Upper steering column

[jakekish93]

So, I have a 92 mighty max 2.4 manual that I need to change the steering wheel on. Problem is, where the steering column nut would thread is completely dismembered by a previous owner as seen on pictures. I believe I found the correct replacement for the upper steering column assembly but can anyone verify that's what I'm looking for?
Thanks

Link: https://www.mitsubishipartswarehouse.com/oem-parts/mitsubishi-steering-column-mb412704?c=Zz1zdGVlcmluZyZzPXN0ZWVyaW5nLWNvbHVtbi1 hbmQtd2hlZWwmbD01Jm49QXNzZW1ibGllcyBQYWdlJmE9bWl0c 3ViaXNoaSZvPW1pZ2h0eS1tYXgmeT0xOTkyJnQ9YmFzZSZlPTI tNGwtbDQtZ2Fz

[jakekish93]

Couldn't upload the photo from my phone so here's a link
https://ibb.co/nRnvb93

[jakekish93]

To add, the entire aftermarket steering wheel assembly just pops off of the teeth of the steering column pretty easily

[geezer101]

No chance of getting a used one from a JY? It doesn't look like the internal upper shaft is listed as a separate component (like it was something they never intended on being replaced) but from what I'm getting from the part diagram it is only referring to the outer column housing/tube.

[SubGothius]

Going by the caption on the exploded diagram, "Part can be found as reference #5 in illustration", it's not clear if that part # MB412704 may be just the sleeve that the actual steering shaft rides in, or if it includes the shaft itself that you need to replace.

EDIT: Jinx! Also, seems like that upper steering shaft part may differ between RWD vs. 4WD, and power vs. manual steering.

[jakekish93]

I ended up having one pulled from a yard, just waiting to get back to LA to swap it out. Will post an update once swapped 🙏

[geezer101]

Good luck! :thumbup: