Mitsubishi MOTORS Space Runner 1999 Workshop Manual Supplement page 839

37A-18
MB990685
Edge of bellows Lock nut
assembly groove
197 mm
MB990776
STEERING –
Power Steering Gear Box
REASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS
MB991006
1. Position rack at its centre. Tighten rack support cover
2. In neutral position, rotate pinion shaft clockwise one turn/4
3. Using the special tools, rotate the pinion gear at the rate of
MB991006
4. After adjusting, lock rack support cover with lock nut.
Screw in tie rod end to have its right and left length as illustrated.
Lock with lock nut.
DUST COVER INSTALLATION
Only when the dust cover is damaged accidentally during
service work, replace the dust cover as follows:
1. Apply grease to the inside of the dust cover.
2. Apply the specified sealant to the mounting surface of the
3. Drive in the dust cover with special tool until it is fully seated.
4. Check the dust cover for cracks or damage by pushing it
AA TOTAL PINION TORQUE ADJUSTMENT
to 15 Nm.
– 6 seconds with special tool. Return rack support cover
30_ – 60_ and adjust torque to the standard value.
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]
Caution
(1) When adjusting, set the standard value at its
highest value.
(2) Assure no ratcheting or catching when operating
rack towards the shaft direction.
NOTE
When it cannot be adjusted within the specified return
angle, check rack support cover components or replace.
BA TIE ROD END INSTALLATION
dust cover.
Specified fluid: 3M ATD Part No. 8661 or equivalent
with finger.