Car steering Mitsubishi Outlander 1

Power steering is used on all manufactured vehicles of the company in order to facilitate driving. The car has a four-spoke steering wheel. The steering column is equipped with an energy-absorbing mechanism and a tilt mechanism.

Technical characteristics of the steering system
The steering system uses an integral rack and pinion steering mechanism (toothed rack - pinion) with increased rigidity and reactivity. A vane-type hydraulic pump with a...

Possible malfunctions, their causes and methods of elimination
Possible malfunctions, their causes and methods of elimination (Power steering)

Checking free play and checking the steering wheel angle
With the engine running (the hydraulic system also works), set the front wheels to the straight-ahead position. Measure the free play around the outside circumference of...

Checking the moment of the beginning of rotation of the ball joint of the steering rod end
Caution! Do not unscrew the tie rod end nut from the ball joint. Loosen it using a special tool to avoid possible damage to the ball joint thread. Hang the special tool...

Checking the steering wheel turning force when the vehicle is stationary
Place the vehicle on a horizontal surface with a level surface, turn the steering wheel to set the steered wheels to the straight-ahead position. Start the engine and...

Checking the self-return of the steering wheel to the straight-ahead position
Conduct a road test. Make a few sharp and smooth turns to see if the steering wheel returns to its original position. When the vehicle speed is about 35 km/h, turn the...

Checking the level of working fluid in the system
Place the vehicle on a level, horizontal surface. Start the engine, turn the steering wheel several times to raise the temperature of the working fluid in the system to...

Replacing the working fluid in the system
Raise and secure the front wheels of the vehicle. Disconnect the return hose and put a vinyl hose on it and drain the working fluid into a container. Disconnect the...

Bleeding air from the power steering system
Bleed the system after replacing the steering gear or power steering lines. Raise and secure the front wheels of the vehicle. Disconnect the ignition coil connectors....

Testing the system's hydraulic pump for developed pressure
Disconnect the discharge hose from the hydraulic pump and connect the following special tool to the gap. MB990662: pressure gauge for working fluid in the system....

Checking the power steering pressure switch sensor
Disconnect the discharge hose from the hydraulic pump and connect the following special tool to the gap. MB990662: pressure gauge for working fluid in the system....

Checking the protective boot of the ball joint of the steering rod end
Press your fingers against the ball joint boot to ensure there are no cracks or damage. If there are cracks or damage to the protective boot, replace the tie rod end....

Checking the energy absorbing mechanism of the steering column assembly
In the event of a traffic accident involving a severe frontal impact, the force of the impact is absorbed by a mechanism built into the steering column. Once activated,...

Removal and installation the steering wheel
Caution: When removing and installing the steering wheel, avoid hitting the airbag module. Additional operations after installation. Check that the steering wheel...

Removal and installation the steering column shaft
Removal the steering column shaft assembly Caution! The tilt control lever of the steering column must be held in the locked position until the installation of the...

Removal and installation the power steering hydraulic pump
Removal the hydraulic pump assembly Raise the engine with a jack, then remove the mounting bolt (from the bottom) of the hydraulic pump from the pulley side. Examination...

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