1991 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE ESP

2-26FRONT SUSPENSION - Drive Shaft
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INSPECTIONN02QGEB
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0Check the dust cover for damage or deterioration.Check the drive shaft for damage, bending or corrosion.
Check the inner shaft for damage, bending or corrosion.
-Check the drive shaft spline part for wear or damage.
=-Check the inner shaft spline for wear or damage.
Check for entry of water and/or foreign material into
B-J..Check the spider assembly for roller rotation, wear or
corrosion.Check the groove inside T.J. case for wear of corrosion.
Check the boots for deterioration, damage or cracking.
Check the center bearing for seizure, discoloration or
roughness of rolling surface.
SERVICE POINTS OF REASSEMBLY
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18, INSTALLATION OF B.J. BOOT/15. T.J. BOOT
(1) Wrap vinyl tape around the spline part on the drive
shaft, and then install the B.J. boot and T.J. boot, in that.*
order.Caution
Distinguish between B.J. boot and T.J. boot parts
according to the section “Parts Distinction”, and be
sure to assemble them correctly.
(2) Fill the inside of the B.J. and B.J. boot with the
specified grease.
Specified grease: Repair kit grease 95
g (3.4 OZ.)
NOTEThe grease in the repair kit should be divided in half for
use, respectively, at the joint and inside the boot.
(3) Secure the boot bands.
Caution
The boot bands should be tightened with the drive
shaft at a
0” break angle.14.APPLlCATlON OF GREASE TO SPIDER ASSEMBLY
Apply the specified grease furnished in the repair kit to the
spider assembly.
Specified grease: Repair kit grease

2-28FRONT SUSPENSION - Drive Shaft
Inner shaft
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IHA00876. INSTALLATION OF INNER SHAFT
Use a pipe to hold the inner race of the center bearing and
“4force the inner shaft into place.
.a3. INSTALLATION OF T.J. CASE AND INNER SHAFT
ASSEMBLY
(1) Apply multipurpose grease to the inner shaft spline,
then press fit it into the T.J. case.
Grease: MOPAR Multi-mileage Lubricant
Part No.2525035 or equivalent
(2) Using the special tools, press the seal plate into the T.J.
case.
(3) Fill the specified grease furnished in the repair kit to the
T.J. case.Specified grease: Repair kit grease 105
g (3.7 oz.1
NOTEThe grease in the repair kit should be divided in half for
use, respectively, at the joint and inside the boot.
Caution
The drive shaft joint use special grease. Do not add
another type of grease.
2. INSTALLATION OF BOOT BAND (SMALL)/ 1. T.J.
BOOT BAND
Set the T.J. boot bands at the specified distance in order toadjust the amount of air inside the T.J. boot, and then
tighten the T.J. boot band securely.
eStandard value:
85f3 mm (3.35+ .12 in.)

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REAR AXLE
CONTENTSAXLE SHAFT
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DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER................................19DRIVE SHAFT
..................................................13SERVICE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES..
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GearOilLevelCheck...................................8
LimitedSlipDifferentialCheck....................9
..Rear Axle Total Backlash Check.................8Rear Wheel Bearing End Play Check
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8Rear Wheel Bearing Rotation Sliding
ResistanceCheck.........................................9
SPECIALTOOLS.............................................4
SPECIFICATIONS.............................................
2
GeneralSpecifications..................................2
Lubricants......................................................3Sealants and Adhesives...............................
3Service
Specifications...................................2TorqueSpecifications...................................
3
TROUBLESHOOTING......................................6Axle Shaft
Grease leakageNoise while wheels are rotatingDifferential (Conventional Differential)
Bearing noise while driving or coasting
Constant noise
Gear noise while coasting
Gear noise while driving
HeatNoise while turning
Oil leakage
Differential (Limited Slip Differential)
Abnormal noise during driving or
gear changing
Abnormal noise when cornering
Break down
Gear noise
Gear oil leakage
SeizureThe limited slip differential does
not function
Drive Shaft
Noise

REAR AXLE - Drive Shaft3-1711
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8.J: bootBoot bands
D.O.J. bootllW592
11KOOOSERVICE POINTS OF DISASSEMBLY
NO3JEAC6. REMOVAL OF SNAP RING/8.
BALLS/S. D.O.J. INNER
RACE/IO. D.O.J. CAGE
(1)Remove the snap ring with the snap ring pliers and then
remove the D.O.J. inner race, the D.O.J. cage, and theballs 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
D.O.J. cage with the D.O.J. inner race.
I I. REMOVAL OF D.O.J.
BOOT/I4. B.J. BOOT
(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 driveshaft spline so that the boots are not damaged when
they are removed.
Caution
Do not disassemble the B.J.
INSPECTIONNOJJFACl Check the drive shaft for damage, bending or corrosion.
l Check the drive shaft spline for wear or damage.
lCheck the B.J. for entry of water and/or foreign material.
l Check the D.O.J. outer race for damage or corrosion.
l Check the D.O.J. cage, balls and D.O.J. inner race for
damage, corrosion or wear.
SERVICE POINTS OF REASSEMBLYN03JGAD14. INSTALLATION OF B.J.
BOOT/I*. BOOT BAND (A)/I3.BOOT BAND
(C)/3. BOOT BAND (C)/2. BOOT BAND
(B)/II. D.O.J. BOOT
(1) Wrap vinyl tape around the drive shaft spline.
(2) Insert the drive shaft in B.J. boot, boot band (A), (C), (C),(B), D.O.J. boot in that sequence.
(3) Fill the inside of the B.J. and B.J. boot with the
specified grease.
Specified grease: Repair kit grease
Caution
90 g (3.2 oz.)
The grease in the repair kit should be divided in halffor 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.

3-18REAR AXLE - Drive Shaft
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7.(4) Secure the B.J. boot with boot bands (A) and
(C) to the
drive shaft and B.J.
Caution
-Ensure that the B.J. is at a zero angle with the drive
shaft to ensure the boot contains the specified
amount of air.
INSTALLATION OF D.O.J. INNER RACE, CAGE AND
BALL ASSEMBLY
(1) Apply the specified grease to the D.O.J. cage, the balls
and the D.O.J. inner race.
Specified grease:Repair kit grease (As required)
(2) Install the cage, balls and inner race to the drive shaft,
then, using the snap ring pliers, fit the snap ring
securely into the groove in the shaft.
5. APPLICATION OF GREASE TO D.O.J. OUTER RACE
(1) Fill the specified grease to the D.O.J. outer race, fit the
drive shaft into the D.O.J. outer race, and then fill moregrease to the D.O.J. outer race.
Specified grease: Repair kit grease
90 g (3.2 oz.)
Caution
The grease in the repair kit should be divided in halffor use, respectively, at the joint and inside the
boot.A special type of grease is used on the joint. Be
cautious to ensure that no other grease is allowed
to come in contact with the joint.
(2) Install the
circlip to the D.O.J. outer race.
(3) Assemble the D.O.J. boot to the D.O.J. outer race, thensecure the boot to the drive shaft with boot band
(C).(4) Place boot band
(B) on the D.O.J. boot.
NOTEDo not secure boot band
(9)(5) Set the D.O.J. boot bands at the specified distance in
order to adjust the amount of air inside the D.O.J. boot,and then tighten the D.O.J. boot band
(C) securely.
Standard value: 76+-3 mm (3.00
& .23 in.)
(6) Release a part of the D.O.J. boot from the D.O.J. outer
--race to allow pressure to escape from the boot.
(7) Tighten boot band
(9) and secure the D.O.J. boot.
Boot band
(8’)

REAR AXLE -Differential Carrier3-25
Mating marks
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llY17619. REMOVAL OF DRIVE PINION
) Make the mating marks to the drive pinion and
companion flange.
NOTEMating marks should not be made to the contact
surfaces of companion flange and propeller shaft.
!) Drive out the drive pinion together with the drive pinion
spacer and drive pinion front shims.
23. REMOVAL OF DRIVE PINION REAR BEARING INNER
RACE
Pull out the drive pinion rear bearing inner race by using thespecial tools.
26. REMOVAL OF OIL SEAL/27. DRIVE PINION FRONT
BEARINGDrive out the drive pinion front bearing from the gear
carrier.28. REMOVAL OF DRIVE PINION REAR BEARING OUTER
RACEDrive out the drive pinion rear bearing outer race from the
gear carrier.
INSPECTIONN03lHADl Check the companion flange for wear or damage.
l Check the oil seal for wear or deterioration.
l Check the bearings for wear or discoloration.
l Check the gear carrier for cracks.
lCheck the drive pinion and drive gear for wear or cracks.
lCheck the side gears, pinion gears and pinion shaft for wearor damage.
l Check the side gear spline for wear or damage.

3-28REAR AXLE - Differential Carrier
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MB990031(4) Position the special tool in the side bearing seat of the
gear carrier, and then select a drive pinion rear shim of athickness which corresponds to the gap between the
special tools.
NOTE
Clean the side bearing seat thoroughly. When position-
ing the special tool, be sure that the cut-out sections ofthe special tool are in the position shown in the
illustration, and also confirm that the special tool is in
close contact with the side bearing seat.
When selecting the drive pinion rear shims, keep the
number of shims to a minimum.
(5) Fit the selected drive pinion rear shim(s) to the drive
pinion, and press-fit the drive pinion rear bearing inner
race by using the special tool.
. ADJUSTMENT OF DRIVE PINION PRELOAD
Adjust the drive pinion turning torque by using the following
procedures:
(1) Fit the drive pinion front shim(s) between the drive
pinion spacer and the drive pinion front bearing inner
race.
(2) Tighten the companion flange to the specified torque byusing the special tools.
NOTEDo not install the oil seal.
(3) Measure the drive pinion turning torque (without the oil
seal) by using the special tools.
Standard value:
21
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1 New
New/reused Oil application
0.4-0.5 (3-4)
(4) If the drive pinion turning torque is not within the range
of the standard value, adjust the turning torque by
replacing the drive pinion front shim(s) or the drive
pinion spacer.
NOTEWhen 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.

REAR AXLE -Differential Carrier3-31
= Thicknessof the
spacer on one side
llV241I25. PRESS-FITTING OF SIDE BEARING INNER RACE
Press-fit the side bearing inner races to the differential caseby using the special tool.
. ADJUSTMENT OF FINAL DRIVE GEAR BACKLASH
Adjust the final drive gear backlash by the following
procedures:(1) Install the side bearing spacers, which are thinner than
those removed, to the side bearing outer races, and
then mount the differential case assembly into the gear
carrier.
NOTE
Select side bearing spacers with the same thickness forboth the drive pinion side and the drive gear side.
(2) Push the differential case to one side, and measure theclearance between the gear carrier and the side
bearing.(3) Measure the thickness of the side bearing spacers on
one side, select two pairs of spacers which correspondto that thickness plus one half of the clearance plus
0.05 mm (.002 in.), and then install one pair each to thedrive pinion side and the drive gear side.
(4) Install the side bearing spacers and differential case
assembly, as shown in the illustration, to the gear
carrier.