1991 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE Service Manual

PROPELLER SHAFT - Propeller Shaft
2.Do not lower rear end of the vehicle as the oil will flow
out of the transfer.
3.Be cautious to avoid damage to the oil seal lip of the
transfer.
4. ,.Use the special tool provided as a cover to prevent the
entry of foreign objects into the transfer.
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INSPECTIONNl5GCAH
l Check the sleeve yoke, center yoke and flange yoke for
wear,. damage or cracks.
l Check the propeller shaft yokes for wear, damage or
cracks.
lCheck the propeller shaft for bends, twisting or damage.
l Measure the propeller shaft
runout with a dial indicator.
Limit:
Front propeller shaft0.6 mm (.024 in.) or less
Center propeller shaft0.6 mm (.024 in.) or less
Rear propeller shaft0.6 mm (.024 in.) or less
NOTESet the V-blocks as much as possible to the end of the
shaft. Measure deflection at the center of the shaft.
l Check the universal joints for smooth operation in all
directions.l Check the center bearing for smooth movement.
lCheck the center bearing mounting rubber for damage or
deterioration.
SERVICE POINTS OF INSTALLATIONNWGOAO
4. INSTALLATION OF PROPELLER SHAFT
(1) Apply the specified gear oil to the sleeve yoke.
Specified oil: MOPAR Hypoid Gear Oil/API classi-fication
GL-4 or higher, SAE 75W-
85W

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rMating marks
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Lower
Upper
Spacer1060012(2) Install the propeller shaft to the companion
flangeSwiththe mating marks properly aligned.
Caution
Tighten installation bolts after removing oil and
grease from threads to prevent them from loosen-
ing due to lubrication.3.
INSTALLATlON OF SPACER/Z. INSULATOR
Install spacers and insulators as indicated in the illustration.
Caution
When installing the center bearing, assemble the same
spacers as removed from it (or new spacers of equal
thickness).

PROPELLER SHAFT - Propeller Shaft
PROPELLER SHAFT
e-,DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY
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160420 Nm160-&O Nm
116-159
ft.lbs.30-40 Nm
22-29
ft.lbs.
Disassembly stepsl *+*
1. Snap ring+I) l +2. Journal bearing++ 3. Journal
4. Flange yoke5. Sleeve yoke
6. Front propeller shaft41) +47. Lobro joint assembly installation bolt~~ +4 8. Self locking nut4r)+4 9. Center yokea* l + 10. Companion flange~~ 11. Rubber packing++ I)+ 12. Center bearing assembly
13. Rear propeller shaft
l I 14. Snap rjng+* l + 15. Lobro fount assemblyH 16. Rubber packing~~ l + 17. Boot band++ 18. Lobro joint boot~~ 19. Washer20. Center propeller shaft
NOTE(1) Reverse the disassembly procedures to reassemble.(2) ++ : Refer to “Service Points of Disassembly”.(3) l : Refer to “Service Points of Reassembly”.(4) m : Non-reusable parts

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Journal
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U\lLijbro joint-Mating marks/assembly
SERVICE POINTS OF DISASSEMBLYNi6SfhK
1. REMOVAL OF SNAP RING
(1) Make mating marks on the yoke and universal joint thatis to be disassembled.
(2) Remove the snap rings from the yoke with snap ring
pliers.
2. REMOVAL OF JOURNAL BEARING
Force out the journal bearings from the yoke with a specialtool by the following procedures.
@ Install the collar to the special tool proper.
@ Press the journal bearing by using the special tool to
force out the journal bearing on the opposite side.
@ Pull out the journal bearing from the yoke.
NOTEIf the journal bearing is hard to remove, strike the yoke
with a plastic hammer.
@IPress the journal shaft by using the special tool to forceout the remaining bearings.
@ Pull out the journal.
7. REMOVAL OF LOBRO JOINT ASSEMBLY INSTALLA-
TION BOLT
(1) Place mating marks on the companion flange and Lobrojoint assembly.
(2) Remove the Lobro joint installation bolts and separate
the Lobro joint from the companion flange.
8. REMOVAL OF SELF LOCKING NUT/S. CENTER YGKE/10. COMPANION
FLANGE/lZ. CENTER BEARING
ASSEMBLY
(1) After placing mating ma,rks on the center yoke and
center propeller shaft, and companion flange and rear
propeller shaft, remove the self locking nuts, then
remove the center yoke and
companjon. flange.
NOTEBe careful not to damage or deform the dust seals on
center propeller shaft assembly and rear propeller shaft.

PROPELLER SHAFT - Propeller ShaftMating marks
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, Caae(2) After placing mating marks. on the center bearing
assembly (front) bracket and center propeller shaft, andthe center bearing assembly (rear) bracket. and rear
propeller shaft, remove the center bearing! ‘bracket.
Caution
The mounting rubber canndt b& rimoved’ frbm the
center bearing bracket.
(3) Pull out the front and rear center bearings with a
commercially available puller.
15. REMOVAL OF LOBRO JOINT ASSEMBLY(1) Remove the Lobro joint boot from the Lobro joint
assembly.(2) Remove the Lobro joint assembly as follows:
@ Put mating marks on the outer race, cage and inner
race with a scriber.
@ Remove the outer race and balls.
Caution
Note the positions of balls so that they can be
reinstalled in their’ original positions.@ Remove the inner race with cage from the center
propeller shaft by using a commercially available
puller.
NOTEWhen changing the grease on the Lobro joint
assembly, wipe off the grease and clean the outer
and inner races, cage and balls.

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Ldbro joint/ assemblvcommercially avail
10x0021
10x0018
Washer
Tape
I(3) If the outer race cannot be removed, remove the
complete Lobro joint assembly from the center prop-
eller shaft by using a commercially available puller.
17. REMOVAL OF BOOT BAND
Caution
Be careful not to damage the Liibro joint boot when the
boot band is loosened.
INSPECTIONNWGCAF
l Check the propeller shaft splines for wear or damage.
lCheck the ball grooves in inner and outer races for unevenwear, damage or rust.
l Check ball surface for rust, wear or other damage.
l Check the cage for rust or damage.
SERVICE POINTS OF REASSEMBLYNlOGHAP
19. INSTALLATION OF WASHER /18. LOBRO JOINT BOOT/17. BOOT
BAND/lG. RUBBER PACKING/ 15. LOBRO
JOINT ASSEMBLYI14. SNAP RING
(I) Put the washer and boot band on the center propeller
shaft.
(2) Wrap the splined end of center propeller shaft with
adhesive tape.
(3) Install the Lijbro joint boot on the center propeller shaft
and then remove the adhesive tape on the
splined, end
of the propeller shaft.

PROPELLER SHAFT - ProDeller ShaftIS-91
10X0018Inner race
I BallRecessed end
of inner race
Chamfered en
10x0040
Rubber
10x0037(4) Assemble the Lobro joint as follows:
@ Apply a thin coat of the specified grease to the ball
grooves of the inner and outer races.
Specified grease: Repair kit grease._,
@ Put the cage on the inner race with the mating
marks aligned and install two balls, one in a groove
and the other in the groove opposite to that groove.Both balls should be placed in the grooves where
they were before disassembly.
@ Assemble the inner race and cage in the outer race
with their mating marks aligned.
NOTEMake sure that the
recess.ed end (where snap ring
will be fitted) of the inner race, the recessed end
(where packing will be fitted) of the outer race, and
the chamfered end of the cage are all on the same
side. Also ensure that the relative positions of the
inner and outer races are as shown in the illustra-
tion.
@I Install the remaining balls in their original; positibns.
@ Check that the outer race rotates on the inner race
smoothly.‘l.(5) Apply specified grease to the Lobro joint assembly.
Specified grease: Repair kit grease
[45-55 g (1.59-1.94 oz.)1
(6) Apply a thin and even coat of the specified grease to therubber packing and fit the packing in the boot side end
of the Lobro joint assembly.
Specified grease: Repair kit grease
Caution
For the
L6bro joint assembly, the side that has the
concave part (for the rubber packing) in the
outerrace is the
Liibro joint boot side.

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10X0036Mounting boltsLijbro joint bootlOUOO16
clip
position1 ABoot band 1
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10x0001(7)
Install the Lobro joint assembly on the rear propeller
shaft while aligning their bolt holes, and drive the joint
assembly with a hammer using a socket wrench on the
;rinner race for complete installation.-4’
(8) Secure the inner race with the snap ring.
(9) Realign the bolt holes in the boot and Lobro joint
assembly utilizing the mounting bolts and fit the boot onthe joint assembly.
(1O)Secure the boot with the boot band.
Caution
Position the boot band clip on the side opposite tothe bosses which are provided in the boot for
Aventilation. Be sure to remove grease, if present,
’ _from around the bosses. Grease obstructs the
ventilation air passage.
(11)Check that the Lobro joint assembly moves smoothly.
12. INSTALLATION OF CENTER BEARING ASSEMBLY
(1) Apply multipurpose grease to the center bearing front
and rear grease grooves and to the dust seal lip.
Grease: MOPAR Multi-mileage Lubricant
Part No. 2525035 or equivalent(2) Be sure to fit the bearing into the rubber mount groove
on the center bearing bracket.
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NOTE-4
Face the bearing dust seal to the side of center bearingbracket mating mark.
(3) Assemble the center bearings to the center propeller
shaft and rear propeller shaft.