Mitsubishi 3000GT Service Manual page 967

STEERING
Tape or mark
on steering
column cover
Tape or mark
on steering
whee hub
Dotted lines
Ruler
3. If the measured displacement exceeds the limit, replace
the tie-rod end.
Caution
Even if the variation is within the limit, check ball
joint starting torque.
TIE ROD END BALL JOINT STARTING
TORQUE CHECK
1. Disconnect tie rod and knuckle with special tool.
2. Move ball joint stud several times and install nut on stud.
Using the special tool, measure ball joint starting torque.
Standard value:
1.0-3.0 Nm (9-26 in.lbs.)
3. When starting torque exceeds the standard value, replace
tie rod end.
4. When the starting torque is under the standard value,
check for play or ratcheting in ball joint. If none of these,
it is still serviceable.
STEERING WHEEL CENTERING
SIMPLIFIED STEERING WHEEL CENTERING
Determining Steering Wheel's Off Center
1. For the road test, take along chalk or tape and a ruler.
2. Drive straight ahead on an uncambered level surface.
3. When the vehicle's wheels are pointing straight ahead,
mark the steering wheel hub and column cover with a
chalk or tape line.
and
4. Stop the vehicle
column cover.
5. Place a tape strip or mark on the steering wheel rim.
6. Hold a ruler next to the rim as shown in the illustration,
and then steer the steering wheel until it is in the desired
centered position.
7. Record the distance the strip or mark on the rim has
moved.
This is how far the steering wheel is off center. If it is
more than 16 mm (5/8 in.) off center, it can be centered
by indexing it ten degrees towards the center.
line up the marks on the hub and