Mitsubishi Motors Service Manual

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26 -FRONT AXLE > DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBLY > DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

caution

The wheel speed detection magnetic encoder collects metallic particles easily, because it is magnetised. Make sure that the magnetic encoder should not collect metallic particles. Check that there is not any trouble prior to reassembling it.
When removing and installing the driveshaft assembly, make sure that the wheel speed detection magnetic encoder (integrated with the inner oil seal) does not contact with surrounding parts to avoid damage.
The parts indicated by * are the nuts 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.

Pre-removal operation

Engine Room Under Cover Rear Removal (Refer to GROUP 51 - Under Cover ).
Transmission fluid draining (Refer to GROUP 22A - On-vehicle Service, Transmission Oil Change ). <M/T>
CVT fluid draining (Refer to GROUP 23A - On-vehicle Service, CVT Fluid Change ). <CVT>

Post-installation operation

CVT fluid refilling (Refer to GROUP 23A - On-vehicle Service, CVT Fluid Change ). <CVT>
Transmission fluid refilling (Refer to GROUP 22A - On-vehicle Service, Transmission Oil Change ). <M/T>
Engine Room Under Cover Rear Installation (Refer to GROUP 51 - Under Cover ).
Using your fingers, press the ball joint dust cover to check for a crack or damage.
Check the beam direction of the headlamp (Low beam) (Refer to GROUP 54A - Headlamp Aiming ).

			Removal steps
<<A>>	>>C<<	1.	Driveshaft nut
		2.	Front wheel speed sensor
		3.	Brake hose bracket
		4.	Front height sensor to lower arm connection
<<B>>	>>B<<	5.	Stabilizer link connection
		6.	Nut (lower arm ball joint connection)
<<C>>		7.	Self-locking nut (tie-rod end connection)
		8.	Heat protector
		•	Catalytic converter bracket (Refer to GROUP 15 - Exhaust Pipe, Main Muffler and Catalytic Converter .) <2WD-RH>
<<D>>	>>A<<	9.	Driveshaft assembly
		10.	Driveshaft
		11.	Circlip

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

<<A>> DRIVESHAFT NUT REMOVAL

1. The staked portion of the driveshaft nut must face upwards.

caution

Make sure that the lock nut chisel is set in the correct direction. Otherwise, the groove or thread in the driveshaft may be broken, or the tip of the chisel may be chipped.
Never use a chisel which tip is damaged.
For how to use the lock nut chisel, refer to the manufacturer's operating instructions.

Set the special tool lock nut chisel (MB992700) in the groove of the driveshaft with its "UPPER" mark facing upwards. Then strike the staked portion of the driveshaft nut with the chisel and a hammer to raise up.

caution

Be careful not to damage the thread of the driveshaft.

Raise up the staked portion of the driveshaft nut until it does not interfere with the shaft thread.

caution

Never use a impact wrench to loosen the driveshaft nut.
Do not apply the vehicle weight on the wheel bearing with the driveshaft nut loosened. Otherwise, the wheel bearing may be broken.

Use special tool front hub and flange yoke holder (MB990767) to counter the hub as shown in the figure to remove the driveshaft nut.

<<B>> STABILIZER LINK DISCONNECTION

Use a hexagon wrench to counterhold the stabilizer link as shown. Then use a wrench to remove the nut securing the stabilizer link to the strut.

<<C>> SELF-LOCKING NUT (TIE-ROD END CONNECTION) REMOVAL

caution

Loosen the self-locking nut (tie-rod end connection) from the ball joint, but do not remove here. Use the special tool.
To prevent the special tool from dropping off, suspend it with a cord.

Install special tool ball joint remover (MB991897 or MB992011) as shown in the figure.

2. Turn the bolt and knob to make the special tool jaws parallel, then hand-tighten the bolt. After tightening, check that the jaws are still parallel.

note	To adjust the special tool jaws to be parallel, set the orientation of the knob as shown in the figure.

3. Unscrew the bolt to disconnect the ball joint.

<<D>> DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

caution

The wheel speed detection magnetic encoder collects metallic particles easily, because it is magnetised. Make sure that the magnetic encoder does not collect metallic particles.
When removing the driveshaft, make sure that it does not contact with the wheel speed detection magnetic encoder (integrated with the inner oil seal) to avoid damage.

If the driveshaft is seized with the hub, use the following special tools to push the driveshaft assembly out from the hub:

Puller shaft (MB990242)
Puller bar (MB990244)
Front hub and flange yoke holder (MB990767)
Puller body (MB991354)

2. While pulling the lower side of the brake disc toward you, remove the driveshaft assembly from the hub.

caution

Never pull out the driveshaft assembly from the inboard joint assembly side. Otherwise, the outboard joint assembly may be damaged. Always pull out from the outboard joint side with a lever.
Care must be taken to ensure that the oil seal of the transmission is not damaged by the spline part of the driveshaft assembly.

For driveshafts other than 2WD-RH driveshaft, insert a lever between the transmission case or transfer and driveshaft assembly, and then pull the driveshaft assembly out from the transmission.

caution

Do not apply the vehicle weight to the wheel bearing with the driveshaft assembly removed. If, however, the vehicle weight shall be applied to the bearing (in order to move the vehicle), tighten the following special tools to the specified torque (250 ± 25 N·m):

Spacer (MB991000)
Front hub remover and installer (MB991017)

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

>>A<< DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION

caution

The wheel speed detection magnetic encoder collects metallic particles easily, because it is magnetised. Make sure that the magnetic encoder should not collect metallic particles. Check that there is not any trouble prior to reassembling it.
When installing the driveshaft, make sure that it does not contact with the wheel speed detection magnetic encoder (integrated with the inner oil seal) to avoid damage.
Care must be taken to ensure that the oil seal of the transmission is not damaged by the spline part of the driveshaft assembly.

>>B<< STABILIZER LINK CONNECTION

Use a hexagon wrench to counterhold the stabilizer link as shown. Then use a wrench to install the nut securing the stabilizer link to the strut.

>>C<< DRIVESHAFT NUT INSTALLATION

caution

Do not apply the vehicle weight on the front wheel hub assembly before fully tightening the driveshaft nut. Otherwise, the wheel bearing may be broken.

1. Check the hub seated surface for damage or corrosion. Whenever solvent is used for removing the corrosion, the surface should be degreased.

2. Apply the grease as shown and then insert the drive shaft assembly into the front hub.

Specified grease: Shell Alvania Grease HDX

Amount to use: As required (About 1.0 - 1.5 g)

3. Check that the new driveshaft nut can be turned smoothly by hand. Then tighten it until it is seated.

4. Using special tool front hub and flange yoke holder (MB990767), tighten the driveshaft nut.

Tightening torque: 250 ± 25 N·m

5. After tightening to the specified torque, check that the nut is seated securely.

6. Use the chisel and a hammer to stake the nut until the centre in the staked portion reaches the shown dimension.

7. Finally, check that the nut is not cracked at its staked portion.