Mitsubishi Lancer. Manual — part 186

DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBLY

FRONT AXLE

26-22

7. Use the special tool to crimp the boot band

(small).

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C

AD

8. Check that the crimping amount (C) of the boot

band is at the standard value.

Standard value (C): 2.4

− 2.8 mm

<If the crimping amount is larger than 2.8 mm

>

Readjust the value of (W) in step 5 according to

the following formula, and then repeat the
operation in step 7.

W = 5.5 mm

− C

Example: If C = 2.9 mm, then W = 2.6 mm.

<If the crimping amount is smaller than 2.4

mm >

Remove the BJ boot band, readjust the value of

(W) in step 5 according to the following for-
mula, and then repeat the operations in
steps 6 and 7 using a new BJ boot band.

W = 5.5 mm

− C

Example: If C = 2.3 mm, then W = 3.2 mm.

9. Check that the boot band is not sticking out past

the place where it has been installed. If the boot
band is sticking out, remove it and then repeat
steps 6 to 8, using a new boot band.

CAUTION

The driveshaft joint uses special grease. Do not
mix old and new or different types of grease.
10.Fill the inside of the boot with the specified

amount of the specified grease.
Specified grease: Repair kit grease
Amount to use: 95

± 10 g

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11.Align the centre groove on the BJ boot big end

with the BJ case groove.

12.Follow the same procedure as in step 5 to adjust

the size of the opening (W) on the special tool so
that it is at the standard value.

Standard value (W): 2.9 mm

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Boot

Projection

Boot band
(large)

D

E

13.Position the BJ boot band (large) so that there is

even clearance at either end (D and E).

14.Use the special tool to crimp the BJ boot band

(large) in the same way as in step 7.

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F

AD

15.Check that the crimping amount (F) of the boot

band is at the standard value.

Standard value (F): 2.4

− 2.8 mm

<If the crimping amount is larger than 2.8 mm

>

Readjust the value of (W) in step 12 according

to the following formula, and then repeat the
operation in step 14.

W = 5.8 mm

− F

Example: If F = 2.9 mm, then W = 2.9 mm.

DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBLY

FRONT AXLE

26-23

<If the crimping amount is smaller than 2.4

mm >

Remove the BJ boot band, readjust the value of

(W) in step 12 according to the following for-
mula, and then repeat the operations in
steps 13 and 14 using a new BJ boot band.

W = 5.8 mm

− F

Example: If F = 2.3 mm, then W = 3.5 mm.

16.Check that the boot band is not sticking out past

the place where it has been installed. If the boot
band is sticking out, remove it and then repeat
steps 13 to 15, using a new boot band.

NOTES

27-1

GROUP 27

REAR AXLE

CONTENTS

GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . .

27-2

SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . .

27-2

SEALANT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

27-2

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

27-3

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

27-4

WHEEL BEARING AXIAL PLAY CHECK . .

27-4

REAR HUB ROTARY-SLIDING

RESISTANCE CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

27-4

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

27-4

REAR AXLE HUB ASSEMBLY . . . . .

27-5

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . .

27-5

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

27-6