Mitsubishi Electric Lancer Evolution-VII Workshop Manual page 705

37A-28
STEERING - Power Steering Gear Box and Linkage
Edge of bellows
Locking nut
assembly groove
184 mm
220 mm
MB990776
3. See that the crimped width (A) meets the standard value.
A
"NA TIE ROD END/LOCKING NUT INSTALLATION
Screw in the tie rod end until the dimension shown is achieved.
Then, temporarily tighten with the locking nut.
NOTE
The locking nut must be tightened securely only after the
power steering gear box and linkage are installed to the vehicle
and toe-in is adjusted.
"OA GEAR MOUNTING RUBBER INSTALLATION
Install the gear mounting rubber to the rack housing so that
the distance is as shown in the illustration.
TIE ROD END BALL JOINT DUST COVER
REPLACEMENT
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. Drive in the dust cover with special tool until it is fully
3. Check the dust cover for cracks or damage by pushing
Standard value (A): 2.4 - 2.8 mm
<When more than 2.8 mm>
Readjust the dimension (W) of step (1) to the value
calculated by the following equation, and repeat step
(2).
W = 5.5 mm - A [Example: If (A) is 2.9 mm, (W)
is 2.6 mm.]
<When less than 2.4 mm>
Remove the bellows band, readjust the dimension
(W) of step (1) to the value calculated by the following
equation, and use a new bellows band to repeat steps
(2) to (3).
W = 5.5 mm - A [Example: If (A) is 2.3 mm, (W)
is 3.2 mm.]
seated.
it with finger.