Mitsubishi Eclipse 1990 Service Manual page 1805

End of insertion groove
[Difference between the
right and left tie rod
end: or
STEERING
(2)
of the bellows band as
Screw in tie rod end to have the shown dimension. Lock
with lock nut.
I N S P E C T I O N
RACK
Check the rack tooth surfaces for damage or wear.
Check the oil seal contact
Check the rack for bends.
PINION AND VALVE ASSEMBLY
Check the pinion gear tooth
Check for worn or defective seal ring.
BEARING
Check for roughness or
operation.
Check the bearing for play.
Check the needle roller
OTHERS
Check the cylinder inner
damage.
Check the boots for damage, cracking or deterioration.
Check the rack support for uneven wear or dents.
Check the rack bushing for uneven wear or damage.
Replace the dust cover by the following,
dust cover has become
(1) Remove the dust
(2) Pack dust cover interior with
(3) Apply specified sealant to dust
Specified sealant:
(4) Using the special' tool,
rod end bail joint. ,
TSB Revision
Steering
plastic
ROD END INSTALLATION
C O V E R R E P L A C E M E N T , :
ATD
the
for uneven wear.
for damage or wear.
during bearing
for roller slip-off.
of the rack housing
'by
lip.
No.
dust
,
.