Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX. Manual - part 323

STEERING COLUMN SHAFT ASSEMBLY

POWER STEERING

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DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY

M1372015000079

AC210967AD

3

2

1

4

Disassembly steps 

<<

A

>> >>

A

<< 1.

Special bolt

>>

A

<< 2.

Steering lock bracket

>>

A

<< 3.

Steering lock cylinder assembly

4.

Steering column shaft assembly

DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINT
<<A>> SPECIAL BOLT REMOVAL

ACX01138 AB

Steering lock 
bracket

Reverse screw tap

Special bolt

Steering lock 
cylinder

1. Drill in the special bolt a hole deep enough for the 

tap to stand.

2. Remove the special bolt with a left-hand tap.

REASSEMBLY SERVICE POINT
>>A<< STEERING LOCK CYLINDER 
ASSEMBLY/STEERING LOCK 
BRACKET/SPECIAL BOLT INSTALLA-
TION

CAUTION

The steering lock bracket and bolts must be 
replaced with new ones when the steering lock is 
installed.
1. When installing the steering lock cylinder 

assembly and steering lock bracket to the column 
tube, temporarily install the steering lock in 
alignment with the column boss.

Disassembly steps (Continued)

ACX01139 AB

POWER STEERING GEAR BOX AND LINKAGE

POWER STEERING

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2. After checking that the lock works properly, 

tighten the special bolts until the head twists off.

POWER STEERING GEAR BOX AND LINKAGE

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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WARNING

Before removing the steering gear, refer to GROUP 52B, Service Precautions (

P.52B-3

) and 

Air Bag Module and Clock Spring (

P.52B-110

). Centre the front wheels. Failure to do so may 

damage the SRS clock spring and render the SRS system inoperative, risking serious injury.

CAUTION

During maintenance, take care not to contact the parts or tools to the caliper because the paint of cal-
iper will be scratched. And if there is brake fluid on the caliper, wipe out quickly.

Pre-removal Operation
• Under Cover Removal (Refer to GROUP 51, Front 

Bumper 

P.51-2

).

• Front Axle Crossmember Bar, Front Suspension Cen-

tremember, Engine Rear Roll Stopper Rod and Bracket 

Assembly Removal (Refer to GROUP 32, Engine Rear 

Roll Stopper, Centremember 

P.32-7

).

• Lower Arm Removal (Refer to GROUP 33, Lower Arm 

Assembly 

P.33-10

).

• Stabilizer Bar Removal (Refer to GROUP 33, Stabilizer 

Bar 

P.33-14

).

• Front Exhaust Pipe Removal (Refer to GROUP 15, 

Exhaust Pipe and Main Muffler 

P.15-13

).

• Steering Wheel Air Bag Module Assembly, Clock spring 

Removal (Refer to 

P.37-13

).

• Power Steering Fluid Draining (Refer to 

P.37-10

).

 Post-installation Operation
• Front Exhaust Pipe Installation (Refer to GROUP 15, 

Exhaust Pipe and Main Muffler 

P.15-13

).

• Stabilizer Bar Installation (Refer to GROUP 33, Stabilizer 

Bar 

P.33-14

).

• Lower Arm Installation (Refer to GROUP 33, Lower Arm 

Assembly 

P.33-10

).

• Front Axle Crossmember Bar, Front Suspension Cen-

tremember, Engine Rear Roll Stopper Rod and Bracket 

Assembly Installation (Refer to GROUP 32, Engine Rear 

Roll Stopper, Centremember 

P.32-7

).

• Steering Wheel Air Bag Module Assembly Installation 

(Refer to 

P.37-13

).

• Power Steering Fluid Supplying (Refer to 

P.37-10

).

• Power Steering Fluid Line Bleeding (Refer to 

P.37-10

).

• Press the dust cover with a finger to check whether the 

dust cover cracked or damaged.

• Checking Steering Wheel Position with Wheels Straight 

Ahead.

• Front Wheel Alignment Check and Adjustment (Refer to 

P.37-8

).

• Under Cover Installation (Refer to GROUP 51, Front 

Bumper 

P.51-2

).

10100AU
10104AU
AC210547

AC310933 AB

15 ± 3 N·m

70 ± 10 N·m

3

8

5

6

9

2

4

10

12 ± 2 N·m

12 ± 2 N·m

59 ± 10 N·m

7

<LH drive vehicles>

11

18 ± 2 N·m

1

Removal steps 

1. Steering shaft assembly and gear box 

connecting bolt.

>>

A

<< 2. Joint cover grommet

3. Return hose
4. Return tube
5. O-ring

6. Return tube
7. Eye bolt
8. Pressure hose assembly
9. Clamp
10. Front axle No.1 crossmember
11. Steering gear and linkage

POWER STEERING GEAR BOX AND LINKAGE

POWER STEERING

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Removal steps (Continued)

10101AU
AC304919
AC210547

AC310934 AB

59 ± 10 N·m

15 ± 3 N·m

70 ± 10 N·m

3

5

2

4

7

<RH drive vehicles>

6

8

18 ± 2 N·m

1

Removal steps 

1. Steering shaft assembly and gear box 

connecting bolt.

>>

A

<< 2. Joint cover grommet

3. Return hose connection
4. Return tube
5. Pressure hose connection

6. Clamp
7. Front axle No.1 crossmember
8. Steering gear and linkage

POWER STEERING GEAR BOX AND LINKAGE

POWER STEERING

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Removal steps (Continued)