Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX. Manual — part 300

PROPELLER SHAFT

PROPELLER SHAFT

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PROPELLER SHAFT

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1251001000364

AC310408

N

N

32 ± 2 N·m

30 ± 4 N·m

4

2

3

1

1

2

3

Gear Oil:
DIA QUEEN LSD gear oil

30 ± 4 N·m

2

AC

2

Removal steps

1.

Self locking nut

2.

Insulator

3.

Spacer

<<

A

>> >>

A

<< 4.

Propeller shaft assembly

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT
<<A>> PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL

1. Make mating marks on the differential companion

flange and the propeller shaft assembly.

CAUTION

Be careful not to bend the joint portion when
removing the propeller shaft because this will
damage to the joint boot.

AC101255

Rear propeller
shaft

Joint assembly

Rag

Joint boot

AD

2. Insert a rag so as to avoid boot damage, and

remove the propeller shaft assembly in a straight
and level manner.

PROPELLER SHAFT

PROPELLER SHAFT

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INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
>>A<< PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY
INSTALLATION

CAUTION

•

AC211569

Transfer

Oil seal

AC

Do not damage the oil seal lips on the transfer

case.

• Remove oil and grease from the threads of

the mounting bolts and nuts before tighten-
ing, or they will loosen.

•

AC003833

Mating marks

AC

Be careful not to bend the joint portion when
removing the propeller shaft, because this
will damage the joint boot.

1. If reusing the propeller shaft, align the mating

marks of differential companion flange and
propeller shaft assembly to install.

2. When installing a new rear propeller shaft

assembly, if there is no phase alignment mark on
the companion flange at the differential side,
assemble while adjusting the hole phases of
propeller shaft flange and differential companion
flange.

INSPECTION

M1251001100219

• Check the sleeve yoke and centre yoke for wear,

damage or cracks.

• Check the propeller shaft for bends, twisting or

damage.

• Check the universal joint for smooth operation in

all directions.

• Check the centre bearing for smooth movement.

PROPELLER SHAFT RUNOUT

ACX00643AB

Limit: 0.5 mm

PROPELLER SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT
PLAY CHECK

AC501206

1. Hold the tube of propeller shaft by one hand, and

apply force by the other hand to the flange yoke or
sleeve yoke in rotative direction, axial direction,
and perpendicular direction for cheking
looseness.

2. If looseness is recognized, replace the propeller

shaft with a new one.

PROPELLER SHAFT

PROPELLER SHAFT

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DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY

M1251001200249

AC211583

14

11

16

12

13

15

14

11

12

15

2

1

N

3

4

5

10

34 ± 5 N·m

9

8

7

N

187 ± 29 N·m

11

N

14

N

13

15

12

N

16

N

6

17

LJ kit

LJ boot kit

AC

187 ± 29 N·m

14

34 ± 5 N·m

Disassembly steps

1.

Bolt

2.

Front propeller shaft assembly

>>

E

<< 3.

Self locking nut

<<

A

>> >>

E

<< 4.

Companion flange

<<

B

>> >>

E

<< 5.

Centre bearing assembly

<<

C

>>

6.

Bolt

>>

D

<< 7.

Self locking nut

<<

A

>> >>

D

<< 8.

Companion flange

>>

D

<< 9.

Centre bearing assembly

10. Centre propeller shaft
11. Snap ring

>>

C

<< 12. Boot band

<<

D

>> >>

B

<< 13. LJ assembly

14. Rubber packing

<<

E

>> >>

A

<< 15. LJ boot

16. Washer
17. Rear propeller shaft

Disassembly steps (Continued)

PROPELLER SHAFT

PROPELLER SHAFT

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Lubrication and Adhesive Points

AC211584

Rubber
mount

Repair kit grease:
Quantity: 75 ± 5 g

Adhesive: 3M Stud Locking 4170 or
equivalent

AC