MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR 2004 Service Repair Manual

3. Insert a pry bar between the transaxle case and the drive shaft, and then pry and
remove the drive shaft from the transaxle.
Fig. 20: Inserting Pry Bar Between Transaxle Case And Drive Shaft

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4. If the inner shaft is hard to remove from the transaxle, strike the bracket
assembl
y lightl
y with a
plastic hammer and remove the inner shaft.

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Fig. 21: Striking Bracket Assembly Using Plastic Hammer

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CAUTION: Do not apply pressure to the wheel bearing by the
vehicle weight to avoid possible damage when the
drive shaft is removed. If, however, vehicle weight
must be applied to the bearing to move the vehicle,
temporarily secure the wheel bearing by using
special tools MB991000 and MB991017.

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Fig. 22: Securing Wheel Bearing Using Special Tools MB991000 And MB991017

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<< D>> OUTPUT SHAFT < AWD> REMOVAL Use s
pecial tool MB991721 to remove the out
put shaft.
CAUTION: When pulling the output shaft out from the transaxle,
be careful that the spline part of the output shaft
does not damage the oil seal.

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Fig. 23: Removing Output Shaft Using Special Tool MB991721

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INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS >>A<< OUTPUT SHAFT < AWD> /DRIVE SHAFT/DRIVE SHAFT AND INNER SHAFT ASSEMBLY < FWD-RH>
INSTALLATION
>>B<< DRIVE SHAFT NUT INSTALLATION 1. Be sure to install the drive shaft washer in the specified direction.
CAUTION: When installing the output shaft, the drive shaft or
the drive shaft and inner shaft assembly, be careful
that the spline part of the output shaft, the drive shaft
or the drive shaft and inner shaft assembly do not
damage the oil seal.
CAUTION: Before securely tightening the drive shaft nuts,
make sure there is no load on the wheel
bearings. Otherwise the wheel bearing will be

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2. Using special tool MB990767, tighten the drive shaft nut to the specified
torque 236 +/- 19 N.m (174 +/- 14 ft-lb).
Fig. 24: Tightening Drive Shaft Nut Using Special Tool MB990767

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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY < FWD>
damaged.
CAUTION:
For vehicles with ABS, be careful not to damage
the ABS rotor, which is attached to the BJ outer
race during disassembly and reassembly. Never disassemble the BJ assembl
y except when
replacing the BJ boot.

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Fig. 25: Disassembling BJ Inner Shaft (FWD)

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NOTE:
PTJ: Pillow Tripod Joint BJ: Birfield Joint For BJ boot removal and installation, refer to BJ BOOT

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Required Special Tools:
MB991248 or MD998801: Inner Shaft Remover MB990810: Side Bearing Puller MB990930: Installer Adapter MB990932: Installer Adapter MB990934: Installer Adapter MB990938: Bar (snap-in type) MB990890: Rear Suspension Bushing Base MB991172: Inner Shaft Installer Base
LUBRICATION POINTS
(RESIN BOOT) REPLACEMENT
.

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Fig. 26: Identifying Lubrication Points

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DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS << A>> PTJ CASE/SPIDER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
CAUTION: Do not disassemble the spider assembly.

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1. Wipe off grease from the spider assembly and the inside of the PTJ case.
2. Clean the spider assembly if water or foreign material is observed. << B>> INNER SHAFT < RH> REMOVAL 1. Use special tool MB991248 or MD998801 to remove the inner shaft assembly
from the PTJ case.
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2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS
2004 DRIVELINE/AXLES Front Axle Hub & Axle Shafts - Endeavor