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Mitsubishi Grandis. Manual - part 981

STEERING WHEEL

POWER STEERING

37-14

STEERING WHEEL

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1372011400309

WARNING

•

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

P.52B-7

) and Driver’s, Front Passenger’s Air Bag Module(s) and

Clock Spring (

P.52B-225

•

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

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
<<A>> COVER REMOVAL

Insert the special tool ornament remover
(MB990784) as shown in the illustration to remove
the cover.

Post-installation Operation
• Confirm that the steering wheel is at the straight-ahead

position.

• Steering wheel shake check

AC312094AB

41 ± 8 N·m

9.0 ± 2.0 N·m

Removal steps

<<A>>

1. Cover

>>B<<

2. Horn connector connection

<<B>> >>B<<

3. Air bag module connector

connection

<<C>>

4. Air bag module
5. Self-locking nut

<<D>> >>A<<

6. Steering wheel assembly

AC302436AD

MB990784

Cover

STEERING WHEEL

POWER STEERING

37-15

<<B>> STEERING WHEEL AND AIR BAG
MODULE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

Slide the outer housing of the clock spring or front
passenger’s air bag module connector in the arrow
direction shown, and disconnect the connector.

<<C>> AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL

CAUTION

• Never use an electric tester to diagnose the

air bag module circuit. Never attempt to
disassemble the air bag module.

• The removed air bag module should be stored

in a clean, dry place with the deployment
surface facing up.

<<D>> STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL

1. Set the steering wheel at the straight-ahead

position.

CAUTION

Use the special tool to remove the steering wheel
since the steering column collision absorbing
mechanism may be damaged.

2. Use special tool MB990803 (steering linkage

puller) to remove the steering wheel assembly as
shown.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
>>A<< STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
INSTALLATION

Align the clock spring mating marks and install the
steering wheel assembly. (Refer to GROUP 52B,
Driver’s, Front passenger’s air bag module(s) and
clock spring

P.52B-225

)

>>B<< AIR BAG MODULE CONNECTOR
CONNECTION / HORN CONNECTOR
CONNECTION

Connect the connector securely and route the
harnesses not to lie off the cover hole.

AC306561AG

Outer housing of the clock spring or
front passenger's air bag module connector

AC302792

MB990803

STEERING SHAFT

POWER STEERING

37-16

STEERING SHAFT

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1372011500221

WARNING

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

P.52B-7

) and Driver’s, Front Passenger’s Air Bag Module(s) and Clock

Spring (

P.52B-225

Pre-removal Operation
• Steering Wheel Assembly Removal (Refer to

P.37-14

• Lower panel and console side cover removal (Refer to

GROUP 52A, Instrumental Panel

P.52A-2

• Front scuff plate inner and cowl side trim removal (Refer

to GROUP 52A, Interior Trim

P.52A-10

• Footrest removal

• Accelerator pedal arm stopper removal (Refer to GROUP

17, Accelerator pedal

P.17-3

• Floor carpet removal

Post-installation Operation
• Floor carpet installation
• Accelerator pedal arm stopper installation (Refer to

GROUP 17, Accelerator pedal

P.17-3

• Footrest installation

• Front scuff plate inner and cowl side trim Installation

(Refer to GROUP 52A, Interior Trim

P.52A-10

• Lower panel and console side cover removal (Refer to

GROUP 52A, Instrumental Panel

P.52A-2

• Steering Wheel Assembly Installation (Refer to

P.37-14

• Confirm that the steering wheel is at the straight-ahead

position.

AC302938AC

12 ± 2 N·m

18 ± 2 N·m

Section

A - A

Claw

Column
cover

Removal steps

1. Steering column cover lower
2. Steering column cover upper
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-145

6. Steering dust cover

<<A>> >>A<<

7. Steering column shaft assembly

Removal steps (Continued)

STEERING SHAFT

POWER STEERING

37-17

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
<<A>> CLOCK SPRING AND COLUMN
SWITCH ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

Remove the clock spring and column switch
assembly after disconnecting the following
connectors.

1. Clock spring harness connector
2. Column switch harness connector
3. Key reminder switch connector
4. Ignition switch harness connector

<<B>> STEERING COLUMN SHAFT ASSY
REMOVAL

1. Pinch the steering column shaft clip with pliers,

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

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.
2. Ensure that the tilt lever is in the lock position, and

remove the steering column mounting bolts.

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
absorbing mechanism at the column shaft
mounting location may be damaged.

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

AC303507

1 1

AC311143 AB

Shaft A

Shaft B

Clip

AC209383AD

Tilt lever

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