Mitsubishi 1989-1993 GALANT Service Manual page 857

FRONT AXLE
SERVICE POINTS OF DISASSEMBLY
6. REMOVAL OF INNER SHAFT
(1) Using the special tool, remove the inner shaft assem-
bly, together with the seal plate, from the T.J. case.
NOTE
Press the tool directly against the seal plate. The tool
under pressure will puncture and deform the seal plate,
and push out the inner shaft underneath.
(2) Use the general service tool to remove the inner shaft
from the center bearing bracket.
10. REMOVAL OF CENTER BEARING
Use the special tools to remove the center bearing from the
center bearing bracket.
INSPECTION
Check the drive shaft for damage, bending or corrosion.
Check the inner shaft for damage, bending or corrosion.
Check the drive shaft splines for wear or damage.
Check the inner shaft splines for wear
Check for entry of water and/or foreign material into B.J..
Check the spider assembly for roller rotation, wear or
corrosion.
Check the groove inside T.J. case for wear of corrosion.
Check the boots for deterioration, damage or cracking.
Check the center bearing for seizure, discoloration or
roughness of rolling surface.
Check the dust cover for damage or deterioration.
TSB Revision
26-27
or damage.