Do-it-yourself Mitsubishi Galant 7 steering rack repair

Removal, installation, dismantling and assembly of the steering mechanism

Assembling the steering mechanism with rods

1 - Assembly of the intermediate shaft
2 - Injection tube

3 - cotter pin
4 — Assembly of the steering mechanism

Steering gear components

1 - Clamp
2 - Protective cover
3 - Clamp
4 - Tie rod end
5 - Locknut
6 — Consolidation of a bracket No. 2 of the case of the steering mechanism
7 — Bracket No. 2 of the case of the steering mechanism
8 — the Case of the steering mechanism

9 - Locking washer
10 - Tie rod
11 - Rail
12 - O-ring
13 - Teflon ring
14 - Oil seal
15 - Stopper
16 - Bushing
17 - Wire

Steering components

1 - Return tube
2 - O-ring
3 - duster
4 — the Case of the control valve
5 - Oil seal
6 - Bearing
7 — Assembly of the control valve
8 - Teflon rings

9 — Locknut of a cover of a spring of a directing rack
10 - Gasket
11 — Cover of a spring of a directing rack
12 - Guide rail springs
13 - Assembly of the guide rail
14 - Self-locking nut
15 — Covers of the case of the steering mechanism
16 — the Case of the steering mechanism

Before removing the steering mechanism, remove the steering wheel, because. otherwise, the coil spring may be damaged.

1. Set the wheels to the straight ahead position.
2. Remove the steering wheel (see Section Removal, installation, dismantling and assembly of a steering column).
3. Disconnect the steering rod ends from the steering knuckles (see Section doors).
4. Disconnect the intermediate shaft assembly (see Section Removal, installation, dismantling and assembly of a steering column).
5. Turn out a bolt and remove two collars.
6. Disconnect the pressure and return pipes from the steering mechanism.
7. Turn out two bolts of fastening of assembly of the steering mechanism and remove it.

Do not damage return tubes.

1. Put installation marks on steering drafts and on their tips then give counternuts and remove tips.
2. Loosen the clamps and clips of the protective covers and remove the covers and their fasteners.

Measure the left and right covers, then to install them in their original places.

Measure the left and right rods, then to install them in their original places.

The steering rack of the Mitsubishi Galant is one of the most unpretentious components of the car, however, if it breaks down, it can cause a lot of inconvenience. Self-repair of this part is possible, but if your last name is not Samodelkin, it is better to entrust the work to specialists who have the appropriate equipment for this.

Purely mechanical steering racks are rare today, mostly hydraulic or electric booster is installed on them. In addition to them, structurally, the assembly consists of steering rods and tips, due to which the wheels turn; gears and a toothed bar that transmits your efforts on the steering wheel through the rods to the wheels; crankcase, he is the body in which the steering rack is located; a spring system for a tighter fit of the rack to the gear and, finally, a limiter - the very part that you regularly knock on when turning the steering wheel all the way.

Breaking a Mitsubishi Galant steering rack is not so easy, but a car enthusiast can do it. To do this, you must not slow down when driving over bumps and crossing tram lines.

rails, accelerate sharply with the steering wheel turned all the way and often drive over curbs. Then the most common symptom - knocking when driving on uneven surfaces and when cornering - will not keep you waiting. The following symptoms may also appear:

1. A “heavy” steering wheel, and it can be tight only when the steering wheel is rotated in one direction.
2. "Recoil" into the steering wheel, which will begin to live its cowardly life.
3. Self-rotating steering wheel.
4. Oil stains under the front of the car after parking.
5. Appeared noise during the operation of the power steering.
6. The steering angle no longer corresponds to the angle of rotation of the wheels, and at speed the car can yaw from side to side.
7. The steering wheel does not return at all or does not return completely after it is released when turning.

Despite the fact that steering rack designs vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, the main reasons why they stop working as they should can be identified:

1. Failure of the rack or gear itself.
2. Damage to the body, which leads to blocking the movement of the rack and immobilization of the front wheels of the vehicle.
3. Ingress of foreign particles into the body: dust, dirt, sand. When combined with the lubricant, they form a viscous substance that prevents normal operation. In addition, such an abrasive composition accelerates the wear of the seals, followed by the appearance of a leak.
4. Strong wear of the nodes.
5. Corrosion or mechanical damage to parts, leading to their curvature, cracks and similar defects.

Since steering in terms of importance in a car is comparable only to the brake system, and the life and health of the driver, passengers and others depend on its serviceability.

road users, it is best to entrust the diagnosis of malfunctions to the service station master. Basically, “symptoms” can be diagnosed either by ear (extraneous sounds - creaking, knocking), or tactilely (vibration of the steering wheel, its non-standard rotation modes, disappearance of effort on the steering wheel in different turning modes), or “by eye” (liquid drips on asphalt under the knot).

During the diagnostics, the condition of the longitudinal and transverse rods is checked (in case of corrosion or mechanical damage, the rail is replaced), and the density of the nut tightening and the condition of the special tightening bolt are also determined.

Not all steering rack failures are solved by replacing parts: sometimes it only takes a short adjustment and you can drive safely again. In particular, with a “tight” steering wheel, it may be necessary to adjust the gearing in the transmission pair with topping up or changing the oil in the crankcase. Knocking in the knot can be caused by the resulting backlash, which is corrected by tightening the adjusting screw located in the steering mechanism by the master. By the way, excessive tightening can lead to the appearance of "heaviness" when the steering wheel is rotated.

Galant steering rack repair begins with a complete disassembly of the assembly to identify possible defects. Parts are carefully cleaned and polished, bearings and seals are replaced with new ones. Also, at the request of the customer, a complete replacement of anthers, steering tips and rods is carried out.

Next, the parts are checked for requirements from the manufacturer with a replacement if they do not meet these requirements (it is needless to mention that we work only with original components). Thereafter

the node is assembled and tested on a special stand in order to determine compliance with the performance parameters. If the steering tips or tie rods have been replaced, the wheel alignment is also checked, also on a special stand.

Both experts and ordinary drivers agree that extreme driving on uneven surfaces and sharp turns does not prolong the life of the steering rack at all - however, you yourself know this. But many people forget that in the cold season it is necessary to “warm up” the liquid in the crankcase and hydraulic booster. To do this, before starting the movement, smoothly turn the steering wheel to the right and left at small angles.

In general, it is better to entrust the repair of the Galant rail to specialists, despite the seeming simplicity, because even a small error during repairs can give rise to another problem - especially since, compared to the cost of components, the cost of professional work is low.So, if you hear a knock from under the hood and start to tame the steering wheel - do not pull, go to the service station.

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