Mitsubishi Outlander (2003+). Manual — part 221

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GROUP 25

PROPELLER SHAFT

CONTENTS

GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . .

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SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . .

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LUBRICANTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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SEALANT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

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PROPELLER SHAFT . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . .

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

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DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY . . . . .

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GENERAL INFORMATION

PROPELLER SHAFT

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GENERAL INFORMATION

M1251000100175

For 4WD vehicles, a 3 way split 4-joint type propeller
shaft with centre bearing is used.

SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS

M1251000300180

LUBRICANTS

M1251000400217

SEALANT

M1251000500106

SPECIAL TOOLS

M1251000600170

Item

Standard value

Limit

Propeller shaft run-out mm

−

0.6

Clearance between snap ring and snap ring groove mm

0.02

−

0.06

−

Item

Specified lubricant

Quantity

Front propeller shaft sleeve yoke

Hypoid gear oil SAE 75W-90 or 75W-85W or
80W conforming to API GL-4

As required

DOJ assembly

Repair kit grease

95

±

5 g

Item

Specified sealant

Rubber packings for DOJ assembly

3M Stud Locking 4170 or equivalent

Tool

Number

Name

Use

MB990840

Universal joint remover
and installer

Disassembly and
reassembly of universal
joint

MD998801

Bearing remover

Removal of centre
bearing assembly

MB990840

AC106983

PROPELLER SHAFT

PROPELLER SHAFT

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PROPELLER SHAFT

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1251001000223

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

<<A>> PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
1. Make mating marks on the differential companion

flange and the propeller shaft assembly.

CAUTION

Be careful not to bend the joint portion when
removing the propeller shaft because this will
damage to the joint boot.

2. Insert a rag so as to avoid boot damage, and

remove the propeller shaft assembly in a straight
and level manner.

AC203945

N

N

54 ± 5 N·m

30 ± 4 N·m

5

4

3

1

3

2

3

Gear Oil:
Hypoid gear oil SAE 75W-90 or 75W-85W
or 80W conforming to API GL-4

30 ± 4 N·m

13 ± 2 N·m

1

13 ± 2 N·m

2

AD

3

4

Removal steps

1.

Heat protector

2.

Self locking nut

3.

Insulator

4.

Spacer

<<A>> >>A<<

5.

Propeller shaft assembly

AC101255

Rear propeller
shaft

Joint assembly

Rag

Joint boot

AD

PROPELLER SHAFT

PROPELLER SHAFT

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INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

>>A<< PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY
INSTALLATION

CAUTION

•

Do not damage the oil seal lips on the transfer

case.

•

Remove oil and grease from the threads of
the mounting bolts and nuts before
tightening, or they will loosen.

•

Be careful not to bend the joint portion when
removing the propeller shaft, because this
will damage the joint boot.

1. If reusing the propeller shaft, align the mating

marks of differential companion flange and
propeller shaft assembly to install.

2. When installing a new rear propeller shaft

assembly, align the mark on the propeller shaft
tube with the mark at the side of the differential
companion flange.

INSPECTION

M1251001100167

•

Check the sleeve yoke and centre yoke for wear,
damage or cracks.

•

Check the propeller shaft for bends, twisting or
damage.

•

Check the universal joint for smooth operation in
all directions.

•

Check the centre bearing for smooth movement.

PROPELLER SHAFT RUNOUT

Limit: 0.6 mm

AC101431

Transfer

Oil seal

AC

AC300150AC

Marking

Marking

Differential
companion flange

Propeller shaft
assembly

ACX00643AB