Parts for your 1988 Mitsubishi Pajero-Driveshafts

1988 Mitsubishi Pajero driveshafts: what they do and how to look after them

Driveshafts are absolutely relevant on a 1988 Mitsubishi Pajero. Technical sources including the Mitsubishi Pajero/Montero Factory Service Manual (1980s edition – Propeller Shaft and Front Axle sections), the Haynes Mitsubishi Pajero/Montero 1983–1995 manual, and Mitsubishi’s ASA electronic parts catalogue confirm the vehicle runs a part-time 4WD transfer case with a rear propeller shaft to the rear differential, a front propeller shaft to the front differential, and a pair of front CV halfshafts from the front diff to the hubs. No doubt about it: this Pajero uses driveshafts front and rear to get power to the ground.

Purpose-wise, the propeller shafts carry torque from the transfer case to both diffs, while universal joints (U-joints) and a slip joint handle angle changes and suspension movement. Up front, the CV driveshafts let the wheels steer while still delivering torque in 4H or 4L. Many long-wheelbase (LWB) models run a two-piece rear prop shaft with a centre support bearing