Mitsubishi Outlander GS45X. Manual - part 1507

DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBLY

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DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS

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<<A>>PTJ CASE/INNER SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
REMOVAL

CAUTION

When removing the PTJ case and inner shaft assembly, be 
careful not to drop off the roller part of spider assembly, 
because it easily departs from the spider assembly.

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<<F>> PTJ BOOT REMOVAL

1. Wipe off grease from the shaft spline.
2. When reusing the PTJ boot, wrap plastic tape around the 

shaft spline to avoid damaging the boot.

ASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS

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>>A<< EBJ BOOT INSTALLATION

Wrap plastic tape around the shaft spline, and then install the 
EBJ boot.

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>>B<< PTJ BOOT INSTALLATION

Wrap plastic tape around the shaft spline, and then install the 
PTJ boot.

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>>C<< SPIDER ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION

CAUTION

• The drive shaft joint use special grease. Do not mix old 

and new or different types of grease.

• If the spider assembly has been cleaned, take special 

care to apply the specified grease.

1. Apply the specified grease furnished in the repair kit to the 

spider assembly between the spider axle and the roller.

Specified grease: Repair kit grease

2. Install the spider assembly to the shaft from the direction of 

the spline chamfered side.

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Chamfered side

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>>G<<PTJ CASE/INNER SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
INSTALLATION

CAUTION

The driveshaft joint uses special grease. Do not mix old 
and new or different types of grease.
After applying the specified grease to the PTJ case, insert the 
driveshaft and apply grease again.

Specified grease: Repair kit grease

Amount to use: 210 

± 10 g (7.4 ± 0.3 ounce) <LH>, 

225 

± 10 g (7.9 ± 0.3 ounce) <RH>

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

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>>H<< PTJ BOOT BAND (SMALL)/PTJ BOOT 
BAND (LARGE) INSTALLATION

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

Standard value (A): 85 

± 3 mm (3.35 ± 0.12 inches)

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AC102657

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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY <3.0L ENGINE- FWD>

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CAUTION

As for the EBJ assembly, only the EBJ boot can be replaceable, and other parts cannot be disassem-
bled.

Required Special Tools:

• MB990810: Side Bearing Puller

• MB990890: Rear Suspension Bushing Base

• MB990930: Installer Adapter

• MB990932: Installer Adapter

• MB990934: Installer Adapter

• MB990938: Installer Bar (snap-in type)

• MB991172: Inner Shaft Installer Base

• MD998369: Bearing Installer

• MD998801: Remover

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6

3

2

N

1

N

<RH>

<LH>

13

14

12

N

8

4

7

9

N

N

11

N

PTJ boot repair kit

3

1

PTJ repair kit <LH>

AC

EBJ boot repair kit

Grease 
for PTJ

Grease 
for EBJ

5

10

2

10

8

7 <LH>

3

1

2

10

8

7

9

14

13

12

1

2

3

8

6 5

7 <LH>

Disassembly steps 

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H

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1.

PTJ boot band (large)

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H

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2.

PTJ boot band (small)

3.

Circlip

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A

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G

<< 4.

PTJ case and inner shaft 
assembly <RH>

5.

Dust cover <LH>

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A

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G

<< 6.

PTJ case <LH>

7.

Circlip

8.

Snap ring

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C

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9.

Spider assembly

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F

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B

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10. PTJ boot
11. EBJ assembly
12. EBJ boot band (small)

13. EBJ boot band (large)

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A

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14. EBJ boot

Disassembly steps (Continued)

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LUBRICATION POINTS

ACA02744AB

140 ± 10 g (4.9 ± 0.3 oz)

CAUTION

<RH> 255 ± 10 g (9.0 ± 0.3 oz)

<LH> 245 ± 10 g (8.6 ± 0.3 oz)

CAUTION

Grease: Repair kit grease
Amount used:

The drive shaft joint uses special 
grease, do not mix old and new or 
different types of grease.

Grease: Repair kit grease

The drive shaft joint uses special 
grease, do not mix old and new or 
different types of grease.

Grease: Repair kit grease 
Amount used:

CAUTION

The drive shaft joint uses special 
grease, do not mix old and new or 
different types of grease.