Axle Shaft: Installation

Position dynamic damper properly on axle shaft (if equipped). See DYNAMIC DAMPER . To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. See Fig 1. On all models, when installing axle shaft nut, washer must be installed with chamfered edge (raised side) toward axle shaft nut. Tighten axle shaft nut to the proper specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

Fig 1: Installing Axle Shafts (Typical)

Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.

AXLE SHAFT SPECIFICATIONS

Application ⁽¹⁾

⁽²⁾ Inner Joint

⁽²⁾ Outer Joint

Length In. (mm)

1.5L

Left

BJ Or RJ

27.5 (698)

Right

14.9 (407)

1.8L

Left

BJ Or RJ

27.5 (698)

Right

14.4 (365)

⁽¹⁾	Right indicates passenger's side, and left indicates driver's side.

⁽²⁾	Type of CV joint used is identified by letters as follows: BJ - Birfield Joint, RJ - Rzeppa Joint, and TJ - Tripod Joint.