Contents: Inner hinge ⇊ External hinge ⇊
Disassembly and assembly of front drive shafts (right-hand drive models).
1 - retaining ring,
2 - outer race of the inner joint (left shaft),
3 - outer race of the inner joint (right shaft),
4 - roller,
5 - internal hinge,
6 - clamp (type 1),
7 - inner hinge cover;
8 - dynamic damper,
9 - drive shaft,
10 - clamp (type 2),
11 - outer hinge cover,
12 - outer hinge.
Inner hinge
1. Wind the protective tape (A) onto the drive shaft.
Left-hand drive models.
Right hand drive models.
2. Install the dynamic damper and boot onto the drive shaft.
3. Remove the protective tape.
4. Align the marks (A) on the drive shaft (C) and the inner joint (B) and install the joint.

5. Install the snap ring (D) into the groove (E) of the drive shaft.
6. Install the rollers (A) on the inner joint (C) in accordance with the marks (B).

7. Fill the outer race of the inner joint with grease.
Quantity of grease for drive shafts:
- right hand drive and 2WD models - 70-80 g
- except for right-hand drive and 2WD models - 100-110 g

8. (Right hand drive and 4WD models)
Apply grease to the splines of the outer race of the inner joint.
- Lubrication - CS№7
- Amount of lubricant - 0.5 - 1.0 g

9. Install the outer race (B) of the inner joint, aligning the marks (C) on the rollers (A) and the outer race.

10. Place the cover (A) on the outer race.

11. Adjust the position of the outer race of the inner joint so that the distances shown in the figures correspond to the standard.
(Left hand drive models)
Models with manual transmission, right shaft.
Models with manual transmission, left shaft.
Models with automatic transmission, right shaft.
Models with automatic transmission, left shaft.
(Right hand drive models)
2WD models.
4WD models.
12. Adjust the position of the dynamic damper so that the distances shown in the figures correspond to the standard.
(Left hand drive models)
Models with manual transmission.
Models with automatic transmission, right shaft.
Models with automatic transmission, left shaft.
(Right hand drive models)

13. (Clamp type 2)
Place the end of the clamp onto the retainer as shown in the figure.

14. (Clamp type 2)
Using pliers (A), align the holes in the clamp and the fasteners (B).

15. (Clamp type 1)
Pass the clamp (A) through the fastener (B) twice to make two loops.

16. (Clamp type 1)
Tighten the clamp (A) and place a mark on the clamp so that the distance between the mark (C) and the retainer (B) is 10 - 14 mm.

17. (Clamp type 1)
Install the special tool (A) and, by turning the adjusting bolt (B), tighten the clamp so that the retainer is set according to the mark (C).

18. (Clamp type 1)
Rotate the special tool 90° as shown in the figure and center the pin.

19. (Clamp type 1)
Cut the clamp so that the distance shown in the figure is 5-10 mm.

20. (Clamp type 1)
Bend the clamp (A) as shown in the figure.

External hinge
1. Apply protective tape (C) to the splines of the drive shaft (A) on the outer joint side.

2. Install the clamps (D) and boot (B) onto the drive shaft.
3. Remove the protective tape.
4. Install the snap ring (B) into the groove (A) of the drive shaft.

5. Press the retaining ring (A) at the locations shown in the figure and install the drive shaft (C) into the joint (B).

6. Finally install the drive shaft into the joint as shown in the figure.
Note: When performing this procedure, ensure that the drive shaft and the hinge shaft are aligned.

7. Using a ruler (A), make sure that the mark (B) is level with the end of the hinge (C).

8. Apply grease to the hinge.
- Lubricant – Nissekl Mitsubishi U2600-70
Amount of grease:
- Left hand drive models - 35g
Right hand drive models:
- 2WD — 60-70 g
- 4WD — 95-105 g

9. Install the boot (C) so that it fits into the grooves of the drive shaft (B) and joint (A) as shown in the figure.

10. Using the special tool, tighten the clamp so that the loop dimensions correspond to those shown in the figure.
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11. Make sure the clamps are not loose. Remove any grease that comes out.
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