Mitsubishi Galant (2004+). Manual - part 552

DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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11.Align the center groove on the BJ boot big end with the BJ 

case groove.

12.Follow the same procedure as in step 5 to adjust the size of 

the opening (W) on special tool so that it is at the standard 
value.

Standard value (W): 2.9 mm (0.11 inch)

13.Position the BJ boot band (large) so that there is even 

clearance at either end (D and E).

14.Use special tool to crimp the BJ boot band (large) in the 

same way as in step 7.

15.Check that the crimping amount (F) of the boot band is at 

the standard value.

Standard value (F): 2.4 

− 2.8 mm (0.09 − 0.11 inch)

<If the crimping amount is larger than 2.8 mm (0.11 

inch)>
Readjust the value of (W) in step 12 according to 
the following formula, and then repeat the opera-
tion in step 14.
W = 5.8 mm (0.23 inch) 

− F

Example: If F = 2.9 mm (0.11 inch), then W = 2.9 mm 
(0.11 inch).

<If the crimping amount is smaller than 2.4 mm (0.09 

inch)>
Remove the EBJ boot band, readjust the value of 
(W) in step 12 according to the following formula, 
and then repeat the operations in steps 13 and 14 
using a new EBJ boot band.
W = 5.8 mm (0.23 inch) 

− F

Example: If F = 2.3 mm (0.09 inch), then W = 3.5 mm 
(0.14 inch).

16.Check that the boot band is not sticking out past the place 

where it has been installed. If the boot band is sticking out, 
remove it and then repeat steps 13 to 15, using a new boot 
band.

AC102664 AC

AC102665 AC

BOOT

PROJECTION

BOOT BAND
(LARGE)

D

E

AC102666

F

AD

SPECIFICATIONS

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SPECIFICATIONS

FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

M1261005400309

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

M1261000200311

SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS

M1261000300426

ITEM

SPECIFICATION

Caliper assembly bolt

100 

± 10 N⋅m (74 ± 7 ft-lb)

Center bearing bracket bolt <3.8L-RH>

41

± 4 N⋅m (30 ± 3 ft-lb)

Drive shaft nut

226 

± 29 N⋅m (167 ± 21 ft-lb)

Dust cover bolt

9.0 

± 2.0 N⋅m (80 ± 17 in-lb)

Front strut nut

305 

± 25 N⋅m (225 ± 18 ft-lb)

Front wheel hub bolt

90 

± 10 N⋅m (67 ± 7 ft-lb)

Self-locking nut (lower arm ball joint connection)

65 

± 6 N⋅m (48 ± 4 ft-lb)

Self-locking nut (tie rod end connection)

29 

± 4 N⋅m (21 ± 3 ft-lb)

Stabilizer link to strut connecting nut

48 

± 7 N⋅m (36 ± 5 ft-lb)

ITEM

SPECIFICATION

Wheel bearing

Type

Double-row angular contact ball bearing <2.4L>, 
Unit ball bearing (Double-row angular contact ball 
bearing) <3.8L>

Drive shaft

Joint type

Outer

Birfield joint

Inner

Tripod joint <2.4L>, Pillow Tripod joint <3.8L>

ITEM

STANDARD VALUE

LIMIT

Wheel bearing end play mm (in)

−

0.05 (0.002)

Wheel bearing rotation starting torque N

⋅m (in-lb)

−

1.4 (12)

Setting of TJ boot length mm 
(in)

2.4L

85 

± 3 (3.35 ± 0.12)

−

Setting of PTJ boot length mm 
(in)

3.8L

85 

± 3 (3.35 ± 0.12)

−

Opening dimension of the 
special tool (MB991561) mm 
(in)

When the BJ boot band 
(small) is crimped

2.9 (0.11)

−

When the BJ boot band 
(large) is crimped

2.9 (0.11)

−

Crimped width of the BJ boot band mm (in)

2.4 

− 2.8 (0.09 − 0.11)

−

SPECIFICATIONS

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LUBRICANTS

M1261000400412

ITEM

SPECIFIED LUBRICANT

QUANTITY

TJ boot grease

Repair kit grease

2.4L-LH

140 

± 10 g (4.9 ± 0.3 oz)

2.4L-RH

130 

± 10 g (4.6 ± 0.3 oz)

PTJ boot grease

Repair kit grease

3.8L

220 

± 10 g (7.8 ± 0.3 oz)

BJ boot grease

Repair kit grease

2.4L

120 

± 10 g (4.2 ± 0.3 oz)

3.8L

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)

NOTES