Mitsubishi Outlander GS45X. Manual - part 544
CROSSMEMBER
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POWER PLANT MOUNT
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REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
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<<A>> STEERING COLUMN SHAFT ASSEMBLY
CONNECTION DISCONNECTION
Disconnect the steering gear from the steering column assem-
bly while sliding the shaft A to the shaft B with the clip claw as
shown in the figure is pinched.
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<<B>> SELF-LOCK NUT (TIE-ROD END AND
KNUCKLE CONNECTION) REMOVAL
CAUTION
• Loosen the self-locking nut from the ball joint, but do
not remove here. Use the special tool.
• To prevent the special tool from dropping off, suspend
it with a cord.
1. Install the special tool MB991897or MB992011 as shown in
the figure.
2. Turn the bolt and knob to make the special tool jaws parallel,
then hand-tighten the bolt. After tightening, check that the
jaws are still parallel.
NOTE: To adjust the special tool jaws to be parallel, set the
knob as shown in the figure so that it functions as a fulcrum
of the jaws.
3. Turn the bolt and disconnect the tie-rod end from the
steering knuckle.
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AC709235AB
Shaft B
Shaft A
Clip
Claw
AC702796 AB
Cord
Bolt
MB991897
or
MB992011
Nut
Ball joint
AC702797AB
Parallel
Knob
Bolt
Correct
Wrong