Mitsubishi Montero (2002-2004). Manual - part 434

STEERING WHEEL AND SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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POWER STEERING

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STEERING WHEEL AND SHAFT ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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WARNING

•

Before removing the air bag module, refer to GROUP 52B, Service Precautions and Air 
Bag Module and Clock Spring 

P.52Ba-18

.

•

When removing and installing the steering wheel, do not let it bump against the air bag 
module.

Pre-removal Operation
• Removal of Air Cleaner, Air Intake Hose and Intake Air 

Duct (Refer to GROUP 15, Air Cleaner 

P.15-6

.)

• Lower Panel Removal (Refer to GROUP 52A, Instrument 

Panel Assembly 

P.52A-2

.)

Post-installation Operation
• Lower Panel Installation (Refer to GROUP 52A, Instru-

ment Panel Assembly 

P.52A-2

.)

• Installation of Air Cleaner, Air Intake Hose and Intake Air 

Duct (Refer to GROUP 15, Air Cleaner 

P.15-6

.)

• Checking Steering Wheel Position with Wheels Straight 

Ahead

ACX01135

AB

2

2

2

1

1

A

A

B

B

SECTION A 

- 

A

SECTION B 

- 

B

CLAW

CLAW

SECTION C 

- 

C

SECTION D 

- 

D

CLAW

CLAW

3

C

C

D

D

5 

3

3

4

4

6

7

8

9

13 

± 

2 N

•

m

115 

± 

18 in-lb

22 

± 

4 N

•

m

16 

± 

3 ft-lb

18 

± 

2 N

•

m

13 

± 

2 ft-lb

5.0 

± 

1.0 N

•

m

44 

± 

9 in-lb

4

50 

± 

5 N

•

m

37 

± 

4 ft-lb

1

REMOVAL STEPS

<<A>>

1. COVER

<<B>>

2. STEERING WHEEL AND AIR BAG 

MODULE ASSEMBLY

3. LOWER COLUMN COVER
4. UPPER COLUMN COVER
5. PROTECTOR

6. CLOCK SPRING AND COLUMN 

SWITCH ASSEMBLY (REFER TO 
GROUP 52B, AIR BAG MODULE 
AND CLOCK SPRING 

P.52Ba-33

.)

7. COVER 
8. KEY INTERLOCK CABLE 

REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)

STEERING WHEEL AND SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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Required Special Tool:

• MB990784: Ornament Remover

NOTE: When the air bag module assembly must be 
removed, refer to GROUP 52B, Air Bag Modules and 
Clock Spring 

P.52Ba-33

.

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

.

<<A>> COVER REMOVAL
Insert the special tool MB990784 at the indicated position to 
remove the cover.
NOTE: The special tool can be inserted through the notch 
behind the area shown.

.

<<B>> STEERING WHEEL AND AIR BAG MODULE 
ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
1. By sliding section A of the clock spring connector shown in 

the illustration in the arrow direction, disconnect the 
connector.

2. Loosen the bolt completely. Then remove the steering wheel 

and air bag module assembly.
NOTE: Use a hexagonal bit socket or a hexagonal wrench 
having an effective length of 75 mm (0.29 inch) or more in 
the hexagonal section and the diameter of 8 mm (0.031 
inch) or more.

•

BRAKE PEDAL RETURN SPRING 
(REFER TO GROUP 35A, BRAKE 
PEDAL 

P.35A-132

.)

9. STEERING COLUMN SHAFT 

ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)

ACX01136 AB

MB990784

AC006295 AB

A

STEERING
WHEEL

CLOCK SPRING
CONNECTOR

ACX01137AB

HEX BIT SOCKET

STEERING WHEEL AND SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

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DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINT

.

<<A>> SPECIAL BOLT REMOVAL
1. In the special bolt, drill a hole deep enough for the tap to 

stand.

2. Using a left-hand tap, remove the special bolt. 

AC000446

18 

± 

2 N

·

m

13 

± 

2 ft-lb

13 

± 

2 N

·

m

115 

± 

18 in-lb

1

2

4

5

9

7

8

6

AB

13 

± 

2 N

·

m

115 

± 

18 in-lb

3

DISASSEMBLY STEPS

1. STEERING DYNAMIC DAMPER 

LOWER PLATE

2. STEERING DYNAMIC DAMPER

<<A>> >>A<<

3. SPECIAL BOLT

>>A<<

4. STEERING LOCK BRACKET

>>A<<

5. STEERING LOCK CYLINDER 

ASSEMBLY

6. STEERING COLUMN SHAFT
7. SHAFT SUPPORT BRACKET B
8  SHAFT SUPPORT BRACKET A
9. JOINT ASSEMBLY

DISASSEMBLY STEPS 

ACX01138AB

STEERING
LOCK 
BRACKET

STEERING LOCK 
CYLINDER

REVERSE SCREW TAP

SPECIAL
BOLT

STEERING WHEEL AND SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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ASSEMBLY SERVICE POINT

.

>>A<< STEERING LOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLY/STEER-
ING LOCK BRACKET/SPECIAL BOLT INSTALLATION

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 and steering lock 

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

2. After checking that the lock works properly, tighten the 

special bolts until the head twists off.

ACX01139 AB