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FRONT AXLE -Drive Shaft26-11
REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
AA"TIE ROD END DISCONNECTION
Caution
1. Loosen the nut only; do not remove it from the ball
joint. Otherwise ball joint thread will be damaged.
2. The special tool should be suspended by a cord to
prevent it from coming off.
AB"DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL
1. Use the special tools to push out the drive shaft from
the hub.
2. Withdraw the drive shaft from the hub by pulling the bottom
of the brake disc towards you, and then remove the hub
retaining bolts.
3. Remove the drive shaft from the transmission by the
following procedure.
Insert a pry bar between the transmission case and the
drive shaft, and then pry the drive shaft from the
transmission.
Caution
(1) Do not pull on the drive shaft; doing so will damage
the T.J.; be sure to use the pry bar.
(2) When pulling the drive shaft out from the
transmission, be careful that the spline part of
the drive shaft does not damage the oil seal.
(3) Do not apply the vehicle weight to the wheel
bearing while loosening the drive shaft nut.
Otherwise wheel bearing will be damaged. If,
however, the vehicle weight must be applied to
the bearing (because of moving the vehicle),
temporarily secure the wheel bearing by using
the special tool.
Nut
Cord
Ball joint
MB991113 or
MB990635
MB990242 MB990767MB991354
MB990244
(Three)
T.J. assembly
Pry bar
Transmission
MB991000
(MB990998)
MB991017
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REAR AXLE -Troubleshooting 27B-10
Diagnosis
code No.Reference page Diagnosis items
61Stop lamp switch systemopen-circuitRefer to
GROUP22
62ACD mode changeover switchstuck
GROUP22.
63Parking brake switch systemshort-circuit or not re-
turned
65ABS monitor systemopen-circuit or defective
ABS
71Proportioning valve systemopen- or short-circuit27B-11
72Directional control valve (right) systemopen- or short-circuit27B-12
73Directional control valve (left) systemopen- or short-circuit27B-13
74Proportioning valve systemopen- or short-circuitRefer to
GROUP22
81Electric pump relay systemopen- or short-circuit
GROUP22.
82electric pump malfunction
or pressure sensor defect
84AYC control error–
85ACD control errorRefer to
GROUP 22.
NOTE
Code No.84 is not a code number output due to malfunction, but a code number output when control
for the 4WD-ECU to protect the AYC is stopped in excessive driving. AYC control can be recovered
by turning the ignition switch ON to OFF to ON.
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REAR AXLE -On-vehicle Service27B-16
DATA LIST REFERENCE TABLE
For check, refer to GROUP 22.
ACTUATOR TEST REFERENCE TABLE
For check, refer to GROUP 22.
CHECK AT 4WD-ECU TERMINALS
For check, refer to GROUP 22.
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
REAR AXLE TOTAL BACKLASH CHECK
1. Park the vehicle on a flat, level surface.
2. Move the transmission control lever to the neutral position.
Apply the parking brake. Raise the vehicle on a jack.
3. Turn the companion flange clockwise as far as it will go.
Make the mating mark on the dust cover of the companion
flange and on the differential carrier.
4. Turn the companion flange anti-clockwise as far as it
will go, and measure the amount of distance the mating
marks moved.
Limit: 6 mm
5. If the backlash exceeds the limit value, replace the
differential carrier assembly.
GEAR OIL LEVEL CHECK
1. Remove the filler plug.
2. Check that the gear oil level is within the specified range
from the bottom end of the filler plug hole.
3. If the gear oil level exceeds the standard value, add the
specified gear oil up to the bottom end of the filler plug
hole.
Specified gear oil:
Hypoid gear oil
MITSUBISHI Genuine Gear Oil Part No. 8149630
EX, CASTROL HYPOY LS (GL-5, SAE 90),
SHELL-LSD (GL-5, SAE 80W - 90) or equivalent
4. Fit the filler plug and tighten it to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 49±9 N·m
Mating marks
Upper
limit
Lower
limit
Gear oil
8mm
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REAR AXLE -On-vehicle Service27B-22
8. If the measured value exceeds the standard value, replace
the hydraulic unit.
9. Connect the hydraulic unit and the hydraulic unit hose
assembly, and connect the torque transfer differential and
hydraulic unit hose assembly, tighten the flare nut in
specified torque.
Tightening torque: 34±5 N·m (Thread is not lubricated)
26±4 N·m (Thread is lubricated)
10. Supply the specified fluid up to the MAX level of the
oil reservoir, and bleed.
Specified fluid: ATF-SP III
Quantity: 1 L
WHEEL BEARING AXIAL PLAY CHECK
1. Remove the brake caliper and brake disc.
2. Check the bearing’s axial play.
Place a dial gauge against the hub surface; then move
the hub in the axial direction and check whether or not
there is axial play.
Limit: 0.05 mm
3. If the axial play exceeds the limit, the castle nut should
be tightened to the specified torque 225±25 N·m and
check the axial play again.
4. Replace the rear hub assembly if an adjustment cannot
be made to within the limit.
WHEEL BEARING ROTARY-SLIDING
RESISTANCE CHECK
1. Remove the brake caliper and brake disc.
2. After turning the hub a few times to seat the bearing,
wind a rope around the hub bolt and turn the hub by
pulling at a 90_angle with a spring balance. Measure
to determine whether or not the rotary-sliding resistance
of the rear hub is at the limit value.
Limit: 22 N or less
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REAR AXLE -On-vehicle Service27B-23
3. If the limit value is exceeded, loosen the flange nut and
then tighten it to the specified torque 225±25 N·m and
check the rear hub rotary sliding resistance again.
4. Replace the rear hub assembly if an adjustment cannot
be made to within the limit.
HUB BOLT REPLACEMENT
1. Remove the brake caliper and brake disc.
2. Use the special tools to remove the hub bolts.
NOTE
To retain a space for removing the hub bolts, remove
near the retainer spring mounting position.
3. Install the plain washer to the new hub bolt, and install
the bolt with a nut.
DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER OIL SEAL
REPLACEMENT
Differential part
1. Remove the drive shaft. (Refer to P. 27B-29.)
2. Remove the oil seal from the differential carrier.
3. Using the special tool, drive a new oil seal all the way
into position.
4. Coat the oil seal lips and the drive shaft surface in contact
with the oil seal with multi-purpose grease.
5. Replace the drive shaft circlip with a new one and mount
the drive shaft to the differential carrier. (Refer to P.
27B-29.)
6. Check for correct wheel alignment. (Refer to GROUP
34 – On-vehicle Service.)
MB991618MB990767
Plain
washerMB990767
MB990938
MB991115
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REAR AXLE -Rear Hub Assembly27B-25
REAR HUB ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Caution
If the vehicle is equipped with the Brembo disc brake, during maintenance, take care not to contact
the parts or tools to the caliper because the paint of caliper will be scratched. And if there is
brake fluid on the caliper, wipe out quickly.
Pre-removal Operation
Gear Oil Draining (Refer to P. 27B-17.)Post-installation Operation
DGear Oil Filling (Refer to P. 27B-17.)
DParking Brake Lever Stroke Adjustment (Refer to
GROUP 36 – On-vehicle Service.)
2
118±19 N·m
4
1
3
225±25 N·m
8
7
6
5
10
9
54±5 N·m
81±6 N·m
Removal steps
AA"1. Rear brake caliper
2. Rear brake disc
3. Parking brake shoe & lining assembly
(Refer to GROUP 36 - Parking Brake
Drum.)
4. Clip5. Parking brake cable connection
6. Split pin
AB""AA7. Drive shaft nut
8. Rear drive shaft assembly
AC"9. Rear hub assembly
10. Backing plate
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REAR AXLE -Rear Hub Assembly27B-26
REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
AA"REAR BRAKE CALIPER REMOVAL
Suspend the rear brake caliper from the body with wire, etc.
to prevent it from falling.
Caution
If the vehicle is equipped with the Brembo disc brake,
during maintenance, take care not to contact the parts or
tools to the caliper because the paint of caliper will be
scratched. And if there is brake fluid on the caliper, wipe
out quickly.
AB"DRIVE SHAFT NUT REMOVAL
Caution
Do not apply pressure to wheel bearing by the vehicle
weight to avoid possible damage to wheel bearing before
tightening drive shaft nut fully.
AC"REAR HUB ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
1. Using the special tool, remove the drive shaft from the
rear hub assembly.
2. Remove the mounting bolts and remove the rear hub
assembly from the knuckle.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
"AADRIVE SHAFT NUT INSTALLATION
1. Assemble the drive shaft washer in the illustrated direction.
2. Tighten the drive shaft nut fully with special tools.
Caution
Do not apply pressure to wheel bearing by the vehicle
weight to avoid possible damage to wheel bearing
before tightening drive shaft nut fully.
3. If the pin hole does not align with another, tighten the
drive shaft nut (less than 250 N
·m) and find the nearest
hole then bend the split pin to fit in.
MB990767
MB990767
MB990242MB991354
MB990244
(3)
MB990767
225±25 N·m
Washer
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REAR AXLE -Knuckle27B-28
KNUCKLE
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Caution
1. If the vehicle is equipped with the Brembo disc brake, during maintenance, take care not to
contact the parts or tools to the caliper because the paint of caliper will be scratched. And
if there is brake fluid on the caliper, wipe out quickly.
2. With the part marked with *, first temporarily tighten it, then ground the vehicle and tighten
it to specification in unloaded condition.
Pre-removal Operation
Rear Hub Assembly Removal (Refer to P.27-25.)Post-installation Operation
DPress dust cover with a finger to check for crack
or damage in the dust cover.
DRear Hub Assembly Installation (Refer to P.27-25.)
1
2
3
4
5
6
25±6 N·m81±6 N·m
81±6 N·m*
88±10 N·m*
81±6 N·m
Removal steps
1. Vehicle speed sensor
ABS or ACD>
AA"2. Knuckle and trailing arm connection
3. Knuckle and lower arm connectionAA"4. Knuckle and toe-control arm connec-
tion
AA"5. Knuckle and upper arm connection
6. Knuckle assembly
REMOVAL SERVICE POINT
AA"KNUCKLE AND TRAILING ARM/TOE-CONTROL
ARM/UPPER ARM DISCONNECTION
Caution
1. Use special tools to loosen the nut from the ball joint
instead of removing it.
2. Hang special tools with ropes to prevent them from
falling.
Nut
Cord
Ball joint
MB991113 or
MB990635