Mitsubishi Outlander GS45X. Manual - part 1570

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REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

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<<A>> SELF-LOCK NUT (TIE-ROD END AND 
KNUCKLE CONNECTION) REMOVAL

CAUTION

• Loosen the self-lock nut (tie-rod end and knuckle con-

nection) from the ball joint (Do not remove). Use the 
special tool for the self-lock nut removal.

• To prevent the special tool from dropping off, suspend 

it with a rope.

1. Install the special tool ball joint remover (MB991897 or 

MB992011) as shown in the figure.

2. Turn the bolt and knob to make the special tool jaws parallel, 

then hand-tighten the bolt. After tightening, check that the 
jaws are still parallel.
NOTE: To adjust the special tool jaws to be parallel, set the 
orientation of the knob as shown in the figure.

3. Unscrew the bolt to disconnect the ball joint.

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<<B>> FRONT AXLE CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL

1. Jack up and support the crossmember, and remove it.
2. Check the hoses and harnesses for roughness, and then 

remove the front axle No.1 crossmember assembly with the 
rear roll stopper and the steering gear and linkage installed.

AC703613AB

Cord

Bolt

MB991897
or
MB992011

Nut

Ball joint

AC106821

Knob

Parallel

Bolt

Correct

Wrong

AH

AC703629AB

Piece of wood

Transmission jack

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INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

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>>A<< JOINT COVER GROMMET INSTALLATION

Install the joint cover grommet to the steering gear and linkage 
by aligning the mating marks as shown in the figure.

INSPECTION

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PINION TOTAL ROTATION TORQUE CHECK

CAUTION

Secure the steering gear & linkage to the special mounting 
point. Fixing the steering gear & linkage to another point 
could deform or damage the gear housing.
1. Use the preload socket (Special tool: MB991006) to rotate 

the pinion at a rate of one turn per 4 to 6 seconds, and then 
measure the pinion total rotation torque.

Standard value: 

 

Total rotation torque: 0.6 - 1.6 N

⋅m (5.3 - 14.2 in-lb) 

Torque fluctuation: 0.4 N

⋅m (3.5 in-lb) or less

NOTE: 

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•

During measurement, remove the bellows from the gear 
housing.

•

Rotate the pinion by 180

°

 in left and right directions from 

the neutral position, and measure the pinion total rotation 
torque.

2. If the measurement value is outside the standard value, 

replace the gear housing.

AC703630AB

Steering gear

Steering joint 
cover assembly

Joint cover 
grommet

AC609890

MB991006

AB

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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

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Required Special Tool:

• MB992209: Boot band clipping tool

• MB992249: Variable spanner

LUBRICATION AND SEALING POINTS

AC613524 AE

8

7

2

1

1

5

6

4

3

Flare nut

52 ± 2 N·m
38 ± 1 ft-lb

89 ± 9 N·m
65 ± 7 ft-lb

27 ± 2 N·m
20 ± 1 ft-lb

Disassembly steps 

1.

Feed pipe

>>C<<

2.

Jam nut

>>C<<

3.

Tie-rod end

4.

Clip

>>B<<

5.

Band

6.

Bellows

<<

A

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A

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7.

Tie-rod

8.

Gear housing

Disassembly steps 

AC609895 AC

Sealant: 3M™ AAD Part No. 8663 or equivalent

Grease: Silicone grease

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DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINT

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<<A>> TIE-ROD REMOVAL

1. Move the bellows and pull the rack bar toward arrow 

direction.

CAUTION

Do not tighten the vise strongly in order not to damage the 
rack bar.
2. Wrap rack bar with cloth in order not to damage, and tix the 

rack bar with a vise.

3. Use special tool variable spanner (MB992249) to remove 

the tie-rod.

ASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS

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>>A<< TIE-ROD INSTALLATION

CAUTION

Do not tighten the vise strongly in order not to damage the 
rack bar.
1. Wrap rack bar with cloth in order not to damage, and tix the 

rack bar with a vise.

2. Use special tool variable spanner (MB992249) to tighten the 

tie-rod to the specified torque.

Tightening torque: 89 

± 9 N⋅m

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AC701536 AB

Steering gear

Rack bar

Bellows

AC706056AB

Tie-rod

MB992249

Cloth

AC706056AB

Tie-rod

MB992249

Cloth