power steering MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR 2004 Service Owner's Guide

Fig. 6: Checking Fluid Level (Hissing Noise)

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STEP 2. Check each hose for crushing or twisting.
Q: Is any hose crushed or twisted?
YES: Repair or replace the hose. Then go to Step 4 .
NO: Go to Step 3.
STEP 3. Check the steering gear for damage.
Q: Is there damage?

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YES: Repair or replace the part. Then go to Step 4.
NO: Go to Step 4.
STEP 4. Retest the system.
Confirm that no noise is generated.
Q: Is there noise?
YES: Repeat from Step 1 .
NO: The procedure is complete.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 7: DRONING NOISE DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Check the oil pump or oil pump bracket installation.
Q: Is the oil pump or the oil pump bracket installation correct?
YES: Go to Step 2.
NO: Repair it. Then go to Step 3 .
STEP 2. Check the oil pump for damage.
Q: Is there damage?
YES: Replace the oil pump. Then go to Step 3.
NO: Go to Step 3.
STEP 3. Retest the system.
Confirm that no noise is generated.
Q: Is there noise?
NOTE: If a slight "beat noise" is produced by the oil pump when
the steering wheel is turned fully and held in that position,
this is normal.
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YES: Repeat from Step 1 .
NO: The procedure is complete.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 8: SQUEAKING NOISE DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Check for interference of the wheel and the vehicle body.
If interfering, adjust the steering angle.
1. Place the front wheel on a turning radius gauge and measure the steering
angle.

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Fig. 7: Placing Front Wheel On A Turning Radius Gauge

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Fig. 8: Steering Angle Standard Value Chart

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2. If the steering angle is not within the standard value, adjust the toe.
Standard value: 0 +/- 3 mm (0 +/- 0.12 inch)
3. Adjust the toe by undoing the clip and jam nut, and turning the left and
right tie rod turnbuckles by the same amount (in opposite directions).
Q: Is the steering angle normal?
YES: Go to Step 2.
NO: Repeat the toe adjustment. Then go to Step 3.
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. 9: Adjusting Toe

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STEP 2. Check the steering gear for damage.
Q: Is there damage?
YES: Repair or replace the part. Then go to Step 3.
NO: Go to Step 3.
STEP 3. Retest the system.
Confirm that no noise is generated.
Q: Is there noise?
YES: Repeat from Step 1 .

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NO: The procedure is complete.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 9: VIBRATION DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Check the tires for out-of-balance.
Q: Is the check result OK?
YES: Go to Step 2.
NO: Balance the tires (Refer to WHEEL BALANCE ACCURACY
).
Then go to Step 4 .
STEP 2. Check the fluid level.
1. Park the vehicle on a flat, level surface, and then start the engine.
2. Turn the steering wheel several times to raise the temperature of the fluid
to approximately 50 - 60°C (122 - 140°F).
3. With the engine running, turn the wheel all the way to the left and right
several times.
4. Check the fluid in the oil reservoir for foaming or milkiness. Check the
difference of the fluid level when the engine is stopped, and while it is
running.
Q: Is the check result OK?
YES: Go to Step 3.
NO: Bleed the air (Refer to POWER STEERING SYSTEM AIR
BLEEDING
). Then go to Step 4 .
NOTE: A slight vibration may be felt when the stationary steering
effort is made due to the condition of the road surface. To
check whether the vibration actually exists or not, test-drive
the vehicle on a dry concrete or asphalt surface. A very
slight amount of vibration is not a malfunction.
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Fig. 10: Checking Fluid Level (Vibration)

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STEP 3. Check the steering gear for damage.
Q: Is there damage?
YES: Repair or replace the part. Then go to Step 4.
NO: Go to Step 4.
STEP 4. Retest the system.
Confirm that there is no steering wheel vibration.

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Q: Is there vibration?
YES: Repeat from Step 1 .
NO: The procedure is complete.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 10: OIL LEAKAGE FROM HOSE CONNECTION DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Check for loosening of the pressure and return tube flare nut.
Q: Is the flare nut loose?
YES: Tighten it to 15 - 3 N.m (11 - 2 ft-lb). Then go to Step 3 .
NO: Go to Step 2.
STEP 2. Check the hose connection and the clamp installation.
Refer to POWER STEERING HOSES
.
Q: Are they correct?
YES: Go to Step 3.
NO: Correct hose connection and/or clamp installation. Then go to Step 3.
STEP 3. Retest the system.
Check that no oil is leaking.
Q: Is there oil leakage?
YES: Repeat from Step 1 .
NO: The procedure is complete.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 11: OIL LEAKAGE FROM HOSE ASSEMBLY DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Check the hose for damage or clogging.
Q: Is the hose damaged or clogged?

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YES: Repair or replace it. Then go to Step 2.
NO: Go to Step 2.
STEP 2. Retest the system.
Check that no oil is leaking.
Q: Is there oil leakage?
YES: Repeat from Step 1 .
NO: The procedure is complete.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 12: OIL LEAKAGE FROM OIL RESERVOIR DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Check the oil reservoir for damage.
Q: Is there damage?
YES: Repair or replace it. Then go to Step 2.
NO: Go to Step 2.
STEP 2. Check for overflowing.
Q: Is there oil overflowing from the reservoir?
YES: Adjust fluid level. Then go to Step 3.
NO: Go to Step 3.
STEP 3. Retest the system.
Q: Is there oil leakage?
YES: Repeat from Step 1 .
NO: The procedure is complete.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 13: OIL LEAKAGE FROM OIL PUMP DIAGNOSIS
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