Contents: Removal ⤓ Installation ⤓
Design of the cardan shaft of all-wheel drive models
1 - Self-locking nut; 2 - Rubber cushion; 3 - Spacer sleeve; 4 - Cardan shaft; N - Replace
Removal
1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
If your car stereo system is equipped with a security code, make sure you have the correct combination to activate the audio system before disconnecting the battery!
2. Jack up the car and place it on supports.
3. The crankshaft consists of three sections: front, rear and central. Loosen the nuts securing the central support bearing and carefully remove the rubber cushions installed underneath them.
Note: In addition to rubber cushions, the bearing fastener also uses a number of spacer bushings, the number and size of which may vary - try to remember the installation position of each of the fastener elements.
4. Mark the position of the driveshaft rear clamp mounting flange on the rear axle differential coupling flange. Remove the mounting bolts and separate the shaft from the differential, being careful not to damage the protective boot.
Note: To protect the cover from damage, you can stuff it with a rag or crumpled paper.
5. When removing the cardan shaft from the transfer case housing, take care to keep the seal intact and safe.
6. To prevent oil from leaking out of the transfer case, do not lower the rear of the car to the ground. It makes sense to plug the hole in the crankcase to prevent dirt from getting inside the box.
Installation
1. Bring the cardan shaft into its standard position and insert it into the transfer case housing (try not to damage the seal).
2. After making sure that the mounting marks applied during dismantling are correctly aligned, connect the shaft to the rear differential flange. Screw in the mounting bolts and tighten them to the required torque (30÷35 N·m).
3. Install the center support bearing (see Section Removal and installation the propeller shaft central bearing assembly), - make sure that all assembly fasteners are installed correctly. Screw on the fastening nuts and tighten them to the required torque (30÷35 Nm).
4. Check the fluid levels in the transfer case and rear differential housing.
The text of the article was obtained from the website (www.MitsubishiMan.ru)