MITSUBISHI LANCER 2005 Workshop Manual
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DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
FRONT AXLE26-19
LUBRICATION POINTS
DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS
<<A>> TJ CASE/SPIDER ASSEMBLY 
REMOVAL
CAUTION
Do not disassemble the spider assembly.
1. Wipe off grease from the spider assembly and the 
inside of the TJ case.2. Always clean the spider assembly when the 
grease contains water or foreign material.
<<B>> TJ BOOT REMOVAL 
1. Wipe off grease from the shaft spline.
2. When reusing the TJ boot, wrap plastic tape 
around the shaft spline to avoid damaging the 
boot.
AC303700AB
Grease: repair kit grease
Amount used: <1.3L-LH, 1.6L-LH,
2.0L-LH>: 120 ± 10 g
<1.3L-RH, 1.6L-A/T-RH>: 110 ± 10 g 
<1.6L-M/T-RH>: 120 ± 10 g
<2.0L-RH>: 105 ± 10 g
The drive shaft joint uses special 
grease. Do not mix old and new or
different types of grease.
CAUTION
Grease: repair kit grease
Amount used: 95 ± 10 g 
The drive shaft joint uses special 
grease. Do not mix old and new or
different types of grease.
CAUTION 
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DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
FRONT AXLE26-20
REASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS
>>A<< DYNAMIC DAMPER/DAMPER 
BAND/TJ BOOT INSTALLATION
CAUTION
There should be no grease adhered to the rubber 
part of the dynamic damper.
1. Install the dynamic damper in the position (L) 
shown in the figure .
L: 230 ± 3 mm <LH>, 415 ± 3 mm <RH>
2. Secure the damper bands.
3. Wrap plastic tape around the shaft spline, and 
then install the TJ boot band (small) and TJ boot.
>>B<< SPIDER ASSEMBLY 
INSTALLATION
CAUTION
•The drive shaft joint use special grease. Do 
not mix old and new or different types of 
grease.
•If the spider assembly has been cleaned, take 
special care to apply the specified grease.
1. Apply the specified grease furnished in the repair 
kit to the spider assembly between the spider axle 
and the roller.
Specified grease: Repair kit grease
2. Install the spider assembly to the shaft from the 
direction of the spline chamfered side.
>>C<< TJ CASE INSTALLATION
CAUTION
The drive shaft joint use special grease. Do not 
mix old and new or different types of grease.
After applying the specified grease to the TJ case, 
insert the drive shaft and apply grease one more 
time.
Specified grease: Repair kit grease
Amount to use:
<1.3L-LH, 1.6-LH, 2.0-LH>: 120 ±  10 g
<1.3L-RH, 1.6L-A/T-RH>: 110 ± 10 g
<1.6L-M/T-RH>: 120 ±  10 g
<2.0L-RH>: 105 ±  10 g
NOTE: The grease in the repair kit should be divided 
in half for use, respectively, at the joint and inside the 
boot.
>>D<< TJ BOOT BAND (SMALL)/TJ BOOT 
BAND (LARGE) INSTALLATION
Set the TJ boot bands at the specified distance in 
order to adjust the amount of air inside the TJ boot, 
and then tighten the TJ boot band (small), TJ boot 
band (large) securely.
Standard value (A): 
<1.3L-RH, 1.6L-A/T-RH>: 85 ± 3 mm
<1.3L-LH, 1.6L-M/T, 1.6L-A/T-LH, 2.0L>: 90 ± 3 
mm
AC101695AC
L
AC102654AC
Chamfered
side
AC102656AC
AC102657
A
AC 
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DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
FRONT AXLE26-21
INSPECTIONM1261003800130
•Check the drive shaft for damage, bending or 
corrosion.
•Check the drive shaft spline part for wear or 
damage.
•Check the spider assembly for roller rotation, 
wear or corrosion.
•Check the groove inside TJ case for wear or 
corrosion.
•Check the dynamic damper for damage or 
cracking.
•Check the boots for deterioration, damage or 
cracking.
BJ BOOT (RESIN BOOT) REPLACEMENTM1261005200361
1. Remove the boot bands (large and small).
NOTE: The boot bands cannot be re-used.
2. Remove the BJ boot.
3. Wrap a plastic tape around the shaft spline, and 
assemble the boot band and BJ boot.4. Align the centre groove on the BJ boot small end 
with the shaft groove.
5. Turn the adjusting bolt on special tool boot band 
crimping tool (MB991561) so that the size of the 
opening (W) is at the standard value.
Standard value (W): 2.9 mm
<If it is larger than 2.9 mm> Tighten the 
adjusting bolt.
<If it is smaller than 2.9 mm> Loosen the 
adjusting bolt.
NOTE: The value of W will change by 
approximately 0.7 mm for each turn of the 
adjusting bolt.
NOTE: The adjusting bolt should not be turned 
more than once.
6. Position the BJ boot band (small) so that there is 
even clearance at either end (A and B).
AC102658
AC102659
AC102660
WMB991561
Stopper
Adjusting bolt
AC
AC102661AC
Boot
A
Boot band
(small)
B
Projection 
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DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
FRONT AXLE26-22
CAUTION
•Secure the drive shaft in an upright position 
and clamp part of the boot band to be crimped 
securely in the jaws of special tool.
•Crimp the boot band until special tool 
touches the stopper.
7. Use the special tool to crimp the boot band 
(small).
8. Check that the crimping amount (C) of the boot 
band is at the standard value.
Standard value (C): 2.4 − 2.8 mm
<If the crimping amount is larger than 2.8 mm >
Readjust the value of (W) in step 5 according 
to the following formula, and then repeat the 
operation in step 7.
W = 5.5 mm − C
Example: If C = 2.9 mm, then W = 2.6 mm.
<If the crimping amount is smaller than 2.4 
mm >
Remove the BJ boot band, readjust the value 
of (W) in step 5 according to the following 
formula, and then repeat the operations in 
steps 6 and 7 using a new BJ boot band.
W = 5.5 mm − C
Example: If C = 2.3 mm, then W = 3.2 mm.
9. Check that the boot band is not sticking out past 
the place where it has been installed. If the boot 
band is sticking out, remove it and then repeat 
steps 6 to 8, using a new boot band.
CAUTION
The drive shaft joint uses special grease. Do not 
mix old and new or different types of grease.
10.Fill the inside of the boot with the specified 
amount of the specified grease.
Specified grease: Repair kit grease
Amount to use: 95 ± 10 g
11.Align the centre groove on the BJ boot big end 
with the BJ case groove.
12.Follow the same procedure as in step 5 to adjust 
the size of the opening (W) on the special tool so 
that it is at the standard value.
Standard value (W): 2.9 mm
13.Position the BJ boot band (large) so that there is 
even clearance at either end (D and E).
14.Use the special tool to crimp the BJ boot band 
(large) in the same way as in step 7.
15.Check that the crimping amount (F) of the boot 
band is at the standard value.
AC102663 ACMB991561
AC102662
C
AD
AC102664AC
AC102665
AC
BootProjection
Boot band
(large) D
E
AC102666FAD 
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DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
FRONT AXLE26-23
Standard value (F): 2.4 − 2.8 mm
<If the crimping amount is larger than 2.8 mm >
Readjust the value of (W) in step 12 
according to the following formula, and then 
repeat the operation in step 14.
W = 5.8 mm − F
Example: If F = 2.9 mm, then W = 2.9 mm.
<If the crimping amount is smaller than 2.4 
mm >
Remove the BJ boot band, readjust the value 
of (W) in step 12 according to the following 
formula, and then repeat the operations in 
steps 13 and 14 using a new BJ boot band.
W = 5.8 mm − F
Example: If F = 2.3 mm, then W = 3.5 mm.16.Check that the boot band is not sticking out past 
the place where it has been installed. If the boot 
band is sticking out, remove it and then repeat 
steps 13 to 15, using a new boot band. 
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NOTES
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27-1
GROUP 27
REAR AXLE
CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION  . . . . . . . .27-2
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . .27-2
SEALANT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27-2
SPECIAL TOOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27-3ON-VEHICLE SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . .27-4
WHEEL BEARING AXIAL PLAY CHECK  . . 27-4
REAR HUB ROTARY-SLIDING 
RESISTANCE CHECK  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27-4
HUB BOLT REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . 27-4
REAR AXLE HUB ASSEMBLY  . . . . .27-5
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  . . . . . . . . 27-5
INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27-6 
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GENERAL INFORMATION
REAR AXLE27-2
GENERAL INFORMATION
M1271000100304
The rear axle has the following features:
•The wheel bearing is a unit ball bearing 
(double-row angular contact ball bearing) which 
incorporates the oil seals and is highly resistant 
to a thrust load.•ABS rotor for detecting the wheel speeds is 
press-fitted to the rear hub in vehicles with ABS.
CONSTRUCTION DIAGRAM
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
M1271000300483
SEALANT
M1271000500261
AC300617AB
Rear hub Oil seal
Wheel bearing
ABS rotor Trailing arm spindle
Item Limit
Wheel bearing axial play mm 0.05
Rear hub rotary-sliding resistance N 19
Item Specified sealant Remark
Hub cap 3M ATD Part No.8663 or equivalent Semi-drying sealant 
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SPECIAL TOOLS
REAR AXLE27-3
SPECIAL TOOLS
M1271000600495
Tool Number Name Use
MB990767 End yoke holder Hub fixing
MB991618 Hub bolt remover Hub bolt removal
MD998801 Remover Removal of ABS rotor
MD998812 Installer cap
MD998813 Installer 100
MD998815 Installer adapter
B990767
MB991618 
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ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
REAR AXLE27-4
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
WHEEL BEARING AXIAL PLAY CHECKM1271000900452
1. Remove the caliper assembly, and suspend the 
caliper assembly with a wire and remove the 
brake disc.
2. Check the bearing's axial play. Place a dial gauge 
against the hub surface; then move the hub in the 
axial direction and check whether or not there is 
axial play.
Limit: 0.05 mm
3. If the play exceeds the limit, the self-locking nut 
should be tightened to the specified torque and 
check the axial play again.
Tightening torque: 175 ± 25 N⋅m
4. Replace the rear hub assembly if an adjustment 
cannot be made to within the limit.
REAR HUB ROTARY-SLIDING 
RESISTANCE CHECK
M1271001100244
1. Remove the caliper assembly, and suspend the 
caliper assembly with a wire and remove the 
brake disc.
2. Turn the hub a few times to seat the bearing.3. Wind a rope around the hub bolt and turn the hub 
by pulling at a 90° angle with a spring balance. 
Measure to determine whether or not the 
rotary-sliding resistance of the rear hub is at the 
limit value.
Limit: 19 N
4. If limit value is exceeded, loosen the self-locking 
nut and then tighten it to the specified torque and 
check the rear hub rotary sliding resistance again.
Tightening torque: 175 ± 25 N⋅m
5. Replace the rear hub assembly if an adjustment 
cannot be made to within the limit.
HUB BOLT REPLACEMENTM1271001000258
1. Remove the caliper assembly and suspend it with 
wire so that it does not fall.
2. Remove the brake disc.
3. Use special tool hub bolt remover (MB991618) to 
remove the hub bolts.
4. Install the plain washer to the new hub bolt, and 
install the bolt with a nut while holding the hub 
with special tool end yoke holder (MB990767).
5. Install the brake disc, caliper assembly and 
tighten the caliper assembly mounting bolts to the 
specified torque 60 ± 5 N⋅m.
AC303736AB
AC303737
AC302114
MB991618
AD
Hub bolt
AC104588
MB990767
Plain
washer
AC