Mitsubishi 3000GT Service Manual page 727

Beveled
REAR AXLE eAWD>
(1) With the beveled (large) part of the rear wheel oil pump
drive gear at the inner side, press in the drive gear (by
using the special tool) until the drive gear contacts the
end surface of the differential case.
(2) Check to ensure that the drive gear and the spring pin
are flush.
DRIVE PINION FRONT BEARING OUTER RACE
MB!390938
INSTALLATION
Press-fit the drive pinion rear and front bearing outer races
into the gear carrier by using the special tools.
Caution
Be careful not to press in the outer race at an angle.
Adjust the drive pinion height by the following procedures:
inner races on the gear carrier in the sequence shown
in the illustration.
NOTE
Apply a thin coat of multipurpose grease to the mating
face of the washer of the special tool.
(2) Tighten the special tool until the standard value of drive
pinion rotation torque is obtained.
(3) Measure the drive pinion rotation torque (without the oil
seal).
Standard value
NOTE
(1) Gradually tighten the nut of the special tool while checking
the drive pinion rotation torque.
(2) Because the special tool cannot be turned one turn, turn
it several times within the range that it can be turned;
then, after fitting to the bearing, measure the rotation
torque.
TSB Revision
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