Mitsubishi Grandis. Manual - part 982

STEERING SHAFT

POWER STEERING

37-18

 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

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DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINT
<<A>> STEERING LOCK REMOVAL

1. Drill in the special bolt a hole deep enough for the 

tap to stand.

2. Remove the special bolt with a left-hand tap.

REASSEMBLY SERVICE POINT
>>A<< ENGINE STARTING SWITCH 
ASSEMBLY / ENGINE STARTING SWITCH 
BRACKET / STEERING LOCK 
INSTALLATION

CAUTION

The steering lock bracket and bolts must be 
replaced with new ones when the steering lock is 
installed.
1. When installing the steering lock cylinder 

assembly and steering lock bracket to the column 
tube, temporarily install the steering lock in 
alignment with the column boss.

2. After checking that the lock works properly, 

tighten the special bolts until the head twists off.

AC302639AC

3

2

1

4

Disassembly steps

<<A>> >>A<<

1.

Steering locking bolt

>>A<<

2.

Engine starting switch bracket

>>A<<

3.

Engine starting switch assembly

4.

Steering column shaft assembly

ACX01138 AB

Steering lock 
bracket

Reverse screw tap

Special bolt

Steering lock 
cylinder

ACX01139 AB

POWER STEERING GEAR BOX AND LINKAGE

POWER STEERING

37-19

POWER STEERING GEAR BOX AND LINKAGE

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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WARNING

Before removing the steering gear, refer to GROUP 52B, Service Precautions (

P.52B-7

) and 

Driver’s, Front Passenger’s Air Bag Module(s) and Clock Spring (

P.52B-225

). Centre the front 

wheels. Failure to do so may damage the SRS clock spring and render the SRS system 
inoperative, risking serious injury.

CAUTION

• *

1

 indicates parts which should be temporarily tightened, and then fully tightened with the engine 

and transmission assembly weight applied on the vehicle body.

• *

2

 indicates parts which should be temporarily tightened, and then fully tightened with the vehicle 

standing on the ground and the curb weight condition.

Pre-removal Operation
• Power Steering Fluid Draining (Refer to 

P.37-11

.)

• Centre member removal (Refer to GROUP 32, Engine roll 

stopper and centre member 

P.32-6

.)

• Exhaust pre-muffler removal (Refer to GROUP 15, 

Exhaust pipe and main muffler 

P.15-9

.)

• Steering wheel assembly and air bag module assembly 

removal (Refer to 

P.37-14

).

Post-installation Operation
• Centre member installation (Refer to GROUP 32, Engine 

roll stopper and centre member 

P.32-6

.)

• Exhaust pre-muffler installation (Refer to GROUP 15, 

Exhaust pipe and main muffler 

P.15-9

.)

• Steering wheel assembly and air bag module assembly 

installation (Refer to 

P.37-14

).

• Power steering fluid refilling and air bleeding (Refer to 

P.37-11

).

• Check the dust cover for crack or damage by pressing 

your finger.

• Checking Steering Wheel Position with Wheels Straight 

Ahead.

• Front Wheel Alignment Adjustment (Refer to GROUP 33, 

On-vehicle Service 

− Front Wheel Alignment Check and 

Adjustment 

P.33-4

.)

POWER STEERING GEAR BOX AND LINKAGE

POWER STEERING

37-20

AC312227

6

108 ± 10 N·m

29 ± 4 N·m

89 ± 9 N·m

89 ± 9 N·m

75 ± 5 N·m

90 ± 10 N·m

90 ± 10 N·m

123 ± 12 N·m

123 ± 12 N·m

12 ± 2 N·m

57 ± 7 N·m

50 ± 10 N·m

57 ± 7 N·m

13 ± 2 N·m

18 ± 2 N·m

5.0 ± 1.0 N·m

69 ± 9 N·m

10

3

20

20

4

1

2

19

18

15

16

21

7

13

5

N

N

N

N

1

1

2

AB

9

11

22

17

14

8

7

N

12

N

13 ± 2 N·m

<LH drive vehicles>

Removal steps

<<A>>

1. Self-locking nut (tie rod end and 

knuckle connection)

2. Self-locking nut (lower arm and 

knuckle connection)

3. Lower arm assembly
4. Stabilizer link
5. Power steering oil pressure sensor 

connector connection and harness 
clamp

6. Eye bolt
7. Gasket
8. Pressure hose connection

>>C<<

9. Return tube connection

>>B<<

10. Return hose connection

11. Return tube connection
12. O-ring
13. Steering gear and joint connecting bolt

>>A<<

14. Steering column grommet
15. Selflock nut
16. Engine rear roll stopper bracket 

connecting bolt 

17. Crossmember rear stay
18. Lower stopper

<<B>>

19. Front axle No.1 crossmember 

assembly

20. Stopper
21. Engine roll stopper
21. Steering gear and linkage

Removal steps (Continued)

POWER STEERING GEAR BOX AND LINKAGE

POWER STEERING

37-21

AC303001

6

108 ± 10 N·m

29 ± 4 N·m

89 ± 9 N·m

89 ± 9 N·m

75 ± 5 N·m

90 ± 10 N·m

90 ± 10 N·m

123 ± 12 N·m

123 ± 12 N·m

12 ± 2 N·m

57 ± 7 N·m

50 ± 10 N·m

57 ± 7 N·m

13 ± 2 N·m

18 ± 2 N·m

5.0 ± 1.0 N·m

69 ± 9 N·m

9

3

18

18

4

1

2

17

16

13

14

19

7

11

5

N

N

N

N

1

1

2

AC

8

10

20

15

12

<RH drive vehicles>

Removal steps

<<A>>

1. Self-locking nut (tie rod end and 

knuckle connection)

2. Self-locking nut (lower arm and 

knuckle connection)

3. Lower arm assembly
4. Stabilizer link
5. Power steering oil pressure sensor 

connector connection and harness 
clamp

6. Eye bolt
7. Gasket
8. Pressure hose connection

>>B<<

9. Return hose connection
10. Steering dust cover

11. Steering gear and joint connecting bolt

>>A<<

12. Steering column grommet
13. Selflock nut
14. Engine rear roll stopper bracket 

connecting bolt 

15. Crossmember rear stay
16. Lower stopper

<<B>>

17. Front axle No.1 crossmember 

assembly

18. Stopper
19. Engine roll stopper
20. Steering gear and linkage

Removal steps (Continued)