Mitsubishi Galant. Manual - part 551
POWER STEERING GEAR BOX ASSEMBLY
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POWER STEERING
37A-35
3. Use special tool MB991204 to tighten rack support cover to
13 N
⋅
m (113 in-lb).
4. Turn the rack support cover by 10 degree counterclockwise.
5. Use special tool MB991204 to hold the rack support cover,
and then tighten the jam nut to 59
±
10 N
⋅
m (44
±
7 ft-lb).
>>L<< TOTAL PINION TORQUE ADJUSTMENT
CAUTION
•
When adjusting, set at the highest value of the standard
value range.
•
Be sure there is no ratcheting or catching when
operating the rack towards the shaft.
•
Measure the total pinion torque through the whole
stroke of the rack.
NOTE: If the total pinion toque cannot be adjusted to the
standard value within the specified return angle, check the rack
support cover components and replace any parts if necessary.
1. Using special tool MB990228 or MB991006, rotate the
pinion shaft at the rate of one rotation in four to six seconds
to check the total pinion torque and the change in torque.
Standard value:
Total pinion torque: 0.8
−−−−
1.9 mm (6.9
−−−−
16.5 in-lb)
[Change in torque: 0.7 N
⋅⋅⋅⋅
m (6.1 in-lb) or less]
2. If the total pinion torque or the change in torque is outside
the standard value, return the rack support cover within 0
degree angle to 30 degree angle, and adjust again.
>>M<< TAB WASHER/TIE ROD INSTALLATION
After installing tie rod to rack, fold tab washer end (two
locations) to tie rod notch.
AC001009 AB
MB991204
AC000996 AB
MB990228
OR
MB991006
ACX01163 AB