| SUBJECT:
CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT AXLE | No: TSB-10-26-001 |
| DATE: May, 2010 | |
| MODEL: See below |
| This TSB supercedes TSB-08-26-002, issued February, 2008, to add affected vehicles, part numbers and revise repair instructions and warranty information. This is a complete rewrite and revised information is not indicated. |
PURPOSE
Customers of some affected vehicles may notice a clicking noise from the vehicle’s front while driving at slow speeds, especially when turning. It is caused when grease used to lubricate the constant velocity joints thickens during cold ambient temperatures (below freezing). The noise becomes more noticeable as temperatures fall. As component temperature increases while driving, or ambient temperatures increase above freezing, the noise fades away. There is no damage caused to CV joints due to the cold grease.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
2007-2013 Outlander
2008-2015 Lancer (except RALLIART)
2009-2015 Lancer Sportback (except RALLIART)
REPAIR PROCEDURE
Refer to Section 26 – Front Axle, of the applicable Service Manual. Replace components on both sides as indicated in the Parts Information section of this TSB.
Thoroughly clean the old grease from joints. Do not mix old and new grease or different types of grease.
PARTS INFORMATION
Use the Genuine Mitsubishi
Part listed below:
NOTE: A RH drive shaft kit includes one container of grease. A boot kit contains two different containers of grease. The smaller container is used in the outer joint. The larger container is used for the inner joint. Use all of the provided grease in its applicable joint.
| MODEL | ENG. | TRANS | PART # | DESCRIPTION | QTY | REMARKS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outlander | 3.0L V6 | 6AT (2WD) | 3817A157 | Grease Kit with Boot | 2 | (RH & LH) |
| 6AT (4WD & S-AWC) | 3817A157 | Grease Kit with Boot | 1 | (LH) | ||
| 3817A158 | Drive Shaft Kit | 1 | (RH) | |||
| 2.4L I4 | CVT (ALL) | 3817A169 | Grease Kit with Boot | 2 | (RH & LH) | |
| Lancer, Lancer Sportback | 2.0L I4 (non turbo) & 2.4L I4 | 5MT | 3817A181 | Grease Kit with Boot | 1 | (LH) |
| 3817A184 | Drive Shaft Kit | 1 | (RH) | |||
| CVT
| 3817A182 | Grease Kit with Boot | 1 | (LH) | ||
| 3817A185 | Drive Shaft Kit | 1 | (RH) |
WARRANTY INFORMATION
This bulletin is supplied as information only and is not an authorization to repair. Repairs are to be made on a complaint basis only. If an affected vehicle is diagnosed with the above condition, repair as described in this bulletin and submit a normal warranty claim as follows:
| Nature Code: 545 | Cause Code: 230 | |
| DRIVE SHAFT BOOT (LEFT SIDE) REPLACE | ||
| Labor Operation No.: 26618380 | Lancer, Lancer Sportback | 1.1 hr. |
| Outlander | 1.4 hr. | |
| Added Time allowance – B1 — Auto. Trans. | Lancer, Lancer Sportback ONLY | 0.3 hr |
| Added Time allowance – A1 — Both Sides | All affected vehicles | 0.7 hr. |
| DRIVE SHAFT KIT (RIGHT SIDE) REPLACE | ||
| Labor Operation No.: 26618082 | Lancer, Lancer Sportback | 0.8 hr. |
| Outlander | 1.2 hr. | |
| Added Time allowance – B1 — Auto. Trans. | Lancer, Lancer Sportback ONLY | 0.3 hr. |
| Warranty Coverage: Powertrain Coverage Refer to the Superscreen for powertrain warranty coverage terms applicable to each vehicle. | ||
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Good Day,
I’ve taken my car (outlander Sports 2015) to dealership 4 times. They seem to fix problem, then it happens again.
Tires pull while I am sterring on highway
Clinking sound on driver’s side of car tires
Left side tires seem to bob up and down at times
They seemed to fix the brake noise
The shaft noise is not as frequent.
I am nearing 4,000 miles now.
Thanks