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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMITSUBISHI2007ENDEAVOR LS, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTEERINGPOWER STEERINGPOWER STEERING DIAGNOSISSYMPTOM PROCEDURESINSPECTION PROCEDURE 8: SQUEAKING NOISEDIAGNOSIS
2007 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS, AWD

Inspection Procedure 8: Squeaking Noise: Diagnosis

2007 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS, AWDSECTION Diagnosis
  1. STEP 1. Check for interference of the wheel and the vehicle body. 

    If interfering, adjust the steering angle.

    1. Place the front wheel on a turning radius gauge and measure the steering angle.

      Standard value: 

      ITEM SPECIFICATION

      ITEM SPECIFICATION
      Inside wheel 35°36' +/- 2°
      Outside wheel (reference) 30°00'
      Fig 1: Placing Front Wheel On Turning Radius Gauge
      G04255479Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    2. If the steering angle is not within the standard value, adjust the toe.

      Standard value: 0 +/- 3 mm (0 +/- 0.12 inch) 

    3. Adjust the toe by undoing the clip and jam nut, and turning the left and right tie rod turnbuckles by the same amount (in opposite directions).
      NOTE: The toe will move out as the left turnbuckle is turned toward the front of the vehicle and the right turnbuckle is turned toward the rear of the vehicle.

    Q: Is the steering angle normal? 

    YES  : Go to Step 2.

    NO  : Repeat the toe adjustment. Then go to  Step 3.

    Fig 2: Adjusting Toe-In By Undoing Clip And Turning Left And Right Tie Rod
    G04277784Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  2. STEP 2. Check the steering gear for damage. 

    Q: Is there damage? 

    YES  : Repair or replace the part. Then go to Step 3.

    NO  : Go to Step 3.

  3. STEP 3. Retest the system. 

    Confirm that no noise is generated.

    Q: Is there noise? 

    YES  : Repeat from  Step 1.

    NO  : The procedure is complete.

RENDER: 1.0x

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