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  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: 270 ± 70 N.m (199 ± 20 ft-lb) 

  2. Rotate the hub to make the bearing well-greased.
    Fig 1: Pressing Hub Into Knuckle
    G09665655Courtesy 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) 

    Fig 2: Measuring Hub Rotation Starting Torque
    G09665656Courtesy 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.
    Fig 3: Checking Wheel Bearing End Play
    G09665657Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.