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< Measurement using Plastigage >

  1. Put plastigage [about 10 mm (0.39 inch) long] in the illustrated positions of the transaxle case.
  2. Install the thinnest spacer.
  3. Install the taper bearing outer race and differential assembly into the transaxle case.
    Fig 1: Identifying Plastigage
    G04230197Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    NOTE: If necessary, replace the differential case and taper bearing before carrying out these adjustments.
  4. Install the clutch housing and tighten the bolts to the specified torque.

    Tightening torque: 44 +/- 5 N.m (32 +/- 4 ft-lb) 

  5. Remove the clutch housing, and then remove the differential assembly.
  6. Remove taper bearing outer race and the spacer.
  7. If the Plastigage have not crushed, replace the spacer with a thicker one and repeat steps  2 to 7.
  8. Measure the width of the crushed Plastigage at its widest part using a scale printed on the Plastigage package.
    Fig 2: Measuring Width Of Crushed Plastigage
    G04230198Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.

    Standard value: 

    0.05-0.11 mm (0.0020-0.0043 inch) preload 

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