Mitsubishi Grandis. Manual — part 394

FRONT AXLE HUB ASSEMBLY

FRONT AXLE

26-8

FRONT AXLE HUB ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1261001700450

CAUTION

• Do not disassemble the front wheel hub assembly.
• The vehicle speed detection magnetic encoder collects any metallic particle easily, because it is

magnetised. Make sure that the magnetic encoder should not collect any metallic particle. Check
that there is not any trouble prior to reassembling it.

• When the front wheel hub assembly is removed and installed, make sure that the vehicle speed

detection magnetic encoder does not contact with surrounding parts to avoid damage.

• When the front wheel speed sensor is removed and installed, make sure that its pole piece does

not contact with surrounding parts to avoid damage.

Post-installation Operation
• Check the dust cover for cracks or damage by pushing it

with your finger.

AC311040

N

7

4

1

9

13

80 ± 10 N·m

29 ± 4 N·m

108 ± 10 N·m

245 ± 29 N·m

80 ± 10 N·m

AC

12

14

11

8

100 ± 10 N·m

N

9.0 ± 2.0 N·m

10

3

2

6

5

89 ± 9 N·m

N

N

Removal

steps

<<A>> >>A<<

1. Drive shaft nut

>>A<<

2. Washer

3. Front wheel speed sensor
4. Brake

hose

bracket

5. Stabilizer link connection

<<B>>

6. Caliper assembly

<<C>>

7. Brake disc
8. Self-locking nut (lower arm ball joint

connection)

<<D>>

9. Self-locking nut (tie rod end

connection)

<<E>>

10. Drive shaft

11. Nut (hub and knuckle to strut

connection)

12. Knuckle
13. Front wheel hub assembly
14. Dust cover

Removal

steps

(Continued)

FRONT AXLE HUB ASSEMBLY

FRONT AXLE

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REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
<<A>> DRIVE SHAFT NUT REMOVAL

CAUTION

Do not apply pressure to wheel bearing by the
vehicle weight to avoid possible damage when
drive shaft nut is loosened.

Use special tool end yoke holder (MB990767) to fix
the hub and remove the drive shaft nut.

<<B>> CALIPER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

Secure the removed caliper assembly with wire, etc.

<<C>> BRAKE DISC REMOVAL

If the brake disc is seized, install a M8 x 1.25 bolts as
shown, and remove the disc by tightening the bolts
evenly and gradually.

<<D>> SELF-LOCKING NUT (TIE ROD
END CONNECTION) REMOVAL

CAUTION

• Do not remove the nut from ball joint. Loosen

it and use the special tool to avoid possible
damage to ball joint threads.

• Hang the special tool with cord to prevent it

from falling.

1. Install special tool ball joint remover (MB991897)

as shown in the figure.

2. Turn the bolt and knob as necessary to make the

jaws of special tool parallel, tighten the bolt by
hand and confirm that the jaws are still parallel.
NOTE: When adjusting the jaws in parallel, make
sure the knob is in the position shown in the
figure.

3. Tighten the bolt with a wrench to disconnect the

tie rod end.

AC102462

AC

MB990767

AC205799AC

Bolts
(M8×1.25)

AC208247AD

Cord

Bolt

MB991897

Nut

Ball joint

AC106821

Knob

Parallel

Bolt

Correct

Wrong

AD

FRONT AXLE HUB ASSEMBLY

FRONT AXLE

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<<E>> DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL

CAUTION

•

The vehicle speed detection magnetic encoder

collects any metallic particle easily, because it
is magnetised. Make sure that the magnetic
encoder does not collect any metallic particle.

• When the drive shaft is removed, make sure

that it does not contact with the vehicle speed
detection magnetic encoder to avoid damage.

Use the following special tools to push out the drive
shaft from the hub.

• Puller shaft (MB990242)

• Puller bar (MB990244)

• Puller body (MB991354)

• End yoke holder (MB990767)

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
>>A<< WASHER/ DRIVE SHAFT NUT
INSTALLATION

CAUTION

• The vehicle speed detection magnetic

encoder collects any metallic particle easily,
because it is magnetised. Make sure that the
magnetic encoder should not collect any
metallic particle. Check that there is not any
trouble prior to reassembling it.

• When the drive shaft is installed, make sure

that it does not contact with the vehicle speed
detection magnetic encoder to avoid damage.

• Before securely tightening the drive shaft

nuts, make sure there is no load on the wheel
bearings. Otherwise the wheel bearings will
be damaged.

1. Be sure to install the drive shaft washer in the

specified direction.

2. Using special tool end yoke holder (MB990767),

tighten the drive shaft nut to the specified torque.

Tightening torque: 245

± 29 N⋅m

INSPECTION

M1261001800275

WHEEL BEARING ROTATION STARTING
TORQUE AND AXIAL PLAY CHECK

1. Install the following special tools and tighten them

to the specified torque.

• Front hub remover and installer (MB991017)

AC311518

Wheel bearing

Hub

Oil seal

AB

Vehicle speed
detection magnetic
encoder

AC201827

MB991354

MB990244
(Three)

MB990242

MB990767

AE

AC102465AD

MB990767

Washer

AC301927AF

MB991000

MB991017

DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

FRONT AXLE

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• Spacer (MB991000)

Tightening torque: 245

± 29 N⋅m

2. Hold front wheel hub assembly in a vice, using

wooden blocks.

3. Rotate the hub in order to seat the bearing.

4. Measure the wheel bearing rotation starting

torque by using the following special tools.

• Preload socket (MB990326)

• Torque wrench (MB990685)

Limit: 2.1 N

⋅m

5. If the rotation starting torque is not within the limit

when the nut is tightened to 245

± 29 N⋅m, replace

the front wheel hub assembly. If there is any signs
of binding or tight spots when the wheel bearing
turns, replace it too.

6. Use the special tool to measure to determine

whether the wheel bearing axial play is within the
specified limit or not.

Limit: 0.05 mm

7. If the play exceeds the limit when the nut is

tightened to 245

± 29 N⋅m, replace the front wheel

hub assembly.

DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1261003500504

CAUTION

• The vehicle speed detection magnetic encoder collects any metallic particle easily, because it is

magnetised. Make sure that the magnetic encoder should not collect any metallic particle. Check
that there is not any trouble prior to reassembling it.

• When the drive shaft assembly is removed and installed, make sure that the vehicle speed

detection magnetic encoder does not contact with surrounding parts to avoid damage.

• When the front wheel speed sensor is removed and installed, make sure that its pole piece does

not contact with surrounding parts to avoid damage.

AC206090 AD

MB990326 Wooden

block

MB990685

Wooden
block

AC206091AG

Wooden
block

Wooden
block

MB991017

Pre-installation Operation

• Transmission Fluid Draining (Refer to GROUP

22A and 23A, On-vehicle Service

−

Transmission Oil Replacement

P.22A-6

,

P.23A-126

).

Post-installation Operation

• Check the Ball Joint Dust Cover for cracks or

damage by pushing it with your finger.

• Transmission Fluid Filling (Refer to GROUP

22A and 23A, On-vehicle Service

−

Transmission Oil Replacement

P.22A-6

,

P.23A-126

).