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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 illustration.
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.

Fig 1: Identifying Driveshaft, Knuckle, Hub, Encoder And Oil Seal
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
Apply the specified grease thinly and evenly to the inside of knuckle as shown in the illustration.
Specified grease: Dowcorning/Molykote BR2 Plus or equivalent

Amount to use: as required {1.0 - 1.5 g (0.03 - 0.05 ounce)}
Use special tools MB990890 and MD999528 to press-fit the wheel bearing.
Remove excessive grease seeped out between knuckle and wheel bearing outer race after press-fitting the wheel bearing.

Fig 2: Pressing Wheel Bearing Using Special Tools MB990890 And MD999528
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.