Mitsubishi Colt Ralliart. Manual — part 257

DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBLY

FRONT AXLE

26-28

13.Check that the boot band is not sticking out past

the place where it has been installed. If the boot
band is sticking out, remove it and then repeat
steps 9 to 12, using a new boot band.

BJ BOOT (RESIN BOOT) REPLACEMENT

M1261005200509

1. Cut the boot bands (large and small).

NOTE: The boot bands cannot be re-used.

2. Replace the BJ boot.

AC314202AB

End pliers

3. Using the end pliers, tighten the boot band.

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GROUP 27

REAR AXLE

CONTENTS

SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . .

27-2

SPECIAL TOOLS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

27-2

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE. . . . . . . . . . .

27-3

WHEEL BEARING AXIAL PLAY CHECK . .

27-3

WHEEL BEARING ROTARY-SLIDING

RESISTANCE CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

27-4

HUB BOLT REPLACEMENT. . . . . . . . . . . .

27-5

REAR AXLE HUB ASSEMBLY . . . . .

27-6

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . .

27-6

INSPECTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

27-8

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SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS

REAR AXLE

27-2

SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS

M1271000300762

Item

Limit

Wheel bearing axial play mm

0.05

Wheel bearing rotary-sliding resistance N

19 or less

SPECIAL TOOLS

M1271000600343

Tool

Number

Name

Use

B990767

MB990767

Front hub & flange
yoke holder

Hub fixing

MB991618

MB991618

Hub bolt remover

Hub bolt removal

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ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

REAR AXLE

27-3

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

WHEEL BEARING AXIAL PLAY CHECK

M1271000900753

AC207894 AC

Bolts
(M8×1.25)

1. For vehicles with rear drum brake, remove the

brake drum. If the brake drum is seized, install M8
× 1.25 bolts as shown, and remove the drum by
tightening the bolts evenly and gradually.

AC311433 AC

Bolts
(M8 × 1.25)

2. For vehicles with rear disc brake, remove the

caliper assembly, and suspend the caliper
assembly with a wire and remove the brake disc.
If the brake disc is seized, install M8

× 1.25 bolts

as shown, and remove the disc by tightening the
bolts evenly and gradually. <4A9>

AC208743 AC

Vehicles with
rear drum brake

AC311430 AB

Vehicles with
rear disc brake

3. 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

4. If the play exceeds the limit, replace the rear hub

assembly.

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