power steering MITSUBISHI 3000GT 1991 Owner's Manual

37A-2SPECIFICATIONS
STEERING - Specifications
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
M37CA-A
LA,Items
Steering wheel
Steering wheel O.D.
mm (in.)
Gear box
Steering gear type
Power steering oil pump
Oil pump type
Displacementcm3/rev. (cu.in./rev.)
Relief set pressureMPa (psi)
Specifications
390 (15.4)
Rack and pinion
Vane type
9.6 t.59)
8(1,138)
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONSM37CB-A
!msSpecifications
andard value
Steering wheel free play (with engine stopped)
mm (in.)11 (43)
Steering angle
Inner wheel33”45’ 2 2”
Outer wheel28”21’
Tie rod end ball joint starting torqueNm (in.lbs.)
FWD0.5 - 3.0 (4 - 26)
AWDl.O-3.0(9-26)
Stationary steering effortN (Ibs.)35 (8) or less
V-belt deflectionmm (in.)
When belt tension is inspected or readjusted9-11 (.35-.43)
When new belt is installed7 - 8.5 (.28 - .33)
Oil pump pressureMPa (psi)
Pressure gauge valve closed7.5-8.2 (1,067- 1,166)
Pressure gauge valve opened0.8-1.0(114-142)
Oil pressure switch operating pressureMPa (psi)
Oil pressure switch contacts closed (continuity)
1.5-2.0(213-284)
Oil pressure switch contacts opened (no continuity)0.7-1.2(100-171)
Total pinion torqueNm (in.lbs.)0.6-1.3(5-11)
Tie-rod joint swing resistanceN (Ibs.)8-18(1.8-4.0)
Tie-rod joint swing torqueNm (in.lbs.)2-5(17-43)nit
Steering wheel free play (when hydraulic operation)mm (in.) 30 (1.2)
Variation of tie rod end ball joint shaft direction
mm (in.)1.5 i.059)
Oil pump pressure
Pressure gauge valve opened
MPa (psi)1.5 (213)
Space between vane and rotormm (in.)0.06 (0024)
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STEERING -Specifications / Special Tools37A-3
LUBRICANTSM37CD-A
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ItemsSpecified lubricantQuantity
Power steering gear box
BearingMITSUBISHI PLUS ATF/Automatic trans-As requiredmission fluid “DEXRON” or “DEXRON II”
O-ringMlTSUBlSHl.PLUS ATF/Automatic trans-As requiredmission fluid “DEXRON” or “DEXRON II”
Oil sealMITSUBISHI PLUS ATF/Automatic trans-As required
mission fluid “DEXRON” or “DEXRON II”
Special tool (MB991 213)MITSUBISHI PLUSATFIAutomatic trans-As requiredmission fluid “DEXRON” or “DEXRON II”
Pinion and valve assemblyMITSUBISHI PLUS ATF/Automatic trans-As required
seal ring partmission fluid “DEXRON” or “DEXRON II”
BellowsSilicone greaseAs required
Power steering oil pump
Power steering fluidMITSUBISHI PLUS
ATF/Automatic trans-0.9 liter (.95 qt.)
mission fluid “DEXRON” or “DEXRON II”
Flow control valveMITSUBISHI PLUS ATF/Automatic trans-As requiredmission fluid “DEXRON” or “DEXRON II”
Friction surface of rotor, vane, cam ringMITSUBISHI PLUS ATF/Automatic trans-As required
and pump covermission fluid “DEXRON” or “DEXRON II”
O-ringMITSUBISHI PLUS ATF/Automatic trans-As requiredmission fluid “DEXRON” or “DEXRON II”
SEALANT AND ADHESIVESM37CE-A
Items
Power steering gear box
End plug screw
Power steering rack support cover screw
Dust cover
Specified sealant and adhesive
3M ART Part No. 8663 or equivalent
3M ART Part No. 8663 or equivalent
3M ART Part No. 8663 or equivalent
SPECIAL TOOLSM37DA.A
ToolNumberNameUseII
MB991 113-01Steering linkage
pullerDisconnection of tie-rod end
MB991 006-01Preload socketMeasurement of the total pinion torqueTSB Revision

37A-4STEERING - Special Tools
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MB990993-01Power steering oilpressure gauge
adapter (pump side)Measurement of oil pressure
MB991 204
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STEERING- Power Steering Gear Box
POWER STEERING GEAR BOX
/REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION37A-17
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Pre-removal ODerationl Draining of the Power Steering Fluid
(Refer to P.37A-9.)l Removal of Front Exhaust Pipe(Refer to GROUP 15 - Exhaust Pipe1 and Main Muffler.)1l Removal of Transfer Assembly
(Refer to GROUP 22 -Transfer.)
Post-installation Operationl Installation of Transfer Assembly
(Refer to GROUP 22 -Transfer.)
l Installation of Front Exhaust Pipe(Refer to GROUP 15 - Exhaust Pipeand Main Muffler.)l Supplying of the Power Steering Fluid
(Refer to P.37A-9.)l Bleeding of the Power Steering Fluid Line
(Refer to P.37A-IO.)l Checking of Steering Wheel Position with
Wheels Straight Ahead
l Adjustment of the Front Wheel Alignment
(Refer to GROUP 33A-Service AdiustmeniProcedures.)Removt
50 Nm
c40 Nm
29 ftlbs.
/60-70
Nm43 - 51ft.lbs.60-70Nm43 - 51ft.lbs.
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ft.lb
35 Nm
25 ft.lbs.
15 Nm
11 ftlbs.
18 Nm
lal steps
1. Joint assembly and gear box connecting bolt
2. Cotter pin
3. Tie-rod end and knuckle connecting nut
4. Left member
5. Right member
6. Stabilizer bar bracket
7. Connection of steering gear box with 4WS
oil line
8. Clamp
9. Gear box assemblv
*a 10. Mounting rubber70 Nm51 ftlbs.13FOOE.5TSB Revision

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STEERING - Power Steering Gear Box
MB991 006-01\l\
13R017
8 Mounting clamp13R0077
SERVICE POINTS OF REMOVALM37PBAI3. DISCONNECTION OF TIE-ROD END
Using the special tool, disconnect the tie rod from the
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knuckle.LJ9. REMOVAL OF GEAR BOX ASSEMBLY
(1) Move the rack completely to the right and then remove
the gear box from the crossmember.
(2) While tilting the gear box downward, remove it to the
left.
CautionWhen removing the gear box, pull it out carefully
and slowly to avoid damaging the boots.
INSPECTIONM37PCAFGEAR BOX FOR TOTAL PINION TORQUE
Using the special tools, rotate the pinion gear at the rate of one
rotation in approximately 4 to 6 seconds to check the total
pinion torque.
Standard value: 0.6
- 1.3 Nm (5 - 11 in.lbs.)
NOTEMeasure the pinion torque through the whole stroke of the
rack.If the measured value is not within the standard range, first
adjust the rack support cover, and then check the total pinion
starting torque again.
If the total pinion starting torque cannot be adjusted to within
the standard range by adjusting the rack support cover, check
the rack support cover, rack support spring, rack support and
replace any parts necessary.
CHECK THE TIE ROD FOR SWING RESISTANCE
(1) Give
10 hard swings to the tie rod.
(2) Measure the tie rod swing resistance with a spring balance
Standard value: 8
- 18 N (1.8 - 4.0 Ibs.)
[2 - 5 Nm (17 - 43 in.lbs.)](3) If the measured value exceeds the standard value, replace
tie rod assembly.
NOTEEven if the measured value is below the standard value, the
tie rod which swings smoothly without excessive play may
be used.
SERVICE POINTS OF INSTALLATIONM37PDAE10. INSTALLATION OF MOUNTING RUBBER
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BOX ASSEMBLYWhen installing the mounting rubber, align the projection of
the mounting rubber with the indentation in the crossmem-
ber to install the gear box.
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STEERING - Power Steering Gear Box37A-19
SASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY
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22 Nm
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16 ft.lbs.
50-55Nm36 - 40 ft.lbs.
90 Nm’65 ftlbs.i07Disassembly steps
I. Tie rod end locking nuts+4 2. Tie rod ends+W I)+ 3. Dust shield4. Bellows clipsl *5. Bellows bands6. Bellows
l *7. Tab washers+4 8. Tie rods9. Feed tubes10. O-rings+4Adjustment of total pinion torque
Cc* *a II. End plug12. Self-locking nut13. Locking nutcc*14. Rack support cover
15. Rack support spring
16. Rack support
17. Valve housingSteering gear seal kit
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15 Nm
11 ft.lbs13NOO23
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4*l 418.Oil seall a I 9. Pinion and valve assembly
I)* 20. Seal rings4*21. Ball bearing4*22. Oil seal*I) l + 23. Circlip24.Rack stopperl + 25. Rack bushing+e l + 26. RackI)+27.O-ring4I) I)4 28. Oil seal29.Seal rings30.O-ring*I) l + 31. Ball bearing** l + 32. Needle roller bearing4* *4 33. Oil seall l * 34. Back-up washer35.Rack housingTSB Revision

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STEERING - Power Steering Gear Box
.UBRICATION AND SEALING POINTS
Automatic transmission fluid
13N0022
hid:MITSUBISHI PLUS ATF/Automatic transmission fluid“DEXRON” or “DEXRON II”
13G0070
Grease: Silicone greaseFluid:
MITSUBISHI PLUS ATF/Automatic transmission fluid
“DEXRON” or “DEXRON II”
Sealant:1 3M ART, Part No. 8663 or
equivalent.
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Fluid:MITSUBISHI PLUS ATF/Automatic transmission fluid
“DEXRON” or “DEXRON II”
l.?POO,,13Y564
Sealant:3M ART, Part No. 8663 or
equivalent
1360186
Fluid:MITSUBISHI PLUS ATF/
Automatic transmission fluid
“DEXRON” or “DEXRON II”i13FOO30
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STEERING - Power Steering Gear Box37A-21 ~'13K588
SERVICE POINTS OF DISASSEMBLYM37PFAN3. REMOVAL OF DUST SHIELD
Remove the dust shield from the tie rod end.
5. REMOVAL OF BELLOWS BANDS
Using a screwdriver or similar tool, loosen and then remove
Ithe boot retaining band.
7. REMOVAL OF TAB WASHER
Unstake the tab washer which fixes the tie rod and rack
with a chisel.
11. REMOVAL OF END PLUGDisconnect end plug caulking and remove end plug.
14. REMOVAL OF RACK SUPPORT COVERUsing the special tool, remove the rack support cover from
Ithe gear box.
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STEERING - Power Steering Gear Box13A0284
Socket
13A0285
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Rack stopper
18. REMOVAL OF OIL SEALUsing a plastic hammer, gently tap the pinion to remove it.
21. REMOVAL OF BALL BEARING
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Using a socket, remove the oil seal and the ball bearing
from the valve housing simultaneously.
23. REMOVAL OF
CIRCLIP(1) Turn the rack stopper clockwise until the end of thecirclip comes out of the slot in the rack housing.
(2) Turn the rack stopper anticlockwise to remove thecirclip.
26. REMOVAL OF RACKPull out the rack slowly.
At this time also take out the rack stopper and the rack
bushing simultaneously.
28. REMOVAL OF OIL SEALPartially bend oil seal and remove from rack bushing.
CautionDo not damage oil seal press fitting surface.
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31. REMOVAL OF BALL BEARINGUse a brass bar to remove the ball bearing from the gear
housing.
32. REMOVAL OF NEEDLE ROLLER BEARINGUse the special tool to remove the needle roller bearing
from the rack housing.
Caution
Do not open special tool excessively to prevent damag-ing housing interior.
33. REMOVAL OF OIL SEAL
/ 34. BACK-UP WASHER
Use a piece of pipe or similar tool to remove the back-up
washer and oil seal from the gear housing.
Caution
Be careful not to damage the inner surface of the rackcylinder of the gear housing.
INSPECTION
RACK
M37PGAHl Check the rack tooth surfaces for damage or wear.
l Check the oil seal contact surfaces for uneven wear.
0 Check the rack for bends.
PINION AND VALVE ASSEMBLY
lCheck the pinion gear tooth surfaces for damage or wear.
l Check for worn or defective seal ring.
BEARINGl Check for roughness or abnormal noise during bearing
operation.
l Check the bearing for play.
l Check the needle roller bearings for roller slip-off.
OTHIERSl Check the cylinder inner surface of the rack housing for
damage.
l Check the boots for damage, cracking or deterioration.
l Check the rack support for uneven wear or dents.
l Check the rack bushing for uneven wear or damage.
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