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>> C << Hub Rotation Starting Torque Check

  1. Set special tools MB991000 and MB991017 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) 

  2. Rotate the hub to make the bearing well-greased.
    Fig 1: Press Fitting Front Hub Bearing Using Special Tools MB991000 And MB991017 With Torque Specifications
    G05432085Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  3. Use Special tool MB990326 to measure the hub rotation starting torque.

    Limit: 1.5 N.m (13 in-lb) 

  4. Hub rotation starting torque should be within the limit value, and there should be no roughness and gritty feeling in rotation.
    Fig 2: Checking Hub Rotation Starting Torque Using Special Tool MB990326
    G05432086Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.