MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR 2004 Service Repair Manual

Fig. 31: Removing & Installing Steering Shaft

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REMOVAL SERVICE POINT << A>>STEERING COLUMN SHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
CAUTION: The tilt lever should be held in the lock position until
the steering column shaft is installed to the vehicle. If
the steering column is removed with the tilt lever
released, or the tilt lever is released after the steering

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1. Ensure that the tilt lever is in the lock position, and remove the steering column
mounting bolts.
2. Pinch the steering column shaft clip with pliers, and pull up the shaft in the
direction shown in illustration to disengage the steering column shaft assembly.
Fig. 32: Pulling Steering Column Shaft

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column shaft was removed from the vehicle, the
steering column cannot be reinstalled correctly. If the
steering column is installed incorrectly, the collision
energy absorbing mechanism may be damaged.
NOTE: If the steering column shaft is removed accidentally,
remove the steering column assembly and be sure to insert
the steering column shaft into the steering column as
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shown in the figure.

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Fig. 33: Inserting Steering Column Shaft Into Steering Column Assembly
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INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT >>A<< STEERING COLUMN SHAFT ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION Ensure that the tilt lever is in the lock position, and install the steering column.
Tighten the four bolts finger-tight in the order shown in illustration, and then
tighten them to the specified torque in the order shown in illustration.
Tightening torque: 12 +/- 2 N.m (102 +/- 22 in-lb)
CAUTION:
1. If reusin
g the steerin
g column, do not release the
tilt lever until the steering column shaft has been
installed.
2. If a new steering column is being installed, do
not release the tilt lever until it has been
installed. Do not remove the tilt lever fixing band
until the installation is completed.
3. When installing the steering column, do not leave
it fixed temporarily at only one point and make
sure the column shaft is not shaken strongly. If
this happens, the collision absorbing mechanism
at the column shaft mounting location may be
damaged.

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Fig. 34: Checking Tilt Lever Position

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INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT >>B<< STEERING WHEEL SENSOR < VEHICLES WITH ASC>, CLOCK
SPRING AND COLUMN SWITCH ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION 1. Align the mating marks of the clock spring.
WARNING:Ensure that the clock spring's mating marks are
properly aligned. If not, the steering wheel may not
rotate completely during a turn, or the flat cable in
the clock spring could be damaged, This would
prevent normal SRS operation and possibly cause
serious injury to the driver.

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< Mating Mark Alignment
>
1. Turn the clock spring clockwise fully. Then turn it back approximately 3-
3/4 turns counterclockwise to align the mating marks.
2. Turn the front wheels to the straight-ahead position. Then install the clock
spring to the column switch.
Fig. 35: Aligning Mating Marks Of Clock Spring

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2. On vehicles with ASC, align the mating marks of the steering wheel sensor as
follows.
CAUTION: Ensure that the steering wheel sensor's mating
marks are properly aligned. If not, the steering
wheel sensor could be damaged.

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< Mating Mark Alignment
>
1. Turn the steering wheel sensor clockwise fully. Then turn it back
approximately 2-3/4 turns counterclockwise to align the mating marks.
2. Align the mating marks on the clock spring and the steering wheel sensor,
and install the steering wheel sensor to the column switch assembly.
3. Connect the steering wheel sensor connector.
Fig. 36: Aligning Mating Marks On Clock Spring

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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
Do not move the tilt lever from the lock position

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Fig. 37: Disassembling Steering Shaft

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DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINT << A>> SPECIAL BOLT REMOVAL 1. Drill in the special bolt a hole deep enough for the tap to stand.
2. Remove the special bolt with a lef
t-hand tap.
until the installation is completed. If you move it
accidentally, the steering column cannot be
reinstalled correctly.

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Fig. 38: Removing Special Bolt With A Left
-Hand Tap

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ASSEMBLY SERVICE POINT >>A<< STEERING LOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLY/SPECIAL BOLT
INSTALLATION 1. When installing the steering lock cylinder to the steering column assembly,
temporarily install the steering lock in alignment with the column boss.
2. After checking that the lock works properly, tighten the special bolts until the
head is twisted off.
CAUTION: The bolts must be replaced with new ones when the
steering lock is installed.

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