Mitsubishi Colt Ralliart. Manual - part 254

DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBLY

FRONT AXLE

26-16

DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1261003501046

CAUTION

• The magnetic encoder collects any metallic particle easily, because it is magnetized. Make sure 

that the magnetic encoder should not collect any metallic particle. Check that there is not any 
trouble prior to reassembling it.

• When the driveshaft assembly is removed and installed, make sure that the magnetic encoder 

does not contact with surrounding parts to avoid damage.

•

Pre-installation Operation

• Transmission Fluid Draining (Refer to GROUP 

22, On-vehicle Service 

− Transmission Oil 

Replacement .), (Refer to GROUP 23, 
On-vehicle Service 

− Transmission Fluid (ATF) 

Replacement 

P.23A-133

.)

• Front Exhaust Pipe Removal (Refer to GROUP 

15 

− Exhaust Pipe and Main Muffler 

P.15-19

, 

P.15-21

.)

Post-installation Operation

• Front Exhaust Pipe Installation (Refer to 

GROUP 15 

− Exhaust Pipe and Main Muffler 

P.15-19

, 

P.15-21

).

• Check the Ball Joint Dust Cover for cracks or 

damage by pushing it with your finger.

• Transmission Fluid Filling (Refer to GROUP 22, 

On-vehicle Service 

− Transmission Oil 

Replacement .), (Refer to GROUP 23, 
On-vehicle Service 

− Transmission Fluid (ATF) 

Replacement 

P.23A-133

).

AC207334 AE

N

1

2

245 ± 29 N·m

3

4

6

N

7

7

7

8

N

9

25 ± 5 N·m

10

N

66 ± 6 N·m

11

12

N

5

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When the front wheel speed sensor is removed and installed, make sure that its pole piece does 
not contact with surrounding parts to avoid damage.

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Index

Group

TOC

Removal steps 

<<

A

>> >>

C

<< 1.

Driveshaft nut

>>

C

<< 2.

Washer

3.

Front wheel speed sensor

4.

Brake hose bracket

5.

Front wheel speed sensor harness 
bracket

>>

B

<< 6.

Self-locking nut

7.

Stabilizer rubber

8.

Collar

<<

B

>>

9.

Self-locking nut (tie rod end 
connection)

<<

B

>>

10. Self-locking nut (lower arm ball 

joint connection)

<<

C

>> >>

A

<< 11. Driveshaft assembly

12. Circlip

AC600487AB

N

1

2

236 ± 19 N·m

3

4

9

N

10

28 ± 3 N·m

11

N

60 ± 6 N·m

12

13

N

6.7 ±1.3 N·m

5

8

6

14

15

16

N

7

23 ± 3 N·m

41 ± 4 N·m

N

N

30 ± 5 N·m

10 ± 1 N·m

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N

Removal steps 

<<

A

>>

>>

C

<<

1.

Driveshaft nut

>>

C

<<

2.

Washer

3.

Front wheel speed sensor

4.

Brake hose bracket

5.

Front wheel speed sensor harness 
and strut assembly connection

>>

B

<<

6.

Stabilizer link bush (A) 

7.

Self-locking nut 

>>

B

<<

8.

Stabilizer link assembly 

>>

B

<<

9.

Stabilizer link bush (B) 

<<

B

>>

10. Self-locking nut (tie rod end 

connection)

<<

B

>>

11. Self-locking nut (lower arm ball joint 

connection)

<<

C

>>

>>

A

<<

12. Driveshaft (LH)
13. Bracket cover 

<<

C

>>

>>

A

<<

14. Driveshaft (RH) 
15. Bracket 
16. Circlip

DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBLY

FRONT AXLE

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Removal steps (Continued)

Removal steps (Continued)

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DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBLY

FRONT AXLE

26-18

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
<<A>> DRIVESHAFT NUT REMOVAL

CAUTION

Do not apply pressure to the wheel bearing by 
the vehicle weight to avoid possible damage 
when the driveshaft nut is loosened.

AC102462

MB990767

AB

Use special tool front hub & flange yoke holder 
(MB990767) to fix the hub and remove the driveshaft 
nut.

<<B>> SELF-LOCKING NUT (TIE ROD 
END CONNECTION)/SELF-LOCKING NUT 
(LOWER ARM BALL JOINT 
CONNECTION) REMOVAL

CAUTION

• Do not remove the nut from ball joint. Loosen 

it and use special tool to avoid possible dam-
age to ball joint threads.

• Hang special tool with cord to prevent it from 

falling. 

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AC208247AJ

Cord

Bolt

MB991897
or
MB992011

Nut

Ball joint

1. Install special tool ball joint remover (MB991897 

or MB992011) as shown in the figure.

AC106821

Knob

Parallel

Bolt

Correct

Wrong

AD

2. Turn the bolt and knob as necessary to make the 

jaws of special tool parallel, tighten the bolt by 
hand and confirm that the jaws are still parallel.
NOTE: When adjusting the jaws in parallel, make 
sure the knob is in the position shown in the fig-
ure.

3. Tighten the bolt with a wrench to disconnect the 

tie rod end, lower arm ball joint.

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AC102599AC

Cord

Bolt

MB991113

Nut

Ball joint

Replace the self-locking nut with a regular nut, and 
then install special tool steering linkage puller 
(MB991113) as shown in the figure.

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DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBLY

FRONT AXLE

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<<C>> DRIVESHAFT 
ASSEMBLY/DRIVESHAFT 
(LH)/DRIVESHAFT (RH) REMOVAL

CAUTION

• The magnetic encoder collects any metallic 

particle easily, because it is magnetized. Make 
sure that the magnetic encoder does not col-
lect any metallic particle.

•

AC100128AC

MB990241

MB990767

When the driveshaft is removed, make sure 
that it does not contact with the magnetic 
encoder to avoid damage.

1. Use the following special tools to push out the 

driveshaft assembly from the hub.

• Front hub & flange yoke holder (MB990767)

•

AC102551AC

Driveshaft

Axle shaft puller (MB990241)

2. Remove the driveshaft from the hub by pulling the 

bottom of the brake disc towards you.

CAUTION

• Do not pull on the driveshaft from the wheel 

side; doing so will damage the TJ; be sure to 
use the pry bar.

•

AC100141

Transmission

TJ assembly

Pry bar

AG

When pulling the driveshaft out from the 
transmission, be careful that the spline part of 
the driveshaft does not damage the oil seal.

3. Insert a pry bar between the transmission case 

and the driveshaft, and then pry and remove the 
driveshaft from the transmission.

AC210315

MB991017

MB991000

AF

CAUTION

Do not apply pressure to the wheel bearing by 
the vehicle weight to avoid possible damage 
when the driveshaft is removed. If, however, vehi-
cle weight must be applied to the bearing in mov-
ing the vehicle, temporarily secure the wheel 
bearing by using the following special tools. 

• Spacer (MB991000)
• Front hub remover and installer (MB991017)

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