Mitsubishi Outlander XL. Manual — part 554

ZC5019990000

MB991000

MB990998

1.

Tighten special tools MB990998 and MB991000 to the
specified torque.

Tightening torque: 160 ± 16 N·m (118 ± 11 ft-lb)

2.

Fix the hub in a vice using a piece of wood or the like.

3.

Rotate the rear hub in order to seat the bearing.

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MB990326 Wooden

block

Wooden
block

4.

Use special tool MB990326 to measure the hub rotation
starting torque.

Limit value: 1.4 N·m (1.03 ft-lb)

5.

If the hub rotation starting torque at the specified tightening
torque [160 ± 16 N·m (118 ± 11ft-lb)] exceeds the limit value,
replace the hub. If there are rough or gritty feelings in rotation,
replace the hub.

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MB990998

Wooden
block

Wooden
block

6.

Set a dial gauge, and move the hub in the axial direction to
measure the wheel bearing end play.

Limit: 0.05 mm (0.002 inch)

7.

If the wheel bearing end play at the specified tightening torque
[160 ± 16 N·m (118 ± 11ft-lb)] exceeds the limit value, replace
the hub.

DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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When removing and installing the rear wheel
speed sensor, make sure that its pole piece at the

end does not contact with surrounding parts to
avoid damage.

Pre-installation Operation

｠

Differential Gear Oil Draining

｠

Disconnect joints between Lower Arm, Trailing Arm, Shock

Absorber, and Stabilizer Link. (Refer to GROUP 34 - Control

Link, Upper Arm, Lower Arm Removal and Installation P.

34-10.)

｠

Disconnect joint between Upper Arm and Trailing Arm. (Refer

to GROUP 34- Control Link, Upper Arm, Lower Arm Removal

and Installation P.34-10.)

Post-installation Operation

｠

Connect Upper Arm and Trailing arm. (Refer to GROUP 34 -

Control Link, Upper Arm, Lower Arm Removal and

Installation P.34-10.)

｠

Connect Lower Arm, Trailing Arm, Shock Absorber, and

Stabilizer Link. (Refer to GROUP 34 - Control Link, Upper Arm,

Lower Arm Removal and Installation P.34-10.)

｠

Differential Gear Oil Filling (Refer to P.27B-15.)

｠

Rear Wheel Alignment Check and Adjustment (Refer to

GROUP 34, On-vehicle Service-Rear Wheel Alignment Check

and Adjustment P.34-9.)

REAR AXLE<AWD>

27B-19

DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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N

1

6

144 - 176 N·m
107 - 129 ft-lb

5

N

3

2

N

4

8.5 ± 1.5 N·m
76 ± 13 in-lb

11 ± 2 N·m
98 ± 17 in-lb

Removal steps

1.

Cotter pin

<<A>>

>>B<<

2.

Driveshaft nut

>>B<<

3.

Washer

4.

Rear wheel speed sensor

Removal steps

<<B>>

>>A<<

5.

Drive shaft

6.

Circlip

Required Special Tools:

MB990242: Puller Shaft
MB990244: Puller Bar
MB990767: Front Hub and Flange Yoke Holder

MB990998: Front Hub Remover and Installer
MB991000: Spacer
MB991354: Puller Body

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

<<A>> DRIVESHAFT NUT REMOVAL

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MB990767

Do not apply the vehicle weight on the rear wheel hub
assembly before fully tightening the driveshaft nuts.
Otherwise, the wheel bearing will be broken.
Use special tool MB990767 to fix the hub and remove the
driveshaft nut.

27B-20

REAR AXLE<AWD>

DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

<<B>> DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL

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MB991354

MB990244
(MB990241)

MB990242
(MB990241)

MB990767

(Three)

1.

Use special tools MB990242, MB990244, MB991354 and
MB990767 to push out the driveshaft from the hub.

｠

Do not pull out the drive shaft from the EUJ assembly
side. Otherwise, the ETJ assembly will be damaged. Be
sure to remove the drive shaft from the ETJ assembly
side, by using a lever.

｠

Care must be taken to ensure that the oil seal of the
differential carrier is not damaged by the spline part of the
driveshaft.

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ETJ assembly

Differential
carrier

Lever

2.

Use a lever to remove the drive shaft (ETJ assembly side) from
the differential carrier.

ZC5019990000

MB991000

MB990998

Do not apply the vehicle weight to the wheel bearing with
the driveshaft removed. If, however, the vehicle weight shall
be applied to the bearing (in order to move the vehicle), use
special tools MB990998 and MB991000 for tightening to the
specified torque [160 ± 16 N·m (118 ± 11 ft-lb)].

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

>>A<< DRIVE SHAFT INSTALLATION

Care must be taken to ensure that the oil seal of the
differential carrier is not damaged by the spline part of the
driveshaft.

>>B<< WASHER/DRIVESHAFT NUT INSTALLATION

Do not apply the vehicle weight on the rear wheel hub
assembly before fully tightening the driveshaft nuts.
Otherwise, the wheel bearing will be broken.

REAR AXLE<AWD>

27B-21

DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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MB990767

Washer

1.

Assemble the driveshaft washer in the illustrated direction.

2.

Use special tool MB990767 to tighten the driveshaft nuts. At
this time, tighten the nuts within the specified torque range
considering the final tightening.

Tightening torque: 144 - 176 N·m (107 - 129 ft-lb)

3.

If the pin holes do not align with the pins, tighten the driveshaft
nut [less than 200 N·m (147 ft-lb)] and find the nearest hole
then bend the cotter pin to fit it.

DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

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ETJ boot repair kit

ETJ repair kit

2

1

7

6

5

3

4

2

1

7

5

4

N

N

2

7

1

6

5

N

3

4

N

8

Disassembly steps

>>B<<

1.

ETJ boot band (large)

>>B<<

2.

ETJ boot band (small)

<<A>>

>>A<<

3.

ETJ case

4.

Circlip

5.

Snap ring

Disassembly steps

<<A>>

>>A<<

6.

Spider assembly

<<B>>

7.

ETJ boot

8.

EUJ assembly

27B-22

REAR AXLE<AWD>

DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY