Mitsubishi Galant (2004+). Manual — part 1429

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

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POWER STEERING

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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 (slide
plate, ripping plate, tilt pin) may have operated. Once the
mechanism 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 colli-
sion energy absorbing mechanism has already operated,
replace the steering column assembly.

• If any excessive radial or axial free play on the steering

wheel is found with the tilt lever in the lock position, always
check the steering column 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
assembly.

Inspection Procedure

1. Remove the steering column covers (lower and upper).

CAUTION

Do not release the tilt lever until the steering column has
been installed to complete this inspection procedure.
2. Place the tilt lever in the locked position.
3. Loosen the two upper steering column mounting bolts by

two turns.

4. Hold the steering wheel, and then try to rock it. If there is a

radial or axial free play, replace the steering column
assembly.

AC308268 AC

SLIDE PLATE

RIPPING PLATE

TILT PIN

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

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POWER STEERING

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5. Check the tilt pin fixing detent of the lower bracket for

deformation. If there is a deformation, replace the steering
column assembly.

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 proce-
dure.

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

steering column assembly mounting bolts to the specified
torque.

Tightening torque: 12

± 2 N⋅m (102 ± 22 in-lb)

AC308269 AB

TILT PIN

DETENT

STEERING WHEEL

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POWER STEERING

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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-26

) and Air Bag Module and Clock Spring (

P.52B-368

).

•

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-368

.

Required Special Tool:

• MB990803: Steering Wheel Puller

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

Ahead

AC306560

41 ± 8 N·m
30 ± 6 ft-lb

1

3

4

6

9.0 ± 2.0 N·m
80 ± 17 in-lb

AB

N

3.9 ± 0.9 N·m
35 ± 8 in-lb

2

5

2

2

REMOVAL STEPS

1. STEERING WHEEL LOWER

COVER

<<A>>

2. CONNECTORS (FOR HORN, AIR

BAG MODULE, AND STEERING
WHEEL REMOTE CONTROL
HARNESS)

3. AIR BAG MODULE
4. STEERING WHEEL DYNAMIC

DAMPER

5. STEERING WHEEL REMOTE

CONTROL HARNESS

<<B>>

6. STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY

INSTALLATION STEPS

•

CLOCK SPRING MATING MARK
ALIGNMENT (REFER TO GROUP
52B, AIR BAG MODULE AND
CLOCK SPRING

P.52B-368

).

6. STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY

5. STEERING WHEEL REMOTE

CONTROL HARNESS

4. STEERING WHEEL DYNAMIC

DAMPER

3. AIR BAG MODULE
2. CONNECTORS (FOR HORN, AIR

BAG MODULE, AND STEERING
WHEEL REMOTE CONTROL
HARNESS)

1. STEERING WHEEL LOWER

COVER

INSTALLATION STEPS

STEERING WHEEL

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POWER STEERING

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REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

.

<<A>> CONNECTOR (FOR AIR BAG MODULE) REMOVAL
Slide the outer housing of the clock spring connector in the
arrow direction shown, and disconnect the connector.

.

<<B>>STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
Use special tool MB990803 to remove the steering wheel.

AC306561AB

OUTER HOUSING OF THE
CLOCK SPRING CONNECTOR

AC000991AB

MB990803