Mitsubishi Montero Sport (2004+). Manual - part 825

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

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STEERING

37A-23

BALL JOINT DUST COVER INSPECTION

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1. Press the dust cover with your finger to check whether the 

dust cover is cracked or damaged.

2. If the dust cover is cracked or damaged, replace the tie rod 

end.
NOTE: If the dust cover is cracked or damaged, the ball joint 
could be damaged.

STEERING COLUMN SHAFT ASSEMBLY SHOCK 
ABSORBING MECHANISM CHECK

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• If a collision occurs or severe impact is applied to the steer-

ing wheel, the collision energy absorbing mechanism 
(one-way capsule) may have operated. Once the mecha-
nism has operated, it will be inoperative even if there is no 
apparent damage. Determine if the steering column shaft 
can be reused by the following procedure. If the collision 
energy absorbing mechanism has already operated, 
replace the steering column shaft assembly.

• If any excessive radial free play on the steering wheel is 

found with the tilt lever in the lock position, always check the 
steering shaft assembly.

WARNING

1.

If the vehicle continues to be driven after the colli-
sion absorbing mechanism has operated, the 
steering column shaft may be damaged while driv-
ing.

2.

If there is a slack in the one-way capsule, do not 
attempt to repair it. Replace the steering column 
shaft assembly.

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

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STEERING

37A-24

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

1. Remove the lower and upper column covers.

CAUTION

On completion, do not release the tilt lever until the steer-
ing column has been installed.
2. Place the tilt lever in the locked position.
3. Loosen the two upper steering column mounting bolts by 

two turns.

4. Hold the one-way capsules as shown, and then try to rock 

them. If there is a slack in either of the capsules, replace the 
steering column shaft assembly.

CAUTION

1. Be careful that nothing is pinched between the one-way 

capsules and the body.

2. On completion, do not release the tilt lever until the 

steering column has been installed.

5. If no problem is found during the inspection, tighten the 

steering column mounting bolts to the specified torque.

Tightening torque: 12 N

⋅m(106 in-lb)

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ONE WAY CAPSULE

STEERING WHEEL AND SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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STEERING

37A-25

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.52B-84

.

•

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

Post-installation Operation
Checking Steering Wheel Position with Wheels Straight 
Ahead

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3

8

6

7

SEALANT : 
        3M™ AAD NO.8672, 8679, 8678, 
        8661, 8663 OR EQUIVALENT

4

5

4.9 N·m
43 in-lb

25 N·m
18 ft-lb

2

39 N·m
29 ft-lb

1

12 N·m
106 in-lb

18 N·m
13 ft-lb

AD

REMOVAL STEPS

1. AIR BAG MODULE (REFER TO 

GROUP 52B, AIR BAG MODULE 
AND CLOCK SPRING 

P.52B-84

.)

<<A>>

2. STEERING WHEEL
•

KNEE PROTECTOR ASSEMBLY 
(REFER TO GROUP 52A, 
INSTRUMENT PANEL 

P.52A-37

.)

3. UPPER COLUMN COVER 

ASSEMBLY

4. LOWER COLUMN COVER 

ASSEMBLY

>>B<<

5. CLOCK SPRING AND COLUMN 

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

P.52B-84

.)

6. KEY INTERLOCK CABLE

REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)

STEERING WHEEL AND SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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STEERING

37A-26

Required Special Tool:

• MB990803: Steering Wheel Puller

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

.

<<A>> STEERING WHEEL REMOVAL

CAUTION

Do not hammer on the steering wheel to remove it; doing 
so will damage the collapsible mechanism.
Use special tool MB990803 to remove the steering wheel.

.

<<B>> 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.

7. BRAKE PEDAL RETURN SPRING 

<<B>> >>A<<

8. STEERING COLUMN 

ASSEMBLY 

REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)

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MB990803