Mitsubishi Eclipse. Manual — part 901

DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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6. Check that crimping amount (B) of the BJ boot band is at the

standard value.

Standard value (B): 2.4

− 2.8 mm (0.10 − 0.11 inch)

<If the crimping amount is larger than 2.8 mm (0.11

inch)>

Readjust the value of (W) in step 4 according to the

following formula, and then repeat the operation in
step 6.

[W = 5.5 mm (0.22 inch)

− B]

Example: If B = 2.9 mm (0.11 inch), then W = 2.6 mm

(0.10 inch).

<If the crimping amount is smaller than 2.4 mm (0.09

inch)>

Remove the BJ boot band, readjust the value of (W)

in step 4 according to the following formula, and
then repeat the operations in steps 5 and 6 using a
new BJ boot band.

[W = 5.5 mm (0.22 inch)

− B]

Example: If B = 2.3 mm (0.10 inch), then W = 3.2 mm

(0.13 inch).

7. Check that the BJ boot band is not sticking out past the

place where it has been installed. If the BJ boot band is
sticking out, remove it and then repeat the operations in
steps 4 to 6 using a new BJ boot band.

CAUTION

The driveshaft joint uses special grease. Do not mix old
and new grease or different types of grease.
8. Fill the inside of the BJ boot with the specified amount of the

repair kit grease.

Grease quantity:

<2.4L ENGINE> 110

± 10 g (3.9 ± 0.4 oz)

<3.0L ENGINE> 120

± 10 g (4.2 ± 0.4 oz)

9. Install the BJ boot band (large) so that clearance (C)

between it and the BJ housing is at the standard value.

Standard value (C): 0.1

− 1.55 mm (0.004 − 0.061 inch)

ACX00996AC

B

ACX00993AB

STOPPER

ADJUSTING BOLT

(W)

MB991561

AC001176

C

AB

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10.Follow the same procedure as in step 3 to adjust the size of

the opening (W) on special tool MB991561 so that it is at the
standard value.

Standard value (W): 3.2 mm (0.13 inch)

11.Place the BJ boot band (large) against the projection at the

edge of the boot, and then secure it so that there is a
clearance left as shown by (D) in the illustration.

12.Use special tool MB991561 to crimp the BJ boot band

(large) in the same way as in step 5.

13.Check that the crimping amount (E) of the BJ boot band is at

the standard value and that the crimping amount (F) of the
BJ boot band is at the limited value.

Standard value (E): 2.4

− 2.8 mm (0.10 − 0.11 inch)

Limited value (F): 9.5 mm (0.40 inch)
<If the crimping amount is larger than 2.8 mm (0.11

inch)>

Readjust the value of (W) in step 10 according to the

following formula, and then repeat the operation in
step 12.

[W = 5.8 mm (0.23 inch)

− E]

Example: If E = 2.9 mm (0.11 inch), then W = 2.9 mm

(0.11 inch).

<If the crimping amount is smaller than 2.4 mm (0.09

inch)>

Remove the BJ boot band, readjust the value of (W)

in step 10 according to the following formula, and
then repeat the operations in steps 11 and 12 using
a new BJ boot band.

[W = 5.8 mm (0.23 inch)

− E]

Example: If E = 2.3 mm (0.10 inch) then W = 3.5 mm

(0.15 inch).

14.Check that the BJ boot band is not sticking out past the

place where it has been installed. If the BJ boot band is
sticking out, remove it and then repeat the operations in
steps 11 to 13 using a new BJ boot band.

ACX00993AB

STOPPER

ADJUSTING BOLT

(W)

MB991561

AC001177

D

PROJECTION

BJ BOOT BAND

BJ BOOT

AB

ACX00997AC

E

F

SPECIFICATIONS

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SPECIFICATIONS

FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

M1261005400202

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

M1261000200195

SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS

M1261000300222

LUBRICANTS

M1261000400218

ITEM

SPECIFICATION

Caliper assembly bolt

100

± 10 N⋅m (74 ± 7 ft-lb)

Center bearing bolt

40

± 5 N⋅m (30 ± 3 ft-lb)

Driveshaft nut

226

± 29 N⋅m (167 ± 21 ft-lb)

Dust shield bolt

8.9

± 1.9 N⋅m (78 ± 17 in-lb)

Front strut nut

300

± 24 N⋅m (221 ± 18 ft-lb)

Knuckle and wheel bearing bolt

88

± 10 N⋅m (65 ± 7 ft-lb)

Lower arm ball joint nut

108

± 10 N⋅m (80 ± 7 ft-lb)

Stabilizer link nut

44

± 10 N⋅m (33 ± 7 ft-lb)

Tie rod end nut

29

± 4 N⋅m (21 ± 3 ft-lb)

ITEM

SPECIFICATION

Front axle hub bearing

Type

Double row angular contact bearing

Driveshaft

Joint type

Outer

Birfield joint

Inner

Tripod joint

ITEM

STANDARD VALUE

LIMIT

Front hub axial play mm (in)

−

0.05 (0.002)

Setting of TJ boot length
mm (in)

2.4L ENGINE

85

± 3 (3.3 ± 0.12)

−

3.0L ENGINE

90

± 3 (3.5 ± 0.12)

−

Wheel bearing breakaway torque N

⋅m (in-lb)

−

1.0 (9) or less

Opening dimension of the
special tool (MB991561)
mm (in)

When the BJ boot band
(small) is crimped

2.9 (0.12)

−

When the BJ boot band
(large) is crimped

3.2 (0.13)

−

Crimped width of the BJ boot band mm (in)

2.4

− 2.8 (0.10 − 0.11)

−

Clearance between the BJ boot (larger diameter side)
and the stepped phase of the BJ housing mm (in)

0.1

− 1.55 (0.004 − 0.061) −

ITEM

SPECIFIED LUBRICANT

QUANTITY

Dust seal inner

Repair kit grease

14

− 20 g (0.5 − 0.7 oz)

Dust seal outer

Repair kit grease

8

− 12 g (0.3 − 0.4 oz)

TJ boot grease

2.4L ENGINE

Repair kit grease

100

± 10 g (3.5 ± 0.4 oz)

3.0L ENGINE

Repair kit grease

175

± 10 g (6.2 ± 0.4 oz)

BJ boot grease

2.4L ENGINE

Repair kit grease

110

± 10 g (3.9 ± 0.4 oz)

3.0L ENGINE

Repair kit grease

120

± 10 g (4.2 ± 0.4 oz)

NOTES