boot MITSUBISHI 3000GT 1991 User Guide

25-6PROPELLER SHAFT - Propeller Shaft
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY
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Grease: Repair kit grease[45-55g(1.59-1.9402.)1lOFOOO3
Rubber mount
Disassembly steps
*I)I, Front propeller shaft assemblyI)+ 2. Self-locking nut** *+ 3. Companion flangea* l *4. Center bearing assembly*I) l +5. Center propeller shaft assembly6. Snap ringl *7. Boot band
+* I)* 8. Lobro joint assembly
9. Rubber packing+* ** IO. Lobro joint boot
11. Washer
12. Center propeller shaft
l + 13. Self-locking nut** l * 14. Companion flange41) l * 15. Center bearing assembly
16. Rear propeller shaft
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3M ATD Part No. 8155 or
equivalent
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PROPELLER SHAFT - Propeller Shaft25-7Mating marks
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1 ON0003Mating marks
(commercially available)
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SERVICE POINTS OF DISASSEMBLYM25GFAO
1. REMOVAL OF FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLYPut mating marks on the front propeller shaft flange yoke
and the companion flange before removing the front
propeller shaft assembly.
3. REMOVAL OF COMPANION FLANGE
Put mating marks on the companion flange and the center
propeller shaft before removing the companion flange.
4. REMOVAL OF CENTER BEARING ASSEMBLY
First remove the center bearing bracket and then remove
the center bearing using a puller (commercially available).
5.REMOVAL OF CENTER PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLYPut mating marks on the center propeller shaft, the Lobro
joint assembly and the companion flange before removing
the center propeller shaft assembly.
8. REMOVAL OF
LOBRO JOINT ASSEMBLY
(1) Remove the Lobro joint boot from the Lobro joint
assembly.
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25-8PROPELLER SHAFT - Propeller Shaft1 Mating marks
I,A ^.IOuter raceICageInner race
IIlON0012(2) Put mating marks on the outer race, cage and inner race
with a scriber before removing the outer race and balls.
CautionNote the positions of balls so that they can be
dreinstalled in their original positions.
(3) Remove the inner race with cage from the center
propeller shaft by using a puller (commercially avail-
able).
NOTEWhen changing the grease on the Lobro joint assembly,
wipe off the grease and clean the outer and inner races,
cage and balls.
(4) If the outer race cannot be removed, remove the
complete Lobro joint assembly from the center pro-
peller shaft by using a puller (commercially available).
10. REMOVAL OF
LOBRO JOINT BOOT
Tape the serration of the center propeller shaft and then
remove the Lobro joint boot.
14. REMOVAL OF COMPANION FLANGEPut mating marks on the companion flange and the rear
propeller shaft before removing the companion flange.
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PROPELLER SHAFT - Propeller Shaft25-9
L;Puller
[commercially available)
Companion flange
Rubber mountSelfnut-lockir
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15. REMOVAL OF CENTER BEARING ASSEMBLYFirst remove the center bearing bracket and then remove
the center bearing using a puller (commercially available).
INSPECTIONM25GIAAl Check the propeller shaft splines for wear or damage.
lCheck the ball grooves in inner or outer race for uneven
wear, damage or rust.
l Check ball surface for rust, wear or other damage.
l Check the cage for rust or damage.
SERVICE POINTS OF REASSEMBLYM25GHA.R
15. INSTALLATION OF CENTER BEARING ASSEMBLY
/ 14.COMPANION FLANGE
/ 13. SELF-LOCKING NUT
(1) Install the bearing in the rubber mount groove of the
center bearing bracket.
(2) Install the center bearing assembly to the rear propeller
shaft with its dust seal facing the companion flange
side.
(3) Install, lining up the mating marks on the companion
flange and the rear propeller shaft.
(4) While tightening the self-locking nut, install the center
bearing assembly with the companion flange.
10. INSTALLATION OF
LOBRO JOINT BOOT
Tape the serration of the center propeller shaft and then
install the Lobro joint boot.
8. INSTALLATION OF
LOBRO JOINT ASSEMBLY
Assemble the Lobro joint as follows:
(I) Apply a thin coat of the specified grease to the ball
grooves of the inner and outer races.
Specified grease: Repair kit
giease
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PROPELLER SHAFT - Propeller Shaft25-11
LMounting boltsL6bro
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5(9) Using the center propeller shaft bolt, align the bolt holes
of the Lobro joint boot and the Lobro joint assembly and
install the Lobro joint boot to the Lobro joint assembly.
(10)Check that the Lobro joint assembly moves smoothly.clio Dosition
7Boot band
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Companion flange
\Dust sealRubber/mount
I7. INSTALLATION OF BOOT BAND
Caution
Position the
boot,band clip on the side opposite to the
bosses which are provided in the boot for ventilation.
Be sure to remove grease, if present, from around the
bosses. Grease obstructs the ventilation air passage.5. INSTALLATION OF CENTER PROPELLER SHAFT
ASSEMBLYInstall, lining up the mating marks on the center propeller
shaft, the Lobro joint assembly and the companion flange.
4. INSTALLATION OF CENTER BEARING ASSEMBLY / 3.COMPANION FLANGE
/ 2. SELF-LOCKING NUT
(1) Install the bearing in the rubber mount groove of the
center bearing bracket.
(2) Install the center bearing assembly to the center
propeller shaft with its dust seal facing the companion
flange side.
(3) Install, lining up the mating marks on the companion
flange and the center propeller shaft.
(4) While tightening the self-locking nut, install the center
bearing assembly with the companion flange.
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26-2FRONT AXLE - Specifications
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
FWD
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Items
Wheel bearing
TypeDouble-row angular-contact
ball bearing
O.D. x I.D.mm (in.)
Drive shaft
Joint type
Outer
Inner
Lengthmm (in.)
L.H. shaft
R.H. shaft84 x 45 (3.31 x 1.77)
B.J.
T.J.
417 (I 6.4)
405 (15.9) or 393 (15.5)”
NOTE“1 M26CA-A
AWD
Unit ball bearing
B.J.
T.J.
419 (16.5)
391 (15.4)
M26CB-A
terns
standard value
Setting of T.J. boot length
mm (in.)
L.H.
R.H.
Limit
Hub end playmm (in.)
Wheel bearing starting torque(Hub starting torque) Nm (in.lbs.)
Specifications
85
f 3 (3.35 k .I 2)
85
+ 3 (3.35 +- .I 2)
0.05
(.002)
1.8 (16)
LUBRICANTSM26CO-A
Items
T.J. boot grease
B.J. boot grease


Dust seal inner
Dust seal outer
Specified lubricants
Repair kit grease
Repair kit grease
Multipurpose greaseQuantity
160 g (5.64 oz.)
145 g (5.11 oz.)
135 g (4.76 oz.)
14-2og (.49-.71 oz.)
8-12g(.28-.42oz.)
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FRONT AXLE - Troubleshooting / Service Adjustment Procedures
TROUBLESHOOTING
26-5
MPBEBAA
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Symptom
Vehicle pulls to one
side
Vibration
Shimmy
Excessive noiseProbable cause
Seizure of drive shaft ball joint
Abnormal wear, play or seizure of wheel bearing
Malfunction of front suspension or steering
Bend, damage or abnormal wear of drive shaft
Play in drive shaft and hub serration
Abnormal wear, play or seizure of wheel bearing
Improper wheel alignment
Malfunction of front suspension or steering
Broken boot, grease leakage
Bend, damage or abnormal wear of drive shaft
Play of drive shaft and hub serration
Abnormal wear, play or seizure of center bearing
Abnormal wear, play or seizure of wheel bearing
Loose wheel nut
Malfunction of front suspension and steering
Remedy
Replace
Replace
Adjust or replace
Replace
Replace
Replace
Adjust or replace
Adjust or replace
Replace, repack grease
Replace
Replace
Replace
Replace
Retighten
Adjust or replace
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SERVICE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES
HUB END PLAY INSPECTIONM26FAAE1. Jack up the vehicle and remove the front wheels.
2.Remove the disc brake caliper and suspend it with a wire.
(Refer to GROUP 35
- Service Adjustment Procedures.)
3.Attach a dial indicator as shown in the illustration, and then
measure the axial play while moving the hub back and forth.
Limit: 0.05 mm (.002 in.)
4.If axial play exceeds the limit, disassemble and check parts.
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FRONT AXLE - Drive Shaft26-13
llE53C
HI/JbCotter pm
/‘Washer
llR0015(3) To remove the drive shaft
(R.H.) from the transaxle, pry
off the shaft using a lever against the protrusion of the
drive shaft.
Caution
Pulling the drive shaft can cause damage to the T.J.Be sure to use a lever.
INSPECTIONM26QCAGl Check the drive shaft boot for damage or deterioration.
l Check the ball joints for wear or operating condition.
l Check the spline part for wear or damage.
SERVICE POINT OF INSTALLATIONM26QLlAR2. INSTALLATION OF DRIVE SHAFT NUT
(1) Be sure to install the washer and wheel bearing nut in
the specified direction.
(2) After installing the wheel, lower the vehicle to the
ground and finally tighten the wheel bearing nut.
(3) If the position of the cotter pin holes does not match,
tighten the nut up to 260 Nm (188
ft.lbs.1 in maximum.
(4) Install the cotter pin in the first matching holes and bend
it securely.
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26-14FRONT AXLE - Drive Shaft
ISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY
T.J. Boot Repair Kit
T.J. Repair KitllA0116
B.J. Boot Repair KitDisassembly stepsllA0315B.J. Repair Kit
l +1. T.J. boot band (large)l *2. T.J. boot band (small)I)+3. T.J. case and inner shaft assembly
4. T.J. case
5. Seal platel * l +6. Inner shaft
7. Dust shield
8. Bracket assembly
l a9. Dust seal outer** 10. Dust seal innerw W+ 11. Center bearing12. Center bearing bracket13. Circlip
M26QE- -0028
Bearing Dust Seal Repair KitBracket Assembly Repair Kit
14. Dust shield15. Snap ringl * 16. Spider assembly*I) l * 17. T.J. boot
18. B.J. boot band (large)
19. B.J. boot band (small)
l * I)* 20. B.J. boot
21. Dust shield
a*22. B.J. assembly
Caution
In the case of AWD-vehicles with A.B.S., take care not to
damage the rotor instatted to the B.J. outer race.
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FRONT AXLE - Drive Shaft26-15
ubrication Points
Grease: Multipurpose greaseDust seal inner14-2Og(.49-.71 oz.)Dust seal outer8 - 12 g (.28- .42 oz.)
llE560
Grease: Repair kit greaseGrease: Repair kit grease
160 g (5.64 oz.)
Caution
The grease in the repair kit should be
divided in half for use, respectively,
at the joint and inside the boot.
Special grease is used to lubricate the
joint. Do not mix old and new grease
ofdifferent types of grease.
Grease: Repair kit grease
145 g (5.11 oz.)135 g (4.76 oz.)
Caution
The grease in the repair kit should be
divided in half for use, respectively,
at the joint and inside the boot.
Special grease is used to lubricate the
joint. Do not mix old and new grease OIdifferent types of grease.TSB Revision