Service Specifications

2000 Mitsubishi Galant LS V6-3.0L SOHCSECTION Service Specifications
Steering Wheel Free Play
With Engine Running
Limit 30 mm (1.2 inch)
With Engine Stopped
Standard Value 10 mm (0.4 inch) or less

Steering Angle
Inside Wheel 33°06' ± 2°00'
Outside Wheel 28°30'

Tie Rod End Ball Jnt Breakaway Torque 0.5-2.5 Nm (4.4-22.1 inch lbs)

Tie Rod Swing Resistance 4-18.6 N (17.8-82.7 lbs)
Or 1.0-4.9 Nm (8.7-43.4 inch lbs)

Engine Idle Speed 700 ± 100 rpm

Stationary Steering Effort
Standard Value 30 N (6.7 lbs) or less
Fluctuation Allowance
Standard Value 5.9 N (1.33 lbs)

Oil Pump Pressure
Oil Pump Relief Pressure
Standard Value 8.3-9.5 MPa (1,209-1,280 psi)
Pressure Under No-Load Conditions
Standard Value 0.8-1.0 MPa (116-145 psi)
Steering Gear Retention Hydraulic Pressure
Standard Value 8.3-9.5 MPa (1,209-1,280 psi)

Oil Pressure Switch Operating Pressure
OFF --] ON
Standard Value 1.8-2.4 MPa (261-348 psi)
ON --] OFF
Standard Value 0.8-2.4 MPa (116-348 psi)

Gear Box Total Pinion Torque
Standard Value 0.8-1.9 Nm (6.9-16.5 inch lbs)
Change in Torque 0.7 Nm (6.1 inch lbs) or less

Opening Dimension of Special Tool MB991561
Standard Value 1.9 mm (0.07 inch)

Band Crimped Width
Standard Value 1.4-1.8 mm (0.06-0.07 inch)
RENDER: 1.0x

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.