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>>C<< Hub Rotation Starting Torque Check

  1. Set special tools MB991000, MB991017 and MB991099 as shown in the figure, tighten the nut to the specified torque, and press-fit the hub into the knuckle.

    Tightening torque: 144 - 176 N.m (107 - 129 ft-lb) 

    Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools MB991000, MB991017 And MB991099
    G05376100Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  2. Rotate the hub to make the bearing well-greased.
  3. Use Special tool MB990326 to measure the hub rotation starting torque.

    Limit: 1.8 N.m (16 in-lb) 

    Fig 2: Measuring Hub Rotation Starting Torque
    G05376101Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  4. Hub rotation starting torque should be within the limit value, and there should be no roughness and gritty feeling in rotation.