Mitsubishi Outlander (2003+). Manual - part 289

STEERING SHAFT

POWER STEERING

37-15

STEERING SHAFT

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1372011500094

WARNING

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

3

52B



.

Pre-removal Operation

œ

Steering Wheel and Air bag Module Assembly Removal 
(Refer to 

3

37



).

œ

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

3

52A



).

Post-installation Operation

œ

Instrument Lower Panel Installation (Refer to GROUP 
52A, Instrument Panel 

3

52A



).

œ

Steering Wheel and Air bag Module Assembly Installation 
(Refer to 

3

37



).

AC301263 AB

12 ± 2 N·m

18 ± 2 N·m

5.0 ± 1.0 N·m

1

2

5

3

2

1

6

6

4

A

A

Tab

Section A - A

Section B - B

B

B

Toe board

Specified sealant: 
    3M ATD Part No.8513 or equivalent

B

B

Removal steps

1.

Lower column cover

2.

Upper column cover

3.

Clock spring and column switch 
assembly (Refer to GROUP 52B, Air 
Bag Module and Clock Spring 

3

52B



).

4.

Shaft cover

<<A>> >>A<<

5.

Steering column shaft assembly

6.

Cover assembly

Removal steps

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STEERING SHAFT

POWER STEERING

37-16

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

<<A>> STEERING COLUMN SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
REMOVAL

CAUTION

The tilt lever should be held in the lock position 
until the steering column shaft is installed to the 
vehicle. If the steering column is removed with 
the tilt lever released, or the tilt lever is released 
after the steering column shaft was removed 
from the vehicle, the steering column can not be 
reinstalled correctly. If the steering column is 
installed incorrectly, the collision energy 
absorbing mechanism may be damaged.

1. Ensure that the tilt lever is in the lock position, and 

remove the steering column mounting bolts.

2. Pinch the steering column shaft clip with pliers, 

and pull up the shaft towards the direction shown 
to disengage the steering column shaft assembly.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

>>A<< STEERING COLUMN SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
INSTALLATION

CAUTION

œ

When reusing the steering column, do not 
release the tilt lever until the steering column 
shaft has been installed.

œ

When the steering column is replaced, do not 
release the tilt lever until it has been installed. 
Do not remove the tilt lever fixing band until 
the installation has completed.

œ

When installing the steering column, do not 
leave it fixed temporarily at only one point and 
make sure the column shaft is not shaken 
strongly. If you fail to do, the collision 
absorbing mechanism at the column shaft 
mounting location may be damaged.

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

Tightening torque: 12 

–

 2 N

¼

m

AC210969 AD

Clip

Steering column 
shaft

AC209383 AD

1

4

3

2

Tilt lever

STEERING SHAFT

POWER STEERING

37-17

 DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY

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DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINT

<<A>> SPECIAL BOLT REMOVAL
1. Drill in the special bolt a hole deep enough for the 

tap to stand.

2. Remove the special bolt with a left-hand tap.

REASSEMBLY SERVICE POINT

>>A<< STEERING LOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLY/
STEERING 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 

assembly 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.

AC210967AD

3

2

1

4

Disassembly steps

<<A>> >>A<<

1.

Special bolt

>>A<<

2.

Steering lock bracket

>>A<<

3.

Steering lock cylinder assembly

4.

Steering column shaft assembly

Disassembly steps

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ACX01138 AB

Steering lock 
bracket

Reverse screw tap

Special bolt

Steering lock 
cylinder

ACX01139 AB

POWER STEERING GEAR BOX AND LINKAGE

POWER STEERING

37-18

POWER STEERING GEAR BOX AND LINKAGE

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1372010900215

WARNING

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

3

52B



) and 

Air Bag Module and Clock Spring (

3

52B



). Centre the front wheels. Failure to do so may 

damage the SRS clock spring and render the SRS system inoperative, risking serious injury.

Pre-removal Operation

œ

Power Steering Fluid Draining (Refer to 

3

37



).

œ

Front Exhaust Pipe Removal (Refer to GROUP 15, 
Exhaust Pipe and Main Muffler 

3

15



).

œ

Centermember Removal (Refer to GROUP 32, Engine 
Roll Stopper and Centermember 

3

32



).

œ

Steering Wheel and Air Bag Module Assembly Removal 
(Refer to 

3

37



).

œ

Clock Spring Removal (Refer to GROUP 52B, Air Bag 
Module and Clock Spring 

3

52B



).

œ

Stabilizer Link Assembly and Lower Arm Assembly 
Removal (Refer to GROUP 33A, Lower Arm 

3

33



).

Post-installation Operation

œ

Stabilizer Link Assembly and Lower Arm Assembly 
Installation (Refer to GROUP 33A, Lower Arm 

3

33



).

œ

Centermember Installation (Refer to GROUP 32, Engine 
Roll Stopper and Centermember 

3

32



).

œ

Front Exhaust Pipe Installation (Refer to GROUP 15, 
Exhaust Pipe and Main Muffler 

3

15



).

œ

Clock Spring Installation (Refer to GROUP 52B, Air Bag 
Module and Clock Spring 

3

52B



).

œ

Steering Wheel and Air Bag Module Assembly Installation 
(Refer to 

3

37



).

œ

Check the dust cover for cracks or damage by pushing it 
with your finger.

œ

Power Steering Fluid Supplying (Refer to 

3

37



).

œ

Power Steering Fluid Line Bleeding (Refer to 

3

37



).

œ

Checking Steering Wheel Position with Wheels Straight 
Ahead.

œ

Front Wheel Alignment Adjustment (Refer to GROUP 
33A, On-vehicle Service 

-

 Front Wheel Alignment Check 

and Adjustment 

3

33



).