Mitsubishi Electric Lancer Evolution-VII Workshop Manual page 864

REAR AXLE -
MB990685
Identification
colour
186 ± 29 N·m
MB990850
Differential Carrier <Vehicles with mechanical LSD>
3. Measure the drive pinion turning torque (without the oil
MB990326
seal).
Standard value:
Bearing division
New
Caution
Take care not to fit gear oil on the bearing.
4. If the drive pinion turning torque is not within the standard
value, adjust the turning torque by replacing the drive
pinion front shim(s) or the drive pinion spacer.
NOTE
When selecting the drive pinion front shims, if the number
of shims is large, reduce the number of shims to a minimum
by selecting the drive pinion spacers.
Also, select the drive pinion spacer from the following
two types.
Height of drive pinion spacer mm
57.72
57.08
5. Remove the companion flange and drive pinion again.
Then insert the drive pinion front bearing inner race into
the gear carrier. Use special tool to press-fit the oil seal.
MB990727
6. Install the drive pinion assembly and companion flange
with mating marks properly aligned. Tighten the
companion flange self-locking nut to the specified torque
using special tool.
27B-47
Turning torque
0.88 - 1.17 N m
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Identification colour
-
Red