Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution-VII Workshop Manual page 1194

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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.
1
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.
2
3. * : 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
Under Cover Removal
D
(Refer to GROUP 51 - Front Bumper.)
Centermember, Crossmember Bar Removal
D
(Refer to P.32-6.)
Front Exhaust Pipe Removal
D
(Refer to GROUP 15.)
Steering Wheel Air Bag Module Assembly Removal
D
(Refer to GROUP 37A.)
Power Steering Fluid Draining
D
(Refer to GROUP 37A - On-vehicle Service.)
POWER PLANT MOUNT - Crossmember
Post-installation Operations
Centermember, Crossmember Bar Installation
D
(Refer to P.32-6.)
Front Exhaust Pipe Installation
D
(Refer to GROUP 15.)
Steering Wheel Air Bag Module Assembly
D
Installation (Refer to GROUP 37A.)
Power Steering Fluid Supplying
D
(Refer to GROUP 37A - On-vehicle Service.)
Power Steering Fluid Line Bleeding
D
(Refer to GROUP 37A - On-vehicle Service.)
Press the dust cover with a finger to check whether
D
the dust cover is cracked or damaged.
Checking Steering Wheel Position with Wheels
D
Straight Ahead
Front Wheel Alignment Check and Adjustment
D
(Refer to GROUP 37A - On-vehicle Service.)
Under Cover Installation
D
(Refer to GROUP 51 - Front Bumper.)