Mitsubishi MOTORS Space Runner 1998, Workshop Manual

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STEERING -
On-vehicle Service
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STATIONARY STEERING EFFORT CHECK
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1. With the vehicle stopped on a flat, paved surface, turn
the steering wheel to the straight ahead position.
2. Start the engine and set it to 1,000 ± 100 r/min.
Caution
After checking the engine r/min must return to the
standard idling r/min.
3. Attach a spring balance to the outer circumference of
the steering wheel and measure the steering force
required to turn the steering wheel from the straight ahead
position to the left and right (within a range of 1.5 turns).
Also check to be sure that there is no significant fluctuation
of the required steering force.
Standard value:
Steering effort: 28 N or less
Fluctuation allowance: 5.9 N or less
CHECKING STEERING WHEEL RETURN TO
CENTRE
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To make this test, conduct a road test and check as follows.
1. Make both gradual and sudden turns and check the
steering “feeling” to be sure that there is not difference
in the steering force required and the wheel return between
left and right turns.
2. At a speed of 35 km/h, turn the steering wheel 90 _ and
release the steering wheel after 1 or 2 seconds. If the
steering wheel then returns 70 _ or more, the return can
be judged to be satisfactory.
NOTE
There will be a momentary feeling or “heaviness” when
the wheel is turned quickly, but this is not abnormal. (This
is because the oil pump discharge amount is especially
apt to be insufficient during idling.)
DRIVE BELT TENSION CHECK
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Refer to GROUP 11 - On-vehicle Service.
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