Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX. Manual — part 322

STEERING WHEEL

POWER STEERING

37-13

4. Hold the one way capsule as shown, and then try

to lock them. If there is a slack in either of the
capsules, replace the steering column shaft
assembly.
NOTE: When installing a new steering column
shaft assembly, place the tilt lever in the lock posi-
tion, if it is not in place.

CAUTION

• Be careful that nothing is pinched between

the one-way capsules and the body.

• Do not release the tilt lever until the steering

column has been installed to complete this
inspection procedure.

5. If no problem is found during the inspection,

tighten the steering column mounting bolts to the
specified torque.

Tightening torque: 12

± 2 N⋅m

STEERING WHEEL

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1372011400279

WARNING

•

Before removing the steering wheel and air bag module assembly, refer to GROUP 52B,
Service Precautions (

P.52B-3

) and Air Bag Module and Clock Spring (

P.52B-110

).

•

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

Ahead

AC211760AD

50 ± 5 N·m

2

1

2

Removal steps

<<

A

>>

1. Cover

<<

B

>>

2. Steering wheel and air bag module

assembly

When removing and installing the steering wheel, do not let it bump against the air bag
module.

STEERING WHEEL

POWER STEERING

37-14

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
<<A>> COVER REMOVAL

AC211761AB

MB990784

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>> STEERING WHEEL AND AIR BAG
MODULE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

AC105823

AC304700

AC305145AB

A

Steering
wheel

Air bag module
connector

1. By sliding section A of the clock spring connector

as shown in the illustration in the arrow direction,
disconnect the connector.

AC211762 AC

Hexagonal bit
socket

2. Loosen the bolt completely. Then, remove the

steering wheel and air bag module assembly.
NOTE: Use a hexagonal bit socket or a hexagonal
wrench having an effective length of 75 mm or
more in the hexagonal section and the diameter of
8 mm or more.

STEERING COLUMN SHAFT ASSEMBLY

POWER STEERING

37-15

STEERING COLUMN SHAFT ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1372003100091

WARNING

Before removing the steering wheel and air bag module assembly, refer to GROUP 52B, Serv-
ice Precautions (

P.52B-3

) and Air Bag Module and Clock Spring (

P.52B-110

).

Pre-removal Operation
• Steering Wheel and Air bag Module Assembly Removal

(Refer to

P.37-13

).

• Under Cover Removal (Refer to GROUP 52A, Instrument

Panel

P.52A-2

).

Post-installation Operation
• Under Cover Installation (Refer to GROUP 52A, Instru-

ment Panel

P.52A-2

).

• Steering Wheel and Air bag Module Assembly Installation

(Refer to

P.37-13

).

AC310967AB

12 ± 2 N·m

18 ± 2 N·m

5.0 ± 1.0 N·m

1

2

3

2

1

6

A

A

Tab

Section A - A

Section B - B

B

B

Toe board

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

B

B

4

5

(mounting screw)

2.5 ± 0.5 N·m

6

Removal steps

1. Lower column cover
2. Upper column cover
3. Clock spring and column switch

assembly (Refer to GROUP 52B,
Driver’s, Front Passenger’s Air Bag
Modules and Clock Spring

P.52B-110

).

4. Shaft cover

<<

A

>> >>

A

<< 5. Steering column shaft assembly

6. Cover assembly

Removal steps (Continued)

STEERING COLUMN SHAFT ASSEMBLY

POWER STEERING

37-16

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT
<<A>> STEERING COLUMN SHAFT
ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

CAUTION

The tilt lever should be held in the lock position
until the steering column shaft is installed to the
vehicle. If the steering column is removed with
the tilt lever released, or the tilt lever is released
after the steering column shaft was removed
from the vehicle, the steering column can not be
reinstalled correctly. If the steering column is
installed incorrectly, the collision energy absorb-
ing mechanism may be damaged.
1. Ensure that the tilt lever is in the lock position, and

remove the steering column mounting bolts.

AC210969AD

Clip

Steering column
shaft

2. Pinch the steering column shaft clip with pliers,

and pull up the shaft towards the direction shown
to disengage the steering column shaft assembly.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
>>A<< STEERING COLUMN SHAFT
ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION

CAUTION

• When reusing the steering column, do not

release the tilt lever until the steering column
shaft has been installed.

• When the steering column is replaced, do not

release the tilt lever until it has been installed.
Do not remove the tilt lever fixing band until
the installation has completed.

• When installing the steering column, do not

leave it fixed temporarily at only one point
and make sure the column shaft is not shaken
strongly. If you fail to do, the collision absorb-
ing mechanism at the column shaft mounting
location may be damaged.

AC209383AG

1

4

3

2

Tilt lever

Ensure that the tilt lever is in the lock position, and
install the steering column. Tighten the four bolts in
the order shown by hand, and then tighten them to
the specified torque in the order shown.

Tightening torque: 12

± 2 N⋅m