Mitsubishi Montero (2004+). Manual - part 1159

STEERING WHEEL AND SHAFT ASSEMBLY

TSB Revision

POWER STEERING

37A-25

>>B<< STEERING SHAFT COVER INSTALLATION BOLT 
INSTALLATION
Before installing the bolt, coat the mounting hole on the toe 
board with the specified sealant.

Specified Sealant: 3M

 AAD Part No.8633 Windo-weld 

Resealant or equivalent

DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

M1372002800213

AC101112 AB

TOE BOARD

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 

STEERING WHEEL AND SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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POWER STEERING

37A-26

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. 

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.

ACX01138AB

STEERING
LOCK 
BRACKET

STEERING LOCK 
CYLINDER

REVERSE SCREW TAP

SPECIAL
BOLT

ACX01139 AB

POWER STEERING GEAR BOX ASSEMBLY

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POWER STEERING

37A-27

POWER STEERING GEAR BOX ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1372003900268

WARNING

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

P.52B-18

) 

and Air Bag Modules and Clock Spring (

P.52B-217

). Center the front wheels and remove the 

ignition key. Failure to do so may damage the SRS clock spring and render the SRS system 
inoperative, risking serious injury.

Required Special Tool:

• MB991897: Ball Joint Remover

Pre-removal Operation
Power Steering Fluid Draining (Refer to 

P.37A-18

).

Post-installation Operation
• Fill power steering fluid and bleed air (Refer to 

P.37A-18

).

• Check the Dust Cover for Cracks or Damage by Pushing 

it with Your Finger.

• Check the steering angle (Refer to 

P.37A-15

).

AC000760

71 

± 7 N

·

m

53 

± 5 ft-lb

18 

± 2 N

·

m

13 

± 2 ft-lb

39 

± 5 N

·

m

29 

± 3 ft-lb

69 

± 10 N

·

m

51 

± 7 ft-lb

69 

± 10 N

·

m

51 

± 7 ft-lb

12 

± 2 N

·

m

107 

± 17 in-lb

12 

± 2 N

·

m

107 

± 17 in-lb

2

2

6

3

4

7

8

5

1

AB

15 

± 3 N

·

m

11 

± 2 ft-lb

REMOVAL STEPS

•

REMOVAL OF UNDER COVER

<<A>> >>C<<

1. TIE ROD END AND KNUCKLE 

CONNECTION

2. BOLT

>>B<<

3. PRESSURE HOSE ASSEMBLY

>>B<<

4. RETURN TUBE 

>>A<<

5. TIE ROD END (LH)

<<B>>

•

INSTALLATION OF DIFFERENTIAL 
MOUNT BRACKET (LH)

6. STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLY AND 

GEAR BOX CONNECTING BOLT

7. GEAR BOX CLAMP

<<C>>

8. GEAR BOX ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)

POWER STEERING GEAR BOX ASSEMBLY

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POWER STEERING

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REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

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<<A>> TIE ROD END AND KNUCKLE DISCONNECTION

CAUTION

• Do not remove the nut from ball joint. Loosen it and use 

special tool MB991897 to avoid possible damage to ball 
joint threads.

• Hang special tool MB991897 with a cord to prevent it 

from falling. 

1. Install special tool MB991897 as shown in the figure.

2. Turn the bolt and knob as necessary to make the jaws of 

special tool MB991897 parallel, tighten the bolt by hand and 
confirm that the jaws are still parallel.
NOTE: When adjusting the jaws in parallel, make sure the 
knob is in the position shown in the figure.

3. Tighten the bolt with a wrench to disconnect the tie rod end.

.

<<B>>REMOVAL OF DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT BRACKET 
ASSEMBLY (LH)
Remove the connection bolt for the front frame assembly and 
the differential mount bracket assembly.

.

AC208247AC

CORD

BOLT

MB991897

NUT

BALL JOINT

AC106821

KNOB

PARALLEL

BOLT

CORRECT

WRONG

AC

AC000662AB