MITSUBISHI SPYDER 1990 Service Repair Manual

STEERING On-vehicle”
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WHEEL FREE PLAY CHECK
1.With engine running (hydraulic operation), set front wheels
straight ahead.
2.Measure the play on steering wheel circumference be fore
wheels start to move when slightly moving steering wheel
in both directions.
Limit: 30 mm (1.2 in.)
3.When play exceeds the limit, check for play on steering
shaft connection and steering linkage. Correct or replace.
4.If the free play still exceeds the limit value, set steering
wheel straight ahead with engine stopped. Load
5
(1 lb.) towards steering wheel circumference and
check play.
Standard value (steering wheel play with engine
stopped): 15 mm
in.) or less
If the play exceeds the standard value, remove stee ring
. .gear box and check total pinion torque.
STEERING ANGLE CHECK
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1.Locate front wheels on turning and measure’
steering angle.
Standard
Inside wheel: FWD AWD
Outside wheel: FWD AWD
2. the angle is not within the standard value, the’
toe is probably incorrect. Adjust toe (Refer to GRO UP’
On-vehicle Service.) and recheck steering angle.
END BALL JOINT BREAKAWAY TORQUE
1. Disconnect tie rod and knuckle with special tool .
1.Be sure to tie the cord of the special tool to a
nearby part.
2. Loosen the nut but do not remove it.
2. jdint stud several times and install nut on stud.
Measure ball joint breakaway torque with special to ols.
Standard value:
Nm (4-22
When the measured value exceeds the standard value ,
replace the tie rod end.
4. When the measured value is lower than the standa rd
value, check that the ball joint turns smoothly wit hout
excessive play. If so, it is possible to use that b all joint.

STEERING On-vehicle Service
S T E E R I N G
1. the vehicle stopped on a paved surface, turn
the steering wheel to the straight ahead ‘position.
2.Start the engine and set to 1,000
Caution
After checking the engine rpm., there
a
to the standard idling rpm.
3. Attach a spring scale to the outer circumference of the
steering wheel and measure the steering force requi red
to turn the steering wheel from the straight ahead position
to the left and right (within a 1.5 turns).
Also check to be sure that there fluctuation
of the required steering force.
Standard value:
Steering effort: 34
or less
Fluctuation
5.9 (1.3 Ibs.) or less
4.If the measured force exceeds the standard value, r efer
to the troubleshooting and
and adjust-’
ments described there.
CHECKING STEERING WHEEL TO
CENTER
To make this test, conduct a road test and check follows.’
1.Make both gradual and sudden turns and check the st eer-”
ing “feeling” to be sure that there not’ in
the steering force required and the wheel between,
left and right turns.
2.At a speed of km/h (12-19
wheel and release the steering after
2 seconds. If the steering wheel then’ returns or more,
the return can be judged to the
NOTE ,
There will a momentary feeling
the wheel is turned quickly, (This.
is because the oil pump discharge,
a p t t o b e i n s u f f i c i e n t
FLUID LEVEL CHECK
1.Park the vehicle on a flat, level surface, start th e engine,
and then turn the steering times to raise:
the temperature of the fluid to
2. With the engine running, turn the ‘all to
the left and right several times.
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STEERING On-vehicle
Fluid fluctuation
While enginerunningWhile engine
Check fluid in the oil or
difference of the
is stopped; and while it is If the
considerably, air, should be
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1.Raise the front wheels on a jack, and then support them
with rigid racks.
Disconnect the return hose connection.
3. Connect a plastic hose to the return hose, and d rain
into a container.
4.Disconnect the high-tension cable, and then while operat-
ing the starting motor intermittently, turn the steering wheel
all the way to the left and right several times to drain
all of the fluid.
Caution
careful not to position-the
or the fuel rail.
5. Connect the then secure it
c l i p .
6.Fill the up to the lower
of the filter, and air.
B L E E D I N G
. .
Caution
1.During air bleeding, refill the fluid supply so tha t
the level never falls below the lower
of
the filter.
2. If air bleeding is done
the air will be the
fluid; be sure to do
ing.
5. Connect the ignition and’ start the engine
(idle).
6. Turn the steering wheel to the left and right un til there
are no air bubbles in
R e v i s i o n.

Fluid fluctuation
While engineWhile enginerunning stopped
PressureShut-off valv close)
NOTE
l l: Engine(Turbo) and Engine> 848 (Non-turbo)>
l 2: Engine (Turbo) and
Engine (Non-turbo)>
7. Confirm that fluid is the level
up the specified the
8. Confirm that there is change
when the steering wheel is turned,
9. Check whether or not in the fluid is
within 5 mm
in.) when the and
when it is running.
Caution
1. Ifthe change of
or more, the has bled,
from the system, and be bled ,
the fluid level rises suddenly after the engine,
stopped, the air has not completely
3.If air bleeding is not there will be
noises from the flow-control;
valve, ‘and
condition the life of,
the pump, etc.. ,
. . .
PRESSURE TEST
PUMP RELIEF PRESSURE CHECK
Disconnect the pressure hose from the oil pump, an d
then connect the special tools.
2.
the air, and then turn the steering wheel several
times while the vehicle is not moving so that the t empera-
ture’ of the fluid rises to approximately
3. Start the engine and idle it at 1,000 100
4.Fully close the shut-off valve of the pressure gaug e and
measure the oil pump relief pressure to confirm tha t it
within the standard value range.
Standard value:
psi)
Caution Pressure gauge shut off valve must not remain close d
for more than 10 seconds.
5.If is net within the standard value, overhaul the oil pump.
6. . . Remove the special tools, and the tighten th e pressure
hose to the specified torque.
7. Bleed the system.
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STEERING On-vehicle’ Service
PressureShut-off valve(Fully open)
I
Thermometer
NOTE Engine
(Turbo) and
548 Engine (Non-turbo)>
l 2: Engine (Turbo) and
549 Engine (Non-turbo)>
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CHECKING
UNDER NO-LOAD
1. Disconnect. the pressure hose from the oil pump, and
then connect the special tools.
2. Bleed the air, and then turn the steering
several:
times the vehicle is not moving so that the tempera-
ture the fluid rises to approximately
3. the and idle it 100
4.Check whether or not the hydraulic pressure is
dard value when no-load conditions fully
opening the shut-off
of the pressure gauge.
value:
5.If it is not within the standard cause
is a malfunction of the oil
or so
6.
check these parts and repair
Remove the special tools, pressure
hose to the specified torque.
7. Bleed the system.
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STEERING On-vehicle Service,.
Shut-off valve
Pressure gauge (Fully open)
I
Thermometer
NOTE
‘ 1 :(Turbo) and Engine> Engine (Non-turbo)>
l 2: Engine (Turbo) and Engine> 549 Engine (Non-turbo)>
STEERING GEAR RETENTION HYDRAULIC PRESSURE
CHECK
Disconnect the hose oil pump,
then connect the’ special tools.
2.Bleed the air, and then turn the steering wheel sev eral
times while the vehicle is moving so that
ture of the fluid rises a p p r o x i m a t e l y
3. Start the engine and it at 1,000 100
4. Fully open the shut-off valve of the pressure ga uge.
5.Turn the steering wheel all the way to the right;
then check whether or not the pressure
is the standard value.
Standard value:
6. not within the standard value; the steering
gear box. ,
Remeasure fluid pressure.:
7. Remove the special tools, and the tighten the pr essure
hose to the specified torque.
8. Bleed the system.
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S T E E R I N G
POWER PRESSURE
Shut-off valve
Pressure
2.
3.
4.
Disconnect the from bump, and
then connect the special tools. Bleed the air, and then turn the
times while the is-not
ture of the fluid rises to
The engine should be idling.
5.
Disconnect the connection of the connector for the pres-
sure switch, and place an ohmmeter in position.
Gradually close the shut-off valve of the pressure gauge
and increase the hydraulic pressure then check
or not the hydraulic pressure that activates the sw itch
is the standard value.
Standard value:
(213-284 psi)
6.Gradually open the shut-off valve and reduce the hy draulic
pressure; then check whether or not the hydraulic p ressure
that deactivates the switch is the standard value.
Standard value: 0.8
(114 psi) or less
8.
Remove the special tools, and tighten’ the pressure
hose to the specified torque.
Bleed the, system.
NOTEl l or 217 Engine and (Non-turbo)>
l 2: Enaine (Turbo) and Engine> Engine (Non-turbo)>
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4STEERING Steering
STEERINGWHEELS H A F T
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
GROUP
Air Bag Module and Clock Spring.
P o s t - i n s t a l l a t i o n O p e r a t i o n lChecking Steering with , WheelsS t r a i g h t A h e a d
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Removal steps1. Air bag module (Refer to GROUP
Air Bag Module and ClockSpring.)2. Steering wheel3. Lower column cover4. Column pad5. Upper column cover
6. Clock spring and column switch assembly (Refer to GROUP
Air Bag Module and Clock Spring.) 7. Cover
(Refer to GROUP Automatic Transaxle key
In-
terlock and Shift Lock Mechanism-
s*)8. Key interlock cable (Refer to
GROUP Automatic Trans-
axle key Interlock and Shift Lock
Mechanisms.) Retainer attachment bolt10. Steering column assembly

Steering Wheel
REMOVAL SERVICE POINT’.
WHEEL REMOVAL
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY
1 . .
D i s a s s e m b l y s t e p s1. Joint assembly
2. B o o t
3. Outer cover
4. Retainer 5. Bearing 6. Inner cover
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6STEERING Steering Wheel , .
Inner cover
Inner cover
Steering lock bracket
Steering lock cylinder
D I S A S S E M B L Y
BOOT REMOVAL
(1) Apply grease to the inside of the
(2)Remove the boot while using a to section.
. . . .
. .
Apply grease to the inside lip of the inner cover.
(2) Cover the joint while using a rod to widen the lip section.
(3) While using the to the inner cover from behind,
pull the cover remove it from the joint.
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STEERING LOCK LOCK
CYLINDER REMOVAL
If it is necessary to remove the steering lock cylinder, use
a hacksaw to cut the special steering lock bracket
side.
REASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS
STEERING LOCK CYLINDER/STEERING LOCK
BRACKET/SPECIAL BOLT INSTALLATION
(1)When installing the steering lock and steering lock bracket
to the column tube, temporarily install the steering lock
in alignment with the column boss.
(2) After checking that the lock works properly, ti ghten the
special bolts until the head twists off.
Caution
The steering lock bracket and bolts must be replace d
with new ones when the steering lock is installed.