Mitsubishi Electric Lancer Evolution-VII Workshop Manual page 890

MB991113
MB990635
Nut
Ball joint
MB990767
MB991354
MB990242
Transmission
T.J. assembly
Pry bar
MB991000
(MB990998)
FRONT AXLE -
REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
or
AA" TIE ROD END DISCONNECTION
Caution
1. Loosen the nut only; do not remove it from the ball
Cord
2. The special tool should be suspended by a cord to
AB" DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL
1. Use the special tools to push out the drive shaft from
MB990244
(Three)
2. Withdraw the drive shaft from the hub by pulling the bottom
3. Remove the drive shaft from the transmission by the
MB991017
Drive Shaft
joint. Otherwise ball joint thread will be damaged.
prevent it from coming off.
the hub.
of the brake disc towards you, and then remove the hub
retaining bolts.
following procedure.
Insert a pry bar between the transmission case and the
drive shaft, and then pry the drive shaft from the
transmission.
Caution
(1) Do not pull on the drive shaft; doing so will damage
the T.J.; be sure to use the pry bar.
(2) When pulling the drive shaft out from the
transmission, be careful that the spline part of
the drive shaft does not damage the oil seal.
(3) Do not apply the vehicle weight to the wheel
bearing while loosening the drive shaft nut.
Otherwise wheel bearing will be damaged. If,
however, the vehicle weight must be applied to
the bearing (because of moving the vehicle),
temporarily secure the wheel bearing by using
the special tool.
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