Mitsubishi L200. Manual — part 478

STEERING WHEEL

POWER STEERING

37-15

STEERING WHEEL

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1372011401937

WARNING

•

For vehicles with SRS, before removing the steering wheel and driver’s air bag module
assembly, refer to GROUP 52B, Service Precautions () and Driver’s Air Bag Module(s) and
Clock Spring ().

•

For vehicles with SRS, when removing and installing the steering wheel, do not let it
bump against the air bag module.

•

After the installation, perform a calibration for the ASTC-ECU to learn the steering wheel
sensor neutral point. (Refer to GROUP 35C

−

On-vehicle Service

−

Steering Wheel Sensor

Calibration ).<Vehicles with ASTC>

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

Ahead

• Steering Wheel Play Check (Refer to

P.37-8

).

AC501346

AC501347

AC502024

9.0 ± 2.0 N·m

41 ± 8 N·m

4

5

6

1

9.0 ± 2.0 N·m

41 ± 8 N·m

6

AG

<Vehicles without SRS>

7

7

3

2

Claw

Claw

Claw

Claw

9.0 ± 2.0 N·m

9.0 ± 2.0 N·m

<Vehicles with SRS (without steering switch
or steering wheel upper cover)>

Removal steps

<<

A

>>

1. Cover

>>

B

<< 2. Horn connector connection

<<

B

>> >>

B

<< 3. Driver’s air bag module connector

connection

<<

C

>>

4. Driver’s air bag module assembly

5. Steering wheel pad assembly
6. Flange nut

<<

D

>> >>

A

<< 7. Steering wheel

Removal steps (Continued)

AC903412

1

8

8

2

3

4

1

16

15

9.0 ± 2.0 N·m

9.0 ± 2.0 N·m

41 ± 8 N·m

Claw

Claw

AD

14

12

7

6

2.5 ± 0.5 N·m

Claw

Claw

16

4

3

2

11

9

Claw

Claw

Claw

10

13

5

<3-spoke type>

Removal steps

<<

A

>>

1. Cover

>>

B

<<

2. Horn connector connection

>>

B

<<

3. Steering switch connector

connection

<<

B

>>

>>

B

<<

4. Driver’s air bag module

connector connection

5. Steering wheel voice control

switch connector connection
<Vehicles with steering wheel
voice control switch>

6. Steering wheel voice control

switch cover <Vehicles with
steering wheel voice control
switch>

7. Steering wheel voice control

switch <Vehicles with steering
wheel voice control switch>

<<

C

>>

8. Driver’s air bag module
9. Steering wheel upper cover

(RH) <Vehicles without cruise
control switch>

10. Steering wheel cruise control

switch connector connection
<Vehicles with cruise control
switch>

11. Steering wheel cruise control

switch <Vehicles with cruise
control switch>

12. Steering wheel upper cover

(LH) <Vehicles without
steering wheel audio remote
control switch>

13. Steering wheel audio remote

control switch connector
connection<Vehicles with
steering wheel audio remote
control switch>

14. Steering wheel audio remote

control switch<Vehicles with
steering wheel audio remote
control switch>

15. Flange nut

<<

D

>>

>>

A

<<

16. Steering wheel assembly

STEERING WHEEL

POWER STEERING

37-16

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

<<A>> COVER REMOVAL

AC501414

AB

MB990784

Removal steps (Continued)

STEERING WHEEL

POWER STEERING

37-17

Insert special tool ornament remover (MB990784) at
the indicated position to remove the cover.
NOTE: The special tool can be inserted through the
notch behind the area shown.

<<B>>DRIVER’S AIR BAG MODULE
CONNECTOR DISCONNECTION

<Vehicles with 4-spoke type steering wheel>

AC501669

AG

Locking
button

Driver's air bag module
connector

Horn connector

Disconnect the driver’s air bag module connector
while compressing its locking button and sliding it to
the direction of an arrow.

<Vehicles with 3-spoke type steering wheel>

AC505073AC

Driver's air bag module
connector

Connector lock

Horn connector

Steering switch
connector

Disconnect the connector while sliding the part
shown in the figure (connector lock) of the driver’s air
bag module connector in the direction of an arrow.

<<C>> DRIVER’S AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL

CAUTION

• Never use an electric tester to diagnose the

air bag module circuit. Never attempt to dis-
assemble the air bag module.

• Be sure to store the removed air bag module

in a clean and dry place with a pad surface
facing upward.

<<D>> STEERING WHEEL REMOVAL

CAUTION

Make sure that use the special tool to remove the
steering wheel. Otherwise the steering column
shaft assembly shock absorbing mechanism will
be damaged.
1. Position the steering wheel in the straight-ahead

position.

AC711033

MB990803

AB

2. Use special tool steering wheel puller

(MB990803) to remove the steering wheel.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

>>A<< STEERING WHEEL INSTALLATION
After centring the clock spring (Refer to GROUP 52B
− Air Bag Module Clock Spring ), install the steering
wheel.

>>B<< DRIVER’S AIR BAG MODULE
CONNECTOR / STEERING SWITCH CONNECTOR
/ HORN CONNECTOR CONNECTION
Connect the connector securely and route the har-
nesses not to lie off the cover hole.

STEERING COLUMN SHAFT ASSEMBLY

POWER STEERING

37-18

STEERING COLUMN SHAFT ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1372003100433

WARNING

For vehicles with SRS, before removing the steering wheel and driver’s air bag module
assembly, refer to GROUP 52B

−

Service Precautions () and Driver’s Air Bag Module(s) and

Clock Spring ().

Pre-removal Operation
• Steering Wheel and Driver’s Air bag Module Assembly

Removal (Refer to

P.37-15

).

• Instrument Lower Panel Removal (Refer to GROUP 52A

− Instrument Panel Assembly ).

Post-installation Operation
• Instrument Lower Panel Installation (Refer to GROUP

52A

− Instrument Panel Assembly ).

• Steering Wheel and Driver’s Air bag Module Assembly

Installation (Refer to

P.37-15

).

AC511177AG

22 ± 4 N·m

18 ± 2 N·m

3

2

1

4

5

5

8

8

7

18 ± 2 N·m

18 ± 2 N·m

13 ± 2 N·m

13 ± 2 N·m

13 ± 2 N·m

13 ± 2 N·m

4

9

9

<2WD (except
High rider)>

<2WD (except
High rider)>

<2WD (High rider), 4WD>

<2WD (High rider), 4WD>

<LHD>

2.5 ± 0.5 N·m

Section D - D

Toeboard

Specified sealant:
3M ATD Part No.8513 or equivalent

Weld nut
(3 places)

2

1

Section A-A

Claw

2

1

Claw

Section B-B

2

1

Section C-C

Claw

Note: claw position is symmetrical

B

C

C

B

A

A

5.0 ± 1.0 N·m

6

D

D