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Fig. 88: Applying Stud Locking Or Equivalent To Threaded Holes Of Drive Gear

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4. Install the drive gear onto the differential case with the mating marks properly
aligned. Tighten the drive gear attaching bolts to the specified torque in a
diagonal sequence.
Tightening torque: 84 +/- 4 N.m (62 +/- 3 ft-lb)
>>I<< DIFFERENTIAL SIDE BEARING INNER RACE INSTALLATION Use special tool MB990728 to press-fit the differential side bearing inner races into
the differential case.
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2004 SUSPENSION Rear Axle < AWD > - Endeavor

Fig. 89: Installing Differential Side Bearing Inner Race

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>>J<< DIFFERENTIAL SIDE BEARING NUT INSTALLATION/SNAP RING & FINAL DRIVE GEAR BACKLASH
ADJUSTMENT Adjust the final drive gear backlash by the following procedure:
1. Using special tools MB991367 and MB991385, temporarily tighten the side
bearin
g nut to
just before
preloadin
g of the side bearin
g.

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2004 SUSPENSION Rear Axle < AWD > - Endeavor

Fig. 90: Tightening Side Bearing Nut

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2. Measure the final drive gear backlash at four points or more on the
circumference of the drive gear.
Standard value: 0.11 - 0.16 mm (0.004 - 0.006 inch)

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2004 SUSPENSION Rear Axle < AWD > - Endeavor

Fig. 91: Measuring Final Drive Gear Backlash

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3. Using special tools MB991367, MB991385, adjust the backlash to standard
value by moving the side bearing nut as shown.
NOTE: First loosen the side bearing nut then tighten the side
bearing nut the same amount as when it was loosened.

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2004 SUSPENSION Rear Axle < AWD > - Endeavor

Fig. 92: Adjusting Backlash To Standard Value By Moving Side Bearing Nut

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4. Using special tools MB991367 and MB991385, apply the preload, turn down
both right and left side bearing nuts on half the distance between centers of two
neighboring holes.

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2004 SUSPENSION Rear Axle < AWD > - Endeavor

Fig. 93: Using Special Tools And Apply Preload

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5. Fit the sna
p rin
g at either
position shown to lock the side bearin
g nut.

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2004 SUSPENSION Rear Axle < AWD > - Endeavor

Fig. 94: Fitting Snap Ring At Either Position

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6. Check the final drive gear tooth contact. If poor contact is evident, make
adjustment. (Refer to DISASSEMBLY
).
7. Measure the drive gear runout.
Limit: 0.05 mm (0.002 inch)

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Fig. 95: Measuring Drive Gear Runout

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8. If drive gear runout exceeds the limit, remove the differential case and then the
drive gears, moving them to different positions and reinstall them.
9. If adjustment is not possible, replace the differential case or drive gear and
drive pinion as a set.
SPECIFICATIONS
2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS
2004 SUSPENSION Rear Axle < AWD > - Endeavor