Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX. Manual - part 326
AC100273
MB991621
AF
POWER STEERING GEAR BOX AND LINKAGE
POWER STEERING
37-29
3. Use the following special tool piston driver
(MB991621) to tighten the rack support cover to
23
± 2 N⋅m.
4. Turn the rack support cover 30
° anticlockwise.
5. Use the special tool to hold the rack support
cover, and then tighten the lock nut to 59
± 10
N
⋅m.
>>K<< TOTAL PINION TORQUE
ADJUSTMENT
CAUTION
• Be sure there is no ratcheting or catching
when operating the rack towards the shaft.
•
AC100274AB
MB991006
Measure the total pinion torque through the
whole stroke of the rack.
1. Using special tool preload socket (MB991006),
rotate the pinion shaft at the rate of one rotation in
4 to 6 seconds to check the total pinion torque and
the change in torque.
Standard value:
Total pinion torque: 0.8
− 1.8 N⋅m
Torque fluctuation: 0.49 N
⋅m or less
CAUTION
When adjusting, set at the highest value of the
standard value range.
NOTE: If the total pinion toque cannot be adjusted
to the standard value within the specified return
angle, check the rack support cover components
and replace any parts if necessary.
2. If the total pinion torque or the change in torque is
outside the standard value, move the rack support
cover 0
− 30°, and adjust the pinion torque again.
>>L<< TAB WASHER/TIE ROD
INSTALLATION
ACX01163 AB
After installing the tie rod to the rack, fold tab washer
end (two locations) to tie rod notch.
>>M<< BELLOWS BAND INSTALLATION
ACX01164 AB
W
MB991561
Adjusting bolt
Stopper
1. Turn the adjusting bolt of special tool boot band
crimping tool (MB991561) to adjust the opening
dimension (W) to the standard value.
NOTE: The dimension (W) is adjusted by approxi-
mately 0.7 mm per one turn.
NOTE: Do not turn the adjusting bolt more than
one turn.
Standard value (W): 2.9 mm
<When more than 2.9 mm>: Screw in the
adjusting bolt.
<When less than 2.9 mm>: Loosen the
adjusting bolt.