Mitsubishi Outlander GS45X. Manual — part 1562

POWER STEERING DIAGNOSIS

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INSPECTION PROCEDURE 8: Squeaking Noise

DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Check for interference of the wheel and the
vehicle body.
If interfering, adjust the steering angle.
(1) Place the front wheel on a turning radius gauge and

measure the steering angle.

Standard value:

(2) If the steering angle is not within the standard value, adjust

the toe-in.

Standard value: 1

± 2 mm (0.04 ± 0.08 inch)

(3) Adjust the toe-in by undoing the clip and jam nut, and

turning the left and right tie rod turnbuckles by the same
amount (in opposite directions).
NOTE: The toe will move out as the left turnbuckle is turned
toward the front of the vehicle and the right turnbuckle is
turned toward the rear of the vehicle.

Q: Is the steering angle normal?

YES : Go to Step 2.
NO : Adjust the steering angle (Refer to

P.37-17

). Then go

to Step 3.

STEP 2. Check the steering gear for damage.
Q: Is there damage?

YES : Replace the part (Refer to

P.37-45

). Then go to Step

3 .

NO : Go to Step 3.

STEP 3. Retest the system.
Confirm that no noise is generated.
Q: Is there noise?

YES : Repeat from Step 1.
NO : The procedure is complete.

Inner wheel

38

°40’ ± 1°30’

(Left/right deviation within 2

°00’)

Outer wheel
(reference value)

32

°20’

AC000756AB

AC612558 AD

Clip

Jam nut

Tie-rod

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INSPECTION PROCEDURE 9: Vibration

NOTE: A slight vibration may be felt when the stationary steering effort is made due to the condition of the
road surface. To check whether the vibration actually exists or not, test-drive the vehicle on a dry concrete or
asphalt surface. A very slight amount of vibration is not a malfunction.
DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Check for entry of air.

Q: Is the power steering fluid foamy?

YES :

Bleed the air (Refer to

P.37-25

). Then go to

Step 3.

NO :

Go to Step 2.

STEP 2. Check the steering gear for damage.

Q: Is there damage?

YES :

Replace the part (Refer to

P.37-45

). Then

go to Step 3 .

NO :

Go to Step 3.

STEP 3. Retest the system.
Confirm that no vibration is generated.

Q: Is there vibration?

YES :

Repeat from Step 1.

NO :

The procedure is complete.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 10: Oil Leakage from Hose Connection

DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Check for loosening of the return tube
flare nut.

Q: Is the flare nut loose?

YES :

Tighten it to standard value (Refer to

P.37-55

). Then go to Step 3.

NO :

Go to Step 2.

STEP 2. Check the hose connection and the
clamp installation.

Q: Are they correct?

YES :

Go to Step 3.

NO :

Repair or replace the part (Refer to

P.37-55

). Then go to Step 3.

STEP 3. Retest the system.
Check that no oil is leaking.

Q: Is there oil leakage?

YES :

Repeat from Step 1.

NO :

The procedure is complete.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 11: Oil Leakage from Hose Assembly

DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Check the hose for damage or clogging.

Q: Is the hose damaged or clogged?

YES :

Replace it (Refer to

P.37-55

). Then go to

Step 2.

NO :

Go to Step 2.

STEP 2. Retest the system.
Check that no oil is leaking.

Q: Is there oil leakage?

YES :

Repeat from Step 1.

NO :

The procedure is complete.

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INSPECTION PROCEDURE 12: Oil Leakage from Oil Reservoir

DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Check the oil reservoir for damage.

Q: Is there damage?

YES :

Replace the oil reservoir (Refer to

P.37-55

).

Then go to Step 3.

NO :

Go to Step 2.

STEP 2. Check for overflowing.

Q: Is there oil overflowing from the reservoir?

YES :

Adjust fluid level. Then go to Step 3.

NO :

Go to Step 3.

STEP 3. Retest the system.

Q: Is there oil leakage?

YES :

Repeat from to Step 1.

NO :

The procedure is complete.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 13: Oil Leakage from Oil Pump

DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Check the oil pump body for damage.

Q: Is there damage?

YES :

Replace the part (Refer to

P.37-51

). Then

go to Step 3 .

NO :

Go to Step 2.

STEP 2. Check the O-ring or oil seal for damage.

Q: Is there damage?

YES :

Replace the part (Refer to

P.37-51

). Then

go to Step 3 .

NO :

Go to Step 3.

STEP 3. Retest the system.
Check that no oil is leaking.

Q: Is there oil leakage?

YES :

Repeat from Step 1.

NO :

The procedure is complete.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 14: Oil Leakage from Steering Gear

DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Check the steering gear housing for
damage.

Q: Is there damage?

YES :

Replace the part (Refer to

P.37-45

). Then

go to Step 2 .

NO :

Go to Step 2.

STEP 2. Retest the system.
Check that no oil is leaking.

Q: Is there oil leakage?

YES :

Repeat from Step 1.

NO :

The procedure is complete.

SPECIAL TOOLS

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SPECIAL TOOLS

M1372000601432

Tool

Tool number

and name

Supersession

Application

MB991958

a: MB991824
b: MB991827
c: MB991910
d: MB991911
e: MB991814
f: MB991825
g: MB991826

M.U.T.-III Sub
Assembly

a: Vehicle

communication
interface (V.C.I.)

b: M.U.T.-III USB

Cable

c: M.U.T.-III Main

Harness A
(Vehicles with
CAN
communication
system)

d: M.U.T.-III Main

Harness B
(Vehicles
without CAN
communication
system)

e: M.U.T.-III Main

Harness C (for
Chrysler models
only)

f: M.U.T.-III

Measurement
adapter

g: M.U.T.-III

Trigger Harness

MB991824-KIT
NOTE: G:
MB991826
M.U.T.-III Trigger
Harness is not
necessary when
pushing V.C.I.
ENTER key.

CAUTION

For vehicles with CAN
communication, use M.U.T.-III main
harness A to send simulated
vehicle speed. If you connect
M.U.T.-III main harness B instead,
the CAN communication does not
function correctly.
Power steering system air bleeding
(Calibration by using the scan tool)

MB991897 or
MB992011
Ball joint remover

MB991113-01,
MB990635-01 or
General service
tool

Knuckle and tie rod end ball joint
disconnection
NOTE: Steering linkage puller
(MB990635 or MB991113) is also
available to disconnect knuckle and
tie rod end ball joint.

MB991910

MB991826

MB991958

MB991911

MB991914

MB991824

MB991827

MB991825

DO NOT USE

a

b

c

d

e

f

g

DO NOT USE

AC106827