Mitsubishi Galant. Manual — part 485

SPECIAL TOOLS

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SYMPTOM PROCEDURES

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1: Abnormal Noise

DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Check the wheel nut for looseness.

Q: Are the wheel nuts loosened?

YES :

Tighten the nuts, then go to Step3.

NO :

Go to Step 2.

STEP 2. Check the wheel bearing for wear or
damage.

Q: Is the wheel bearing in good condition?

YES :

Go to step 3.

NO :

Replace the part, then go to Step 4.

STEP 3. Check the brake disc for bent or
distortion.

Q: Is the brake disc in good condition?

YES :

Go to Step 4.

NO :

Replace the part, then go to Step 4.

STEP 4. Check trouble symptoms.

Q: Are any noises generated?

YES :

Return to Step 1.

NO :

This diagnosis is complete.

SPECIA L TO O LS

M1271000600042

TOOL

TOOL NUMBER AND
NAME

SUPERSESSION

APPLICATION

MB990767 End yoke
holder

MB990767-1

Hub fixing

MB991618 Hub bolt
remover

General service tool

Hub bolt removal

MB991248 Inner shaft
remover

Tool not available

ABS rotor removal

MB990635 or MB991113
Steering linkage puller

MB991113-1,
MB990635-01 or General
service tool

Ball joint disconnection

MB990767

MB991618

MB991248

MB990635

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

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O N -VEH IC LE SERVIC E

WHEEL BEARING END PLAY CHECK

M1271000900043

1. For vehicles with rear disc brakes, remove the caliper

assembly, suspend the caliper assembly with a wire and
remove the brake disc.

2. For vehicles with rear drum brakes, remove the brake drum.

3. Check the bearing's end play.

Place a dial gauge against the hub surface; then move the
hub in the axial direction and check whether or not there is
end play.

Limit: 0.05 mm (0.002 inch)

4. If the play exceeds the limit value, replace the rear hub

assembly.

REAR HUB ROTARY-SLIDING RESISTANCE
CHECK

M1271001100039

1. For vehicles with rear disc brakes, remove the caliper

assembly, suspend the caliper assembly with a wire and
remove the brake disc.

2. For vehicles with rear drum brakes, remove the brake drum.

3. After turning the hub a few times to seat the bearing, wind a

rope around the hub bolt and turn the hub by pulling at a 90
degree angle with a spring balance. Measure to determine
whether or not the rotary-sliding resistance of the rear hub is
at the limit value.

Limit: 18 N

⋅⋅⋅⋅

m

( ( ( (

13

ft-lb)

4. If the rotary-sliding resistance exceeds the limit value,

replace the rear hub assembly.

HUB BOLT REPLACEMENT

M1271001000032

Required Special Tools:

•

MB990767: End Yoke Holder

•

MB991618: Hub Bolt Remover

1. For vehicles with rear disc brakes, remove the caliper

assembly, suspend the caliper assembly with a wire and
remove the brake disc.

2. For vehicles with rear drum brake, remove the brake drum.
3. Pull the hub bolt out using special tools MB990767 and

MB991618.

NOTE: For vehicles with drum brakes, the hub bolts should
be removed near the retainer spring installation position in
order to maintain enough clearance for removal.

AC001180

AC001181

AC001182

MB990767

AB

MB991618

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

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4. Install the plain washer to the new hub bolt, and install the

bolt with a nut.

AC001183

MB990767

AB

PLAIN
WASHER

REAR AXLE HUB ASSEMBLY

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REA R A XLE H U B A SSEM B LY

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1271001700031

CAUTION

The rear hub unit bearing should not be dismantled.

Required Special Tool:
MB991248: Inner Shaft Remover

AC003075

<VEHICLES WITH REAR DRUM BRAKE>

<VEHICLES WITH REAR DISC BRAKE>

74 – 88 N·m
55 – 65 ft-lb

74 – 88 N·m
55 – 65 ft-lb

55 – 65 N·m
41 – 48 ft-lb

1

8

7

6

5

3

1

8

7

6

4

2

AB

REMOVAL STEPS

1.

REAR WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR
<VEHICLES WITH ABS> (REFER
TO GROUP 35B

P.35B-49

)

<<A>>

2.

CALIPER ASSEMBLY

3.

BRAKE DRUM

4.

BRAKE DISC

5.

BRAKE HOSE INSTALLATION
BRACKET

6.

REAR HUB ASSEMBLY

<<B>>

>>A<<

7.

ABS ROTOR <VEHICLES WITH
ABS>

<<C>>

8.

BACKING PLATE

REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)