Removal And Installation: Notes

CAUTION:

• Before removing the driver's air bag module and steering wheel assembly, always  refer to SERVICE PRECAUTIONS , DRIVER'S AIR BAG MODULE AND CLOCK SPRING . Also, set the front wheels so that they are facing straight forward, and remove the ignition key. If you fail to do this, the SRS clock spring will be damaged, causing the SRS (air bag) to be inoperative and serious injury. 
• The parts indicated by * are the bolts with friction coefficient stabilizer. In removal, ensure there is no damage, clean dust and soiling from the bearing and thread surfaces, and tighten them to the specified torque. 
• After the installation, perform a calibration for the ASC-ECU to learn the steering wheel sensor neutral point.  (Refer to STEERING WHEEL SENSOR CALIBRATION ).
• After the installation, perform a calibration for the EPS-ECU to learn the torque sensor neutral point  (Refer to TORQUE SENSOR CALIBRATION ).

Pre-removal Operation

Post-installation Operation

Steering Wheel Assembly Removal (Refer to STEERING WHEEL ). Engine Roll Stopper Rod Assembly Removal (Refer to INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT  ). Lower Arm Assembly Removal (Refer to LOWER ARM ). Front Floor Backbone Brace Removal (Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).

Front Floor Backbone Brace Installation (Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ). Lower Arm Assembly Installation (Refer to LOWER ARM ). Engine Roll Rod Assembly Installation (Refer to INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT  ). Steering Wheel Assembly Installation (Refer to STEERING WHEEL ). Checking Steering Wheel Position with Wheels Straight Ahead. Wheel Alignment Check and Adjustment (Refer to FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT ).

Fig 1: Crossmember Components With Torque Specifications

Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.