Mitsubishi 1989 Galant, Service Manual

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PROPELLER SHAFT Propeller Shaft
Washer
Tape
Inner race
Recessed end
of inner race
Chamfered end
fitting the packing
SERVICE POINTS OF REASSEMBLY
19. INSTALLATION OF JOINT BOOT
OR D.O.J. BOOT R U B B E R
JOINT ASSEMBLY OR D.O.J.
ASSEMBLY 14. SNAP RING
Put the washer and boot band on the center propeller
shaft.
(2) Wrap the splined end of center propeller shaft with
adhesive tape.
(3) Install the Lobro joint boot on the center propeller shaft
and then remove the adhesive tape on the splined end
of the propeller shaft.
Assemble the Lobro joint as follows:
Apply a thin coat of the specified grease to the ball
grooves of the inner and outer races.
Specified grease: Repair kit grease
Put the cage on the inner race with the mating
marks aligned and install two balls, one in a groove
and the other in the groove opposite to that groove.
Both balls should be placed in the grooves where
they were before disassembly.
Assemble the inner race and cage in the outer race
with their mating marks aligned.
NOTE
Make sure that the recessed end (where snap ring
will be fitted) of the inner race, the recessed end
(where packing will be fitted) of the outer race, and
the chamfered end of the cage are all on the same
side. Also ensure that the relative positions of the
inner and outer races are as shown in the illustra-
tion.
Install the remaining balls in their original positions.
Check that the outer race rotates on the inner race
smoothly.
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