Mitsubishi Outlander GS45X. Manual - part 1498

SPECIAL TOOL

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STEP 2. Check the propeller shaft for looseness.
Q: Is looseness recognized?

YES : Replace the propeller shaft. Then go to Step 3. 
NO :  Go to Step 3.

STEP 3. Retest the system.
Q: Is the abnormal noise eliminated?

YES : The procedure is complete.
NO :  Recheck from Step1.

SPECIAL TOOL

M1251000600341

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

PROPELLER SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT CHECK

M1251002400149

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PROPELLER SHAFT VISUAL CHECK

1. Place the selector lever to the "N" position.
2. Then place the drive mode selector to the "2WD" position.
3. Check the propeller shaft for dent, damage or crack.

Tool

Tool number 
and name

Supersession

Application

MB991193 
Plug

−

Prevent the entry of foreign materials into 
the transfer case during removal of the 
propeller shaft.

MB991193

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

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4. Check the propeller shaft universal joint, oil seal for crack or 

damage. If abnormality is recognized, replace the propeller 
shaft with a new one.

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PROPELLER SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT PLAY 
CHECK

1. Place the selector lever to the "N" position.
2. Then place the drive mode selector to the "2WD" position.
3. Hold the tube of propeller shaft by one hand, and apply force 

by the other hand to the flange yoke or sleeve yoke in 
rotating direction, axial direction, and perpendicular direction 
for checking looseness. If looseness is recognized, replace 
the propeller shaft with a new one.

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PROPELLER SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT 
FLECTION CHECK

1. Place the selector lever to the "N" position.
2. Then place the drive mode selector to the "2WD" position.
3. Make phase alignment marks on the flange yoke and 

differential companion flange and disconnect the flange 
yoke.

AC808144AC

<Correct state>

Oil seal

AC510591AC

Oil seal lip
protruded

<Incorrect
state>

AC501206AC

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4. Hold the tube of propeller shaft by one hand, and apply force 

by the other hand to the flange yoke in flection direction for 
checking flection. If showing a sign of catch in the flection 
direction is recognized, replace the propeller shaft with a 
new one.

PROPELLER SHAFT

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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Required Special Tool:

• MB991193: Plug

AC510592

Pre-removal and Post-installation operation
• Engine Room Under Cover Removal and Installation (Refer to GROUP 51, Under Cover 

P.51-22

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• Transfer Oil Draining and Filling (Refer to GROUP 23A, On-vehicle Service, Transfer Oil Change 

P.23A-145

 <CVT>, GROUP 23C, On-vehicle Service, Transfer Oil Change 

P.23C-272

 <A/T>.)

AC707477AC

Gear oil:
Hypoid gear oil API classification GL-5
SAE90

2

4

3

1

4

5

6

41 ± 5 N·m
30 ± 3 ft-lb

13 ± 2 N·m
115 ± 17 in-lb

54 ± 5 N·m
40 ± 3 ft-lb

Removal steps 

<<

A

>> >>

B

<< 1.

Flange yoke and electronic control 
coupling connecting nut

2.

Heat protector

3.

Bolt

4.

Insulator

5.

Spacer

<<

B

>> >>

A

<< 6.

Propeller shaft assembly

Removal steps (Continued)

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REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

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<<A>> FLANGE YOKE AND ELECTRONIC CON-
TROL COUPLING CONNECTING NUT REMOVAL

1. Put mating marks on the flange yoke and the electronic 

control coupling.

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<<B>> PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
REMOVAL

CAUTION

If the joint assembly is bent, it may be damaged when 
pinching the joint boots.
1. Insert a waste or similar materials into the joint boots, and 

remove the propeller shaft assembly by aligning the front 
propeller shaft with the rear shaft. 

2. Using special MB991193, cover the transfer case to prevent 

the entry of foreign materials.

AC703132 AB

Mating marks

AC703133 AB

Joint Boot

Joint assembly

Rag

AC703265AB

MB991193