steering MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE 1991 Owners Manual

STEERING - Manual Steering Gear Box
Pinion
Ball bearing
13K734-iSERVICE POINTS OF DISASSEMBLY
3. REMOVAL OF DUST COVER
Remove the dust cover from the tie rod end.
NlBLFAQ5. REMOVAL OF BELLOWS BAND
Cut the bellows band, and then remove the band.
7. REMOVAL OF TAB WASHER
Unstake the tab washer which fixes the tie rod and rack with
a chisel.
19. REMOVAL OF BALL BEARINGRemove the ball bearing from the pinion.20.REMOVAL OF RACK
Pull out the rack from the gear housing in the ‘direction
shown in the illustration.
Caution
If the rack is pulled out in the wrong direction,
the’bushingin the gear box may be damaged by the rack
tpreads.

STEERING - Manual Steering Gear Box13AO174
IBall bearing
Pinion
13KO66
113A0115
1Oil seal
Top
plug
T,,,”13R0295-INSPECTION
NlBLGAEl Check the rack support for uneven wear or damage.0 Check the rack support spring for deterioration.
l Check the oil seal for cracks or damage.
l Check the rack pinion tooth surfaces for wear or damage.
0 Check the ball bearings or pinion bushing for noise, uneven
rotation, or damage.
l Check the rack bushing for damage.
l Check the dust cover for cracks or damage.
(SERWCE POINTS OF REASSEMBLYNlSlHAN
20. INSTALLATION OF RACK
/Apply a coating of multipurpose grease to the toothed
surface of the rack and to the inner side of the rack bushing,and then install the rack to the rack housing.
CautionTake care that the applied grease does not tibyruct the
air passage of the rack bushing.Grease: MOPARMulti-mileage
LubricantPart
No.
2525035 or equivalent
19. INSTALLATION OF BALL BEARINGPress fit the ball bearing onto the pinion.
17. INSTALLATION OF PINION
Apply a coating of multipurpose grease to the toothed
surface of the pinion, and then install the pinion to the rack
housing.Grease: MOPAR
Multi-mileageLubricantPartNo. 2525035 or equivalent
16. INSTALLATION OF OIL SEAL/15 TOP PLUG
(1) Press the oil seal into the top plug.

19-26STEERING - Manual Steering Gear Box
Grease
13AO172(2) Apply specified sealant to the threaded portion of the
top plug.
Specified sealant:
3M ATD, Part No. 8663 or equiva-klent
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ISTALLATION OF RACK SUPPORT/l2. RACK SUPPORT‘RING/II. CUSHION RUBBER/IO. RACK SUPPORT
3VER
(I) Apply a coating of multipurpose grease to the surface of
the rack support that contacts the rack, and then installthe rack support to the rack housing.
Grease: MOPAR Multi-mileage Lubricant Part
No. 2525035 or equivalent
(2) Fill the inner side of the rack support spring with
multipurpose grease, and then install the rack support
spring to the rack housing.
Grease: MOPAR Multi-mileage Lubricant Part
No. 2525035 or equivalent
(3) Install the rubber cushion to the rack support cover.
(4) Apply a coating of the specified sealant to the threaded
-Lpart of the rack support cover, and then install the rack
.‘.support cover to the rack housing.
Specified sealant:3M ATD, Part No.8663 or equiva-lent0 ADJUSTMENT OF TOTAL PINION TORQUE
(1
(2
) Position rack at its center and tighten rack support coverto 15 Nm (1.5 kgm, 11
ftlbs.).
:) In neutral position, rotate pinion shaft clockwise one
turn/4-6 seconds with special tool. Return rack support
cover
30”-60” and adjust torque to the standard value.
Standard value:
From
0-90°From
90°-650°
Caution
0.6-I .3 Nm (5-l 1 inIbs.
0.2-1.0 Nm (2-9 in.lbs.1
I. When adjusting, set the standard value at its
highest value.2. Assure no ratcheting or catching when operating
rack towards the shaft direction.
NOTEWhen it cannot be adjusted within the specified return
angle, check rack support cover components or replace.A
(3) After adjusting, lock rack support cover with locking nut.

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13AO175
Grease
136007(1184-186 mm
(7.24-7.32
in.)
13ElW8. INSTALLATION OF TIE-ROD
After installing tie-rod to rack, fold tab washer
end, (2locations) to tie-rod notch.
’.
.‘6. APPLICATION OF GREASE TO BELLOW
Pack tie rod bellows lock groove with specified grease.
Specified grease: Silicone grease
3.INSTALLATION OF DUST COVER
(1) Pack dust cover interior and lip with multipurpose grease.Grease: MOPAR Multi-mileage Lubricant Part
No. 2525035 or equivalent
(2) Apply specified sealant to dust cover.
Specified sealant:
3M ATD, Part No.8663 or equiva-
lent
(3) Using the special tool, press dust cover to tie-rod end.
2. INSTALLATION OF TIE-ROD END
Screw in tie-rod end to have its right and left ‘length as
illustrated. Lock with locking nut.

19-28STEERING - Power Steering Gear Box
POWER STEERING GEAR BOXREMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
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Pre-removal Operation@Draining of the Power Steering Fluid@Removal of Transfer:1&&r:, GROUP 21 -Transfer.)50-65 Nm36-47 ft.lbs.
I/a
Post-installation Operationl Installation of Transfer(:zD:” GROUP 21 -Transfer.)
l SSy,lying of the Power Steeringl Bleedino of the Power Steering
Fluid
Liie(Refer to P.19-13.1l khecking of Steering Wheel Posi-tion with Wheels Straight Ahead*Adjustment of the Front Wheel
Alignment
(Refer to GROUP Z-Service Ad-
justment Procedures.)
Removal steps1.
“,;;rt assembly and gear box connecting
bolt
2. Connection for return tube
3. Connection for pressure hose
4. Cotter pin
5.
Aft-cd end and knuckle connecting
4I)f3: H,“a:od end
8. Stabilizer bar bracket
9. Front roll stopper mounting bolt10. Center member rear mounting bolt
4411. Front exhaust pipe l * l + 12. Gear box assembly
l + 13. Mounting rubber
(I) Reverse the removal procedures to reinstall.(2) +e : Refer to “Service Points of Removal”.(3) .* : Refer to “Service Points of Installation”.(4) q : Non-reusable parts(4) lli
3oh2 Nm22-30 ftlba.^a-aa I.au-IUU NrnI
IO-15 Nm22-29
ft.lbs.
15-20 Nm15-20 Nm
11-14 ft.lbs.
13A027612-18 Nm
A-34 IUm
K-
1 j-+ft.lbs.
:II I-.5
/ .2!
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NOTEW-W Nm43-58
ft.lbs.13A0353

STEERING - Power Steering Gear Box
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I /Mounting rubber
IIMdting clamp13Roo77
5SERVICE POINTS OF REMOVAL
NIBPNAB6. DISCONNECTION OF TIE-ROD END
Using the special tool, disconnect the tie rod from the
knuckle.
Caution
1.Be sure to tie the cord of the special tool to the nearby
part.2. Loosen the nut but do not remove it.
11. REMOVAL OF FRONT EXHAUST PIPE
Refer to GROUP
2-Stabilizer Bar.
12. REMOVAL OF GEAR BOX ASSEMBLY
(I 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.
Caution
When removing the gear box, pull it out carefully andslowly to avoid damaging the boots.
INSPECTION
NlSPCADaGEAR 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-l .3 Nm (5-l 1 in.lbs.1
NOTE
Measure 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
torque again.If the total pinion 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.I
(2) Measure the tie rod swing resistance with a spring balance.
’Standard value: 8-20 N (1.8-4.4 Ibs.)
12-5 Nm (17-43 in.lbs.)l
(3) If the measured value exceeds the standard value, replace
tie rod assembly.
NOTE
Even if the measured value is below the standard value, thetie rod which swings smoothly without excessive play may
be used.SERVICE POINTS OF INSTALLATION
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13. INSTALLATION OF MOUNTING RUBBER/lZ. GEAR BOX
ASSEMBLY
When installing the mounting rubber, align the projection ofthe mounting rubber with the indentation in the
cross-member to install the gear box.

19-30STEERING - Power Steering Gear Box
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY
12-18
Nm9-13 ftlbs.
17-28 Nm17 ,-12 19 ft.lbs.rSteering gear seal k!t
Grease
23;>.
50155 Nm36-40 ft.lbs.I
I2b
I‘\SO-56 Nm36-40 ft.lbs.
80-100 Nm : _58-72 ft.lbs./ /
Disassembly steps1. Tie rod end locking nut
l 42. Tie rod end+I) I)+ 3. Dust cover
4. Bellows clip
a*5. Bellows band
*a 6. Bellows4,7. Tab washer
l 48. Tie rods
9. Feed tube
10. O-rings
*aAdjustment of total pinion torque
+* l * II. End plug12. Self-locking nut
13. Locking nut
l * l * 14. Rack support cover
_- -lb. Hack SUppOrt sprlngw 16. Rack support
17. Valve housing
+* l * 18. Oil seal,+ 19. Pinion and valve assembly
l + 20. Seal ringmo25a
+e l a 21. Ball bearingl * l * 22. Oil seall * l 4 23. Circlip
24. Rack stopper
l * 25. Rack bushing
4* l * 26. Rackl * 27. O-ring
+* l + 28. Oil seal29. Seal ring
30. O-ring
++ l 31. Ball bearing+W l 32. Needle roller bearing+* l a 33. Oil seal+* l a 34. Back-up washer
35. Rack housing
NOTE(1) Reverse the disassembly procedures to reassemble.(2) +e : Refer to “Service Points of Disassembly”.(3) l + : Refer to “Service Points of Reassembly”.(4) q : Non-reusable parts

STEERING - Power Steering Gear Box
13PO126SERVICE POINTS OF DISASSEMBLY
NISAK3. REMOVAL OF DUST COVER.4
IRemove the dust cover from the tie rod end.
5. REMOVAL OF BELLOWS BAND
Using a screwdriver or similar tool, loosen and then removethe 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 PLUG
Disconnect end plug caulking and remove end plug.
14. REMOVAL OF RACK SUPPORT COVER
Using the special tool, remove the rack support cover fromthe gear box.

STEERING - Power Steering Gear Box
13A0284
cket
13AO285
13R0551
13R0541
18. REMOVAL OF OIL SEAL
Using a plastic hammer, gently tap the pinion to remove it.21. REMOVAL OF BALL
BEARING/22. OIL SEAL
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 the
circlip comes out of the slot in the rack housing.
(2) Turn the rack stopper anticlockwise to remove the circlip.26.REMOVAL OF RACK
Pull out the rack slowly.
At this time also take out the rack stopper and the rack
bushing simultaneously.28.REMOVAL OF OIL SEAL
Partially bend oil seal and remove from rack bushing.
CautionDo not damage oil seal press
ftiing surface.

STEERING - Power Steering Gear Box4 $143
13130549
13Ro581
Pipe
13RO218
31. REMOVAL OF BALL BEARINGUse a brass bar to remove the ball bearing from the gear
housing.
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>.,I:32.REMOVAL
OF NEEDLE ROLLER BEARING
Use the special tool to remove the needle roller bearing fromthe rack housing.
Caution
Do not open special tool excessively to
prevent damaging
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.
CautionBe careful not to damage the inner surface of the rack
cylinder of the gear housing.INSPECTION
RACK
NlSPOIO0 Check the rack tooth surfaces for damage or wear.0 Check the oil seal contact surfaces for uneven wear
0 Check the rack for bends.
PlNlON AND VALVE ASSEMBLY0 Check the pinion gear tooth surfaces for damage or wear.0 Check for worn or defective seal ring.
BEARING0 Check for roughness or abnormal noise during bearing
operation.0 Check the bearing for play.0 Check the needle roller bearings for roller slip-off.
OTHERSl Check the cylinder inner surface of the rack housing for
damage.i. ,..l Cheek the boots for damage, cracking or deterioration.
l Check the rack support for uneven wear or dents.0 Check the rack bushing for uneven wear or damage.