Mitsubishi Montero (2002-2004). Manual - part 441

POWER STEERING HOSES

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POWER STEERING

37A-51

>>C<< RETURN HOSE B INSTALLATION
Install it with the mating mark facing backward.

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>>D<< SUCTION HOSE INSTALLATION
Install it with the mating mark facing outward.

AC000734

MATING 
MARKS

FRONT

REAR

AB

MATING 
MARKS

RESERVOIR TANK

AC000735

FRONT

REAR

AB

MATING MARKS

MATING MARKS

SPECIFICATIONS

TSB Revision

POWER STEERING

37A-52

SPECIFICATIONS

FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

M1372008400268

ITEM

SPECIFICATION

Power steering oil pump
Eye bolt

57 

± 7 N⋅m (42 ± 5 ft-lb)

Inner plug assembly A

44 

± 5 N⋅m (32 ± 4 ft-lb)

Inner plug assembly B

35 

± 4 N⋅m (26 ± 3 ft-lb)

Inner plug assembly C

37 

± 2 N⋅m (27 ± 2 ft-lb)

Oil pump bracket and oil pump assembly connection bolt

22 

± 4 N⋅m (16 ± 3 ft-lb)

Oil pump case connection bolt

24 

± 2 N⋅m (18 ± 1 ft-lb)

Suction connector bolt

9.9 

± 2.1 N⋅m (88 ± 18 in-lb)

Terminal assembly

28 

± 2 N⋅m (20 ± 2 ft-lb)

Power steering hose
Eye bolt

57 

± 7 N⋅m (42 ± 5 ft-lb)

Oil reservoir bracket bolt

22 

± 4 N⋅m (16 ± 3 ft-lb)

Pressure hose bracket bolt

12 

± 2 N⋅m (107 ± 17 in-lb)

Pressure hose

15 

± 3 N⋅m (11 ± 2 ft-lb)

Return tube

15 

± 3 N⋅m (11 ± 2 ft-lb)

Tube clip bolt

12 

± 2 N⋅m (107 ± 17 in-lb)

Power steering gear box
End plug

59 

± 10 N⋅m (44 ± 7 ft-lb)

Flare nut

15 

± 3 N⋅m (11 ± 2 ft-lb)

Gear box assembly installation bolt

69 

± 10 N⋅m (51 ± 7 ft-lb)

Gear box clamp installation bolt

69 

± 10 N⋅m (51 ± 7 ft-lb)

Knuckle and tie rod connection bolt

39 

± 5 N⋅m (29 ± 3 ft-lb)

Lock nut A

59 

± 10 N⋅m (44 ± 7 ft-lb)

Lock nut B

25 

± 4 N⋅m (18 ± 3 ft-lb)

Pressure hose assembly

15 

± 3 N⋅m (11 ± 2 ft-lb)

Pressure hose assembly installation bolt

12 

± 2 N⋅m (107 ± 17 in-lb)

Return tube and gear box connection bolt

15 

± 3 N⋅m (11 ± 2 ft-lb)

Steering gear and joint assembly connection

18 

± 2 N⋅m (13 ± 2 ft-lb)

Tie rod

88 

± 10 N⋅m (65 ± 7 ft-lb)

Tie rod end lock nut

71 

± 7 N⋅m (53 ± 5 ft-lb)

Valve housing assembly installation bolt

22 

± 4 N⋅m (16 ± 3 ft-lb)

Power steering wheel and shaft
Air bag module installation bolt

50 

± 5 N⋅m (37 ± 4 in-lb)

Steering column installation bolt

22 

± 4 N⋅m (16 ± 3 ft-lb)

Steering dynamic damper installation bolt

13 

± 2 N⋅m (115 ± 18 in-lb)

Steering shaft cover installation bolt

5.0 

± 1.0 N⋅m (44 ± 9 in-lb)

Steering shaft support bracket and front frame assembly installation bolt

13 

± 2 N⋅m (115 ± 18 in-lb)

SPECIFICATIONS

TSB Revision

POWER STEERING

37A-53

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

M1372000200226

SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS

M1372000300290

LUBRICANTS

M1372000400264

Steering shaft support bracket installation bolt

13 

± 2 N⋅m (115 ± 18 in-lb)

Joint assembly and steering gear box installation bolt

18 

± 4 N⋅m (29 ± 3 ft-lb)

Joint assembly and steering shaft installation bolt

18 

± 2 N⋅m (13 ± 2 ft-lb)

ITEM

SPECIFICATION

ITEM

SPECIFICATION

Power steering gear box

Type

Rack and pinion

Gear ratio

45.95

Oil pump

Type

Vane type

Displacement cm

3

/rev (cu in/rev) 9.6 (0.59)

Relief set pressure MPa (psi)

8.8 (1,276)

ITEM

STANDARD VALUE

LIMIT

Steering wheel 
free play mm (in)

With engine running

−

30 (1.2)

With engine stopped

10 (0.4) or less

−

Steering angle

Inside wheel

36

°30' ± 1°30'

−

Outside wheel (reference)

31

°40'

−

Tie rod end ball joint breakaway torque N

⋅m (in-lb)

0.49 

− 2.45 (4.3 − 21.7)

−

Tie rod swing resistance N (lb) [N

⋅m (in-lb)]

11 

− 35 (35.4 − 82.7)

[1.4 

− 4.9 (12.4 − 43.4)]

−

Engine idle speed r/min

1,000 

± 100

−

Stationary steering effort N (lb)
[Fluctuation allowance N (lb)]

39.2 (8.8) or less
[5.9 (1.33)]

−

Oil pump pressure 
MPa (psi)

Oil pump relief pressure

8.3 

− 9.0 (1,209 − 1,305) −

Pressure under no-load conditions

0.34(49.3)

−

Steering gear retention hydraulic 
pressure

8.3 

− 9.0 (1,209 − 1,305) −

Oil pressure switch operating 
pressure MPa (psi)

OFF 

→ ON

1.5 

− 2.0 (217 − 290)

−

ON 

→ OFF

1.5 

− 2.0 (217 − 290)

−

Gear box total pinion torque N

⋅m (in-lb)

[Change in torque: 0.7 N

⋅m (6.1 in-lb) or less]

0.6 

− 1.7 (5.3 − 15.0)

−

Opening dimension of special tool MB991561 mm (in)

2.9 (0.11)

−

Band crimped width mm (in)

2.4 

− 2.8 (0.09 − 0.11)

−

ITEM

SPECIFIED LUBRICANT

QUANTITY dm

3

 (qt)

Power steering fluid

GENUINE MITSUBISHI POWER 
STEERING FLUID

Approximately 0.6 
(0.63)

O-ring, oil seal, rack bushing, bearing, 
spool assembly, cam ring, rotor

GENUINE MITSUBISHI POWER 
STEERING FLUID

As required

SPECIFICATIONS

TSB Revision

POWER STEERING

37A-54

SEALANTS

M1372000500250

ITEM

SPECIFIED SEALANT

REMARK

End plug, rack support cover

3M

ä AAD Part No.8672, 8679, 8678, 

8661, 8663 or equivalent

Semi-drying sealant

Bellows

MITSUBISHI GENUINE PART NO. 
MZ100116EX

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