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Propeller Shaft - Evolution: Removal & Installation Mitsubishi Lancer IX

Driveshaft & Universal Joints 15 illustrations ~540 words

>> A << PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION

CAUTIONDo not damage the oil seal lips on the transfer case. Remove oil and grease from the threads of the mounting bolts and nuts before tightening, or they will loosen. Be careful not to bend the joint portion when removing the propeller shaft, because this will damage the joint boot.

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If reusing the propeller shaft, align the mating marks of differential companion flange and propeller shaft assembly to install.

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<< A >> COMPANION FLANGE REMOVAL

Make mating marks on the companion flange and center propeller shaft. Then, remove the companion flange.

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Scheme 13: << A >> COMPANION FLANGE REMOVAL
Scheme 13: << A >> COMPANION FLANGE REMOVAL

<< B >> CENTER BEARING ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

Use special tool MD998801 to remove the center bearing assembly.

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Scheme 14: << B >> CENTER BEARING ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
Scheme 14: << B >> CENTER BEARING ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

<< C >> BOLT REMOVAL

Make mating marks on the rear propeller shaft, LJ assembly and companion flange. Then, remove the bolt.

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Scheme 15: << D >> LJ ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
Scheme 15: << D >> LJ ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

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  1. Remove the LJ boot from the LJ assembly.
  2. Mark the matting marks in outer race, cage and inner race, then remove the circlip, outer race and ball. NOTE: Ensure the installation position of ball and keep the ball in order to refer in installation.
  3. Using puller (general service tool), remove the inner race and cage from the center propeller shaft assembly.
  4. Wipe out grease on the outer race, inner race, cage and ball then clean.

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<< E >> LJ BOOT REMOVAL

If LJ boot will be reused, tape the spline part of the center propeller shaft in order to remove the boot.

>> A << LJ BOOT INSTALLATION

  1. Install the boot band.
  2. After taping the spline part of the center propeller shaft, install the LJ boot.

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Scheme 18: >> B << LJ ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION
Scheme 18: >> B << LJ ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION

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  1. Lubricate the specific grease to ball moving part of the outer race and inner race. Specified grease: Repair kit grease
  2. Assemble the LJ in the following step. Suit the mating marks and install the outer race, cage, ball and inner race. Install the circlip.
  3. Fill the specified grease evenly in LJ assembly. Specified grease: Repair kit grease Amount to use: 75 +/- 5 g(2.6 +/- 0.1 ounces)
  4. Apply a little specific sealant to the surface which has groove (for packing) of LJ assembly (allows shown in the illustration), fix the rubber packing. Specified sealant: 3M™ stud locking 8730, 8731 or equivalent
  5. Install the surface which has groove (for packing) of LJ assembly to LJ boot side.
  6. Align the mating marks of LJ assembly and center propeller shaft, then punch the LJ assembly to center propeller shaft using socket wrench.
  7. Aligned the position of bolt holes of LJ boot and LJ assembly, install the LJ boot to LJ assembly.
  8. Fix the rubber packing of companion flange side in a similar to step 4.

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>> C << BOOT BAND INSTALLATION

CAUTIONTighten the boot part in opposite direction of convex part for bleeding the boot. If there is grease in the convex part, wipe out the grease in order to bleed the boot.

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>> D << CENTER BEARING ASSEMBLY/COMPANION FLANGE/SELF LOCKING NUT INSTALLATION

  1. Install the center bearing assembly to the center propeller shaft in the direction shown as the illustration.
  2. After aligning the mating marks of the companion flange and center propeller shaft, install them.
  3. Tightening the self locking nut, press fit the center bearing assembly using companion flange.

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>> E << CENTER BEARING ASSEMBLY/COMPANION FLANGE/SELF LOCKING NUT INSTALLATION

  1. Install the center bearing assembly to the center propeller shaft in the direction shown as the illustration.
  2. After aligning the mating marks of the companion flange and center propeller shaft, install them.
  3. Tightening the self locking nut, press fit the center bearing assembly using companion flange.

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