Rear Axle Total Backlash Check; Gear Oil Level Check - Mitsubishi 1989-1993 GALANT Service Manual

REAR AXLE <AWD> -
marks
Matina
2. The oil level is sufficient if it reaches the filler plug hole.
REAR WHEEL BEARING END PLAY CHECK~FBAE
1
(1) Support the vehicle on axle stands positioned at the
(2) Separate the parking brake cable from the rear brake.
(3) Remove the caliper assembly and brake disc.
(4) Place a dial gauge as shown in the figure, and then
(5) If the play exceeds the limit, check the tightening torque of
Service Adjustment Procedures
SERVICE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES

REAR AXLE TOTAL BACKLASH CHECK

If the vehicle vibrates and produces a booming sound due to an
imbalance of the driving system, measure the rear axle total
backlash by the following procedures to see if the differential
carrier assembly requires removal.
(1) Place the gearshift lever in the neutral position, apply the
parking brake and jack up the vehicle.
(2) Manually turn the propeller shaft clockwise as far as it will
go and make mating marks on the companion flange dust
and the differential carrier.
cover
(3) Manually turn the propeller shaft counterclockwise as far as
it will go and measure the movement of the mating marks.
Limit: 5 mm (.2 in.)
(4) If the backlash exceeds the limit, remove the differential
carrier assembly
and
29.)

GEAR OIL LEVEL CHECK

1. Remove the filler plug, and check the oil level.
Specified gear oil: Hypoid gear oil API Classification
NOTE
Above -23°C (-10°F): SAE 90, 85W-90, 8OW-90
From -34°C (-30°F)
to
Below -34°C (-30°F): SAE 75W
specified locations and remove the rear wheel.
measure the play when the axle shaft is moved in the axial
direction.
Limit: 0.8 mm (.031 in.)
the companion flange of the axle shaft; if it is correct,
replace the wheel bearing.
adjust the backlash. (Refer to P.27-