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A. Remove the balls from the DOJ cage. See Fig. 6
.
B. Remove the DOJ cage from the DOJ inner race in the direction of the BJ. See
Fig. 7
.
C. Wrap plastic tape around the splined part of the DOJ side of the axle shaft so
that DOJ boot/BJ boot are not damaged when they are removed.
Fig. 6: Removing Balls

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2004 DRIVE AXLES Axle Shafts - Rear - Endeavor

Fig. 7: Removing Double Offset Joint (DOJ) Cage

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Reassembly Service Points
CAUTION: DO NOT mix old, new, or different types of
grease, as a special grease is used in the joint.
CAUTION: In order to fill specified amount of air inside the
BJ boot, keep the bent angle of the axle shaft to 0
degrees during the operation.
NOTE: The grease in the repair kit should be divided in half for
use, respectively, at the joint and inside the boot.

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2004 DRIVE AXLES Axle Shafts - Rear - Endeavor

A. Wrap tape around the spline part of the shaft, then install BJ boot and DOJ
boot. Fill the inside of the BJ and BJ boot with specified grease. Tighten the
boot band.
B. Install the DOJ cage to the axle shaft and put it aside to BJ assembly side.
Align the mating mark to DOJ inner race with that of the shaft. See Fig. 8
. Tap
the inner race with even force to press-fit into the bump of the shaft with Brass
Bar (MB990939).
C. Fill the inside of the DOJ outer race and DOJ boot with the specified grease.
D. Position the DOJ outer race so that the distance between the boot bands as
shown. See Fig. 9
. Remove part of the DOJ boot from the DOJ outer race to
release the air pressure inside the boot.
CAUTION: The axle shaft joint uses special grease. DO NOT
mix old, new, or different types of grease.

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2004 DRIVE AXLES Axle Shafts - Rear - Endeavor

Fig. 8: Installing Double Offset Joint (DOJ) Cage & Inner Race

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Fig. 9: Installing Double Offset Joint (DOJ) Boot Bands (Small & Large)

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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS For tor
que s
pecifications, see Fi
g. 2
.

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2004 DRIVE AXLES Axle Shafts - Rear - Endeavor

torque in the forward direction. Record hub torque with pads removed.
Fig. 53: Measuring Hub Torque Without Pads

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2. After re-installing the caliper support to the knuckle, install the pad clips and
the pads to the caliper support.
3. Clean the piston and insert into cylinder with special tool MB990520.
4. Be careful that the piston boot does not become caught, when lowering the
caliper assembly and installing the lock pin bolt.
5. Check the brake drag force as follows.
CAUTION: Do not let any oil, grease or other contamination
get onto the friction surfaces of the pads and
brake discs.

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2004 BRAKES Basic Brake System - Endeavor

Fig. 57: Identifying Lubrication Points

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DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS << A>> CALIPER PISTON/PISTON BOOT REMOVAL
CAUTION: When disassembling the front disc brakes,
disassemble both sides (left and right wheels) as a
set.
CAUTION:
When removing the pistons, be sure to use the

2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS
2004 BRAKES Basic Brake System - Endeavor

Blow compressed air slowly from the connecting portion of the brake hose to pull
out the
piston and the
piston boots.handle of a plastic hammer and adjust the height
of the two pistons while pumping in air slowly so
that the pistons protrude evenly. Do not remove one piston completely before
trying to remove the other piston, because it will
become impossible to remove the second piston. Blow air little by little to remove the piston. The
piston will pop out if a force of air is applied
suddenly.

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2004 BRAKES Basic Brake System - Endeavor

Fig. 61: Identifying Lubrication Points

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DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS << A>> PISTON BOOT/CALIPER PISTON REMOVAL
CAUTION: When disassembling the disc brakes, disassemble
both sides (left and right) as a set.
CAUTION: Blow air little by little to remove the piston. The

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2004 BRAKES Basic Brake System - Endeavor