Mitsubishi Montero Sport (2004+). Manual - part 416
DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY
TSB Revision
FRONT AXLE
26-45
NOTE: Check the tooth contact pattern to confirm that the
adjustments of the pinion height and backlash have been
done properly. Continue to adjust the pinion height and
backlash until the tooth contact pattern resembles the stan-
dard pattern. If, even after adjustments have been made, the
correct tooth contact pattern cannot be obtained, it means
that the drive gear and the drive pinion have become worn
beyond the allowable limit. Replace the gear set.
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<<B>> DIFFERENTIAL CASE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
CAUTION
When taking out the differential case assembly, be careful
not to drop and damage the side bearing outer races.
NOTE: Keep the right and left side bearings and side bearing
adjusting spacers separate, so that they do not become mixed
during assembly.
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STANDARD TOOTH CONTACT PATTERN PROBLEM
SOLUTION
1. Narrow tooth side
2. Drive-side tooth surface
(the side applying power during forward
movement)
3. Wide tooth side
4. Coast-side tooth surface
(the side applying power during reverse
movement)
Tooth contact pattern resulting
from excessive pinion
height
The drive pinion is positioned too
far from the center of the drive
gear.
Increase the thickness of
the drive pinion rear shim,
and position the drive pinion
closer to the center of the
drive gear. Also, for
backlash adjustment,
position the drive gear
farther from the drive
pinion.
Tooth contact pattern resulting
from insufficient pinion
height.
The drive pinion is positioned too
close to the center of the drive
gear.
Decrease the thickness of
the drive pinion rear shim,
and position the drive pinion
farther from the center of
the drive gear. Also, for
backlash adjustment,
position the drive gear
closer to the drive pinion.
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AC107260
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AC107261AB
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AC107262
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