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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMITSUBISHI2000GALANT LS V6-3.0L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAINMANUAL TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLESERVICE AND REPAIROVERHAULDIFFERENTIAL DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY
2000 Mitsubishi Galant LS V6-3.0L SOHC
Differential Disassembly and Reassembly
2000 Mitsubishi Galant LS V6-3.0L SOHCSECTION Differential Disassembly and Reassembly
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS
TAPER ROLLER BEARING REMOVAL
1. Using special tool MD9988011, support the taper roller bearing, and then set them on the press.
2. Push down on the differential case with the press and take out the bearing.
ASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS
>A< SPACER/SIDE GEAR/WASHER/PINION/PINION SHAFT INSTALLATION
1. After a spacer has been mounted on the back surface of the side gear, install the side gear in the differential case.
NOTE: When a new side gear is to be installed, mount a medium thickness spacer [0.93 - 1.00 mm (0.0366 - 0.0395 inch].
2. Set the washer on the back of each pinion, and put both pinions simultaneously in mesh with the side gears. While rotating them, install them in position.
3. Insert the pinion shaft.
4. Measure the backlash between the side gear and pinion.
Standard value: 0.025 - 0.150 mm (0.0010 - 0.0059 inch)
5. If the backlash is out of specification, select a spacer and re-measure the backlash.
NOTE: Adjust until the backlashes on both sides are equal.
>B< LOCK PIN INSTALLATION
Install the lock pin so that it will be oriented in the direction shown.
>C< TAPER ROLLER BEARING INSTALLATION
Using special tools MD998812 and MD998819, press install the taper roller bearing.
>D< DIFFERENTIAL DRIVE GEAR INSTALLATION
1. Apply a sealant (3M AAD Part number 8730, 8731 or equivalent) to the entire threaded portion of the bolt.
2. Tighten to the specified torque in the illustrated sequence.
Tightening torque: 132 Nm (98 ft. lbs.)
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.