Mitsubishi Galant (2004+). Manual - part 1430

STEERING SHAFT

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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-26

 and 

P.52B-368

).

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

(Refer to 

P.37A-27

).

• Instrument Panel Lower Panel Removal (Refer to 

GROUP 52A, Instrument Panel 

P.52A-3

).

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

Floor Console Assembly 

P.52A-9

).

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

GROUP 52A, Trims 

P.52A-10

). 

• 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-10

). 

• Floor Console Assembly Installation (Refer to GROUP 

52A, Floor Console Assembly 

P.52A-9

).

• Instrument Panel Lower Panel Installation (Refer to 

GROUP 52A, Instrument Panel 

P.52A-3

).

• Steering Wheel Assembly and Air bag Module Installation 

(Refer to 

P.37A-27

).

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-368

).

•

KEY INTERLOCK CABLE 
CONNECTION (REFER TO 
GROUP 23, A/T KEY INTERLOCK 
AND SHIFT LOCK MECHANISM 

P.23A-389

).

4. STEERING SHAFT PAD

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5. STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)

STEERING SHAFT

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POWER STEERING

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REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

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<<A>> STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

CAUTION

The tilt lever should be held in the lock position until the 
steering column assembly is installed to the vehicle. If the 
steering column assembly is removed with the tilt lever 
released, or the tilt lever is released after the steering col-
umn assembly was removed from the vehicle, the steering 
column assembly cannot be reinstalled correctly. If the 
steering column assembly is installed incorrectly, the colli-
sion energy absorbing mechanism may be damaged.
1. Ensure that the tilt lever is in the lock position, and remove 

the steering column assembly mounting bolts.

2. Pinch the steering column shaft clip with pliers, and pull up 

the shaft in the direction shown to disengage the steering 
column assembly.

NOTE: If the steering column shaft is removed accidentally, 
remove the steering column assembly and be sure to insert the 
steering column shaft into the steering column as shown in the 
figure. 

AC306565 AB

CLIP

STEERING
COLUMN
SHAFT

AC306564 AB

X

X

Y

Y

X

X

Y

Y

YOKE Y

VIEW A

7.6˚ ± 3˚

YOKE X

A

STEERING SHAFT

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POWER STEERING

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INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

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>>A<< STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION

CAUTION

1. If reusing the steering column assembly, do not release 

the tilt lever until the steering column assembly has 
been installed.

2. If a new steering column assembly is being installed, 

do not release the tilt lever until it has been installed. 
Do not remove the tilt lever fixing band until the instal-
lation is completed.

3. When installing the steering column assembly, do not 

leave it fixed temporarily at only one point and make 
sure the steering column assembly is not shaken 
strongly. If this happens, the collision absorbing mech-
anism at the steering column assembly mounting loca-
tion may be damaged.

Ensure that the tilt lever is in the lock position, and install the 
steering column assembly. Tighten the four bolts finger-tight in 
the order shown, and then tighten them to the specified torque 
in the order shown.

Tightening torque: 12 

± 2 N⋅m (102 ± 22 in-lb)

AC306794AB

1

4

3

2

TILT
LEVER

STEERING SHAFT

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POWER STEERING

37A-32

DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

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WARNING

Do not move the tilt lever from the lock position until the installation is completed. If you 
move it accidentally, the steering column cannot be reinstalled correctly.

DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINT

.

<<A>> STEERING LOCK BOLT REMOVAL
1. Drill in the steering lock bolt a hole deep enough for the tap 

to stand.

2. Remove the steering lock bolt with a left-hand tap.

AC306566 AB

3

2

1

DISASSEMBLY STEPS

<<A>> >>A<<

1.

STEERING LOCK BOLT

>>A<<

2.

ENGINE STARTING SWITCH 
ASSEMBLY

3.

STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY

DISASSEMBLY STEPS (Continued)

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CLAMP

ENGINE STARTING 
SWITCH ASSEMBLY

REVERSE SCREW TAP

STEERING 
LOCK BOLT