Mitsubishi Montero Sport (2004+). Manual — part 826

STEERING WHEEL AND SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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STEERING

37A-27

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

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>>A<< STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION

CAUTION

1. If reusing the steering column, do not release the tilt

lever until the steering column shaft has been installed.

2. If a new steering column is being installed, do not

release the tilt lever until it has been installed. Also do
not remove the tilt lever fixing band (if fitted) until the
installation is completed.

3. 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 this happens,
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 two bolts finger-tight, and then
tighten them to the specified torque.

Tightening torque: 12 N

⋅m (106 in-lb)

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>>B<< CLOCK SPRING AND COLUMN SWITCH
INSTALLATION
1. Align the clock spring mating marks. (Refer to GROUP 52B,

Air Bag Modules And Clock Spring

P.52B-84

.)

2. Tighten the screws in the order shown in the illustration.

AC210191AC

TILT
LEVER

TILT LEVER
FIXING BAND

AC004281

3

2

1

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STEERING WHEEL AND SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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STEERING

37A-28

DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

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DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINT

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<<A>> STEERING LOCK BRACKET/STEERING LOCK CYL-
INDER REMOVAL
If it is necessary to remove the steering lock cylinder, use a
hacksaw to cut the special bolts at the steering lock bracket
side.

AC004279

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

1

N

18 N·m
13 ft-lb

AB

DISASSEMBLY STEPS

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1. SPECIAL BOLT

<<A>> >>B<<

2. STEERING LOCK BRACKET

<<A>> >>B<<

3. STEERING LOCK CYLINDER

ASSEMBLY

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4. LOWER BOOT

5. JOINT ASSEMBLY

>>A<<

6. UPPER

BOOT

7. PACKING
8. COLUMN SUB ASSEMBLY

DISASSEMBLY STEPS

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STEERING LOCK BRACKET

STEERING LOCK CYLINDER

AB

STEERING WHEEL AND SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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STEERING

37A-29

ASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS

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>>A<< UPPER BOOT/LOWER BOOT INSTALLATION
1. Assemble the upper and lower boots and the dust cover.
NOTE: Align the arrows on the upper and lower boots to the slit
on the yokes in order to assemble.

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>>B<< STEERING LOCK CYLINDER/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 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.

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SLIT

UPPER

SLIT

LOWER

AB

ACX01139 AB

POWER STEERING GEAR BOX ASSEMBLY

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STEERING

37A-30

POWER STEERING GEAR BOX ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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WARNING

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

P.52B-17

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Center the front wheels and remove the ignition key. Failure to do so may damage the SRS
clock spring and render the SRS system inoperative, risking serious driver injury.

Required Special Tool:

• MB991897: Ball Joint Remover

Pre-removal Operation
Power Steering Fluid Draining (Refer to

P.37A-20

.)

Post-installation Operation
• Power Steering Fluid Supplying (Refer to

P.37A-20

.)

• Power Steering Fluid Line Bleeding (Refer to

P.37A-20

.)

• Checking Steering Wheel Position with Wheels Straight

Ahead

• Front Wheel Alignment Adjustment (Refer to GROUP

33A, On-vehicle Service.)

• Check the dust cover for cracks or damage by pushing it

with your finger.

AC103635

5

6

1

7

4

8

2

3

15 N·m
11 ft-lb

18 N·m
13 ft-lb

44 N·m
33 ft-lb

54 - 64 N·m
40 - 47 ft-lb

AC

3

SPECIFIED GREASE:
MULTIPURPOSE GREASE
SAE J310, NLGI No.2 OR
EQUIVALENT

N

N

REMOVAL STEPS

1. CONNECTING BOLT FOR STEERING

GEAR BOX AND STEERING SHAFT

2. COTTER PIN

<<A>> >>A<<

3. CONNECTION FOR PITMAN ARM AND

RELAY ROD

4. PRESSURE TUBE
5. RETURN TUBE

6. O-RING
7. SELF-LOCKING NUT
8. POWER STEERING GEAR BOX

REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)