Mitsubishi Outlander XL. Manual — part 1295

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Column
bracket

Column pipe

Section A - A

OIL PUMP

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The oil pump is a vane type with a fluid flow control
system in which the steering wheel turning effort will

be reduced at low engine speeds and is increased at
higher speeds.
The oil pump is essentially the same as the
conventional one in construction.

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POWER STEERING

OIL PUMP

STEERING GEAR

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Bushing

Steering gear

Inner cylinder

Steering gear

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The steering gear and linkage is mounted on the
suspension crossmember via three bushings with
inner cylinders.
The inner bushing with inner cylinder supports the
steering gear and linkage in the vertical and fore-
and-aft direction with high rigidity, and improves the
steering feel.

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The oil pressure sensor allows the system to
perform idle-up control linearly and without delay as
the power steering fluid pressure deviates. The
hydraulic sensor detects the power steering fluid

pressure and sends the signal to the engine control
module. The engine control module uses this signal
to perform idle-up control according to the power
steering load. The method offers the following
features:

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Improvement of fuel efficiency: Minimal drop in
engine idle speed when the steering wheel is
turned to lock.

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Improvement of driveability: Excessive engine
revving is inhibited when the steering wheel is
turned at low speeds.

POWER STEERING

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OIL RESERVOIR

OIL RESERVOIR

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Scale

Cap

O-ring

Filter

Oil reservoir

Return

Suction

The resin oil reservoir is adopted to reduce weight. The oil
reservoir is translucent and has fluid level marks (MAX and MIN
lines), for ease of inspection.

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POWER STEERING

OIL RESERVOIR

GROUP 42A

BODY

CONTENTS

GENERAL INFORMATION. . .

42A-2

MAIN BODY. . . . . ..

42A-3

BODY PANELING. . . . ..

42A-3