket
POWER STEERING OIL HOSES
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Caution
1. Before removing the clock spring, always see GROUP 52B - Caution for Service and Air Bag
Module Clock Spring
2. If the vehicle is equipped with the Brembo disc brake, during maintenance, take care not to
contact the parts or tools to the caliper, because the paint of caliper will be scratched.
3. On the tightening section indicated in the mark (*), lightly tighten the nut first, and then finally
tighten it with the engine weight applied on the body.
Suction hose
Pressure hose
assembly
Marking
Notch
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STEERING - Power Steering Oil Hoses37A-31
Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation
Power Steering Fluid Draining and Refilling (Refer to
P.37A-9.)
12±2 N·m
17
16
15
12
18±3 N·m
Crossmember
1
57±7 N·m
9
8 47
32 5
12±2 N·m15±3 N·m
18±2 N·m 12±2 N·m
49±10 N·m
52±7 N·m*
12±2 N·m
6
10
11
167±10 N·m
14 13
18
12±2 N·m
12±2 N·m
Removal steps
1. Oil reservoir
"BA2. Suction hose
3. Return hose
4. Return hose
5. Return tube
DStrut tower bar (Refer to GROUP 42.)
6. Return hose
DClock spring (Refer to GROUP 52B.)
DCrossmember bar
(Refer to GROUP 33A.)
DCenter member (Refer to GROUP 32.)
DFront exhaust pipe
(Refer to GROUP 15.)
7. Steering gear and joint connecting
bolt8. Rear roll stopper connecting bolt
9. Rear roll stopper
(Refer to GROUP 32.)
AA"10. Eye bolt
11. Gasket
"BA12. Pressure hose assembly
"AA13. O ring
14. Return hose
15. Return tube
AA"16. Return tube
17. O ring
DFront bumper (Refer to GROUP 51.)
DIntercooler (Refer to GROUP 15.)
18. Cooler tube assembly
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STEERING - Power Steering Oil Hoses37A-32
Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation
Power Steering Fluid Draining and Refilling (Refer to
P.37A-9.)
12±2 N·m
15
12
18±3 N·m
Crossmember
1
57±7 N·m
9
8 4
7
32 5
12±2 N·m
15±3 N·m
18±2 N·m 12±2 N·m
49±10 N·m
52±7 N·m*
12±2 N·m
6
10
11
167±10 N·m
14
13
12±2 N·m
Removal steps
1. Oil reservoir
"BA2. Suction hose
3. Return hose
4. Return hose
5. Return tube
DStrut tower bar (Refer to GROUP 42.)
6. Return hose
DClock spring (Refer to GROUP 52B.)
DCrossmember bar
(Refer to GROUP 33A.)
DCenter member (Refer to GROUP 32.)
DFront exhaust pipe
(Refer to GROUP 15.)7. Steering gear and joint connecting
bolt
8. Rear roll stopper connecting bolt
AA"9. Eye bolt
10. Gasket
"BA11. Pressure hose assembly
"AA12. O ring
AA"13. Return tube
14. O ring
DFront bumper (Refer to GROUP 51.)
DIntercooler (Refer to GROUP 15.)
15. Cooler tube assembly
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52A-2
INTERIOR
CONTENTS
SPECIAL TOOL 3............................
INSTRUMENT PANEL* 3......................
FRONT FLOOR CONSOLE 10................
REAR FLOOR CONSOLE 12..................
TRIMS 15....................................
HEADLINING 17..............................SEAT 19.....................................
Front Seat 19..................................
Rear Seat 22..................................
SEAT BELT 25...............................
Front Seat Belt 25.............................
Rear Seat Belt 26..............................
WARNINGS REGARDING SERVICING OF SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) EQUIPPED VEHICLES
WARNING!
(1) 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 inadvertent firing of the air bag) or to the driver and passenger (from rendering
the SRS inoperative).
(2) Service or maintenance of any SRS component or SRS-related component must be performed only at an authorized
MITSUBISHI dealer.
(3) MITSUBISHI dealer personnel must thoroughly review this manual, and especially its GROUP 52B - Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS) before beginning any service or maintenance of any component of the SRS or any SRS-related
component.
NOTE
The SRS includes the following components: SRS-ECU, SRS warning lamp, 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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INTERIOR -Instrument Panel52A-4
Caution: SRS
1. Refer to GROUP 52B-SRS Service Precautions and Air bag Module and Clock Spring before
removing the passenger side air bag module.
2. Do not subject the SRS-ECU to any shocks when removing or installing the instrument panel.
Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation
DRemoval and Installation of Front Pillar Trim (Refer
to P.52A-15.)
DFood Opener Lever (Refer to GROUP42.)
22 22
23
19
20 24
1817 11
12
10 6
7
1315 4
16 8 9
5
21 14 13 2
b b
d
d c
bdd
bd d
ad
ca
d
a25
d
Removal steps
1. Column cover
2. Meter bezel
3. Combination meter
4. Instrument panel ornament
5. Under cover
6. Box
7. Switch panel
8. Side box
9. Lower frame
10. Heater control knob
11. Heater control assembly mounting
screw
12. Center panel
13. Heater control panel assembly
14. Radio plug15. Center air outlet panel
16. Center lower box
17. Center lower case
18. Center lower box
19. Stopper
20. Glove box
21. Harness cover
22. Instrument panel side cover
23. SRS front passenger’s air bag module
mounting bolt
DSteering column shaft mounting bolt
(Refer to GROUP37A – Steering
Wheel and Shaft.)
24. Instrument panel assembly
AA"25. SRS front passenger’s air bag module
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INTERIOR -Instrument PanelINTERIOR -Instrument Panel52A-7
Caution: SRS
1. Refer to GROUP 52B-SRS Service Precautions and Air bag Module and Clock Spring before
removing the passenger side air bag module.
2. Do not subject the SRS-ECU to any shocks when removing or installing the instrument panel.
Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation
DRemoval and Installation of Front Pillar Trim (Refer
to P.52A-15.)
DFood Opener Lever (Refer to GROUP42.)
2023
21
18 22
1711
12
106
7
13 154
16
89
5
19141 b
d
d
c
d
a
b dd
d
a d
c a
d
a 232425 26
b
b
3
d2
Removal steps
1. Column cover
2. Meter bezel
3. Combination meter
4. Instrument panel ornament
5. Under cover
6. Box
7. Switch panel
8. Side box
9. Lower frame
10. Heater control knob
11. Heater control assembly mounting
screw
12. Center panel
13. Heater control panel assembly
14. Radio and tape player15. Plug
player>
16. Center air outlet panel
17. Center lower box A
18. Center lower case A
19. Center lower box B
20. Stopper
21. Glove box
22. Harness cover
23. Instrument panel side cover
24. SRS front passenger’s air bag module
mounting bolt
DSteering column shaft mounting bolt
(Refer to GROUP37A – Steering
Wheel and Shaft.)
25. Instrument panel assembly
AA"26. SRS front passenger’s air bag module
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52B-1
SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT
SYSTEM (SRS)
CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION 2..................
SRS SERVICE PRECAUTIONS 3..............
SPECIAL TOOLS 5...........................
TEST EQUIPMENT 6.........................
TROUBLESHOOTING 6.......................
SRS MEINTENANCE 42......................
POST-COLLISION DIAGNOSIS 45.............
INDIVIDUAL COMPONENT SERVICE 49.......
WARNING/CAUTION LABELS 49..............SRS AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT
(SRS-ECU) 50................................
AIR BAG MODULES AND CLOCK
SPRING 52..................................
SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER 61..............
AIR BAG MODULE AND SEAT BELT
PRE-TENSIONER DISPOSAL
PROCEDURES 64............................
Undeployed Air Bag Module and Seat Belt
Pre-tensioner Disposal 64.......................
Deployed Air Bag Module and Seat Belt
Pre-tensioner Disposal Procedures 75............
CAUTION
DCarefully read and observe the information in the SERVICE PRECAUTIONS (P.52B-3.) prior to any service.
DFor information concerning troubleshooting or maintenance, always observe the procedures in the Troubleshooting
(P.52B-6.) section.
DIf any SRS components are removed or replaced in connection with any service procedures, be sure to follow the
procedures in the INDIVIDUAL COMPONENT SERVICE section (P.52B-49.) for the components involved.
DIf you have any questions about the SRS, please contact your local distributor.