Mitsubishi 3000GT Service Manual page 729

REAR AXLE cAWD>
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(5) Remove the companion flange and drive pinion once
again.
Drive the oil seal into the gear carrier front lip by using
the special tool.
Apply multipurpose grease to the oil seal lip.
(6) Apply a thin coat of multipurpose grease to the companion
flange contacting surface of the washer before installing
drive pinion assembly.
(7) Install the drive pinion assembly and companion flange
with mating marks properly aligned, and tighten the
companion flange self-locking nut to the specified torque
by using the special tools.
(6) fvleasure the drive pinion rotation torque (with oil seal)
to verify that the drive pinion rotation torque complies
with the standard value.
Standard value
Bearing
classification
None (with
New
rust-prevention oil) (4-6)
New/reused Gear oil
If there is a deviation from the standard value, check
whether or not there is incorrect tightening torque of the
companion flange tightening self-locking nut, or incorrect
fitting of the oil seal.
(1) Clean the drive gear attaching bolts.
(2) Use an Ml 0 x 1.25 tap to remove the adhesive adhering
to the threaded holes of the drive gear, and then clean
the threaded holes by applying compressed air.
Bearing
Rotation torque
lubrication Nm (in.lbs.)
0.35-0.45
27-37