Mitsubishi MOTORS Space Runner 1998, Workshop Manual

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REAR AXLE <4WD> -
Drive Shaft
27B-15
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BALL/D.O.J. OUTER RACE INSTALLATION
1. Apply the specified grease to the balls, D.O.J cage and
D.O.J. inner race, and then align the mating marks on
the D.O.J. cage and D.O.J. inner race to assemble the
balls.
Specified grease: Repair kit grease
Caution
The drive shaft joint uses special grease. Do not mix
old and new grease or different types of grease.
2. Fill the specified grease in the D.O.J. outer race, and
then insert the drive shaft. Finally, fill the grease again.
Specified grease: Repair kit grease
Amount to use: 100 g
NOTE
The grease in the repair kit should be used once at a
time. One-half of the grease should be filled in the joint,
the remaining one-half filled inside the boot.
Caution
The drive shaft joint uses special grease. Do not mix
old and new grease or different types of grease.
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D
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D.O.J. BOOT BAND (SMALL)/D.O.J. BOOT BAND
(LARGE) INSTALLATION
Set the D.O.J. boot bands at the specified distance in order
to adjust the amount of air inside the D.O.J. boot, and then
tighten the D.O.J. boot bands securely.
Standard value (A): 80 mm
INSPECTION
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D Check the drive shaft for bending or wear.
D Check the B.J. for entry of water, foreign materials or
rust.
D Check the D.O.J. cage, D.O.J. inner race and balls for
rust, wear or damage.
D Check the circlip for damage or deformation.
D Check the D.O.J. outer race for wear or damage.
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