Mitsubishi MOTORS Lancer 2004, Workshop Manual

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STEERING SHAFT
POWER STEERING
37-21
STEERING SHAFT
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
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WARNING
Before removing the steering wheel and air bag module assembly, refer to GROUP 52B,
Service Precautions (
P.52B-5 ) and Air Bag Module and Clock Spring ( P.52B-210 ).
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
absorbing mechanism may be damaged.
1. Ensure that the tilt lever is in the lock position, and
remove the steering column mounting bolts.
Pre-removal Operation
•
Steering Wheel and Air bag Module Assembly Removal
(Comfort: refer to P.37-17 /Sport: refer to P.37-19 ).
•
Under Cover Removal (Refer to GROUP 52A, Instrument
Panel P.52A-2 ).
Post-installation Operation
•
Under Cover Installation (Refer to GROUP 52A,
Instrument Panel P.52A-2 ).
•
Steering Wheel and Air bag Module Assembly Installation
(Comfort: refer to P.37-17 /Sport: refer to P.37-19 ).
AC304919AB
12 ± 2 N · m
18 ± 2 N · m
5.0 ± 1.0 N · m
1
2
7
3
2
1
8
8
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
Removal steps
1. Lower column cover
2. Upper column cover
3. Clock spring and column switch
assembly
4. Cover <A/T>
5. Key interlock cable <A/T> (Refer to
GROUP 23A, A/T Key Interlock and
Shift Lock Mechanism
P.23A-151 ).
6. Shaft cover
<<A>> >>A<<
7. Steering column shaft assembly
8. Cover assembly
Removal steps (Continued)