Mitsubishi Outlander XL. Manual — part 537

SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS

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Item

Standard value

Limit

Propeller shaft runout mm (in)

Front

-

0.5 (0.02)

Rear

-

0.8 (0.03)

LUBRICANT

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Item

Specifid lubricant

Quantity

Front propeller shaft yoke

Hypoid gear oil API classification GL-5
SAE90

as required

PROPELLER SHAFT DIAGNOSIS

INTRODUCTION TO PROPELLER SHAFT DIAGNOSIS

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If an abnormal noise is heard from the propeller shaft
while driving, some parts of the propeller shaft may be

worn or damaged, or some mounting bolts may be
loose.

PROPELLER SHAFT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLESHOOTING STRATEGY

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Use these steps to plan your diagnostic strategy. If
you follow them carefully, you will be sure that you
have exhausted all of the possible ways to find a
propeller shaft fault.

1.

Gather information from the customer.

2.

Verify that the condition described by the customer
exists.

3.

Find the malfunction by following the Symptom
Chart.

4.

Verify malfunction is eliminated.

SYMPTOM CHART

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Symptom

Inspection procedure

Reference page

Noise at start

1

P.25-3

Noise and vibration at high speed

2

P.25-4

SYMPTOM PROCEDURES

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1: Noise at Start

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DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Check if the propeller shaft mounting nuts
and the center bearing mounting nuts are loose
(Refer to P.25-5).

Q:Are the mounting nuts tightened to the

specified torque?

YES:

Go to Step 2.

NO:

Tighten the propeller shaft mounting nuts

to 52 ± 2 N·m (38 ± 2 ft-lb). Tighten the
center bearing mounting nuts to 40 ± 5 N·m (30
± 3 ft-lb). Then go to Step 4.

PROPELLER SHAFT

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LUBRICANT

STEP 2. Check the sleeve yoke's spline of the front
propeller shaft for wear.

Q:Is wear apparent?

YES:

Replace the propeller shaft. Then go to

Step 4.

NO:

Go to Step 3.

STEP 3. Check the propeller shaft for looseness.

Q:Is looseness recognized?

YES:

Replace the propeller shaft. Then go to

Step 4.

NO:

Go to Step 4.

STEP 4. Retest the system.

Q:Is the abnormal noise eliminated?

YES:

The procedure is complete.

NO:

Recheck from Step 1.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 2: Noise and Vibration at High Speed

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DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Check the propeller shaft runout.

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Q:Is the measured value within the limit: 0.5 mm (0.02 inch)?

YES:

Go to Step 2.

NO:

Replace the propeller shaft. Then go to Step 3.

STEP 2. Check the propeller shaft for looseness.

Q:Is looseness recognized?

YES:

Replace the propeller shaft. Then go to Step 3.

NO:

Go to Step 3.

STEP 3. Retest the system.

Q:Is the abnormal noise eliminated?

YES:

The procedure is complete.

NO:

Recheck from Step1.

SPECIAL TOOL

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Tool

Tool

number

and name

Supersession

Application

YB991193AA01

MB991193
Plug

-

Prevent the entry of foreign materials into
the transfer case during removal of the
propeller shaft.

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PROPELLER SHAFT

PROPELLER SHAFT DIAGNOSIS

PROPELLER SHAFT

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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40 ± 5 N·m
30 ± 3 ft-lb

3

3

1

2

4

5

13 ± 2 N·m
111 ± 22 in-lb

Gear Oil:
Hypoid gear oil API classification GL-5
SAE90

52 ± 2 N·m
38 ± 2 ft-lb

Removal steps

1.

Heat protector

2.

Bolt

3.

Insulator

Removal steps

4.

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5.

Propeller shaft assembly

Required Special Tool:

｠

MB991193: Plug

PROPELLER SHAFT

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PROPELLER SHAFT

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

<<A>> PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

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Mating marks

1.

Put mating marks on the flange yoke and the electronic control
coupling.

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Joint Boot

Joint assembly

Rag

If the joint assembly is bent, it may be damaged when
pinching the joint boots.

2.

Insert a rag or similar materials into the joint boots, and remove
the propeller shaft assembly by aligning the front propeller
shaft with the rear shaft.

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MB991193

3.

Using Special tool MB991193, cover the transfer case to
prevent the entry of foreign materials.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

>>A<< PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION

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Oil seal

Transfer

｠

Do not damage the oil seal lip of the transfer.

｠

The mounting bolt and nut may be loosened if oil or
grease is stuck on the threads of the bolt and nut. Tighten
them after degreasing the threads.

｠

If the joint assembly is bent, it may be damaged when
pinching the joint boots.

If the propeller shaft is reused, install the propeller shaft to the
electronic control coupling by aligning the mating mark.

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PROPELLER SHAFT

PROPELLER SHAFT