1991 MITSUBISHI 3000GT Service Manual

REAR AXLE - Service Adjustment Procedures2743
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SERVICE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES
REAR AXLE TOTAL BACKLASH CHECKM27FAAG
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 required 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 dustshield and the differential carrier.
(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 adjust the backlash. (Refer to P.27-26.)
GEAR OIL LEVEL CHECKM27FCAG1. Remove the filler plug, and check the oil level.
2. The oil level is sufficient if it reaches the filler plug hole.
Specified
gear oil:
Hypoid Gear Oil API classification GL-5 or higher
[l.l liter (1.2 q&J]
NOTEAbove -23°C (-10°F): SAE 90,
85W-90, 8OW-90From -34°C (-30°F) to -23°C (-10°F): SAE
8OW, 8OW-90Below -34°C (-30°F): SAE 75W
REAR WHEEL BEARING END PLAY CHECKM27FBAF1. Support the vehicle on axle stands positioned at the
specified locations and remove the rear wheel.
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 illustration, and then
measure the play when the axle shaft is moved in the axial
direction.Limit: 0.8 mm
(.031 in.)
5.If the play exceeds the limit, check the tightening torque ofthe companion flange of the axle shaft; if it is correct,
replace the wheel bearing.
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llA033CREAR WHEEL BEARING ROTATION TORQUE
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CHECKM27FJAB1. Remove the drive shaft from the companion flange.
2. Remove the brake pad or caliper assembly.
3. Attach a spring balance to the hub bolt, then, pulling the
‘d ’balance at a right angle to the hub bolt, measure the
rotation torque (rotation starting torque) to see whether it iswithin the standard value.
Standard value: 12 N (2.6 Ibs.) [rotation starting torque0.7 Nm (6
in.lbs.)] or less
4. If the rotation starting torque exceeds the standard value,
check the tightening torque of the axle shaft companion
flange. If it is normal, replace the bearing.
LIMITED-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL CHECKM27FlAB
1.Block the front wheels and move the shift lever to neutral.2. Completely release the parking brake.
3. Jack up the rear wheels and place a rigid rack at the
specified part of the side sill.
4. Disconnect the coupling of the differential and propeller
shaft.LJ5. When one wheel is slowly rotated, check whether or not
the wheel on the other side turns in the same direction.
6.If it turns in the opposite direction, replace the viscous unit.
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I’REAR AXLE
- Axle Shaft
AXLE SHAFT
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION27-15M27HA- -
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i55-65 Nm
QO - 47 ftlbs.
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50-60Nm
36-4?R.‘bs-
12 Nm9 ft.lbs.
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190 Nm137 ft.lbs.
260 - 300 Nm188-217ftlbs.
Removal steps
l *1. Rear speed sensora*2. Brake caliper assembly
3. Brake disc
4. Drive shaft mounting nut
+I) l *5. Self-locking nut
6. Washer
7. Companion flange
l *8. Axle shaft assembly+* l +9. Rear rotor

+* l + 10. Outer bearinga* l a 11. Dust shieldl a 12. Dust shield13. Axle shaftl * ** 14. Oil seall * I)+ 15. Inner bearing
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SERVICE POINTS OF REMOVALM27HBAQ
1.REMOVAL OF REAR SPEED SENSOR
Caution
Be cautious to ensure that the tip of the pole piece doesnot come in contact with other parts when removing
the speed sensor.2. REMOVAL OF BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
Remove the brake caliper assembly and suspend it with apiece of wire.
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REAR AXLE - Axle Shaft
MB990241-01
MB990,938-01AY ho"sing
MB990$28-0111 A003865. REMOVAL OF SELF-LOCKING NUT
With the special tool, secure the axle shaft and remove the
companion flange self-locking nut.8. REMOVAL OF AXLE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
With the special tool, remove the axle shaft from the axle
housing.
9.REMOVAL OF REAR ROTOR Remove the rear rotor from the axle shaft.
10. REMOVAL OF OUTER BEARING / 1.1. DUST SHIELDRemove the outer bearing and dust shield concurrently
from the axle shaft.
14. REMOVAL OF OIL SEAL
/ 15. INNER BEARING
With the special tool, remove the inner bearing and oil sealfrom the axle housing.
INSPECTIONhl27HcAGl Check the companion flange for wear or damage.
l Check the dust shield for deformation or damage.
l Check the wheel bearings for burning or discoloration.
l Check the wheel bearing for unsmooth rotation.
l Check the axle shaft for cracking, wear or damage.
l Check oil seal for cracking or damage.
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REAR AXLE - Axle Shaft27-17
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Axle housing
MB990938-01
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MB990641
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SERVICE POINTS OF INSTALLATIONM27HOAS
15. INSTALLATION OF INNER BEARINGWith the special tool, press fit the inner bearing onto the
axle housing.
14. INSTALLATION OF OIL SEAL(1) With the special tool, press the oil seal onto the axle
housing with the depression in the oil seal facing
upward, and until it contacts the shoulder on the insideof the axle housing.
NOTE
When tapping the oil seal in, use a plastic hammer to
lightly tap the top and circumference of the special tool,
press fitting gradually and evenly.(2) Apply multipurpose grease to the oil seal lip.
12.
INSTALLATlOkl OF DUST SHIELD
Orienting the dust shield as shown in the illustration, andusing the special tool, press fit the dust shield until it
contacts the axle shaft shoulder.
NOTE
When tapping the oil seal in, use a plastic hammer to lightlytap the top and circumference of the special tool, press
fitting gradually and evenly.
I I. INSTALLATION OF DUST SHIELDWith the special tool, install the dust shield so that the
depression is facing upward.
NOTE
When tapping the oil seal in, use a plastic hammer to lightlytap the top and circumference of the special tool, press
fitting gradually and evenly.
IO. INSTALLATION OF OUTER BEARING
(1) Apply multipurpose grease around the entire circumfer-ence of the inner side of the outer bearing seal lip.
(2) Press fit the outer bearing to the axle shaft so that the
bearing seal lip surface is facing towards the axle shaft
flange.
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57-9. INSTALLATION OF REAR ROTOR
Press fit the rear rotor to the axle shaft with the rear rotorgroove surface toward the axle shaft flange.
5. INSTALLATION OF SELF-LOCKING NUT
With the special tool, secure the axle shaft and tighten thecompanion flange self-locking nut.
DRIVE SHAFT
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONM27JA-
-55-65 Nm
Removal steps4I)
l 4 2. Driveshaft3.
Circlipl *4. Oil sealllNO020
SERVICE POINT OF REMOVAL2. REMOVAL OF DRIVE SHAFT
Using a tire lever, etc. remove the
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drive shaftfrom the
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INSPECTIONM27JHAB
lCheck the drive shaft boots for damage or deterioration.l
Check the ball joints for excessive play or check operation.l Check the drive shaft spline for wear or damage.
MB991380llFOO1;
Two-part serration
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SERVICE POINTS OF INSTALLATIONM27JCAG4. INSTALLATION OF OIL SEAL
(1) If the oil seal is to be replaced because of damage, driveit in by using the special tool.
(2) Apply the specified grease to the oil seal lip.
2. INSTALLATION OF DRIVE SHAFT
CautionI.
Be cautious to ensure that the differential carrier oilseal is not damaged by the drive shaft spline.
2. The right drive shaft for models equipped with the
LSD having a VCU has a two-part serration. Be verycareful to install each one on the correct side.
NOTE
The left and right drive shafts can also be distinguished
from each other by the identification color of boot band
(B.J. side).Drive shaft
LHRH
Boot band (B.J. side)identification colorIWhite
Blue
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CautionBe sure to thoroughly remove any oil or grease, etc.
from the threaded part of the bolt and nut used for
installation to the companion flange, because any oil,
grease, etc. on these parts might cause later looseningeven though tightening is at the specified torque.
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DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY
T.J. bootrepair kit
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B.J. boot repair kitllNOO2
B.J. repair kit
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T.J.repair kitM27JD-
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llNOO22Disassembly steps
w1. T.J. boot band (large).e+2. T.J. boot band (small)3. T.J. casea*4. Snap ring** w 5. Spider assembly~II, ** 6. T.J. boot
l +7. B.J. boot band (large)I)* 8. B.J. boot band (small)a’, l *9. B.J. boota*10. B.J. assembly.11. CirclipTSB Revision