Adjustment Of Drive Pinion Preload - Mitsubishi 1989-1993 GALANT Service Manual

REAR AXLE <AWD>
(4) Position the special tool in the side bearing seat of the
When selectina the drive oinion rear shims. keen the .--~ _.._
(5) Fit the selected drive pinion rear shim(s) to the drive

. ADJUSTMENT OF DRIVE PINION PRELOAD

Adjust the drive pinion turning torque by using the following
procedures :
of the standard value, adjust the turning torque by
replacing the drive pinion front shim(s) or the drive
pinion spacer.
NOTE
When selecting the drive pinion front shims, if the
number of shims is large, reduce the number of shims
to a minimum by selecting the drive pinion spacers.
(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.
gear carrier, and then select a drive pinion rear shim of a
thickness which corresponds to the gap between the
special tools.
NOTE
Clean the side bearing seat thoroughly. Confirm that the
special tool is in close contact with the side bearing
number of shims to a minimum.
pinion, and press-fit the drive pinion rear bearing inner
race by using the special tool.
pinion spacer and the drive pinion front bearing inner
race.
using the special tools.
NOTE
Do not install the oil seal.
seal) by using the special tools.
Standard value:
Bearing
Bearing
classification lubrication
I
Rotation torque
(starting friction torque)
Nm (in.lbs.)