<< C >> Front Driveshaft Assembly Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
- The magnetic encoder collects metallic particles easily, because it is magnetized. Make sure that the magnetic encoder does not collect metallic particles.
- When removing the front driveshaft, make sure that it does not contact with the magnetic encoder (integrated with the inner oil seal) to avoid damage.
- If the driveshaft is seized with the hub, use special tools MB990242 and MB990244, MB990767 and MB991354 to push the driveshaft assembly out from the hub.
- While pulling the lower side of the brake disk toward you, remove the driveshaft assembly from the hub.
CAUTION:
- Never pull out the front driveshaft assembly from the EBJ assembly side. Otherwise, the ETJ assembly may be damaged. Always pull out from the ETJ side with a lever.
- Care must be taken to ensure that the oil seal of the transaxle is not damaged by the spline part of the front driveshaft assembly.
- Insert a lever between the transaxle case or transfer and front driveshaft assembly, and then pull the front driveshaft assembly out from the transaxle.
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
CAUTION: Do not apply the vehicle weight to the wheel bearing with the front driveshaft assembly removed. If, however, the vehicle weight shall be applied to the bearing (in order to move the vehicle), tighten the following special tools MB991000 and MB990998 to the specified torque 144 - 176 N.m (107 - 129 ft-lb).