Mitsubishi Colt Ralliart. Manual - part 252

FRONT AXLE HUB ASSEMBLY

FRONT AXLE

26-8

<<E>> DRIVESHAFT REMOVAL

CAUTION

• The magnetic encoder collects any metallic 

particle easily, because it is magnetized. Make 
sure that the magnetic encoder does not col-
lect any metallic particle.

•

AC100128AC

MB990241

MB990767

When the driveshaft is removed, make sure 
that it does not contact with the magnetic 
encoder to avoid damage.

Use the following special tools to push out the drive-
shaft from the hub.

• Front hub & flange yoke holder (MB990767)

• Axle shaft puller (MB990241)

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
>>A<< SELF-LOCKING NUT INSTALLA-
TION

AC207017AB

A

Install the stabilizer rubber and collar as shown in the 
figure, and tighten the self-locking nut so that the 
protruding length of the stabilizer  bar mounting bolt 
protruding part meets its standard value (A).

Standard value (A): 19 

± 1.5 mm

>>B<<PIN BOOT INSTALLATION

AC209151AB

19 mm deep
socket

Pin boot

Knuckle

Use a 19 mm deep socket to drive a pin boot into the 
knuckle. 

>>C<< WASHER/DRIVESHAFT NUT 
INSTALLATION

CAUTION

• The magnetic encoder collects any metallic 

particle easily, because it is magnetized. Make 
sure that the magnetic encoder should not 
collect any metallic particle. Check that there 
is not any trouble prior to reassembling it.

• When the driveshaft is installed, make sure 

that it does not contact with the magnetic 
encoder to avoid damage.

•

AC102465

Washer

MB990767

AB

Before securely tightening the driveshaft 
nuts, make sure there is no load on the wheel 
bearings. Otherwise the wheel bearings will 
be damaged.

1. Be sure to install the driveshaft washer in the 

specified direction.

2. Using special tool front hub & flange yoke holder 

(MB990767), tighten the driveshaft nut to the 
specified torque.

Tightening torque: 245 

± 29 N⋅m

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FRONT AXLE HUB ASSEMBLY

FRONT AXLE

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 
<VEHICLES WITH 15 INCH-DISC BRAKE>

M1261001701033

CAUTION

• Do not disassemble the front wheel hub assembly.
• The magnetic encoder collects any metallic particle easily, because it is magnetized. Make sure 

that the magnetic encoder should not collect any metallic particle. Check that there is not any 
trouble prior to reassembling it.

• When the front wheel hub assembly is removed and installed, make sure that the magnetic 

encoder does not contact with surrounding parts to avoid damage.

•

Post-installation Operation
Check the dust cover for cracks or damage by pushing it with 
your finger.

AC507587

N

245 ± 29 N·m

AC

9

N

66 ± 6 N·m

N

80 ± 10 N·m

25 ± 5 N·m

100 ± 10 N·m

N

5 ± 1 N·m

1

3

2

4

7

5

6

8

10

9

<4A9>

11

12

14

13

15

When the front wheel speed sensor is removed and installed, make sure that its pole piece does 
not contact with surrounding parts to avoid damage.

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Removal steps 

<<

A

>> >>

B

<< 1.

Driveshaft nut

>>

B

<< 2.

Washer

3.

Front wheel speed sensor

4.

Brake hose bracket

5.

Front wheel speed sensor harness 
bracket

<<

B

>>

6.

Caliper assembly

7.

Brake disc

>>

A

<< 8.

Self-locking nut

>>

A

<< 9.

Stabilizer rubber

10. Collar

<<

C

>>

11. Self-locking nut (tie rod end 

connection)

<<

C

>>

12. Self-locking nut (lower arm ball 

joint connection)

<<

D

>>

13. Driveshaft
14. Nut (hub and knuckle to strut 

connection)

15. Hub and knuckle assembly

AC511654

N

245 ± 29 N·m

AE

60 ± 6 N·m

N

80 ± 10 N·m

28 ± 3 N·m

30 ± 5 N·m

N

105 ± 5 N·m

3

2

4

7

5

6

N

1

N

<4G1>

9

8

10

11

12

14

13

15

16

Removal steps 

<<

A

>> >>

B

<< 1.

Driveshaft nut

>>

B

<< 2.

Washer

3.

Front wheel speed sensor

4.

Brake hose bracket

5.

Front wheel speed sensor harness

<<

B

>>

6.

Caliper assembly

7.

Brake disc

>>

A

<< 8.

Stabilizer link bush (A)

>>

A

<< 9.

Self-locking nut

10. Stabilizer link assembly
11. Stabilizer link bush (B)

<<

C

>>

12. Self-locking nut (tie rod end 

connection)

<<

C

>>

13. Self-locking nut (lower arm ball 

joint connection)

<<

D

>>

14. Driveshaft
15. Nut (hub and knuckle to strut 

connection)

16. Hub and knuckle assembly

FRONT AXLE HUB ASSEMBLY

FRONT AXLE

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Removal steps (Continued)

Removal steps (Continued)

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REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
<<A>> DRIVESHAFT NUT REMOVAL

CAUTION

Do not apply pressure to wheel bearing by the 
vehicle weight to avoid possible damage when 
driveshaft nut is loosened. 

AC102462

MB990767

AB

Use special tool front hub & flange yoke holder 
(MB990767) to fix the hub and remove the driveshaft 
nut.

<<B>> CALIPER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

Secure the removed caliper assembly with wire, etc.

<<C>> SELF-LOCKING NUT (TIE ROD 
END CONNECTION)/SELF-LOCKING NUT 
(LOWER ARM BALL JOINT 
CONNECTION) REMOVAL

CAUTION

• Do not remove the nut from ball joint. Loosen 

it and use the special tool to avoid possible 
damage to ball joint threads.

• Hang the special tool with cord to prevent it 

from falling. 

<4A9>

AC208247AJ

Cord

Bolt

MB991897
or
MB992011

Nut

Ball joint

1. Install special tool ball joint remover (MB991897 

or MB992011) as shown in the figure.

AC106821

Knob

Parallel

Bolt

Correct

Wrong

AD

2. Turn the bolt and knob as necessary to make the 

jaws of special tool  parallel, tighten the bolt by 
hand and confirm that the jaws are still parallel.
NOTE: When adjusting the jaws in parallel, make 
sure the knob is in the position shown in the fig-
ure.

3. Tighten the bolt with a wrench to disconnect the 

tie rod end, lower arm ball joint.

<4G1>

AC102599AC

Cord

Bolt

MB991113

Nut

Ball joint

Replace the self-locking nut with a regular nut, and 
then install special tool steering linkage puller 
(MB991113) as shown in the figure.

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