Mitsubishi 380. Manual - part 362

SPECIFICATIONS

FRONT AXLE

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LUBRICANTS

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ITEM

SPECIFIED LUBRICANT

QUANTITY

PTJ boot grease

Repair kit grease

220 

± 10 g (7.8 ± 0.3 oz)

BJ boot grease

Repair kit grease

165 

± 10 g (5.8 ± 0.3 oz)

Dust seal inner grease

Repair kit grease

14 

− 20 g (0.5 − 0.7 oz)

Dust seal outer grease

Repair kit grease

8 

− 12 g (0.3 − 0.4 oz)

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GROUP 27

REAR AXLE

CONTENTS

GENERAL DESCRIPTION. . . . . . . . .

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REAR AXLE DIAGNOSIS . . . . . . . . .

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INTRODUCTION TO REAR AXLE DIAGNOSIS

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REAR AXLE DIAGNOSTIC 
TROUBLESHOOTING STRATEGY . . . . . . 

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SYMPTOM PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . 

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SPECIAL TOOLS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

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WHEEL BEARING END PLAY CHECK . . . 

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REAR HUB ROTARY-SLIDING RESISTANCE 
CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

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HUB BOLT REPLACEMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . 

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REAR AXLE HUB ASSEMBLY  . . . . .

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  . . . . . . . . 

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INSPECTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

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KNUCKLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  . . . . . . . . 

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INSPECTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

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SPECIFICATIONS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

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SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS  . . . . . . . . . . . 

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION

REAR AXLE

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION

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The rear axle has the following features:

• The wheel bearing incorporates a unit ball bear-

ing (double-row angular contact ball bearing) for 
reduced friction.

• The rear wheel hub assembly combines the hub, 

wheel bearing, and oil seal in a single unit for 
fewer parts, better durability, improved assembly 
precision, and better structural organization.

• ABS rotor for detecting the wheel speeds is 

press-fitted to the rear hub.

CONSTRUCTION DIAGRAM

REAR AXLE DIAGNOSIS

INTRODUCTION TO REAR AXLE DIAGNOSIS

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Noise from the rear axle may be caused by defects in 
the components.

REAR AXLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLESHOOTING STRATEGY

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Use these steps to plan your diagnostic strategy. If 
you follow them carefully, you will be sure that you 
have exhausted most of the possible ways to find a 
rear axle fault.
1. Gather information from the customer.

2. Verify that the condition described by the 

customer exists.

3. Find the malfunction by following the Symptom 

Procedures.

4. Verify malfunction is eliminated.

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REAR HUB

OIL SEAL

WHEEL BEARING

ABS ROTOR

REAR AXLE DIAGNOSIS

REAR AXLE

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SYMPTOM PROCEDURES

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INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1: Abnormal Noise

DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Check the rear hub assembly installation bolts for 
looseness.

Q: Are the rear hub assembly installation bolts loosened?

YES : Tighten the rear hub assembly installation bolts to the 

specified torque 73 

± 7 N⋅m (54 ± 5 ft-lb). Then go to 

Step 4.

NO :  Go to Step 2.

STEP 2. Check the wheel bearing end play.
(1) Remove the caliper assembly, and suspend the caliper 

assembly with a wire and remove the brake disc.

(2) Check the bearing's end play. Place a dial gauge against 

the hub surface; then move the hub in the axial direction 
and check whether or not there is end play.

Limit: 0.05 mm (0.002 inch)

Q: Is the wheel bearing end play within the limit?

YES : Go to Step 3.
NO :  Replace the rear hub assembly, then go to Step 4.

STEP 3. Check the rear hub rotary-sliding resistance.
(1) Remove the caliper assembly, and suspend the caliper 

assembly with a wire and remove the brake disc.

(2) Turn the hub a few times to seat the bearing.
(3) Wind a rope around the hub bolt and turn the hub by pulling 

at a 90

° angle with a spring balance. Measure to determine 

whether or not the rotary-sliding resistance of the rear hub 
is within the limit value.

Limit: 24 N (5.4 lbs)

Q: Is the rear hub rotary-sliding resistance within the limit?

YES : Go to Step 4.
NO :  Replace the rear hub assembly, then go to Step 4 .

STEP 4. Retest the systems.

Q: Are abnormal noises generated?

YES : Return to Step 1.
NO :  The procedure is complete.

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