Mitsubishi Eclipse / Eclipse Spyder (2000-2002). Service and repair manual — part 541

DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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FRONT AXLE

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CAUTION

•

Do not pull on the driveshaft; doing so will damage the
TJ; be sure to use the pry bar.

•

Do not insert the pry bar so deep as to damage the oil
seal.

•

Do not damage the transaxle oil seal with the spline of
the driveshaft.

2. Insert a pry bar between the transaxle case and the

driveshaft as shown to remove the driveshaft. <2.4L
ENGINE, 3.0L ENGINE-LH>

CAUTION

Do not damage the transaxle oil seal with the spline of the
inner shaft.
3. If the inner shaft and transaxle are tightly joined, tap the

center bearing bracket lightly with a plastic hammer, etc. to
remove the drive shaft and inner shaft from the transaxle.
<3.0L ENGINE-RH>

4. Cover the transaxle case with a shop towel to prevent

foreign material from entering it.

CAUTION

Do not apply the vehicle weight to the wheel bearing while
loosening the driveshaft nut. If, however, the vehicle
weight must be applied to the bearing (in order to move
the vehicle), temporarily secure the wheel bearing by
using special tool MB990998.

AC001157

TRANS-
AXLE
SIDE

AB

PRY BAR

AC001158

AC001159

MB990998

TIGHTEN THE
NUT WITH THE
BOLT SECURED

AB

BOLT

DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

>>A<< DRIVESHAFT AND INNER SHAFT/DRIVESHAFT
INSTALLATION

CAUTION

•

Do not damage the transaxle oil seal with the spline of
the shaft.

•

Do not damage the ABS rotor attached to the BJ outer
race <Vehicles with ABS>.

>>B<< DRIVESHAFT NUT INSTALLATION
1. Face the flat side of a washer to a driveshaft nut to install.

CAUTION

Do not apply pressure to wheel bearing by the vehicle
weight to avoid possible damage when driveshaft nut is
loosened.
2. Use special tool MB990767 to fix the hub and tighten the

driveshaft nut.

3. If the position of the cotter pin holes does not match, tighten

the nut up to 255 N

⋅

m (188 ft-lb) maximum.

4. Install the cotter pin in the first matching holes and bend it

securely.

AC001151

WASHER

MB990767

226 ± 29 N·m
167 ± 21 ft-lb

AB

DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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FRONT AXLE

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INSPECTION

M1261003600084

•

Check the driveshaft boot for damage or deterioration.

•

Check the ball joints for excessive play or poor operating
condition.

•

Check the spline part for wear or damage.

DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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FRONT AXLE

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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

M1261003700081

CAUTION

Never disassemble the BJ assembly except when replacing the BJ boot.

AC001160

<3.0L ENGINE-RH>

3

7

7

6

N

13

4

5

N

N

10

11

12

N

9

N

8

N

13

4

14

N

15

16

N

1

2

N

18

N

19

17

10

12

11

9

13

BRACKET ASSEMBLY
REPAIR KIT

10

11

9

13

BEARING DUST SEAL
REPAIR KIT

13

14

16

1

2

TJ BOOT REPAIR KIT

13 14 1

2

18

21

20

22

BJ BOOT REPAIR KIT

13

4

14

15 16

1

2

TJ REPAIR KIT

AB

<2.4L ENGINE, 3.0L ENGINE-LH>