Mitsubishi Stealth 1994 Import Service Manual page 56

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LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE - Maintenance Service
To air baq module
To SRS dlagn&s unit
(6) Remove the steering wheel by using the special tool.
Caution
Do not hammer on the steering wheel. Doing so may a
damage the collapsible column mechanism.
(7) Remove the steering column covers. (Refer to GROUP 23A
Instrument Panel.)
(8) Remove the clock spring. (Refer to GROUP 23B - Air Bag
Module and Clock Spring.)
(9) Check clock spring connectors and protective tube for
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damage, and terminals for deformities.
(10)Visually check the clock spring case and the gears for
damage.
and, after turning the vehicle's front wheels to straight-
ahead position, install the clock spring to the column
switch.
Caution
If the clock spring's mating mark is not properly
aligned, the steering wheel may not be completely
rotational during a turn, or the flat cable within the
clock spring may be severed, obstructing normal
operation of the SRS and possibly leading to serious
injury to the vehicle's driver and passenger.
air bag module.
(13)Check steering wheel for noise, binds or difficult operation.
(14)Check steering wheel for excessive free play.
REPLACE ANY VISUALLY INSPECTED PART IF IT FAILS THAT
INSPECTION.
(Refer to GROUP 23B - Air Bag Module and Clock Spring.)
Caution
The SRS may not activate properly if any of the above
components is not installed properly, which could result in
serious injury or death to the vehicle's driver and passen-
ger.