Mitsubishi L200. Manual - part 370

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GROUP 25

PROPELLER SHAFT

CONTENTS

GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . .

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SERVICE SPECIFICATION(S)  . . . . .

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LUBRICANT(S)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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SPECIAL TOOL(S)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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ON-VEHICLE SERVICE. . . . . . . . . . .

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PROPELLER SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT CHECK

 

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PROPELLER SHAFT . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

 

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PROPELLER SHAFT INSPECTION . . . . . . 

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PROPELLER SHAFT DISASSEMBLY AND 
REASSEMBLY  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

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GENERAL INFORMATION

PROPELLER SHAFT

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GENERAL INFORMATION

M1251000100562

<2WD>

• A 2 way split 3-joint type propeller shaft with cen-

tre bearing is adopted.

• A snap ring method of securing the journal bear-

ing for the universal joint is adopted.

<4WD>

• A 2-joint type propeller shaft for front propeller 

shaft, a 2 way split 3-joint type propeller shaft with 
centre bearing for rear propeller shaft are 
adopted. <Vehicles with Easy select 4WD-M/T>

• A 2-joint type propeller shaft for front propeller 

shaft, a 2-joint type propeller shaft for rear propel-
ler shaft are adopted. <Vehicles with Easy select 
4WD-A/T, Vehicles with Super select 4WD>

• A snap ring method of securing the journal bear-

ing for the universal joint is adopted.

• BJ is adopted for front propeller shaft. <Vehicles 

with Super select 4WD>

NOTE: BJ: Birfield Joint

CONSTRUCTION DIAGRAM

AC407335

Centre bearing assembly

Rear propeller shaft
assembly

AC

Front propeller shaft
assembly

<2WD (except High rider)>

AC607601AE

<2WD (High rider)>

Centre bearing assembly

Rear propeller shaft

Front propeller shaft

AC407336

Centre bearing assembly

Rear propeller shaft
(Rear)

AC

Front propeller shaft 
assembly

Rear propeller shaft
(Front)

<Vehicles with 
Easy select 4WD-M/T>

AC407337

Rear propeller shaft assembly

AE

Front propeller shaft assembly

<Vehicles with 
Easy select 4WD-A/T>

AC510097

Rear propeller shaft assembly

AB

Front propeller 
shaft assembly

<Vehicles with
Super select 4WD>

BJ

SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS

PROPELLER SHAFT

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SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS

M1251000300265

Item

Standard value

Limit

Propeller shaft run-out mm

−

0.6 

Clearance between snap ring and snap ring groove mm

0.06 or less

−

LUBRICANT

M1251000400347

Item

Specified lubricant

Quantity

Sleeve yoke

Gear oil API classification GL-3 SAE 75W-85 As required

SPECIAL TOOLS

PROPELLER SHAFT

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SPECIAL TOOLS

M1251000600266

Tool

Number

Name

Use

MB990810

MB990810

Side bearing puller

Centre bearing removal

MB990840

MB990840

Universal joint remover 
and installer

Disassembly and 
reassembly of universal 
joint

MB991410

MB991410

Collar

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

PROPELLER SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT 
CHECK

M1251002400086

PROPELLER SHAFT VISUAL CHECK
1. Place the gearshift lever to the "N" (neutral 

position) <M/T> or the selector lever to the "N" 
position <A/T>.

2. Then place the transfer shift lever to the "2WD" 

position. <4WD>

3. Check the propeller shaft for dent, damage or 

crack.

AC808283

AB

<Correct state>

Oil seal

AC510591AB

Oil seal lip
protruded

<Incorrect
state>

4. Check the propeller shaft universal joint, oil seal 

for crack or damage. If abnormality is recognized, 
replace the universal joint with a new one.