Mitsubishi 380. Manual - part 856

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

POWER STEERING

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5. Check the tilt pin fixing detent of the lower bracket for 

deformation. If there is a deformation, replace the steering 
column assembly.

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 proce-
dure.

6. If no problem is found during the inspection, tighten the 

steering column assembly mounting bolts to the specified 
torque.

Tightening torque: 12 

± 2 N⋅m (102 ± 22 in-lb)

AC308269 AB

TILT PIN

DETENT

STEERING WHEEL

POWER STEERING

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STEERING WHEEL

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-16

) and Air Bag Module and Clock Spring (

P.52B-237

).

•

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

NOTE: For air bag module removal, refer to GROUP 
52B, Air Bag Module and Clock Spring 

P.52B-237

.

Required Special Tool:

• MB990803: Steering Wheel Puller

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

Ahead

AC306560

41 ± 8 N·m
30 ± 6 ft-lb

1

3

4

6

9.0 ± 2.0 N·m
80 ± 17 in-lb

AB

N

3.9 ± 0.9 N·m
35 ± 8 in-lb

2

5

2

2

REMOVAL STEPS

1.

STEERING WHEEL LOWER 
COVER

<<A>>

2.

CONNECTORS (FOR HORN, AIR 
BAG MODULE, AND STEERING 
WHEEL REMOTE CONTROL 
HARNESS)

3.

AIR BAG MODULE

4.

STEERING WHEEL DYNAMIC 
DAMPER

5.

STEERING WHEEL REMOTE 
CONTROL HARNESS

<<B>>

6.

STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
INSTALLATION STEPS

•

CLOCK SPRING MATING MARK 
ALIGNMENT (REFER TO GROUP 
52B, AIR BAG MODULE AND 
CLOCK SPRING 

P.52B-237

).

6.

STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY

5.

STEERING WHEEL REMOTE 
CONTROL HARNESS

4.

STEERING WHEEL DYNAMIC 
DAMPER

3.

AIR BAG MODULE

2.

CONNECTORS (FOR HORN, AIR 
BAG MODULE, AND STEERING 
WHEEL REMOTE CONTROL 
HARNESS)

1.

STEERING WHEEL LOWER 
COVER

INSTALLATION STEPS 

STEERING WHEEL

POWER STEERING

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REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

.

<<A>> CONNECTOR (FOR AIR BAG MODULE) 
REMOVAL

Slide the outer housing of the clock spring connector in the 
arrow direction shown, and disconnect the connector.

.

<<B>>STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

Use special tool MB990803 to remove the steering wheel.

AC306561AB

OUTER HOUSING OF THE 
CLOCK SPRING CONNECTOR

AC000991AB

MB990803

STEERING SHAFT

POWER STEERING

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STEERING SHAFT

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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WARNING

Before removing the air bag module and steering wheel assembly, refer to GROUP 52B, Ser-
vice Precautions and Air Bag Module and Clock Spring (

P.52B-16

 and 

P.52B-237

).

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

(Refer to 

P.37-23

).

• Instrument Panel Lower Panel Removal (Refer to 

GROUP 52A, Instrument Panel 

P.52A-4

).

• Floor Console Assembly Removal (Refer to GROUP 52A, 

Floor Console Assembly 

P.52A-10

).

• Front Scuff Plate and Cowl Side Trim Removal (Refer to 

GROUP 52A, Trims 

P.52A-11

). 

• Trunk Lid Opener Cover Removal 
• Accelerator Pedal Stopper Removal 

• Front Floor Carpet Removal

Post-installation Operation
• Front Floor Carpet Installation

• Accelerator Pedal Stopper Installation 
• Trunk Lid Opener Cover Installation 

• Front Scuff Plate and Cowl Side Trim Installation (Refer to 

GROUP 52A, Trims 

P.52A-11

). 

• Floor Console Assembly Installation (Refer to GROUP 

52A, Floor Console Assembly 

P.52A-10

).

• Instrument Panel Lower Panel Installation (Refer to 

GROUP 52A, Instrument Panel 

P.52A-4

).

• Steering Wheel Assembly and Air bag Module Installation 

(Refer to 

P.37-23

).

AC306562 AB

12 ± 2 N·m
102 ± 22 in-lb

18 ± 2 N·m
13 ± 2 ft-lb

3

2

1

5

4

MOUNTING SCREW

REMOVAL STEPS

1.

STEERING COLUMN LOWER 
COVER

2.

STEERING COLUMN UPPER 
COVER

3.

CLOCK SPRING AND COLUMN 
SWITCH ASSEMBLY (REFER TO 
GROUP 52B, AIR BAG MODULE 
AND CLOCK SPRING 

P.52B-237

).

4.

STEERING SHAFT PAD

<<A>> >>A<<

5.

STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)