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Wheel Bearing End Play Check

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Install the special tool MB990998 to the front hub assembly and tighten the nut to the specified torque.

    Tightening torque: 226 plus/minus 29 N-m (167 plus/minus 21 ft-lb)

  2. Measure the play in the hub axial direction.

    Limit: 0.05 mm (0.002 inch)

    Fig 1: Checking Wheel Bearing End Play
    G03279259Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  3. If the play exceeds the limit, replace the front hub assembly.