2004 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR oil

Fig. 23: Removing Output Shaft Using Special Tool MB991721

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INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS >>A<< OUTPUT SHAFT < AWD> /DRIVE SHAFT/DRIVE SHAFT AND INNER SHAFT ASSEMBLY < FWD-RH>
INSTALLATION
>>B<< DRIVE SHAFT NUT INSTALLATION 1. Be sure to install the drive shaft washer in the specified direction.
CAUTION: When installing the output shaft, the drive shaft or
the drive shaft and inner shaft assembly, be careful
that the spline part of the output shaft, the drive shaft
or the drive shaft and inner shaft assembly do not
damage the oil seal.
CAUTION: Before securely tightening the drive shaft nuts,
make sure there is no load on the wheel
bearings. Otherwise the wheel bearing will be

2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS
2004 DRIVELINE/AXLES Front Axle Hub & Axle Shafts - Endeavor

A. Using End Yoke Holder (MB990767), fix the hub, and remove the axle shaft
nut.
B. Install Ball Joint Remover (MB991897) as shown. See Fig. 6
. Turn the bolt
and knob as necessary to make the jaws of Ball Joint Remover (MB991897)
parallel. See Fig. 7
. Tighten the bolt by hand and confirm that the jaws are still
in parallel. Tighten the bolt to disconnect the tie rod end and remove the self-
locking nut. CAUTION: DO NOT apply pressure (by vehicle weight) to the
wheel bearing when the axle shaft nut is
loosened.
CAUTION: DO NOT remove the self-locking but from the ball
joint. Loosen the nut and use Ball Joint Remover
(MB991897) to avoid possible damage to ball
joint threads. Hang Ball Joint Remover
(MB991897) with a cord to prevent it from falling.
NOTE: When adjusting the jaws of Ball Joint Remover
(MB991897) in parallel, make sure the knob is in the
position shown. See Fig. 7
.
CAUTION: DO NOT pull on the axle shaft. Be sure to use a
pry bar. When pulling the axle shaft out from the
transaxle, be careful that the splined part of the
axle shaft does not damage the oil seal.
CAUTION: DO NOT apply pressure (by vehicle weight) to the
wheel bearing when the axle shaft is removed. If,
however, vehicle weight must be applied to the
bearing to more the vehicle, temporarily secure
the wheel bearing by using Spacer (MB991000 or
MB990998) and Front Hub Remover and Installer
(MB991017). See Fig. 5
.

2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS
2004 DRIVE AXLES Axle Shafts - Front - Endeavor

C. Using Puller Shaft (MB990242), Puller Bar (MB990244), Puller Body
(MB991354), and End Yoke Holder (MB990767), push out the axle shaft
assembly and inner shaft assembly (if equipped) from the hub. Remove the
axle shaft from the hub buy pulling the bottom of the brake disc towards you.
Insert a pry bar between the transaxle case and the axle shaft, then pry and
remove the axle shaft from the transaxle. See Fig. 8
. If the inner shaft is hard
to remove from the transaxle, strike the bracket assembly lightly with a plastic
hammer and remove the inner shaft.
D. Use Slide Hammer (MB991721) to remove the output shaft. CAUTION: When pulling the output shaft out from the
transaxle, be careful that the splined part of the
output shaft does not damage the oil seal.

2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS
2004 DRIVE AXLES Axle Shafts - Front - Endeavor

Fig. 8: Removing Axle Shaft/ Axle Shaft & Inner Shaft Assembly

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Installation Service Points 1. When installing the output shaft, the axle shaft/axle shaft and inner shaft
assembly, be careful that the splined part of the shafts (output shaft and axle
shaft/axle shaft and inner shaft assembly) do not damage the oil seal.
CAUTION: Make sure there is no load on the wheel bearings
before tightening the axle shaft nuts.

2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS
2004 DRIVE AXLES Axle Shafts - Front - Endeavor

2004 SUSPENSION
Front - Endeavor
GENERAL DESCRIPTION The front suspension is a McPherson strut with coil spring. The shock absorber is
gas-filled hydraulic double-acting type. CONSTRUCTION DIAGRAM Fig. 1: Front Suspension Construction Diagram

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FRONT SUSPENSION DIAGNOSIS INTRODUCTION TO FRONT SUSPENSION DIAGNOSIS
2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS 2004 SUSPENSION Front - Endeavor


2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS 2004 SUSPENSION Front - Endeavor

If the front suspension is faulty, the vehicle will not run straightforward or noise
will occur. Incorrect wheel alignment, malfunction of strut assembly, stabilizer bar,
coil spring, or worn or out-of-balance tires can cause these problems. FRONT SUSPENSION DIAGNOSIS TROUBLESHOOTING STRATEGY Use these steps to plan your diagnostic strategy. If you follow them carefully, you
will be sure that you have exhausted most of the possible ways to find a front
suspension fault.
1. Gather information from the customer.
2. Verify that the condition described by the customer exists.
3. Find and repair the malfunction by following the Symptom Chart and
Symptom Procedures.
4. Verify malfunction is eliminated. SYMPTOM CHART Fig. 2: Symptom Chart

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SYMPTOM PROCEDURES INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1: Steering Wheel Is Heavy, Vibrates Or Pulls To One Side DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Check the tires.

2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS 2004 SUSPENSION Front - Endeavor

Q: Are the tires in normal condition?
YES: Go to Step 2.
NO: If out of balance, balance the tires as necessary. If excessively worn,
replace the tires as necessary and go to Step 5 .
STEP 2. Check the wheel alignment.
Refer to ON
-VEHICLE SERVICE
.
Q: Is the wheel alignment correct?
YES: Go to Step 3.
NO: Adjust it, then go to Step 5 .
STEP 3. Check the lower arm ball joint.
Q: Is the ball joint in good condition?
YES: Go to Step 4.
NO: Replace the lower arm assembly, then go to Step 5 .
STEP 4. Check the coil spring.
Q: Is the coil spring in good condition?
YES: Go to Step 5.
NO: Replace it, then go to Step 5.
STEP 5. Retest the system.
Q: Is the malfunction eliminated?
YES: The procedure is complete.
NO: Return to Step 1 .
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 2: Excessive Body Rolling DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Check for broken or deteriorated stabilizer bar
.

2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS 2004 SUSPENSION Front - Endeavor

Q: Is the stabilizer bar in good condition?
YES: Go to Step 2.
NO: Replace it, then go to Step 3 .
STEP 2. Check the strut assembly for damage.
Q: Is the strut assembly in good condition?
YES: Go to Step 3.
NO: Replace it, then go to Step 3.
STEP 3. Retest the system.
Q: Is the malfunction eliminated?
YES: The procedure is complete.
NO: Return to Step 1 .
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 3: Poor Ride DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Check for improper tire inflation pressure.
Q: Is the tire inflation correct?
YES: Go to Step 2.
NO: Adjust it, then go to Step 4 .
STEP 2. Check for broken or deteriorated coil spring(s).
Q: Are the coil spring(s) broken or deteriorated?
YES: Replace the coil spring(s), then go to Step 4 .
NO: Go to Step 3.
STEP 3. Check for strut assembly damage.
Q: Is the strut assembly damaged?

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