Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X. Manual - part 224
POWER STEERING DIAGNOSIS
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POWER STEERING
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INSPECTION PROCEDURE 8: Squeaking Noise
DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Check for interference of the wheel and the
vehicle body.
If interfering, adjust the steering angle.
(1) Place the front wheel on a turning radius gauge and
measure the steering angle.
Standard value:
(2) If the steering angle is not within the standard value, adjust
the toe-in.
Standard value: 0 ± 2 mm (0 ± 0.08 inch)
(3) Adjust the toe-in by undoing the clip and jam nut, and
turning the left and right tie rod turnbuckles by the same
amount (in opposite directions).
NOTE: The toe will move out as the left turnbuckle is turned
toward the front of the vehicle and the right turnbuckle is
turned toward the rear of the vehicle.
Q: Is the steering angle normal?
YES : Go to Step 2.
NO : Adjust the steering angle (Refer to
). Then go
to Step 3.
STEP 2. Check the steering gear for damage.
Q: Is there damage?
YES : Repair or replace the part (Refer to
). Then go
to Step 3.
NO : Go to Step 3.
STEP 3. Retest the system.
Confirm that no noise is generated.
Q: Is there noise?
YES : Repeat from Step 1.
NO : The procedure is complete.
Inner wheel
33° 10' ± 1° 30'
(Left/right deviation
within 2° 00’)
Outer wheel (reference
value)
28° 10'
AC000756AB
AC705438 AC
Clip
Jam nut