Mitsubishi Galant. Manual — part 484

SPECIFICATIONS

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FRONT AXLE

26-25

SPECIFIC ATIO NS

FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

M1261005400053

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

M1261000200054

SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS

M1261000300051

LUBRICANTS

M1261000400058

ITEMS

SPECIFICATIONS

Driveshaft

Center bearing bolt

40 N

⋅

m (30 ft-lb)

Driveshaft nut

196

−

255 N

⋅

m (145

−

188 ft-lb)

Lower arm ball joint nut

98

−

118 N

⋅

m (72

−

81 ft-lb)

Stabilizer link nut

44 N

⋅

m (32 ft-lb)

Tie rod end nut

24

−

33 N

⋅

m (17

−

25 ft-lb)

Front hub assembly

Caliper assembly bolt

90

−

110 N

⋅

m (66

−

81 ft-lb)

Driveshaft nut

196

−

255 N

⋅

m (145

−

188 ft-lb)

Knuckle and wheel bearing bolt

88 N

⋅

m (65 ft-lb)

Lower arm ball joint nut

98

−

118 N

⋅

m (72

−

81 ft-lb)

Stabilizer link nut

44 N

⋅

m (32 ft-lb)

Tie rod end nut

24

−

33 N

⋅

m (17

−

25 ft-lb)

Knuckle

Dust shield bolt

9 N

⋅

m (78 in-lb)

Front strut nut

275

−

324 N

⋅

m (203

−

239 ft-lb)

ITEMS

SPECIFICATIONS

Front axle hub bearing

Type

Double row angular contact bearing

Driveshaft

Joint type

Outer

Birfield joint

Inner

Tripod joint

ITEMS

STANDARD VALUE

LIMIT

Front axle total backlash mm (in)

-

0.05 (0.002)

Setting of boot length mm (in)

85

±

3 (3.3

±

0.12)

-

Wheel bearing breakaway torque N

⋅

m (in-lb)

-

1.0 (9)

ITEMS

SPECIFIED LUBRICANTS

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

105

±

10 g (3.7

±

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

120g (4.2 oz)

NOTES

27-1

GROUP 27

REAR AXLE

CONTENTS

GENERAL DESCRIPTION. . . . . . . . .

27-2

REAR AXLE DIAGNOSIS . . . . . . . . .

27-2

INTRODUCTION TO REAR AXLE
DIAGNOSIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

27-2

REAR AXLE DIAGNOSTIC
TROUBLESHOOTING STRATEGY . . . . . .

27-2

SYMPTOM CHART. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

27-2

SYMPTOM PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . .

27-3

DIAGNOSIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

27-3

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

27-3

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

27-4

WHEEL BEARING END PLAY CHECK . . .

27-4

REAR HUB ROTARY-SLIDING
RESISTANCE CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

27-4

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

27-4

REAR AXLE HUB ASSEMBLY . . . . .

27-6

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . .

27-6

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

27-7

KNUCKLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

27-8

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . .

27-8

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

27-9

SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

27-9

FASTENER TIGHTENING
SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

27-9

SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . .

27-9

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

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REAR AXLE

27-2

.

G EN ER A L DESC RIPTIO N

M1271000100047

The rear axle consists of a knuckle, rear hub, unit
bearing. The unit bearing is press-fitted to the rear
hub and bolted to the knuckle. Also, the unit bearing
utilizes the same type of double row angular contact
ball bearing as does the front axle.

ABS rotor for detecting the vehicle speed is located
on the hub assembly, and a speed sensor is located
on the knuckle.

R EA R A XLE D IA G N O SIS

INTRODUCTION TO REAR AXLE DIAGNOSIS

M1271004100049

Noise from the rear axle may be caused by defects in
the components.

REAR AXLE DIAGNOSTIC TROBLESHOOTING STRATEGY

M1271004200046

Use these steps to plan your diagnostic strategy. If
you follow them carefully, you will be sure that you
have exhausted most of the possible ways to find a
rear axle fault.
1. Gather information from the customer.

2. Verify that the condition described by the

customer exists.

3. Find the malfunction by following the Inspection

Chart for Trouble Symptoms.

4. Verify malfunction is eliminated.

SYMPTOM CHART

M1271004300043

AC001179 AD

KNUCKLE

CAP
<VEHICLES WITHOUT ABS>

ABS ROTOR
<VEHICLES WITH ABS>

OIL SEAL

OIL SEAL

UNIT BEARING

REAR HUB

SYMPTOM

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

REFERENCE PAGE

Abnormal noise

1

P.27-3