Mitsubishi 3000GT Service Manual page 1002

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DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY
Grease: Silicone grease
Disassembly steps
1. Nut
(3) If the swing resistance exceeds the standard value, re-
place the tie rod.
(4) If the swing resistance is less than the standard value,
the ball joint may be reused as long as it is not loose
and operates smoothly.
POWER CYLINDER SLIDE RESISTANCE CHECK
(1) Place the piston in a neutral position.
(2) Wrap a wire around the tie rod end, then measure slide
resistance with a spring balance as shown in the illustra-
tion.
Standard value: 67 N (15 Ibs.) or less
(3) If the slide resistance exceeds the standard value, replace
the power cylinder.
(4) If the slide resistance is less than the standard value,
the power cylinder may be reused as long as it is not
loose and slides smoothly.
REASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS
Apply the specified grease to the place indicated in the
illustration, then install the dust cover to the cylinder assembly.
Specified grease: Silicone grease
TSB Revision
7 Nm
5 ft.lbs.
6. Bleeder caps
7. Bleeder screws
8. Cylinder assembly
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