Mitsubishi Outlander (2003+). Manual — part 298

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

POWER STEERING

37A-15

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.

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 upper steering column mounting

bolts 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

⋅

AC209935

Steering
column
assembly

One way capsule

Steering
column
mounting
bolt

STEERING WHEEL

POWER STEERING

37A-16

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-4

) and Air Bag Module and Clock Spring (

P.52B-179

•

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-179

Post-installation Operation

•

Checking Steering Wheel Position with Wheels Straight

Ahead

AC107402AB

50 ± 5 N·m

Tab

Section A - A

Section B - B

Removal steps

<<A>>

1. Cover

<<B>>

2. Steering wheel and air bag module

assembly

STEERING WHEEL

POWER STEERING

37A-17

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

<<A>> COVER REMOVAL

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.

<<B>> STEERING WHEEL AND AIR BAG
MODULE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

1. By sliding section A of the clock spring connector

shown in the illustration in the arrow direction,
disconnect the connector.

2. Loosen the bolt completely. Then, remove the

steering wheel and air bag module assembly.
NOTE: Use a hexagonal bit socket or a hexagonal
wrench having an effective length of 75 mm or
more in the hexagonal section and the diameter of
8 mm or more.

AC006294 AB

MB990784

AC006295 AB

Steering
wheel

Clock spring
connector

AC107462

AC102792

Hexagonal bit socket