Mitsubishi Montero (2004+). Manual — part 1159

STEERING WHEEL AND SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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POWER STEERING

37A-25

>>B<< STEERING SHAFT COVER INSTALLATION BOLT
INSTALLATION
Before installing the bolt, coat the mounting hole on the toe
board with the specified sealant.

Specified Sealant: 3M

 AAD Part No.8633 Windo-weld

Resealant or equivalent

DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

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AC101112 AB

TOE BOARD

AC000446

18

± 2 N

·

m

13

± 2 ft-lb

13

± 2 N

·

m

115

± 18 in-lb

1

2

4

5

9

7

8

6

AB

13

± 2 N

·

m

115

± 18 in-lb

3

DISASSEMBLY STEPS

1. STEERING DYNAMIC DAMPER

LOWER PLATE

2. STEERING DYNAMIC DAMPER

<<A>> >>A<<

3. SPECIAL BOLT

>>A<<

4. STEERING LOCK BRACKET

>>A<<

5. STEERING LOCK CYLINDER

ASSEMBLY

6. STEERING COLUMN SHAFT
7. SHAFT SUPPORT BRACKET B
8 SHAFT SUPPORT BRACKET A
9. JOINT ASSEMBLY

DISASSEMBLY STEPS

STEERING WHEEL AND SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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POWER STEERING

37A-26

DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINT

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<<A>> SPECIAL BOLT REMOVAL
1. In the special bolt, drill a hole deep enough for the tap to

stand.

2. Using a left-hand tap, remove the special bolt.

ASSEMBLY SERVICE POINT

.

>>A<< STEERING LOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLY/STEER-
ING LOCK BRACKET/SPECIAL BOLT INSTALLATION

CAUTION

The steering lock bracket and bolts must be replaced with
new ones when the steering lock is installed.
1. When installing the steering lock cylinder and steering lock

bracket to the column tube, temporarily install the steering
lock in alignment with the column boss.

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

special bolts until the head twists off.

ACX01138AB

STEERING
LOCK
BRACKET

STEERING LOCK
CYLINDER

REVERSE SCREW TAP

SPECIAL
BOLT

ACX01139 AB

POWER STEERING GEAR BOX ASSEMBLY

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POWER STEERING

37A-27

POWER STEERING GEAR BOX ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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WARNING

Before removing the steering gear box, refer to GROUP 52B, Service Precautions (

P.52B-18

)

and Air Bag Modules and Clock Spring (

P.52B-217

). Center the front wheels and remove the

ignition key. Failure to do so may damage the SRS clock spring and render the SRS system
inoperative, risking serious injury.

Required Special Tool:

• MB991897: Ball Joint Remover

Pre-removal Operation
Power Steering Fluid Draining (Refer to

P.37A-18

).

Post-installation Operation
• Fill power steering fluid and bleed air (Refer to

P.37A-18

).

• Check the Dust Cover for Cracks or Damage by Pushing

it with Your Finger.

• Check the steering angle (Refer to

P.37A-15

).

AC000760

71

± 7 N

·

m

53

± 5 ft-lb

18

± 2 N

·

m

13

± 2 ft-lb

39

± 5 N

·

m

29

± 3 ft-lb

69

± 10 N

·

m

51

± 7 ft-lb

69

± 10 N

·

m

51

± 7 ft-lb

12

± 2 N

·

m

107

± 17 in-lb

12

± 2 N

·

m

107

± 17 in-lb

2

2

6

3

4

7

8

5

1

AB

15

± 3 N

·

m

11

± 2 ft-lb

REMOVAL STEPS

•

REMOVAL OF UNDER COVER

<<A>> >>C<<

1. TIE ROD END AND KNUCKLE

CONNECTION

2. BOLT

>>B<<

3. PRESSURE HOSE ASSEMBLY

>>B<<

4. RETURN TUBE

>>A<<

5. TIE ROD END (LH)

<<B>>

•

INSTALLATION OF DIFFERENTIAL
MOUNT BRACKET (LH)

6. STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLY AND

GEAR BOX CONNECTING BOLT

7. GEAR BOX CLAMP

<<C>>

8. GEAR BOX ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)

POWER STEERING GEAR BOX ASSEMBLY

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POWER STEERING

37A-28

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

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<<A>> TIE ROD END AND KNUCKLE DISCONNECTION

CAUTION

• Do not remove the nut from ball joint. Loosen it and use

special tool MB991897 to avoid possible damage to ball
joint threads.

• Hang special tool MB991897 with a cord to prevent it

from falling.

1. Install special tool MB991897 as shown in the figure.

2. Turn the bolt and knob as necessary to make the jaws of

special tool MB991897 parallel, tighten the bolt by hand and
confirm that the jaws are still parallel.
NOTE: When adjusting the jaws in parallel, make sure the
knob is in the position shown in the figure.

3. Tighten the bolt with a wrench to disconnect the tie rod end.

.

<<B>>REMOVAL OF DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT BRACKET
ASSEMBLY (LH)
Remove the connection bolt for the front frame assembly and
the differential mount bracket assembly.

.

AC208247AC

CORD

BOLT

MB991897

NUT

BALL JOINT

AC106821

KNOB

PARALLEL

BOLT

CORRECT

WRONG

AC

AC000662AB