Mitsubishi MOTORS Space Runner 1999 Workshop Manual Supplement page 837

37A-16
Cord
Ball joint
Nut
STEERING –
Power Steering Gear Box
REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
AA
Caution
1. Be sure to use the special tool to loosen the tie rod
MB990635,
MB991113 or
MB991406
2. Support the special tool with a cord, etc. to prevent
AB
Caution
Be careful not to damage the bellows and the tie rod end
dust cover when removing the gear box assembly.
INSPECTION
Check the rubber parts for cracks and breakage.
GEAR BOX TOTAL PINION TORQUE
MB991006
Using the special tools, rotate the pinion gear at the rate of
one rotation in approximately 4 to 6 seconds to check the
total pinion torque.
Standard value: 0.6 – 1.3 Nm
[Change in torque: 0.4 Nm]
NOTE
When measuring, remove the bellows from the rack housing.
Measure the pinion torque through the whole stroke of the
rack.
If the measured value is not within the standard range, first
adjust the rack support cover, and then check the total pinion
starting torque again.
If the torque cannot be adjusted to the standard value, replace
the power steering gear box assembly.
Caution
The power steering gear box assembly should be secured
at the mounting sections. If it is secured in any other
places, the gear housing may become deformed or
damaged.
TIE ROD END DISCONNECTION
end mounting nut to prevent the ball joint thread from
damaging. Only loosen the nut; do not remove it from
the ball joint.
it from coming off.
GEAR BOX ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
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