Mitsubishi Eclipse Workshop Manual page 315

REAR AXLE
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Drive Shaft
27-15
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REMOVAL
AND
INSTALLATION
55-65
Nm
5.5-6.5
kgm
40-47
ft.lbs.
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Removal stePs
1.
Bolt
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2. Drive shaft
3.
CircliP
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4.
Oilseal
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SERVICE POINTS
OF
REMOVAL
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2.
REMOVAL OF DRIVE SHAFT
Using
a tyre lever, etc. remove
the drive shaft from
the
differential carrier.
Caution
Be careful not
to
scratch
the oil
seal.
INSPEGTION
.
Check
the drive shaft boots for
damage
or
deterioration.
.
Check
the
ball
joints (8.J. and D.O.J.) for excessive play or
check operation.'
.
Check
the drive shaft spline
for wear or
damage.
SERVICE POINTS OF
INSTALLATION
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4.
INSTALIATION OF OIL
SEAL
lf the oil seal is to be replaced because of damage, drive
it
in by
using
the
special tool.
2.
INSTALTATION OF DRIVE SHAFT
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Caution
1.
Be cautious
to
ensure
that the diffiercnthl
canbr
oil
seal is
not
damaged by
the
ddw
$tft
spline.
2.
Be sure
to thoroughly
remoro any oil or groale, etc.
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from tfie
thrcaded part
qf the
boh and
nut
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for
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installation to the compenion flange,
because any
oil,
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,
-
gnease,
etc. on these parts might cause later loogen-
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ing even though tightoning
is at
the specified tolque.
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