Mitsubishi Lancer. Manual - part 193

STEERING COLUMN SHAFT ASSEMBLY

POWER STEERING

37-20

STEERING COLUMN SHAFT ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1372003100080

WARNING

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

P.52B-5

) and Air Bag Module and Clock Spring (

P.52B-194

).

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

(INVITE: refer to 

P.37-17

/INTENSE: refer to 

P.37-18

).

• Under Cover Removal (Refer to GROUP 52A, Instrument 

Panel 

P.52A-3

).

Post-installation Operation
• Under Cover Installation (Refer to GROUP 52A, Instru-

ment Panel 

P.52A-3

).

• Steering Wheel and Air bag Module Assembly Installation 

(INVITE: refer to 

P.37-17

/INTENSE: refer to 

P.37-18

).

AC304919 AB

12 ± 2 N·m

18 ± 2 N·m

5.0 ± 1.0 N·m

1

2

7

3

2

1

8

8

6

A

A

Tab

Section A - A

Section B - B

B

B

Toe board

Specified sealant: 
    3M ATD Part No.8513 or equivalent

B

B

4

5

(mounting screw)

2.5 ± 0.5 N·m

Removal steps 

1. Lower column cover
2. Upper column cover
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-147

).

6. Shaft cover

<<A>> >>A<<

7. Steering column shaft assembly
8. Cover assembly

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT
<<A>> STEERING COLUMN SHAFT 
ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

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 absorb-
ing mechanism may be damaged.
1. Ensure that the tilt lever is in the lock position, and 

remove the steering column mounting bolts.

AC210969AD

Clip

Steering column 
shaft

STEERING COLUMN SHAFT ASSEMBLY

POWER STEERING

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2. Pinch the steering column shaft clip with pliers, 

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

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 absorb-
ing mechanism at the column shaft mounting 
location may be damaged.

AC209383AD

1

4

3

2

Tilt lever

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

STEERING COLUMN SHAFT ASSEMBLY

POWER STEERING

37-22

DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY

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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.

ACX01139 AB

2. After checking that the lock works properly, 

tighten the special bolts until the head twists off.

POWER STEERING GEAR BOX AND LINKAGE

POWER STEERING

37-23

POWER STEERING GEAR BOX AND LINKAGE

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1372010900237

WARNING

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

P.52B-5

) and 

Air Bag Module and Clock Spring (

P.52B-194

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

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

Pre-removal Operation
• Power Steering Fluid Draining (Refer to 

P.37-13

.)

Post-installation Operation
• Check the dust cover for cracks or damage by pushing it 

with your finger.

• Power Steering Fluid Supplying (Refer to 

P.37-13

.)

• Power Steering Fluid Line Bleeding (Refer to 

P.37-14

.)

• Checking Steering Wheel Position with Wheels Straight 

Ahead.

• Front Wheel Alignment Adjustment (Refer to GROUP 33, 

On-vehicle Service 

− Front Wheel Alignment Check and 

Adjustment 

P.33-6

.)

AC304920 AB

57 ± 7 N·m

15 ± 3 N·m

70 ± 10 N·m

7

3

8

5

6

9

10

2

4

1

12 ± 2 N·m

12 ± 2 N·m

<LH drive vehicles>

Removal steps 

1. Crossmember (Refer to GROUP 32, 

Crossmember 

P.32-8

).

•

Engine rear roll stopper bracket (Refer 
to GROUP 32, Engine Roll Stopper 
and Centermember 

P.32-7

).

>>

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. Steering gear and linkage

Removal steps (Continued)