Mitsubishi Outlander (2003+). Manual — part 299

STEERING SHAFT

POWER STEERING

37A-19

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

<<A>> 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
absorbing mechanism may be damaged.
1. Ensure that the tilt lever is in the lock position, and

remove the steering column mounting bolts.

2. Pinch the steering column shaft clip with pliers,

and pull up the shaft towards the direction shown
to disengage the steering column shaft assembly.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

>>A<< STEERING COLUMN SHAFT ASSEMBLY
INSTALLATION

CAUTION

•

When reusing the steering column, do not
release the tilt lever until the steering column
shaft has been installed.

•

When the steering column is replaced, do not
release the tilt lever until it has been installed.
Do not remove the tilt lever fixing band until
the installation has completed.

•

When installing the steering column, do not
leave it fixed temporarily at only one point
and make sure the column shaft is not shaken
strongly. If you fail to do, the collision
absorbing mechanism at the column shaft
mounting location may be damaged.

Ensure that the tilt lever is in the lock position, and
install the steering column. Tighten the four bolts in
the order shown by hand, and then tighten them to
the specified torque in the order shown.

Tightening torque: 12

±

2 N

⋅

m

AC210969AD

Clip

Steering column
shaft

AC209383AD

1

4

3

2

Tilt lever

STEERING SHAFT

POWER STEERING

37A-20

DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY

M1372011700128

DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINT

<<A>> SPECIAL BOLT REMOVAL

1. Drill in the special bolt a hole deep enough for the

tap to stand.

2. Remove the special bolt with a left-hand tap.

REASSEMBLY SERVICE POINT

>>A<< STEERING LOCK CYLINDER
ASSEMBLY/STEERING LOCK
BRACKET/SPECIAL BOLT INSTALLATION

CAUTION

The steering lock bracket and bolts must be
replaced with new ones when the steering lock is
installed.
1. When installing the steering lock cylinder

assembly and steering lock bracket to the column
tube, temporarily install the steering lock in
alignment with the column boss.

2. After checking that the lock works properly,

tighten the special bolts until the head twists off.

AC210967AD

3

2

1

4

Disassembly steps

<<A>> >>A<<

1.

Special bolt

>>A<<

2.

Steering lock bracket

>>A<<

3.

Steering lock cylinder assembly

4.

Steering column shaft assembly

ACX01138 AB

Steering lock
bracket

Reverse screw tap

Special bolt

Steering lock
cylinder

ACX01139 AB

POWER STEERING GEAR BOX AND LINKAGE

POWER STEERING

37A-21

POWER STEERING GEAR BOX AND LINKAGE

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1372010900282

WARNING

Before removing the steering gear, refer to GROUP 52B, Service Precautions (

P.52B-4

) and

Air Bag Module and Clock Spring (

P.52B-179

). 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.37A-11

).

•

Front Exhaust Pipe Removal (Refer to GROUP 15,

Exhaust Pipe and Main Muffler

P.15-13

).

•

Centermember Removal (Refer to GROUP 32, Engine

Roll Stopper and Centermember

P.32-10

<2000>,

P.32-12

<2400>).

•

Steering Wheel and Air Bag Module Assembly Removal
(Refer to

P.37A-16

).

•

Clock Spring Removal (Refer to GROUP 52B, Air Bag
Module and Clock Spring

P.52B-179

).

•

Stabilizer Link Assembly and Lower Arm Assembly
Removal (Refer to GROUP 33A, Lower Arm

P.33-11

).

Post-installation Operation

•

Stabilizer Link Assembly and Lower Arm Assembly
Installation (Refer to GROUP 33A, Lower Arm

P.33-11

).

•

Centermember Installation (Refer to GROUP 32, Engine
Roll Stopper and Centermember

P.32-10

<2000>,

P.32-12

<2400>).

•

Front Exhaust Pipe Installation (Refer to GROUP 15,

Exhaust Pipe and Main Muffler

P.15-13

).

•

Clock Spring Installation (Refer to GROUP 52B, Air Bag

Module and Clock Spring

P.52B-179

).

•

Steering Wheel and Air Bag Module Assembly Installation

(Refer to

P.37A-16

).

•

Check the dust cover for cracks or damage by pushing it

with your finger.

•

Power Steering Fluid Supplying (Refer to

P.37A-11

).

•

Power Steering Fluid Line Bleeding (Refer to

P.37A-12

).

•

Checking Steering Wheel Position with Wheels Straight

Ahead.

•

Front Wheel Alignment Adjustment (Refer to GROUP

33A, On-vehicle Service

−

Front Wheel Alignment Check

and Adjustment

P.33-6

).

POWER STEERING GEAR BOX AND LINKAGE

POWER STEERING

37A-22

<L.H. drive vehicles>

AC300496AB

15 ± 3 N·m

70 ± 10 N·m

6

3

7

4

5

8

2

1

12 ± 2 N·m

18 ± 2 N·m

25 ± 5 N·m

57 ± 7 N·m

9

10

18 ± 2 N·m

11

4

70 ± 10 N·m

12

13

49 ± 10 N·m

167 ± 9 N·m

7

12 ± 2 N·m

Removal steps

1. Shaft cover
2. Steering column shaft assembly and

steering gear connecting bolt

<<A>>

3. Tie rod end and knuckle connection

•

Rear roll stopper connecting bolt
(Refer to GROUP 32, Engine Roll
Stopper and Centermember

P.32-10

<2000>,

P.32-12

<2400>.)

4. Return hose connection
5. Return tube
6. O-ring
7. Pressure hose connection

8. Gasket

<<B>>

•

Crossmember assembly

•

Rear roll stopper (Refer to GROUP 32,
Engine Roll Stopper and
Centermember

P.32-10

<2000>,

P.32-12

<2400>.)

>>A<<

9. Joint cover grommet
10. Steering extension
11. Return tube
12. Crossmember
13. Steering gear

Removal steps (Continued)