Mitsubishi 1992 3000GT, Service Manual

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REAR AXLE Drive Shaft
Snap ring
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DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS
RING SPIDER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
(1) Remove the snap ring from the drive shaft with the snap
ring pliers.
(2) Take out the spider assembly from the drive shaft.
(3) Clean the spider assembly.
Caution
1. Do not disassemble the spider assembly.
2. If the T.J. of the drive shaft assembly is bent,
the joint may be damaged. Use care in handling
the drive shaft.
3. The drive shaft joint use special grease. Do not
add another type of grease.
BOOT B.J. BOOT REMOVAL
(1) Wrap vinyl tape around the spline part on the T.J. side
of the drive shaft so that the T.J. and B.J. boots are
not damaged when they are removed.
(2) Withdraw the T.J. and B.J. boots from the drive shaft.
FROM B.J. REMOVAL
Wipe out the grease from the B.J.
Caution
Do not disassemble the B.J.
REASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS
BOOT B.J. BOOT BAND (SMALL) B.J.
BOOT BAND (LARGE) T.J. BOOT
INSTALLATION
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(1) Wrap vinyl tape around the drive shaft spline.
(2) Insert the drive shaft in B.J. boot, boot bands, T.J. boot
in that sequence.
(3) Fill the inside of the B.J. and B.J. boot with the specified
grease.
Specified grease: Repair kit grease 125 g (4.41 oz.)
Caution
The grease in the repair kit should be divided in half
for use, respectively, at the joint and inside the boot.
A special type of grease is used on the joint. Be
cautious to ensure that not other grease is allowed
to come in contact with the joint.
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