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Fig. 11: Identifying Special Tools (4 Of 4)

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ON-VEHICLE SERVICE REAR AXLE TOTAL BACKLASH CHECK 1. Park the vehicle on a flat, level surface.
2. Place the selector lever to the neutral position. Apply the parking brake and
jack up the vehicle.
3. Turn the propeller shaft clockwise as far as it will go. Make the mating marks
on the dust cover of the com
panion flan
ge and on the differential carrier.

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Fig. 12: Making Mating Marks

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4. Turn the propeller shaft counterclockwise as far as it will go, and measure the
amount of distance between the mating marks.
Limit: 5 mm (0.2 inch)

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Fig. 23: Rotating Rear Hub

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3. Hold the rear wheel hub assembly in a vice using wooden blocks.
4. Measure the wheel bearing rotation starting torque by using special tools
MB990326 and MB990685.
Limit: 1.4 N.m (1.03 ft-lb)
5. If the rotation starting torque is not within the limit range when the nut is
tightened to 236 +/- 19 N.m (174 +/- 14 ft-lb), replace the front wheel bearing
assembly. If there is any signs of binding or tight spots when the wheel bearing
turns, replace it.
6. Measure to determine whether the wheel bearing axial play is within the
specified limit or not.
Limit: 0.05 mm (0.002 inch)

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Fig. 25: Removing/InsatllingKnuckle

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Required Special Tool:
MB991897: Ball Joint Remover
REMOVAL SERVICE POINT <> SELF LOCKING NUT (TOE CONTROL ARM CONNECTION) REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Do not remove the nut from the ball joint. Loosen
it and use the special tool to avoid possible
damage to ball joint threads.

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Fig. 27: Tightening Bolt

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3. Tighten the bolt with a wrench to disconnect the ball joint and remove the self
locking nut.
INSPECTION Check the knuckle for wear or cracks. DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
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Fig. 48: Removing Cover

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2. Hold special tools MB990909 and MB991116 in a vise, and install the
differential carrier assembly to the special tool.
FINAL DRIVE GEAR BACKLASH 1. With the drive pinion locked in place, use a dial gauge to measure the drive
gear backlash in four or more places on the drive gear.
Standard value: 0.11 - 0.16 mm (0.004 - 0.006 inch)
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gear rear side and differential case, or for loose drive gear installation bolts.
3. When step (2) gives normal results, reposition the drive gear and differential
case and remeasure.
4. If adjustment is impossible, replace the differential case, or replace the drive
gear and pinion as a set.
DIFFERENTIAL GEAR BACKLASH 1. Insert a wedge between the side gear and the pinion shaft to lock the side gear.
2. While locking the side gear with the wedge, measure the differential gear
backlash with a dial indicator on the pinion gear.
Use the measurement procedure for the other pinion gear.
Standard value: 0,01 - 0.250 mm (0.0004 - 0.0098 inch)
Limit: 0.2 mm (0.01 inch)
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Fig. 57: Loosening Drive Gear Attaching Bolts

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<> LOCK PIN REMOVAL Drive out the lock
pin with a
punch.

2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS
2004 SUSPENSION Rear Axle < AWD > - Endeavor