Mitsubishi Lancer. Manual - part 192
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
POWER STEERING
37-16
WARNING
•
If the vehicle continues to be driven after
the collision absorbing mechanism has
operated, the steering column shaft may
be damaged while it is in use.
•
If there is a slack in the one-way capsule,
do not attempt to repair it but replace the
steering column shaft assembly.
Inspection Procedure
1. Remove the lower and upper column covers.
CAUTION
Do not release the tilt lever until the steering col-
umn has been installed to complete this inspec-
tion procedure.
2. Ensure that the tilt lever is in the lock position.
NOTE: If not, place the tilt lever in the lock posi-
tion.
AC304673
AC304673
Steering
column
assembly
AB
Steering
column
mounting
bolt
3. Loosen the two steering column mounting bolts
(upper) by two turns.
AC304672
AC304673
AC304673
AC304923
AB
One way capsule
4. Hold the one way capsule as shown, and then try
to lock them. If there is a slack in either of the
capsules, replace the steering column shaft
assembly.
NOTE: When installing a new steering column
shaft assembly, place the tilt lever in the lock posi-
tion, if it is not in place.
CAUTION
• Be careful that nothing is pinched between
the one-way capsules and the body.
• Do not release the tilt lever until the steering
column has been installed to complete this
inspection procedure.
5. If no problem is found during the inspection,
tighten the steering column mounting bolts to the
specified torque.
Tightening torque: 12
± 2 N⋅ m