>> A << Wheel Bearing Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
- The magnetic encoder for wheel speed sensor is installed in the wheel bearing. Install the wheel bearing so that the encoder is positioned in the direction shown in the figure.
- When press-fit the wheel bearing, push the outer race.
- After press-fit the wheel bearing, wipe off the extra grease in order not to remain on the magnetic encoder.
- Remove grease and foreign material cleanly from the inside of knuckle bore.
- Apply the specified grease thinly and evenly to the inside of knuckle as shown in the figure.
Specified grease: Dowcorning/Molykote BR2 Plus Amount to use: as required {1.0 - 1.5 g (0.04 - 0.05 ounce)}
- Use special tools MD999528 and MB990890 to press-fit the wheel bearing.
- Remove excessive grease seeped out between knuckle and wheel bearing outer race after press-fitting the wheel bearing.