Mitsubishi Outlander GS45X. Manual — part 1564

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

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POWER STEERING

37-19

(1) While pushing the "Position B" with the specified load by

wheel size, read the values on the dial gauges at the "
Position a" and "Position b". The values of the dial
gauges at this time shall respectively be "aB" and "bB".

(2) Remove the load in the "Position B". Then while pushing

the "Position A" with the specified load by wheel size,
read the values on the dial gauge in the "Position a" and
"Position b". The values on the dial gauges at this time
shall respectively be "aA" and "bA".

(3) Make calculation taking the value differences of the dial

gauge positions a and b which were read while pushing
the "Position A" and "Position B" as each fluctuation.

• Fluctuation of the dial gauge position a: aA − aB

• Fluctuation of the dial gauge position b: bA − bB

(4) Calculate each fluctuation difference of the dial gauge

positions a and b acquired above for looseness. Perform
the procedure above twice.
Fluctuation of the dial gauge position a

− Fluctuation of

the dial gauge position b

(5) Calculate the average of the looseness calculated twice.

Wheel size

Specified load

16 inches

120 N

18 inches

100 N

Wheel size

Specified load

16 inches

120 N

18 inches

100 N

AC901382

Value of the dial gauge position a

Value of the dial gauge
position b

Status before measurement

Reading the value on the dial gauge
with the Position B pushed

AB

Vehicle front

AC901681

Status with the Position B
pushed

AB

Reading the value on the dial gauge
with the Position A pushed

Value of the dial gauge
position b

Vehicle front

Value of the dial gauge position a

AC901381

Fluctuation of the dial gauge
position b with the Position A
and Position B pushed

Fluctuation of the dial gauge
position a with the Position A
and Position B pushed

Fluctuation of the value on the
dial gauge

AB

Vehicle front

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POWER STEERING

37-20

6. If the average exceeds the standard value, check the tie rod

end ball joint rotation torque. (Refer to

P.37-22

.)

Standard value: Within

± 2.0 mm (0.08 in)

NOTE: Measure the tie-rod looseness on the right side and
left side respectively.

When a spring scale is used

1. Carry out the confirmation before the looseness check with

the same manner as the check using a push-pull gauge.

2. At the position that is 25 mm (1.0 in) above from the wheel

centre, bind the tyre and the wheel rim with a cord for both
the front and rear sides, and fix them with a tape not to loose
vertically.

3. Set the spring scale to the cord bound as above. At this

time, the point to pull shall be in the dimension between the
"Position C" and "Position D" by wheel size, and the position
on the vehicle front side shall be the "Position C" and the
vehicle rear side shall be the "Position D".

4. To stabilize the relationship between the load and

fluctuation, pull with the specified load by wheel size in the
order of "Position C", "Position D", and "Position C" using
the spring scale. Note that the pulled load on each position
shall be extracted.

5. Using the spring scale, carry out the procedure below to

read the value on the dial gauge and calculate the
looseness.
NOTE: The +/

−

sign acquired with the calculation result shall

be used as it is.

Wheel size

C

− D dimension

16 inches

500

− 525 mm (19.7 −

20.7 in)

18 inches

555 mm (21.9 in)

Wheel size

Specified load

16 inch steel wheel

120 N

16 inch aluminum wheel 100 N

18 inch

80 N

AC808017

AB

D

C

Front of vehicle

Tape

AC808584

AB

25 mm
(1.0 in)

AB

Dimension between
Positions C and D

Position C

Position D

Vehicle front

Wheel center

Point of load

AC901691

AB

Spring scale

Position D

Point of load for spring scale

Vehicle front

Position C

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

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POWER STEERING

37-21

(1) While pulling the "Position D" with the specified load by

wheel size, read the values on the dial gauges in the
"Position a" and "Position b". The values on the dial
gauges at this time shall respectively be "aD" and "bD".

(2) Remove the load at the "Position D". Then while pulling

the "Position C" with the specified load by wheel size,
read the values on the dial gauge in the "Position a" and
"Position b". The values on the dial gauges at this time
shall respectively be "aC" and "bC".

(3) Make calculation taking the value differences of the dial

gauge positions a and b which were read while pulling
the "Position C" and "Position D" as each fluctuation.

• Fluctuation of the dial gauge position a: aC − aD

• Fluctuation of the dial gauge position b: bC − bD

(4) Calculate each fluctuation difference of the dial gauge

positions a and b acquired above for looseness. Perform
the procedure above twice.
Fluctuation of the dial gauge position a

− Fluctuation of

the dial gauge position b

(5) Calculate the average of the looseness calculated twice.

Wheel size

Specified load

16 inch steel wheel

120 N

16 inch aluminum wheel 100 N

18 inch

80 N

Wheel size

Specified load

16 inch steel wheel

120 N

16 inch aluminum wheel 100 N

18 inch

80 N

AC901681

Reading the value on the dial gauge
with the Position D pulled

AC

Point before measurement

Value of the dial gauge
position b

Value of the dial gauge position a

Vehicle front

AC901382

Reading the value on the dial gauge
with the Position C pulled

AC

Status with the Position C
pulled

Value of the dial gauge position a

Value of the dial gauge position b

Vehicle front

AC901381

Fluctuation of the dial gauge
position b with the Position C
and Position D pulled

Fluctuation of the dial gauge position a
with the Position C and Position D pulled

Fluctuation of the value
on the dial gauge

AC

Vehicle front

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POWER STEERING

37-22

6. If the average exceeds the standard value, check the tie rod

end ball joint rotation torque. (Refer to

P.37-22

.)

Standard value: Within

± 2.0 mm (0.08 in)

NOTE: Measure the tie-rod looseness on the right side and
left side respectively.

BALL JOINT DUST COVER CHECK

M1372008600756

1. Using your fingers, press the dust cover to check for cracks

or damage.

2. If there are any cracks in the dust cover or it is damaged,

replace the tie-rod end (Refer to

P.37-45

).

NOTE: If the dust cover has a crack or damage, the ball
joint could be damaged.

TIE ROD END BALL JOINT ROTATION TORQUE
CHECK

M1372001500822

Required Special Tools:

• MB990326: Preload Socket

• MB991897 or MB992011: Ball Joint Remover

CAUTION

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

the special tool ball joint removal MB991897 or
MB992011 to avoid possible damage to the ball joint
threads.

• Hang the special tool ball joint removal MB991897 or

MB992011 with cord to prevent it from falling.

1. Install the special tool ball joint removal MB991897 or

MB992011 as shown in the figure.

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

special tool ball joint removal MB991897 or MB992011
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.

AC703613AB

Cord

Bolt

MB991897
or
MB992011

Nut

Ball joint

AC106821

Knob

Parallel

Bolt

Correct

Wrong

AH