power steering fluid MITSUBISHI MONTERO 2000 Service User Guide

POWER PLANT MOUNT - No.1 Crossmember32-7
No.1 CROSSMEMBER
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Caution
1. Before removing the steering wheel and airbag module assembly, always refer to GROUP 52B
- Service Precautions, Airbag 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 airbag to be inoperative and serious injury.
2. *: 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.
Pre-removal Operation
DUnder Cover Removal
DDrive Shaft Removal
(Refer to GROUP 26.)
DDifferential Carrier and No.2 Crossmember
Assembly Removal (Refer to GROUP 26 -
Freewheel Assembly and Differential Carrier.)
DUpper Arm Removal
(Refer to GROUP 33A.)
DLower Arm Removal
(Refer to GROUP 33A.)
DStabilizer Bar Removal
(Refer to GROUP 33A.)
DEngine Oil Cooler Removal<6G7>
(Refer to GROUP 12.)
DAir Cleaner Removal<4M4>
(Refer to GROUP 15.)
DIntercooler Removal<4M4>
(Refer to GROUP 15.)
DEngine Cover Removal
(Refer to GROUP 11A - Timing Belt.)
DRadiator Removal
(Refer to GROUP 14.)
DPower Steering Fluid Draining
(Refer to GROUP 37A - On - vehicle Service.)Post - installation Operations
DDifferential Carrier and No.2 Crossmember
Assembly Installation (Refer to GROUP 26 -
Freewheel Assembly and Differential Carrier.)
DDrive Shaft Installation
(Refer to GROUP 26.)
DLower Arm Installation
(Refer to GROUP 33A.)
DUpper Arm Installation
(Refer to GROUP 33A.)
DStabilizer Bar Installation
(Refer to GROUP 33A.)
DAir Cleaner Installation<4M4>
(Refer to GROUP 15.)
DIntercooler Installation<4M4>
(Refer to GROUP 15.)
DRadiator Installation
(Refer to GROUP 14.)
DEngine Oil Cooler Installation
(Refer to GROUP 12.)
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 tocheck whether
the dust cover is cracked or damaged.
DChecking Steering Wheel Position with Wheels
StraightAhead
DFront Wheel AlignmentCheck and Adjustment
(Refer to GROUP 37A - On - vehicle Service.)
DUnder Cover Installation
DEngine Cover Installation
(Refer to GROUP 11A - Timing Belt.)


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37A-1
STEERING
CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION 2..................
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS 5.................
LUBRICANTS 5..............................
SEALANT AND ADHESIVE 5.................
SPECIAL TOOLS 6..........................
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE 8.....................
Steering Wheel Free Play Check 8..............
Steering Angle Check 8........................
Tie Rod End Ball Joint Starting Torque Check 8..
Stationary Steering Effort Check 9...............
Steering Wheel Returnability Check 9............
Oil Pump Belt Tension Check <6G7,4D5> 9......Power Steering Fluid Level Check 10............
Power Steering Fluid Replacement 10...........
Power Steering System Bleeding 10.............
Oil Pump Pressure Test 11.....................
Power Steering Oil Pressure Switch Check
<6G7,4M4> 12.................................
Ball Joint Dust Cover Check 12.................
STEERING WHEEL AND SHAFT* 13.........
POWER STEERING GEAR BOX AND
LINKAGE 16................................
POWER STEERING OIL PUMP 30...........
POWER STEERING OIL HOSES 35..........
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 mayhave to be removed/installed in connectionwith SRS service or maintenance) are
indicated in the table of contents by an asterisk(*).


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STEERING -Service Specifications/Lubricants/Sealant and Adhesive37A-5
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
ItemStandard valueLimit
Steering wheel free play mmwith engine running-30 or less
with engine stopped0–10-
Steering angleInner wheel36_30’±1_30’-
Outer wheel31_40’-Outer wheel
31_40’-
Ball joint turning torque N×m0.49 - 2.45-
Stationary steering effort NSteering effort39.2 or less-
Fluctuation allowance5.9 or less-
Oil pump relief pressure MPa8.3 - 9.0-
Pressure under no-load condition MPa<6G7, 4D5>0.34-
<4M4>0.29-
Steering gear retention hydraulic pressure MPa8.3 - 9.0-
Oil pressure switch operating pressureOFF®ON1.5 - 2.0-
MPa <6G7, 4M4>ON®OFF1.5 - 2.0-
Pinion total rotation torque N×mTotal rotation torque0.6 - 1.7-
Torque variation0.4 or less-
Tie rod joint swing resistance N (Tie rod joint swing torque N×m)11 - 35 (1.4 - 4.9)-
Special tool aperture dimension (MB991561) mm2.9-
Band crimped width mm2.4 - 2.8-
LUBRICANTS
ItemSpecified lubricantQuantity
Power steeringAutomatic transmission fluid DEXRONIIAbout 0.6 l
Tie rod bellowsSilicone greaseAs required
Pinion and valve assemblyRepair kit greaseAs required
Rack assemblyRepair kit greaseAs required
SEALANT AND ADHESIVE
ItemSpecified sealantRemarks
Rack support cover end plug3M ATD Part No. 8663 or equivalentSemi-drying sealant


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