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>>B<< Hub Starting Torque Check

  1. Tighten special tools MB991000 (MB990998) and MB991017 to the specified torque, and then press the hub into the knuckle.
    Fig 1: Pressing The Hub Into The Knuckle
    G01896331Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  2. Rotate the hub in order to seat the bearing.
  3. Measure the hub starting torque by using the special tools MB990326 and MB990685.

    Limit: 1.8 N.m (16 in-lb) 

  4. The starting torque must be within the limit and, in addition, the hub rotation must be smooth.
    Fig 2: Measuring Hub Starting Torque
    G01896332Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
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