Mitsubishi 3000GT 1991, Service Manual

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FRONT AXLE
Drive Shaft
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SERVICE POINTS OF REMOVAL
2. REMOVAL OF DRIVE SHAFT NUT
Loosen the drive shaft nut while the vehicle is on the floor
with the brakes applied.
Caution
Do not apply vehicle load to the wheel bearing loosing
the drive shaft nut. If, however, vehicle load must be
applied to the bearing in moving the vehicle, temporari-
ly secure the wheel bearing by using the special tools,
etc.
3. DISCONNECTION OF LOWER ARM BALL JOINT
Using the special tool, disconnect the lower arm ball joint
from the knuckle.
Caution
1. Be sure to tie the cord of the special tool to the
nearby part.
2. Loosen the nut but do not remove it.
5. DISCONNECTION OF TIE ROD END
Using the special tool, disconnect the tie rod end from the
knuckle.
Caution
1. Be sure to tie the cord of the special tool to the
nearby part.
2. Loosen the nut but do not remove it.
7. REMOVAL OF DRIVE SHAFT AND INNER SHAFT
ASSEMBLY (L.H.) 8. DRIVE SHAFT
Using the special tool, push out the drive shaft and inner
shaft assembly (L.H.) or the drive shaft from the
hub.
(2) If the inner shaft is hard to remove from the transaxle,
strike the center bearing bracket lightly with a plastic
hammer.
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