Mitsubishi EVO VIII 260 Service Manual page 19

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.
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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 EBJ 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 EBJ
boot band.
W = 5.5 mm − C
Example: If C = 2.3 mm, then W = 3.2 mm.
FRONT AXLE
DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
9. Check that the boot band is not sticking out past
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
AC102663 AC
C
11.Align the centre groove on the EBJ boot big end
12.Follow the same procedure as in step 5 to adjust
AC102662 AD
13.Position the EBJ boot band (large) so that there is
14.Use the special tool to crimp the EBJ boot band
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
!
amount of the specified grease.
Specified grease: Repair kit grease
Amount to use: 100 ± 10 g
with the EBJ case groove.
the size of the opening (W) on the special tool so
that it is at the standard value.
Standard value (W): 3.2 mm
Projection
Boot
even clearance at either end (D and E).
(large) in the same way as in step 7.
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AC102664 AC
D
Boot band
(large)
E
AC102665AC