Mitsubishi Galant. Manual - part 486

REAR AXLE HUB ASSEMBLY

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REAR AXLE

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REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

<<A>> CALIPER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
Remove the caliper assembly and suspend it.

<<B>> ABS ROTOR REMOVAL

<<C>> BACKING PLATE REMOVAL
Remove the backing plate and suspend it.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

>>A<< ABS ROTOR INSTALLATION

INSPECTION

M1271002100043

•

Check the oil seal for crack or damage.

•

Check the ABS rotor for chipped teeth.

AC001185

SOCKET

AB

MB991248

AC001186 AB

ABS ROTOR

SOCKET

KNUCKLE

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REAR AXLE

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K N U C K LE

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1271003000049

CAUTION

*

: Indicates parts which should be temporarily tightened, and then fully tightened with the vehicle on 

the ground in the unladen condition.

Required Special Tool:
MB991113 or MB990635: Steering Linkage Puller

Pre-removal Operation
Rear Axle Hub Assembly Removal (Refer to 

P.27-6

.)

Post-installation Operation

•

Check the Dust Cover for Cracks or Damage by Pushing 
It with Finger.

•

Rear Axle Hub Assembly Installation (Refer to 

P.27-6

.)

AC001187

128 – 137 N·m*
87 – 101 ft-lb*

28 N·m
21 ft-lb

108 N·m*
80 ft-lb*

98 N·m*
72 ft-lb*

1

7

6

5

4

3

2

AC

98 N·m
72 ft-lb

REMOVAL STEPS

1.

TRAILING ARM CONNECTION

2.

LOWER ARM CONNECTION

<<A>>

3.

TOE CONTROL ARM 
CONNECTION

4.

SHOCK ABSORBER 
CONNECTION

5.

UPPER ARM CONNECTION

6.

HUB CAP <VEHICLES WITHOUT 
ABS>

7.

KNUCKLE

REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)

SPECIFICATIONS

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REAR AXLE

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REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

<<A>> TOE CONTROL ARM DISCONNECTION

CAUTION

•

Use special tool MB991113 or MB990635 to loosen the 
nut from the ball joint instead of removing it.

•

Hang special tool MB991113 or MB990635 with ropes to 
prevent it from falling.

INSPECTION

M1271003100035

Check the knuckle for wear or cracks.

SPECIFIC ATIO NS

FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

M1271004000042

SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS

M1271000300041

ACX01123AB

NUT

BALL JOINT

CORD

MB991113 OR MB990635

ITEMS

SPECIFICATIONS

Knuckle

Lower arm assembly to knuckle jam nut

108 N

⋅

m (80 ft-lb)

Shock absorber assembly to knuckle bolt

98 N

⋅

m (72 ft-lb)

Toe control arm assembly to knuckle jam nut

28 N

⋅

m (21 ft-lb)

Trailing arm assembly to knuckle nut

118 

− 

137 N

⋅

m (87 

− 

101 ft-lb)

Upper arm assembly to knuckle nut

98 N

⋅

m (72 ft-lb)

Rear axle hub assembly

Brake caliper assembly bolt 

55 

− 

65 N

⋅

m (41 

− 

48 ft-lb)

Rear hub assembly bolt

74 

− 

88 N

⋅

m (55 

− 

56 ft-lb)

ITEMS

LIMIT

Wheel bearing end play mm (in)

0.05 (0.002)

Rear hub rotary-sliding resistance N

⋅

m (ft-lb)

18 (13)

NOTES