Mitsubishi Galant 9G. Manual — part 1520

STEERING SHAFT

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POWER STEERING

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INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

.

>>A<< STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY INSTAL-
LATION

CAUTION

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

the tilt lever until the steering column assembly has
been installed.

2. If a new steering column assembly is being installed,

do not release the tilt lever until it has been installed.
Do not remove the tilt lever fixing band until the instal-
lation is completed.

3. When installing the steering column assembly, do not

leave it fixed temporarily at only one point and make
sure the steering column assembly is not shaken
strongly. If this happens, the collision absorbing mech-
anism at the steering column assembly mounting loca-
tion may be damaged.

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

Tightening torque: 12

± 2 N⋅m (102 ± 22 in-lb)

AC306794AB

1

4

3

2

TILT
LEVER

STEERING SHAFT

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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

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WARNING

Do not move the tilt lever from the lock position until the installation is completed. If you
move it accidentally, the steering column cannot be reinstalled correctly.

DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINT

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<<A>> STEERING LOCK BOLT REMOVAL

1. Drill in the steering lock bolt a hole deep enough for the tap

to stand.

2. Remove the steering lock bolt with a left-hand tap.

AC306566 AB

3

2

1

DISASSEMBLY STEPS

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1.

STEERING LOCK BOLT

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2.

ENGINE STARTING SWITCH
ASSEMBLY

3.

STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY

DISASSEMBLY STEPS (Continued)

ACX01138 AE

CLAMP

ENGINE STARTING
SWITCH ASSEMBLY

REVERSE SCREW TAP

STEERING
LOCK BOLT

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ASSEMBLY SERVICE POINT

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>>A<< ENGINE STARTING SWITCH ASSEM-
BLY/STEERING LOCK BOLT INSTALLATION

CAUTION

The bolts must be replaced with new ones when the steer-
ing lock is installed.
1. When installing the engine starting switch assembly to the

steering column assembly, temporarily install the engine
starting switch assembly in alignment with the column boss.

2. After checking that the lock works properly, tighten the

steering lock bolts until the head is twisted off.

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POWER STEERING GEAR BOX AND LINKAGE

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POWER STEERING GEAR BOX AND LINKAGE

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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WARNING

•

Before removing the power steering gear assembly, refer to GROUP 52B, Service Precau-
tions and Air Bag Module and Clock Spring (

P.52B-26

and

P.52B-369

).

•

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

CAUTION

*

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

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

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

P.37-21

).

• Front Under Cover Removal

• Centermember Removal (Refer to GROUP 32, Engine

Roll Stopper and Centermember

P.32-7

).

• Lower Arm Assembly Removal (Refer to GROUP 33,

Lower Arm

P.33-15

).

• Air Bag Module and Steering Wheel Assembly Removal

(Refer to

P.37-26

).

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

Floor Console Assembly

P.52A-9

).

• Front Scuff Plate and Cowl Side Trim Removal (Refer to

GROUP 52A, Trims

P.52A-10

).

• Trunk Lid Opener Cover Removal

• Accelerator Pedal Stopper Removal

• Front Floor Carpet Removal

• Stabilizer Link and Stabilizer Bar Disconnection (Refer to

GROUP 33, Stabilizer Bar

P.33-20

).

Post-installation Operation
• Check the dust cover for cracks or damage by pushing it

with your finger.

• Stabilizer Link and Stabilizer Bar Connection (Refer to

GROUP 33, Stabilizer Bar

P.33-20

).

• Front Floor Carpet Installation

• Accelerator Pedal Stopper Installation

• Trunk Lid Opener Cover Installation

• Front Scuff Plate and Cowl Side Trim Removal (Refer to

GROUP 52A, Trims

P.52A-10

).

• Floor Console Assembly Installation (Refer to GROUP

52A, Floor Console Assembly

P.52A-9

).

• Steering Wheel Assembly and Air Bag Module Installation

(Refer to

P.37-26

).

• Checking Steering Wheel Position with Wheels Straight

Ahead.

• Lower Arm Assembly Installation (Refer to GROUP 33,

Lower Arm

P.33-15

).

• Centermember Installation (Refer to GROUP 32, Engine

Roll Stopper and Centermember

P.32-7

).

• Front Under Cover Installation

• Front Wheel Alignment Adjustment (Refer to GROUP 33,

On-vehicle Service

− Front Wheel Alignment Check and

Adjustment

P.33-6

).

• Power Steering Fluid Supplying (Refer to

P.37-21

).

• Power Steering Fluid Line Bleeding (Refer to

P.37-21

).