Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX. Manual - part 316

AC212015 AB

MB991000

MB991017

DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBLY

REAR AXLE

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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.

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

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
>>A<< DRIVESHAFT INSTALLATION

CAUTION

When installing the driveshaft, be careful that the 
spline part of the driveshaft does not damage the 
oil seal.

>>B<< WASHER/DRIVESHAFT NUT 
INSTALLATION

CAUTION

Do not apply pressure to wheel bearing by the 
vehicle weight to avoid possible damage to 
wheel bearing before tightening the driveshaft 
nut fully.

AC205992

AB

MB990767

Washer

1. Assemble the driveshaft washer in the illustrated 

direction.

2. Tighten the driveshaft nut to the specified torque 

with special tool front hub and end yoke holder 
(MB990767).

Tightening torque: 225 

± 25 N⋅m

INSPECTION

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• Check the driveshaft for damage, bending or cor-

rosion.

• Check the driveshaft spline part for wear or dam-

age.

• Check the boots for deterioration, damage or 

cracking.

• Check the dust cover for damage or deteriora-

tion.

DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBLY

REAR AXLE

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DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY

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CAUTION

• Be careful not to damage the ABS rotor, which is attached to the EBJ outer race during disassem-

bly and reassembly.

•

AC201162

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EBJ repair kit

EBJ boot repair kit

TJ boot repair kit

TJ repair kit

Grease for TJ

Grease for EBJ

AC

Disassembly steps 

>>

C

<< 1. TJ boot band (large)

>>

C

<< 2. TJ boot band (small)

<<

A

>> >>

B

<< 3. TJ case

4. Circlip
5. Snap ring

<<

A

>> >>

B

<< 6. Spider assembly

<<

B

>> >>

A

<< 7. TJ boot

8. EBJ boot band (large)
9. EBJ boot band (small)

<<

B

>> >>

A

<< 10. EBJ boot

11. EBJ assembly

Never disassemble the EBJ assembly except when replacing the EBJ boot.

Disassembly steps (Continued)

DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBLY

REAR AXLE

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LUIBRICATION POINTS

AC103560AE

GREASE: REPAIR KIT GREASE
AMOUNT USED: 135 – 10 g 

GREASE: REPAIR KIT GREASE
AMOUNT USED: 80 – 10 g 

CAUTION

CAUTION

The driveshaft joint uses special 
grease. Do not mix old and new or
different types of grease.

The driveshaft joint uses special 
grease. Do not mix old and new or
different types of grease.

DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBLY

REAR AXLE

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DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS
<<A>> TJ CASE/SPIDER ASSEMBLY 
REMOVAL

CAUTION

Do not disassemble the spider assembly.
1. Wipe off grease from the TJ case and spider 

assembly.

2. If there is water or foreign material in the wiped 

grease, be sure to clean the spider assembly.

<<B>> TJ BOOT/EBJ BOOT REMOVAL

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Plastic tape

1. Wipe off grease from the shaft spline part.
2. Wrap plastic tape around the spline part on the TJ 

side of the driveshaft so that TJ and EBJ boots 
are not damaged when they are removed.

REASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS
>>A<< EBJ BOOT/TJ BOOT INSTALLA-
TION

Wrap plastic tape around the spline part on the TJ 
side of the driveshaft, and then install EBJ and TJ 
boots.

>>B<< SPIDER ASSEMBLY/TJ CASE 
INSTALLATION

CAUTION

Do not mix old and new or different types of 
grease, as special grease is used in the joint.

AC102656 AC

After applying the specified grease to the TJ case, 
insert the driveshaft and apply grease again.

Specified grease: Repair kit grease
Amount to use: 135 

± 10 g

NOTE: The grease in the repair kit should be divided 
in half for use, respectively, at the joint and inside the 
boot.

>>C<< TJ BOOT BAND(SMALL)/TJ BOOT 
BAND(LARGE) INSTALLATION

AC102657

A

AC

Set the TJ boot bands at the specified distance in 
order to adjust the amount of air inside the TJ boot, 
and then tighten the TJ boot band(large) and TJ boot 
band(small) securely.

Standard value (A): 90 

± 3 mm