Mitsubishi Galant 9G. Manual — part 366

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CROSSMEMBER

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1321003200551

<2.4L ENGINE>

CAUTION

• Before removing the steering wheel and air bag module assembly, always refer to GROUP 52B -

Service Precautions (

P.52B-26

), Air bag Module and Clock Spring (

P.52B-369

). Also, set the front

wheels so that they are facing straight forward, and remove the ignition key. If you fail to do this,
the SRS clock spring will be damaged, causing the SRS air bag to be inoperative and serious
injury.

• *

1

: Indicates parts which should be initially tightened, and then fully tightened after placing the

vehicle horizontally and loading the full weight of the engine on the vehicle body.

• *

2

: Indicates parts which should be temporarily tightened, and then fully tightened with the vehicle

on the ground in the unladen condition.

Pre-removal Operation
• Power Steering Fluid Draining (Refer to GROUP 37,

On-vehicle Service

− Fluid Replacement

P.37-21

).

• Air Bag Module and Steering Wheel Assembly Removal

(Refer to GROUP 37, Steering Wheel

P.37-26

).

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

Module and Clock Spring

P.52B-369

).

• Floor Console Assembly Removal (Refer to GROUP 52A,

Floor Console Assembly

P.52A-9

).

• Front Scuff Plate (LH) and Cowl Side Trim (LH) Removal

(Refer to GROUP 52A, Trims

P.52A-10

).

• Trunk Lid Release Handle Cover Removal (Refer to

GROUP 42, Trunk Lid

P.42-62

).

• Accelerator Stopper Removal (Refer to GROUP 17,

Accelerator Pedal

P.17-9

).

• Front Floor Carpet Removal

• Centermember Removal (Refer to

P.32-7

).

Post-installation Operation
• Centermember Installation (Refer to

P.32-7

).

• Front Floor Carpet Installation

• Accelerator Stopper Installation (Refer to GROUP 17,

Accelerator Pedal

P.17-9

).

• Trunk Lid Release Handle Cover Installation (Refer to

GROUP 42, Trunk Lid

P.42-62

).

• Front Scuff Plate (LH) and Cowl Side Trim (LH) Installa-

tion (Refer to GROUP 52A, Trims

P.52A-10

).

• Floor Console Assembly Installation (Refer to GROUP

52A, Floor Console Assembly

P.52A-9

).

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

Module and Clock Spring

P.52B-369

).

• Steering Wheel Assembly and Air Bag Module Installation

(Refer to GROUP 37, Steering Wheel

P.37-26

).

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

with your finger.

• Power Steering Fluid Supplying (Refer to GROUP 37,

On-vehicle Service

− Fluid Replacement

P.37-21

).

• Power Steering Fluid Line Bleeding (Refer to GROUP 37,

On-vehicle Service

− Power Steering System Air Bleeding

P.37-21

).

• Checking Steering Wheel Position with Wheels Straight

Ahead.

• Front Wheel Alignment Adjustment (Refer to GROUP 33,

On-vehicle Service

− Front Wheel Alignment Check and

Adjustment

P.33-6

).

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AC306937

83 ± 12 N·m
61 ± 9 ft-lb

180 ± 20 N·m
133 ± 15 ft-lb

180 ± 20 N·m
133 ± 15 ft-lb

165 ± 15 N·m*²
122 ± 11 ft-lb*²

65 ± 6 N·m
48 ± 4 ft-lb

29 ± 4 N·m
21 ± 3 ft-lb

AB

58 ± 7 N·m
43 ± 5 ft-lb

165 ± 15 N·m
122 ± 11 ft-lb

18 ± 2 N·m
13 ± 2 ft-lb

83 ± 12 N·m
61 ± 9 ft-lb

58 ± 7 N·m
43 ± 5 ft-lb

48 ± 7 N·m
36 ± 5 ft-lb

83 ± 12 N·m
61 ± 9 ft-lb

15

19

16

18

20

8

N

10

N

12 ± 2 N·m
102 ± 22 in-lb

58 ± 7 N·m*¹
43 ± 5 ft-lb*¹

58 ± 7 N·m*¹
43 ± 5 ft-lb*¹

58 ± 7 N·m
43 ± 5 ft-lb

7

12 ± 2 N·m
102 ± 22 in-lb

1

17

14

12

12

5

11

2

N

3

N

4

6

9

N

N

13

N

15 ± 3 N·m
11 ± 2 ft-lb

15 ± 3 N·m
11 ± 2 ft-lb

4

N

REMOVAL STEPS

1.

STEERING SHAFT PAD

<<A>>

2.

STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY
AND STEERING GEAR
CONNECTION

<<B>>

3.

SELF LOCKING NUTS
(CONNECTION FOR TIE ROD
END)

<<B>>

4.

SELF LOCKING NUTS
(CONNECTION FOR LOWER
ARM BALL JOINT)

5.

LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY

6.

STABILIZER LINK CONNECTION

7.

RETURN TUBE CONNECTION

8.

O-RING

9.

PRESSURE HOSE CONNECTION

10. O-RING
11. PRESSURE HOSE CLAMP

•

FRONT NO.2 EXHAUST PIPE
HANGER (REFER TO GROUP 15,
EXHAUST PIPE AND MAIN
MUFFLER

P.15-20

).

12. SELF LOCKING NUTS

>>E<<

13. SELF LOCKING NUTS

<<C>>

>>E<<

14. FRONT AXLE CROSSMEMBER

STOPPER

<<E>>

>>C<<

15. ENGINE REAR ROLL STOPPER

BRACKET, POWER STEERING
GEAR AND LINKAGE,
STABILIZER BAR AND FRONT
AXLE NO.1 CROSSMEMBER
ASSEMBLY

>>B<<

16. ENGINE REAR ROLL STOPPER

BRACKET

REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)

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Required Special Tool:

• MB991897: Ball Joint Remover

>>B<<

17. POWER STEERING GEAR

BRACKET

18. POWER STEERING GEAR AND

LINKAGE

>>A<<

19. STABILIZER BAR
20. FRONT AXLE NO.1

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REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)

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<3.8L ENGINE>

CAUTION

• Before removing the steering wheel and air bag module assembly, always refer to GROUP 52B -

Service Precautions (

P.52B-26

), Air bag Module and Clock Spring (

P.52B-369

). Also, set the front

wheels so that they are facing straight forward, and remove the ignition key. If you fail to do this,
the SRS clock spring will be damaged, causing the SRS air bag to be inoperative and serious
injury.

• *

1

: Indicates parts which should be initially tightened, and then fully tightened after placing the

vehicle horizontally and loading the full weight of the engine on the vehicle body.

• *

2

: Indicates parts which should be temporarily tightened, and then fully tightened with the vehicle

on the ground in the unladen condition.

Pre-removal Operation
• Power Steering Fluid Draining (Refer to GROUP 37,

On-vehicle Service

− Fluid Replacement

P.37-21

).

• Air Bag Module and Steering Wheel Assembly Removal

(Refer to GROUP 37, Steering Wheel

P.37-26

).

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

Module and Clock Spring

P.52B-369

).

• Floor Console Assembly Removal (Refer to GROUP 52A,

Floor Console Assembly

P.52A-9

).

• Front Scuff Plate (LH) and Cowl Side Trim (LH) Removal

(Refer to GROUP 52A, Trims

P.52A-10

).

• Trunk Lid Release Handle Cover Removal (Refer to

GROUP 42, Trunk Lid

P.42-62

).

• Accelerator Stopper Removal (Refer to GROUP 17,

Accelerator Pedal

P.17-9

).

• Front Floor Carpet Removal

• Centermember Removal (Refer to

P.32-7

).

Post-installation Operation
• Centermember Installation (Refer to

P.32-7

).

• Front Floor Carpet Installation

• Accelerator Stopper Installation (Refer to GROUP 17,

Accelerator Pedal

P.17-9

).

• Trunk Lid Release Handle Cover Installation (Refer to

GROUP 42, Trunk Lid

P.42-62

).

• Front Scuff Plate (LH) and Cowl Side Trim (LH) Installa-

tion (Refer to GROUP 52A, Trims

P.52A-10

).

• Floor Console Assembly Installation (Refer to GROUP

52A, Floor Console Assembly

P.52A-9

).

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

Module and Clock Spring

P.52B-369

).

• Steering Wheel Assembly and Air Bag Module Installation

(Refer to

P.37-26

).

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

with your finger.

• Power Steering Fluid Supplying (Refer to GROUP 37,

On-vehicle Service

− Fluid Replacement

P.37-21

).

• Power Steering Fluid Line Bleeding (Refer to

P.37-21

).

• Checking Steering Wheel Position with Wheels Straight

Ahead.

• Front Wheel Alignment Adjustment (Refer to GROUP 33,

On-vehicle Service

− Front Wheel Alignment Check and

Adjustment

P.33-6

).