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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.
  2. Rotate the hub in order to seat the bearing.
    Fig 1: Pressing Hub Into Knuckle
    G02413936Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  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
    G02413937Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.