Mitsubishi Outlander XL. Manual - part 544

Disassembly steps

>>C<<

9.

Dust seal outer RH

>>C<<

10. Dust seal inner RH

<<D>>

>>B<<

11. Center bearing RH
12. Center bearing bracket RH
13. Circlip
14. Snap ring

<<B>>

>>A<<

15. Spider assembly

Disassembly steps

16. Circlip

<<E>>

17. PTJ boot
18. EBJ assembly
19. EBJ boot band (small)
20. EBJ boot band (large)
21. EBJ boot

NOTE:

PTJ: Pillow Tripod Joint
EBJ: High Efficiency Compact Birfield Joint

Required Special Tools:

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MB990810: Side Bearing Puller

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MB990890: Rear Suspension Bushing Base

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MB990930: Installer Adapter

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MB990932: Installer Adapter

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MB990934: Installer Adapter

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MB990938: Bar (snap-in type)

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MB991172: Inner Shaft Installer Base

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MB991248: Inner Shaft Remover

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MD998369: Bearing Installer

FRONT AXLE

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DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBLY

LUBRICATION POINTS

ZC5018960000

Grease: Repair kit grease amount
used: 
140 ± 10 g (4.9 ± 0.3 oz)

CAUTIO N

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

Grease: Repair kit grease
amount used: 
<RH> 255 ± 10 g (9.0 ± 0.3 oz)
<LH> 245 ± 10 g (8.6 ± 0.3 oz)

Grease: Repair kit grease
amount used: 
Dust seal inner: 8 - 12 g (0.3 - 0.4 oz) 
Dust seal outer: 3 - 7 g (0.1 - 0.2 oz)

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

CAUTIO N

Grease: Repair kit grease

Grease: Repair kit grease

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FRONT AXLE

DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBLY

DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS

<<A>> SEAL PLATE REMOVAL

ZC5018970000

PTJ case

Use a slotted screwdriver to make a hole in the seal plate inside
the PTJ case.

<<B>> PTJ CASE/SPIDER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

When removing the spider assembly, be careful not to drop
the rollar part from the spider, because it easily comes off.

1.

Wipe off grease from the spider assembly and the inside of
the PTJ case.

2.

Always clean the spider assembly when the grease contains
water or foreign material.

 

<<C>> INNER SHAFT RH REMOVAL

ZC5018980000

MB991248

MB991248

Bar

PTJ case

Bar

PTJ case

1.

Use  special  tool  MB991248  to  remove  the  inner  shaft
assembly from the PTJ case.

FRONT AXLE

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DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBLY

ZC5018990000

MB990810

2.

Use  special  tool  MB990810  to  remove  the  center  bearing
bracket from the inner shaft.

 

<<D>> CENTER BEARING RH REMOVAL

ZC501900000

MB990938

MB990930

Center bearing bracket

Use  special  tools  MB990938  and  MB990930  to  remove  the
center bearing from the center bearing bracket.

 

<<E>> 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

 

>>A<< SPIDER ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION

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

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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

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FRONT AXLE

DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBLY