Mitsubishi MOTORS Space Runner 1998, Workshop Manual

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MANUAL TRANSMISSION - Transmission Assembly
22-12
REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
A
A
"
TIE ROD END DISCONNECTION
Caution
1.
Use the special tool to loosen the tie rod end mounting
nut. Only loosen the nut; do not remove it from the
ball joint.
2. Support the special tool with a cord, etc. not to let
it come off.
A
B
"
STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE MOUNTING
BOLT REMOVAL
Remove the steering gear and linkage mounting bolts, and
then support the steering gear box to the vehicle body with
a wire.
A
C
"
DRIVE SHAFT/DRIVE SHAFT AND INNER SHAFT
ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
Remove the drive shaft or the drive shaft and inner shaft
assembly from the transmission by the following procedure:
2WD (except SPACE WAGON-M/T-R.H.),
4WD (L.H.)
Fig. 1
2WD (SPACE WAGON-M/T-R.H.) Fig. 2
4WD (R.H.) Fig. 3
<Fig. 1>
Insert a pry bar between the drive shaft and the
transmission case, and then pry off the drive shaft.
<Fig. 2>
Tap the center bearing bracket with a hammer to remove
the drive shaft.
<Fig. 3>
Place a hammer on the projection at the transfer and
insert a pry bar between the drive shaft and the transfer,
and then pry off the drive shaft.
Caution
1.
Above-mentioned procedure must be observed.
Pulling the B.J. assembly to remove the drive shaft
or drive shaft and inner shaft assembly will damage
the T.J. assembly.
2. Take care that the transmission oil seal will not be
damaged by the drive shaft spline.
Cord
Ball joint
MB990635 or
MB991113
Nut
Transmission
Drive shaft
Transfer
Drive shaft
Center bearing bracket
Transmission
Drive shaft
Prybar
Hammer
Prybar
Hammer
Projection
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3