power steering fluid MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION 2007 Service User Guide

POWER PLANT MOUNT - Crossmember32-8
CROSSMEMBER
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Caution
1. Before removing the steering wheel and air bag module assembly, always refer to GROUP
52B - Service Precautions, Air bag Module and Clock Spring. Also, set the front wheels so
that they are facing straight forward, and remove the ignition key. If you fail to do this, the
SRS clock spring will be damaged, causing the SRS air bag to be inoperative and serious
injury.
2. *
1: Indicates parts which should be initially tightened, and then fully tightened after placing
the vehicle horizontally and loading the full weight of the engine on the vehicle body.
3. *
2: Indicates parts which should be temporarily tightened, and then fully tightened with the
vehicle on the ground in the unladen condition.
Caution
If the vehicle is equipped 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.
Pre-removal Operations
DUnder Cover Removal
(Refer to GROUP 51 - Front Bumper.)
DCentermember, Crossmember Bar Removal
(Refer to P.32-6.)
DFront Exhaust Pipe Removal
(Refer to GROUP 15.)
DSteering Wheel Air Bag Module Assembly Removal
(Refer to GROUP 37A.)
DPower Steering Fluid Draining
(Refer to GROUP 37A - On-vehicle Service.)Post-installation Operations
DCentermember, Crossmember Bar Installation
(Refer to P.32-6.)
DFront Exhaust Pipe Installation
(Refer to GROUP 15.)
DSteering Wheel Air Bag Module Assembly
Installation (Refer to GROUP 37A.)
DPower Steering Fluid Supplying
(Refer to GROUP 37A - On-vehicle Service.)
DPower Steering Fluid Line Bleeding
(Refer to GROUP 37A - On-vehicle Service.)
DPress the dust cover with a finger to check whether
the dust cover is cracked or damaged.
DChecking Steering Wheel Position with Wheels
Straight Ahead
DFront Wheel Alignment Check and Adjustment
(Refer to GROUP 37A - On-vehicle Service.)
DUnder Cover Installation
(Refer to GROUP 51 - Front Bumper.)

37A-1
STEERING
CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION 2..................
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS 4.................
LUBRICANTS 4..............................
SEALANT 4..................................
SPECIAL TOOLS 4...........................
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE 7.....................
Steering Wheel Free Play Check 7..............
Steering Angle Check 7........................
Tie Rod End Ball Joint Turning Torque Check 7..
Stationary Steering Effort Check 8...............
Checking Steering Wheel Return to Centre 8.....
Drive Belt Tension Check 8.....................Power Steering Fluid Level Check 9.............
Power Steering Fluid Replacement 9.............
Power Steering System Bleeding 9..............
Oil Pump Pressure Test 10.....................
Power Steering Oil Pressure Switch Check 11....
Ball Joint Dust Cover Check 11.................
STEERING WHEEL* 12.......................
STEERING SHAFT* 14.......................
POWER STEERING GEAR BOX AND
LINKAGE* 16................................
POWER STEERING OIL PUMP 29............
POWER STEERING OIL HOSES 30...........
WARNINGS REGARDING SERVICING OF SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) EQUIPPED VEHICLES
WARNING!
(1) Improper service or maintenance of any component of the SRS, or any SRS-related component, can lead to personal
injury or death to service personnel (from inadvertent firing of the air bag) or to the driver and passenger (from rendering
the SRS inoperative).
(2) Service or maintenance of any SRS component or SRS-related component must be performed only at an authorized
MITSUBISHI dealer.
(3) MITSUBISHI dealer personnel must thoroughly review this manual, and especially its GROUP 52B - Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS) before beginning any service or maintenance of any component of the SRS or any SRS-related
component.
NOTE
The SRS includes the following components: SRS-ECU, SRS warning lamp, air bag module, clock spring and interconnecting
wiring. Other SRS-related components (that may have to be removed/installed in connection with SRS service or maintenance) are
indicated in the table of contents by an asterisk (*).

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 -On-vehicle Service37A-11
POWER STEERING OIL PRESSURE SWITCH
CHECK
1. Disconnect the pressure hose from the oil pump, and
then connect the special tools.
2. Bleed the air, and then turn the steering wheel several
times while the vehicle is not moving so that the
temperature of the fluid rises to approximately 50 - 60_C.
3. The engine should be idling.
4. Disconnect the connection of the connector for the oil
pressure switch, and set an ohmmeter in position.
5. Gradually close the shut-off valve of the pressure gauge
and increase the hydraulic pressure, then check whether
or not the hydraulic pressure that activates the switch
is the standard value.
Standard value: 1.8 - 2.4 MPa
6. Gradually open the shut-off valve and reduce the hydraulic
pressure; then check whether or not the hydraulic pressure
that deactivates the switch is the standard value.
Standard value: 1.0 - 2.4 MPa
7. Remove the special tools, and then tighten the pressure
hose to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 18±3 N·m
8. Bleed the system.
BALL JOINT DUST COVER CHECK
1. Check the dust cover for cracks or damage by pushing
it with finger.
2. If the dust cover is cracked or damaged, replace the
tie rod end.
NOTE
Cracks or damage of the dust cover may cause damage
of the ball joint.
Temperature
gaugeShut-off valve
Oil
pump
ReservoirAdapter
(MB990993)Pressure
gauge
(MB990662)
Adapter
(MB990994)

STEERING - Power Steering Gear Box and Linkage37A-16
POWER STEERING GEAR BOX AND LINKAGE
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Caution: SRS
Before removing steering gear box, refer to GROUP 52B. Also, put the front wheels in straight-ahead
position. Failure to do so may damage the SRS clock spring and render the SRS air bag inoperative,
which results serious driver injury.
Caution
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. And if there is
brake fluid on the caliper, wipe out quickly.
Pre-removal Operation
DClock Spring Removal (Refer to GROUP 52B.)
DPower Steering Fluid Draining (Refer to P.37A-9.)Post-installation Operation
DClock Spring Installation (Refer to GROUP 52B.)
DPower Steering Fluid Supplying and bleeding
(Refer to P.37A-9.)
DChecking Steering Wheel Position with Wheels
Straight Ahead

17
6
3 4
57±7 N·m5
8
70±10 N·m
2
15±3 N·m
9
10
12±2 N·m 12±2 N·m
70±10 N·m
Removal steps
1. Crossmember
(Refer to GROUP 32.)
DRear roll stopper(Refer to GROUP 32.)
2. Joint cover grommet
3. Return hose
4. Return tube5. O ring
6. Return tube
7. Eye bolt
8. Pressure hose assembly
9. Clamp
10. Steering gear and linkage

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