Mitsubishi L200. Manual - part 397

AC004947AB

When backlash is
insufficient

When backlash is
excessive

Loosen

Loosen

Tighten

Tighten

DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY

REAR AXLE

27-39

3. Using special tools, adjust the backlash to 

standard value by moving the side bearing nut as 
shown.
NOTE: First loosen the side bearing nut then 
tighten the side bearing nut the same amount as 
when it was loosened.

AC004948 AB

MB991385

MB991367

4. Using special tools, apply the preload, turn down 

both right and left side bearing nuts on half the 
distance between centres of two neighboring 
holes.

AC004949 AB

MB092153

MB092154

5. Choose and install the lock plate (two kinds).
6. Check the final drive gear tooth contact. If poor 

contact is evident, make adjustment. (Refer to 
GROUP 26, Inspection Before Disassembly .)

AC004950 AB

7. Measure the drive gear run-out.

Limit: 0.05 mm

8. When drive gear run-out exceeds the limit, 

remove the differential case and then the drive 
gears, moving them to different positions and 
reinstall them.

9. If adjustment is not possible, replace the 

differential case or drive gear and drive pinion as 
a set.

DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY

REAR AXLE

27-40

DIFFERENTIAL CASE DISASSEMBLY 
AND REASSEMBLY <5A/T or EXCEPT 
4WD WITH HIGH POWER ENGINE>

M1274200100051

AC511057

AC511011

AC511013

AC511012

AC511014

15

AB

3

1

2

9

4

7

5

6

8

10

11

12

14

13

15

16

17

18

19

21

20

14

15

3

9

4

7

5

6

8

10

11

12

14

13

15

16

17

14

3, 17

Pinion shaft kit

Differential gear kit

Differential spacer set

Disassembly steps 

<<

A

>> >>

B

<< 1. Screw

2. Differential case (A)
3. Differential spacer
4. Side gear LH
5. Differential pin
6. Differential pinion shaft
7. Differential washer
8. Differential pinion gear
9. Differential pin
10. Differential pinion shaft
11. Differential washer
12. Differential pinion gear
13. Differential pinion shaft
14. Differential washer
15. Differential pinion gear
16. Side gear RH
17. Differential spacer
18. Spring washer
19. Spring
20. Drive cam

21. Differential case (B)

>>

A

<< • Differential case and side gear 

clearance adjustment

DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINT

<<A>> SCREW REMOVAL

AC511032AB

Mating marks

1. Make the mating marks.

Disassembly steps (Continued)

DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY

REAR AXLE

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2. Loosen the mounting screws for differential case 

(A) and (B) evenly step by step.

3. Separate differential case (B) and differential case 

(A), and take out the parts inside. Do not confuse 
the side gear LH/RH for further reassembly.

REASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS 

>>A<< DIFFERENTIAL CASE AND SIDE GEAR 
CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT

AC511076 AB

Thickness
gauge

Differential
case A

Side
gear LH

1. Insert a thickness gauge from the hole of 

differential case (A) between the differential case 
(A) and side gear LH and measure the clearance.

2. Select the spacer so that the clearance will meet 

the standard value.

Standard value: 0.05 

− 0.20 mm

Spacer thickness mm
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5

>>B<< SCREW INSTALLATION

AC511032AB

Mating marks

1. Align the mating marks (the same numeral on 

each case) of differential case (A) and differential 
case (B).

2. Tighten the screw so that the cases are in close 

contact.

31-1

GROUP 31

WHEEL AND TYRE

CONTENTS

SERVICE SPECIFICATION(S)  . . . . .

31-2

TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . .

31-2

TROUBLESHOOTING  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

31-2

WHEEL BALANCE ACCURACY  . . . . . . . . 

31-3

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE. . . . . . . . . . .

31-6

TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE CHECK  . . 

31-6

TYRE WEAR CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

31-6

WHEEL RUNOUT CHECK  . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

31-6

WHEEL AND TYRE  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

31-6

WHEEL AND TYRE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

31-6

SPARE TYRE CARRIER  . . . . . . . . . .

31-7

SPARE TYRE CARRIER REMOVAL AND 
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

31-7