Mitsubishi Montero Sport (2004+). Manual — part 825

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

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STEERING

37A-23

BALL JOINT DUST COVER INSPECTION

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1. Press the dust cover with your finger to check whether the

dust cover is cracked or damaged.

2. If the dust cover is cracked or damaged, replace the tie rod

end.
NOTE: If the dust cover is cracked or damaged, the ball joint
could be damaged.

STEERING COLUMN SHAFT ASSEMBLY SHOCK
ABSORBING MECHANISM CHECK

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• If a collision occurs or severe impact is applied to the steer-

ing wheel, the collision energy absorbing mechanism
(one-way capsule) may have operated. Once the mecha-
nism has operated, it will be inoperative even if there is 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

1.

If the vehicle continues to be driven after the colli-
sion absorbing mechanism has operated, the
steering column shaft may be damaged while driv-
ing.

2.

If there is a slack in the one-way capsule, do not
attempt to repair it. Replace the steering column
shaft assembly.

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

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STEERING

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INSPECTION PROCEDURE

1. Remove the lower and upper column covers.

CAUTION

On completion, do not release the tilt lever until the steer-
ing column has been installed.
2. Place the tilt lever in the locked 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 rock

them. If there is a slack in either of the capsules, replace the
steering column shaft assembly.

CAUTION

1. Be careful that nothing is pinched between the one-way

capsules and the body.

2. On completion, do not release the tilt lever until the

steering column has been installed.

5. If no problem is found during the inspection, tighten the

steering column mounting bolts to the specified torque.

Tightening torque: 12 N

⋅m(106 in-lb)

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ONE WAY CAPSULE

STEERING WHEEL AND SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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STEERING

37A-25

STEERING WHEEL AND SHAFT ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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WARNING

•

Before removing the air bag module, refer to GROUP 52B, Service Precautions and Air
Bag Module and Clock Spring

P.52B-84

.

•

When removing and installing the steering wheel, do not let it bump against the air bag
module.

Post-installation Operation
Checking Steering Wheel Position with Wheels Straight
Ahead

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3

8

6

7

SEALANT :
3M™ AAD NO.8672, 8679, 8678,
8661, 8663 OR EQUIVALENT

4

5

4.9 N·m
43 in-lb

25 N·m
18 ft-lb

2

39 N·m
29 ft-lb

1

12 N·m
106 in-lb

18 N·m
13 ft-lb

AD

REMOVAL STEPS

1. AIR BAG MODULE (REFER TO

GROUP 52B, AIR BAG MODULE
AND CLOCK SPRING

P.52B-84

.)

<<A>>

2. STEERING WHEEL
•

KNEE PROTECTOR ASSEMBLY
(REFER TO GROUP 52A,
INSTRUMENT PANEL

P.52A-37

.)

3. UPPER COLUMN COVER

ASSEMBLY

4. LOWER COLUMN COVER

ASSEMBLY

>>B<<

5. CLOCK SPRING AND COLUMN

SWITCH ASSEMBLY (REFER TO
GROUP 52B, AIR BAG MODULE
AND CLOCK SPRING

P.52B-84

.)

6. KEY INTERLOCK CABLE

REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)

STEERING WHEEL AND SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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STEERING

37A-26

Required Special Tool:

• MB990803: Steering Wheel Puller

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

.

<<A>> STEERING WHEEL REMOVAL

CAUTION

Do not hammer on the steering wheel to remove it; doing
so will damage the collapsible mechanism.
Use special tool MB990803 to remove the steering wheel.

.

<<B>> STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

CAUTION

The tilt lever should be held in the lock position until the
steering column assembly is installed to the vehicle. If the
steering column assembly is removed with the tilt lever
released, or the tilt lever is released after the steering col-
umn assembly was removed from the vehicle, the steering
column assembly cannot be reinstalled correctly. If the
steering column assembly is installed incorrectly, the colli-
sion energy absorbing mechanism may be damaged.
1. Ensure that the tilt lever is in the lock position, and remove

the steering column assembly mounting bolts.

7. BRAKE PEDAL RETURN SPRING

<<B>> >>A<<

8. STEERING COLUMN

ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)

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MB990803