Mitsubishi Eclipse. Manual - part 896
FRONT AXLE DIAGNOSIS
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FRONT AXLE
26-3
SYMPTOM CHART
M1261005700195
SYMPTOM PROCEDURES
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1: Noise during Wheel Rotation
DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Check the driveshaft and inner shaft for
bending.
Q: Is the driveshaft and inner shaft bent?
YES :
Replace the part. Then go to Step 4.
NO :
Go to step 2.
STEP 2. Check the inner shaft bearing for wear.
Q: Is the inner shaft bearing worn?
YES :
Replace the bearings. Then go to Step 4.
NO :
Go to Step 3.
STEP 3. Check the driveshaft assembly for wear,
damage or bending.
Q: Is the driveshaft assembly worn, damaged or bent?
YES :
Replace the driveshaft assembly. Then go
to Step 4.
NO :
There is no action to be taken.
STEP 4. Check symptoms.
Q: Is the abnormal noise eliminated?
YES :
This diagnosis is complete.
NO :
Repeat to Step 1.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 2: Noise due to Excessive Play of Wheel in Turning Direction
DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Check for play in the inner shaft and side
gear serration, the driveshaft and side gear, or
the driveshaft and drive flange.
Q: Is the play found?
YES :
Adjust or replace the part. Then go to Step
NO :
This diagnosis is complete.
STEP 2. Check symptoms.
Q: Is the abnormal noise eliminated?
YES :
This diagnosis is complete.
NO :
Repeat to Step 1.
SYMPTOM
INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
REFERENCE PAGE
Driveshaft,
inner shaft
Noise during wheel rotation
1
Noise due to excessive play of wheel in turning
direction
2