Mitsubishi Montero Sport (2004+). Manual - part 822
POWER STEERING DIAGNOSIS
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STEERING
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INSPECTION PROCEDURE 9: Vibration
NOTE: A slight vibration may be felt when the sta-
tionary steering effort is made due to the condition of
the road surface. To check whether the vibration
actually exists or not, test-drive the vehicle on a dry
concrete or asphalt surface. A very slight amount of
vibration is not a malfunction.
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DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Check for entry of air.
Q: Is the power steering fluid foamy?
YES :
Bleed the air. Refer to
. Then go to
Step 3.
NO :
Go to Step 2.
STEP 2. Check the steering gear box for damage.
Q: Is there damage?
YES :
Repair or replace the part. Then go to Step
NO :
There is no action to be taken.
STEP 3. Retest the system.
Confirm that no vibration is generated.
Q: Is there vibration?
YES :
Repeat from Step 1.
NO :
The procedure is complete.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 10: Oil Leakage from Hose Connection
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DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Check for loosening of the flare nut.
Q: Is the flare nut loose?
YES :
Tighten it to 15 N
⋅m (11 ft-lb). Then go to
Step 3.
NO :
Go to Step 2.
STEP 2. Check the hose connection and the
clamp installation.
Q: Are they installed correctly?
YES :
There is no action to be taken.
NO :
Repair or replace the part. Then go to Step
3.
STEP 3. Retest the system.
Check that no oil is leaking.
Q: Is there oil leakage?
YES :
Repeat from Step 1.
NO :
The procedure is complete.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 11 : Oil Leakage from Hose Assembly
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DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Check the hose for damage or clogging.
Q: Is the hose damaged or clogged?
YES :
Repair or replace it. Then go to Step 2.
NO :
There is no action to be taken.
STEP 2. Retest the system.
Check that no oil is leaking.
Q: Is there oil leakage?
YES :
Repeat from Step 1.
NO :
The procedure is complete.