Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution-IV Workshop Manual page 220

MB990767
MB990242
MB991000
(MB990998)
MB991460
REAR AXLE
REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
AA" DRIVE SHAFT NUT REMOVAL
Caution
Do not apply the vehicle weight to the wheel bearing
with the drive shaft nut loosened.
MB990767
AB" DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL
(1) Using the special tool, drive the drive shaft out of the
MB990244 (3)
MB991354
(2) Apply a lever to the protrusion of the drive shaft and
MB991017
– Drive Shaft
hub.
remove the drive shaft from the differential carrier.
Caution
(1) Be sure to remove the drive shaft from the
differential side using a lever. Removing it from
the BJ side could damage the parts.
(2) Do not apply the vehicle weight to the wheel
bearing with the drive shaft removed. If it is
unavoidable to apply the weight for reasons of
moving the vehicle, use the special tool to
temporarily secure it in position.
(3) To prevent entry of foreign matter into the
differential carrier, use the special tool as a cover.
<Except vehicles with AYC (RH)>
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