oil MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION VI 1999 Workshop Manual

STEERING – Power Steering Gear Box37A-8
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY
Steering gear seal set
Flare nut
1
3 4
5
6 7
8
910
11
12 13 14
15 17
1921
24
25
26 29
32
33
35
2
22
3416
27
28 31
3013 Nm
1
20
36 3718
25 Nm
49 – 59 Nm
88 Nm27
28
309 20
62
9 6 35
59 Nm
15
59 Nm
21 Nm
2
311823 23
Disassembly steps
1. Feed pipe
2. O-ring
N3. Tie-rod end locking nut
N4. Tie-rod end
5. Bellows clip
M6. Bellows band
7. Bellows
L8. Tie-rod
L9. Tab washer
K
Total pinion torque adjustment
10. Locking nut
A11. Rack support cover
12. Rack support spring
13. Rack support
J14. End plug
15. Self-locking nut
16. Bolt
17. Valve assembly
BI18. Oil sealB19. Pinion and valve assembly
CH20. Seal ring
21. Valve housing assembly
DG22. Ball bearing
DG23. Oil seal
EF24. Circlip
F25. Rack stopper
FE26. Rack bushing
GE27. Oil seal
28. O-ring
FD29. Rack
30. Piston ring
31. O-ring
32. Rack housing assembly
HC33. Ball bearing
IC34. Needle roller bearing
JB35. Oil seal
36. Gear housing mounting bushing
A37. Gear housing mounting rubber

STEERING – Power Steering Gear Box37A-10
DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS
ARACK SUPPORT COVER REMOVAL
Use the special tool to remove the rack support cover from
the gear box.
BOIL SEAL / PINION AND VALVE ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
Using a plastic hammer, gently tap the pinion to remove it.
CSEAL RING REMOVAL
Cut the seal ring and remove it from the pinion and valve
assembly and the rack.
Caution
When cutting the seal ring, be careful not to damage
the pinion and valve assembly or the rack.
DBALL BEARING / OIL SEAL REMOVAL
Use a socket, remove the oil seal and the ball bearing from
the valve housing assembly simultaneously.
ECIRCLIP REMOVAL
1. Turn the rack stopper clockwise until the end of the circlip
comes out of the slot in the rack housing.
2. Turn the rack stopper anticlockwise to remove the circlip.
Caution
Note that if the rack stopper is first turned
anticlockwise, the circlip will get caught in the slot
in the housing and the rack stopper will not turn.
MB990607
Socket
Rack stopper
Rack
Circlip

STEERING – Power Steering Gear Box37A-11
FRACK STOPPER / RACK BUSHING / RACK
REMOVAL
Pull out the rack assembly gently, and remove the rack stopper
and rack bushing together.
GOIL SEAL REMOVAL
Partially bend the oil seal to remove from the rack bushing.
Caution
Do not damage the oil seal press fitting surface of the
rack bushing.
HBALL BEARING REMOVAL
Use a brass bar or the special tool to remove the ball bearing
from the gear housing.
INEEDLE ROLLER BEARING REMOVAL
Use the special tool to remove the needle roller bearing from
the rack housing.
Caution
Do not open the special tool excessively to prevent
damaging housing interior.
JOIL SEAL REMOVAL
Use a piece of pipe or similar tool to remove the oil seal
from the gear housing.
Caution
Be careful not to damage the inner surface of the rack
cylinder of the gear housing.
Rack bushing
Ball
bearing MB990939 or
brass bar
MB991120
Needle roller
bearing
Gear housing
Pipe or similar tool
Oil seal

STEERING – Power Steering Gear Box37A-12
REASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS
AGEAR HOUSING MOUNTING RUBBER
INSTALLATION
1. Install the gear housing mounting rubber on the rack
housing so that the dimension shown is achieved.
NOTE
The gear housing mounting rubber can be installed
regardless of the installation direction of the slit.
2. Apply specified adhesive to the slit of the gear housing
mounting rubber.
Specified adhesive:
3M ATD Part No. 8155 or equivalent
BOIL SEAL INSTALLATION
CNEEDLE ROLLER BEARING / BALL BEARING
INSTALLATION
DRACK INSTALLATION
1. Apply a coating of repair kit grease to the rack tooth
face.
Caution
Do not close the vent hole in the rack with grease.
Slit Gear housing
mounting rubber3.1 mm
MB991452
Oil sealMB991197
(Bar)
Needle roller
bearing
MB990938
MB991202MB990938
MB991202
Ball bearing
Vent hole

STEERING – Power Steering Gear Box37A-13
2. Cover rack serrations with special tool.
3. Apply the specified fluid on the special tool.
Specified fluid:
Automatic transmission fluid
DEXRON or DEXRON II
4. Match the oil seal centre with rack to prevent retainer
spring from slipping and slowly insert rack from power
cylinder side.
EOIL SEAL / RACK BUSHING INSTALLATION
1. Apply the specified fluid to the outer surface of the oil
seal. Press-fit the oil seal using the special tool until it
is flush with the bushing end face.
Specified fluid:
Automatic transmission fluid
DEXRON or DEXRON II
2. Apply the specified fluid to the oil seal inner surface and
the O-ring.
Specified fluid:
Automatic transmission fluid
DEXRON or DEXRON II
3. Wrap the rack end with plastic tape, and push the rack
bushing onto the rack.
FCIRCLIP INSTALLATION
Insert the circlip to the rack stopper hole through the cylinder
hole. Turn the rack stopper clockwise and insert the circlip
firmly.
Caution
Insert the circlip to the rack stopper hole while turning
the rack stopper clockwise.
GOIL SEAL / BALL BEARING INSTALLATION
1. Apply a coating of the specified fluid to the outside of
the oil seal. Using the special tools, press the oil seal
into the valve housing.
Specified fluid:
Automatic transmission fluid
DEXRON or DEXRON II
MB991214
Oil seal
Oil seal
MB990927
Rack
bushingO-ring
Rack bushingPlastic tape
Circlip
SlotCirclip
Slot
Oil sealMB990938
MB991203

STEERING – Power Steering Gear Box37A-14
2. Apply a coating of the specified fluid to the outside of
the ball bearing. Using the special tools, press the ball
bearing into the valve housing.
Specified fluid:
Automatic transmission fluid
DEXRON or DEXRON II
HSEAL RING INSTALLATION
1. Kneed the seal ring to soften it.
2. Apply the specified fluid to the seal ring, and install to
the rack groove.
Specified fluid:
Automatic transmission fluid
DEXRON or DEXRON II
3. Insert the tapered side of the special tool from the pinion
gear side, and compress the seal ring.
IOIL SEAL INSTALLATION
Use the special tool to press the oil seal into the valve housing.
The upper surface of the oil seal should project outwards
approx. 1 mm from the housing edge surface.
Caution
If the oil seal is flush with or lower than the housing
edge, it will cause oil leaks and require reassembly.
JEND PLUG INSTALLATION
1. Apply the specified sealant to the threaded part of the
end plug.
Specified sealant:
3M ATD Part No.8661 or equivalent
2. Secure the threaded portion of the end plug at two places
by using a punch.
KTOTAL PINION TORQUE ADJUSTMENT
1. Position the rack at its centre. Tighten the rack support
cover to 15 Nm.
2. In neutral position, rotate the pinion shaft clockwise one
turn/4 – 6 seconds with the special tool. Return the rack
support cover 30 – 60 and adjust torque to the standard
value.
Ball bearingMB990938
MB991203
Pinion gearMB991317
Tapered side
Approx. 1 mmMB990941
End plug
SealantEnd plug
MB991006

STEERING – Power Steering Gear Box37A-17
INSPECTION
RACK CHECK

Check the rack tooth surfaces for damage or wear.

Check the oil seal contact surfaces for uneven wear.

Check the rack for bends.
PINION AND VALVE ASSEMBLY CHECK

Check the pinion gear tooth surfaces for damage or wear.

Check for worn or defective seal ring.
BEARING CHECK

Check for roughness or abnormal noise during bearing
operation.

Check the bearing for play.

Check the needle roller bearing for roller slip-off.
OTHER CHECK

Check the cylinder inner surface of the rack housing for
damage.

Check the boots for damage, cracking or deterioration.

Check the rack support for uneven wear or dents.

Check the rack bushing for uneven wear or damage.

EXTERIOR – Front Bumper51-3
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY
2 13
56
8910 12
11
1315 14
16
1719 1874
185 74
Disassembly steps

Front airdam (Refer to P.51-4)
1. Licence plate bracket
2. Licence plate garnish
3. Three-diamond mark
4. Front fog lamp cover
5. Front fog lamp plate
6. Oil cooler duct
7. Bumper side stay
8. Air outlet garnish (R.H. side only)
9. Bumper side net
10. Bumper bolt plateA11. Clip
12. Bumper upper reinforcement
assembly
13. Bumper lower reinforcement
14. Bumper reinforcement
15. Bumper center net
16. Water spray hose assembly
17. Water spray nozzle
18. Air blow duct
19. Bumper face

EXTERIOR – Aero Parts51-5
21
3
5 Nm
Adhesive tape: double-sided tape [1.6 mm thickness]
Rear spoiler removal steps
1. Rear spoiler
2. Packing
3. High-mount stop lamp

SRS – SRS-ECU / Air Bag Modules and Clock Spring52B-25
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
ASRS-ECU INSTALLATION
Caution
The SRS may not activate if SRS-ECU is not installed
properly, which could result in serious injury or death
to the vehicle’s driver or front passenger.
BPOST-INSTALLATION INSPECTION
1. Reconnect the negative battery terminal.
2. Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position.
3. Does the “SRS” warning lamp illuminate for about 7
seconds, and then remain extinguished for at least 5
seconds after turning OFF?
4. If yes, SRS system is functioning properly.
If no, consult page 52B-6.
INSPECTION

Check the SRS-ECU and brackets for dents, cracks or
deformation.

Check connector for damage, and terminals for
deformation.
Caution
If a dent, crack, deformation or rust is discovered,
replace the SRS-ECU with a new one.
NOTE
For checking of the SRS-ECU other than described above,
refer to the section concerning troubleshooting. (Refer
to P.52B-6.)
AIR BAG MODULES AND CLOCK SPRING
Caution
1. Disconnect the battery (–) terminal and wait
for 60 seconds or more before starting work.
Furthermore, the disconnected battery
terminal should be covered with tape to
insulate it. (Refer to P.52B-3.)
2. Never attempt to disassemble or repair the
air bag modules or clock spring.
If faulty, replace it.
3. Do not drop the air bag modules or clock
spring or allow contact with water, grease
or oil.
Replace it if a dent, crack, deformation or
rust is detected.
4. The air bag modules should be stored on
a flat surface and placed so that the pad
surface is facing upward.
Do not place anything on top of it.5. Do not expose the air bag modules to
temperatures over 93C.
6. Both driver’s side and front passenger’s
side air bag modules should be replaced
with new ones once the respective air bags
were deployed. The clock springs should
also be checked and replaced with new ones
if considered abnormal.
7. Wear gloves and safety glasses when
handling air bags that have already
deployed.
8. An undeployed air bag module should only
be disposed of in accordance with the
procedures (Refer to P.52B-32.)
SRS warning lamp