transmission MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION 2007 Service Repair Manual

STEERING -General Information37A-2
GENERAL INFORMATION
The system has been equipped with the MOMO
leather 3-spoke-type steering wheel with built-in
SRS airbag.
The steering column is equipped with tilt steering
mechanism.
The power steering is an integral rack and piniontype that combines the steering gear and linkage
into one light-weight and compact assembly.
The steering system uses a vane oil pump with
a fluid flow control system, so that steering effort
varies with engine speed.
ItemLancer EVOLUTION-
Steering wheelTypeMOMO 3-spoke typeg
Outside diameter mm380 ,
365
Maximum number of turns2.1
Steering columnColumn mechanismTilt steering
Power steering typeIntegral type
Oil pumpTypeVariable capacity type (vane pump)pp
Basic discharge amount cm3/rev.9.6
Relief pressure MPa8.3 - 9.0
Reservoir typeSeparate type
Pressure switchEquipped
Steering gear and linkageTypeRack and pinionggg
Stroke ratio (Rack stroke/Steering wheel
Maximum turning radius)68.61
Rack stroke mm146
Steering angleInner wheel32°gg
Outer wheel (for reference)27°
Power steering fluidSpecified lubricantsAutomatic transmission fluid DEXRON IIg
Quantity LApproximately 1.0

STEERING -Service Specifications/Lubricants/Sealant/Special Tools37A-4
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
ItemsStandard valueLimit
Steering wheel free play mmwhen engine running-30 or less
with engine stopped0-10-
Steering angleInner wheel31_45’±1_30’-
Outer wheel 27_15’-
Ball joint turning torque N·m1.0 - 3.0-
Stationary steering effort NSteering effort32 or less-
Fluctuation allowance6.0 or less-
Oil pump relief pressure MPa8.4 - 9.0-
Pressure under no-load conditions MPa0.2 - 0.8-
Steering gear retention hydraulic pressure MPa8.4 - 9.0-
Oil pressure switch operating
pressureMPa
OFF→ON1.8 - 2.4-
pressure MPaON→OFF1.0 - 2.4-
Total pinion torque N·mTotal rotation torque0.8 - 1.8-
Torque variation0.49 or less-
Tie rod joint swing resistance N (Tie rod joint swing torque N·m)8 - 27 (1.5 - 4.9)-
Opening dimension of special tool (MB991561) mm2.9-
Band crimped width mm2.4 - 2.8-
LUBRICANTS
ItemsSpecified lubricantQuantity
Power steering fluidAutomatic transmission fluid DEXRONIIApprox. 1.0 L
Tie rod bellowsSilicone greaseAs required
Pinion and valve assemblyRepair kit greaseAs required
Rack assembly
SEALANT
ItemsSpecified sealantRemarks
Toe boad (steering shaft cover
mounting bolt hole)3M ATD Part No. 8513 or equivalentDrying sealant
Rack support cover end plug3M ATD Part No. 8661, 8663 or equivalentSemi-drying sealant
SPECIAL TOOLS
ToolNumberNameUse
MB990635,
MB991113 or
MB991406Steering linkage
pullerDisconnection of tie rod end

STEERING -On-vehicle Service37A-9
POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL CHECK
1. Park the vehicle on a flat, level surface, start the engine,
and then turn the steering wheel several times to raise
the temperature of the fluid to approximately 50 - 60_C.
2. With the engine running, turn the wheel all the way to
the left and right several times.
3. 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. If the change of the
fluid level is 5 mm or more, air bleeding should be done.
POWER STEERING FLUID REPLACEMENT
1. Raise the front wheels on a jack, and then support them
with rigid racks.
2. Disconnect the return hose connection.
3. Connect a vinyl hose to the return hose, and drain the
oil into a container.
4. Disconnect the ignition coil connectors. (Refer to
GROUP16 - Ignition System.)
5. While operating the starting motor intermittently, turn the
steering wheel all the way to the left and right several
times to drain all of the fluid.
6. Connect the return hoses securely, and then secure it
with the clip.
7. Fill the oil reservoir with specified fluid up to the lower
position of the filter, and then bleed air.
Specified fluid:
Automatic transmission fluid DEXRONII
Caution
Do not use ATF-SPIIM and ATF-SPIII.
POWER STEERING SYSTEM BLEEDING
1. Jack up the vehicle and support the front wheels with
rigid racks.
2. Disconnect the ignition coil connectors. (Refer to
GROUP16 - Ignition System.)
3. Cranking the engine with the starter several times
intermittently (during 15 to 20 seconds), turn the steering
wheel left and right fully five or six times.
Caution
(1) During the bleeding, refill the fluid so that the
level never falls below the lower position of the
filter.
(2) Be sure to bleed air only while cranking. If the
bleeding is done with the engine running, the air
will be broken up and absorbed into the fluid.
4. Connect the ignition coil connectors and idle the engine.
5. Turn the steering wheel left and right fully until no bubbles
comes out in the oil reservoir.
6. See that the fluid is not milky and that the fluid level
is up to the specified position on the level gauge.
7. See that the fluid level changes little when the steering
wheel is turned left and right.
8. Check difference in fluid levels between the engine
stopped and running.
Fluid level change: Within 5 mm
While engine
runningWhile engine
stopped
Return hose
Vinyl hose

STEERING - Power Steering Gear Box and Linkage37A-21
Lubrication and Sealing Points
Fluid:
Automatic transmission
fluid DEXRON II
Fluid:
Automatic transmission
fluid DEXRON II
Fluid:
Automatic transmission
fluid DEXRON II
Fluid:
Automatic transmission
fluid DEXRON II
Grease: Repair kit grease
Sealant: 3M ATD part No. 8661,
8663 or equivalent
Fluid:
Automatic transmission
fluid DEXRON II
Grease: Repair kit grease
Fluid:
Automatic transmission
fluid DEXRON II
Grease: Silicone grease

STEERING - Power Steering Gear Box and Linkage37A-24
REASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS
"AAOIL SEAL INSTALLATION
"BANEEDLE BEARING/LOWER BEARING
INSTALLATION
"CARACK ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION
1. Apply repair kit grease to the teeth of the rack assembly.
Caution
Use care not to close the vent hole in the rack with
grease.
2. Cover the serrations of the rack assembly with the special
tool.
3. Apply specified fluid to the outer surfaces of the special
tool, seal ring and O-ring.
Specified fluid:
Automatic transmission fluid DEXRONII
Caution
Do not use ATF-SPIIM and ATF-SPIII.
4. Slowly insert the rack covered with the special tool from
the power cylinder side of the gear housing.
Caution
Carefully push in the rack with the oil seal centre
and the special tool end matched. This is to avoid
the retainer spring coming off.MB991197
Gear housing
Oil seal MB991199
Needle
bearingMB990925
(MB990938)
MB991202
Lower
bearing MB990925
(MB990938)
MB991202
Vent hole
Seal ring, O-ring
MB991214 Oil seal

STEERING - Power Steering Gear Box and Linkage37A-25
"DAOIL SEAL/RACK BUSHING INSTALLATION
1. Apply specified fluid to the outer surface of the oil seal.
Using the special tool, press in the oil seal until it is flush
with the bushing end face.
Specified fluid:
Automatic transmission fluid DEXRONII
Caution
Do not use ATF-SPIIM and ATF-SPIII.
2. Apply the specified fluid to the oil seal inner surface and
the O-ring.
Specified fluid:
Automatic transmission fluid DEXRONII
Caution
Do not use ATF-SPIIM and ATF-SPIII.
3. Wrap the rack end with plastic tape, and push the rack
bushing onto the rack.
"EACIRCLIP INSTALLATION
Align the mark on the rack stopper and the slot in the cylinder.
Then, insert the circlip into the rack stopper hole through
the cylinder hole. Turn the rack stopper clockwise and insert
the circlip firmly.
"FAUPPER OIL SEAL/UPPER BEARING
INSTALLATION
"GASEAL RING INSTALLATION
After installation, using the special tool or by hand, compress
seal rings that expand during installation.
MB990925
(MB990927)
Oil seal
O-ring
Rack
bushing
Rack bushingPlastic tape Rack
Slot
Circlip
SlotCirclip
MB991203MB991203 MB990925
(MB990938)
Upper oil
seal
MB990925
(MB990938)
Bearing
MB991317

STEERING - Power Steering Oil Pump/Power Steering Oil Hoses37A-30
"BAPRESSURE HOSE ASSEMBLY/SUCTION HOSE
REMOVAL
Install the pressure hose assembly and suction hose as
illustrated.
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY
21±3 N·m
3
4
2 1
39±5 N·m
: Automatic transmission fluid DEXRONII
NOTE
Disassembly steps
1. Suction connector
2. O-ring3. Connector
4. Gasket
POWER STEERING OIL HOSES
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Caution
1. Before removing the clock spring, always see GROUP 52B - Caution for Service and Air Bag
Module Clock Spring
2. If the vehicle is equipped with the Brembo disc brake, during maintenance, take care not to
contact the parts or tools to the caliper, because the paint of caliper will be scratched.
3. On the tightening section indicated in the mark (*), lightly tighten the nut first, and then finally
tighten it with the engine weight applied on the body.
Suction hose
Pressure hose
assembly
Marking
Notch

SWS -Troubleshooting54B-4
DIAGNOSIS CODE INSPECTION PROCEDURES
Code No. 11 ETACS-ECU-related failureProbable cause
The ETACS-ECU monitors its own communication data, outputting this diagnosis
code when data error occurs 15 consecutive times (for 0.6 seconds). The
diagnosis code output stops when the ETACS-ECU confirms that its data was
transmitted normally 15 consecutive times (for 0.6 seconds).DETACS-ECU fault
Replace ETACS-ECU.
Code No. 12 Column switch-related fault or fault in
connecting to ETACS-ECUProbable cause
This diagnosis code is output when a column switch outputs a signal (at least
three times a second) that is not in accordance with the transmission request
signal from ETACS-ECU. The diagnosis code output stops when the column
switch continuously outputs for one second a signal that accords with the
transmission request signal from ETACS-ECU.DColumn switch fault
DETACS-ECU fault
DHarness or connector fault
OK
Replace column switch.
NG
Replace ETACS-ECU.
OK
Check the trouble
symptoms.
OK
Check the trouble symptoms.NGCheck the harness between the
column switch and the body earth,
and repair if necessary.
NG
Check the following connectors:
C-203, C-08NG
Repair
NG
Repair
NG
Check the harness between the
column switch and the battery.
OK
Check the trouble
symptoms.
NG
Replace ETACS-ECU.
OK
Replace column switch.Check the trouble symptoms.
NG
Check the harness between the
column switch and ETACS-ECU.NG
Repair
OK
Check the trouble symptoms.
YES
Test at the C-203 column switch
connector.
DDisconnect the connector and
test on the harness side.
DContinuity between terminal 4
and body earth
OK :Continuity confirmed.OKCheck the following connectors:
C-203, C-102, C-228NG
Repair
Is code 12 output when the ignition
switch is in the ON position?NOTest at the C-203 column switch
connector.
DDisconnect the connector and
test on the harness side.
DVoltage between terminal 1 and
body earth
OK :System voltageNGCheck the following connectors:

C - 203, C - 05, C - 209

C-203, C-05, C-135
NG
Repair