2004 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR Rear end

Fig. 13: Measuring Distance Between Mating Marks

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5. If the backlash exceeds the limit value, remove the differential carrier assembly
and check the following.
Final drive gear backlash (Refer to DISASSEMBLY
).
Differential gear backlash (Refer to DISASSEMBLY
).
GEAR OIL LEVEL CHECK 1. Remove the filler plug.
2. Check that gear oil level is not 8 mm (0.3 inch) below the bottom of filler plug
hole.
Specified gear oil: Hypoid gear oil API classification GL-5 or higher
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2004 SUSPENSION Rear Axle < AWD > - Endeavor

Above-23°C (-10°F): SAE 90, 85W-90, 80W-90
From-34 to-23°C (-30 to-10°F): SAE 80W, 80W-90
Below-34°C (-30°F): SAE 75W
Fig. 14: Checking Gear Oil Level

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3.
Tighten the filler plug to the specified torque.

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Tightening torque: 49 +/- 9 N.m (37 +
/-6 f
t-lb)
WHEEL BEARING END PLAY CHECK 1. Remove the caliper assembly, and suspend the caliper assembly with a wire
and remove the brake disc.
2. Fit the dial gauge as shown in the diagram and move the hub in the axial
direction to measure the play.
Limit: 0.05 mm (0.002 inch)
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Fig. 15: Fitting The Dial Gauge To Hub Wheel

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3. If the play exceeds the limit, replace the wheel bearing (Refer to TRAILING
ARM ).
4. Install the brake disc and caliper assembly, and tighten the caliper assembly
mounting bolts to the specified torque.

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Tightening torque: 60 +/- 5 N.m (45 +
/-3 f
t-lb)
DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT Required Special Tools:
MB991380: Oil Seal Installer MB990938: Bar
1. Remove the drive shaft from the differential carrier (Refer to DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
).
2. Remove the differential carrier oil seal.

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Fig. 16: Removing Differential Carrier Oil Seal

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3. Use special tools MB990938 and MB991380 to press-fit a new oil seal.
4. Apply multi-purpose grease to the oil seal lip and drive shaft oil seal seating
area.
5. Replace the drive shaft circlip with a new one, and install the drive shaft to the
differential carrier
(Refer to DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
).

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REAR AXLE HUB ASSEMBL
Y
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Fig. 17: Removing/Installing Rear Axle Hub Assembly Components

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Required Special Tool:
MB990767: End Yoke Holder
MB990241: Axle Shaft Puller
MB991354: Puller Bod
y
CAUTION:
For vehicles with ABS, be careful not to strike the
pole piece at the tip of the rear ABS sensor with
tools during servicing work. The rear hub assembly should not be dismantled.

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MB990211: Slide Hammer REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS <> DRIVE SHAFT NUT REMOVAL Use special tool MB990767 to fix the hub and remove the drive shaft nut.
Fig. 18: Removing Shaft Nut

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CAUTION: Do not apply pressure to the wheel bearing by the
vehicle weight to avoid possible damage when the
drive shaft nut is loosened.

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2004 SUSPENSION Rear Axle < AWD > - Endeavor