Mitsubishi 1989-1993 GALANT Service Manual page 884

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Boot bands
REAR AXLE <AWD> - Drive Shaft
SERVICE POINTS OF DISASSEMBLY
8. REMOVAL OF SNAP RING/8. BALLS/S. D.O.J. INNER
remove
balls as a unit.
(2) Clean the D.O.J. inner race, the D.O.J. cage, and the
balls, without dismantling them.
Caution
1. Be careful that balls do not drop out of the cage.
2. If the balls drop out, press them back into the
(1) Wipe the grease off of the spline portion.
(2) Remove the D.O.J. boot and B.J. boot.
NOTE
If the boots are reused, wrap vinyl tape around the drive
shaft spline so that the boots are not damaged when
they are removed.
Caution
Do not disassemble the B.J.
INSPECTION
Check the drive shaft for damage, bending or corrosion.
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Check the drive shaft spline for wear or damage.
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Check the B.J. for entry of water and/or foreign material.
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Check the D.O.J. outer race for damage or corrosion.
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Check the D.O.J. cage, balls and D.O.J. inner race for
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damage, corrosion or wear.
SERVICE POINTS OF REASSEMBLY
14. INSTALLATION OF B.J. BOOTI12. BOOT BAND (A)/13.
BOOT BAND (C)/3. BOOT BAND (C)/2. BOOT BAND
Wrap vinyl tape around the drive shaft spline.
D.O.J. boot
(3) Fill the inside of the B.J. and B.J. boot with the
specified grease.
Specified grease: Repair kit grease
Caution
The grease in the repair kit should be divided in half
for use, respectively, at the joint and inside the
boot.
A special type of grease is used on the joint. Be
cautious to ensure that not other grease is allowed
to come in contact with the joint.
TSB Revision
the D.O.J. inner race, the D.O.J. cage, and the
D.O.J. cage with the D.O.J. inner race.
90 g (3.2 oz.)