MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR 2004 Service Repair Manual

STEERING WHEEL FREE PLAY CHEC
K
1. With the engine running (hydraulic operation), set the front wheels straight
ahead.
2. Slightly move the steering wheel in both directions and measure the play on the
steering wheel circumference before the wheels start to move.
Limit: 30 mm (1.2 inch)
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Fig. 13: Measuring Play On Steering Wheel Circumference

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3. If the play exceeds the limit, check on the steering shaft and steering linkage
connection. Correct or replace.
4. If the free play still exceeds the limit value, set the steering wheel straight
ahead with the en
gine sto
pped. A
pply 5 N
(1.1
poun
d) towards the steerin
g

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wheel circumference and check the play.
Standard value (steering wheel play with the engine stopped): 10 mm (0.4
inch) or less
5. If the play exceeds the standard value, remove the steering gear (Refer to
POWER STEERING GEAR BOX AND LINKAGE
.) and check the total
pinion torque (Refer to STEERING GEAR TOTAL PINION TORQUE
CHECK
.).
STEERING ANGLE CHECK 1. Place the front wheel on a turnin
g radius
gauge an
d measure the steerin
g an
gle.
CAUTION: On vehicles with ASC, if the steering angle is
adjusted, always carry out steering wheel sensor
calibration (Refer to STEERING WHEEL SENSOR
CALIBRATION
). This is necessary because the
TCL/ASC-ECU should update the steering neutral
point.

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Fig. 14: Placing Front Wheel On Turning Radius

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Fig. 15: Steering Angle Standard Value Chart

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2. If the steering angle is not within the standard value, adjust the toe as follows.
Standard value: 0 +/- 3 mm (0 +/- 0.12 inch)
1. Loosen the jam nut, and unclip the bellows.
2. Adjust the toe by turning the left and right tie rod turnbuckles by the same
amount (in opposite directions).
3. Tighten the jam nut to the specified torque, and tighten the bellows by the
clip.
Tightening torque: 52 +/- 2 N.m (38 +/- 2 ft-lb)
NOTE: The toe will move out as the left turnbuckle is
turned toward the front of the vehicle and the right
turnbuckle is turned toward the rear of the vehicle.

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Fig. 16: Adjusting Toe

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3. Recheck the steering angle.
4. On vehicles with ASC, if the steering angle is adjusted, always carry out
steering wheel sensor calibration (Refer to STEERING WHEEL SENSOR
CALIBRATION
).
TIE ROD END BALL JOINT BREAKAWAY TORQUE CHECK Required Special Tools:
MB990326: Preload Socket MB991897: Ball Joint Remover
CAUTION:
Do not remove the nut from ball
joint. Loosen it

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1. Install special tool MB991897 as shown in the figure.
Fig. 17: Installing Special Tool

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2. Turn the bolt and knob as necessary to make the jaws of special tool
MB991897 parallel, tighten the bolt by hand and confirm that the jaws are still
parallel.
and use special tool MB991897 to avoid possible
damage to the ball joint threads. Hang special tool MB991897 with a cord to
prevent it from falling.
NOTE: When adjusting the jaws in parallel, make sure the knob

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3. Tighten the bolt with a wrench to disconnect the tie rod end.
Fig. 18: Turning Bolt And Knob Of Special Tool

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4. Move the ball joint stud several times and install the nut on the stud. Using
special tool MB990326, measure the ball joint breakaway torque.
Standard value: 0.5 - 3.5 N.m (4.4 - 31.0 in-lb)
5. If the breakaway torque exceeds the standard value, replace the tie rod end.
6. If the breakaway torque is under the standard value, check the ball joint for end
play or ratcheting. If there is no end play or ratcheting, the ball joint can be
reused.
is in the position shown in the figure.

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Fig. 19: Measuring Ball Joint Breakaway Torque

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7. Install the tie rod end to the knuckle, then tighten a new self-locking nut to the
specified torque.
Tightening torque: 29 +/- 4 N.m (21 +/- 3 ft-lb)
STATIONARY STEERING EFFORT CHECK 1. With the vehicle sto
pped on a flat and
paved surface, turn the steerin
g wheel to
CAUTION: Always use a new ball joint nut, as it is a self-
locking nut.

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the straight ahead position.
2. Start the engine and allow to idle.
Standard value: 700 +/- 100 r/min
3. Attach a spring scale to the outer circumference of the steering wheel and
measure the steering force required to turn the steering wheel from the straight
ahead position to the left and right (within a range of 1.5 turns). Also check to
be sure that there is no significant change in the required steering effort.
Standard value:
Steering effort: 30 N (6.7 lb.) or less
Fluctuation allowance: 5.9 N (1.33 lb.) or less
4. If the measured value exceeds the standard value, refer to INSPECTION PROCEDURE 2: DIFFICULT STEERING WHEEL OPERATION (INSUFFICIENT POWER ASSIST)
.

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