Mitsubishi Galant (2004+). Manual - part 554

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

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REAR AXLE

27-5

REAR HUB ROTARY-SLIDING RESISTANCE 
CHECK

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1. Remove the caliper assembly, and suspend the caliper 

assembly with a wire and remove the brake disc.

2. Turn the hub a few times to seat the bearing.
3. Wind a rope around the hub bolt and turn the hub by pulling 

at a 90 degree angle with a spring balance. Measure to 
determine whether or not the rotary-sliding resistance of the 
rear hub is within the limit value.

Limit: 24 N (5.4 pounds)

4. If the rotary

−sliding resistance exceeds the limit value, 

replace the rear hub assembly.

5. After having finished the inspection, install the brake disc, 

caliper assembly and tighten the caliper assembly mounting 
bolts to the specified torque. 

Tightening torque: 60 

± 5 N⋅m (45 ± 3 ft-lb)

HUB BOLT REPLACEMENT

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Required Special Tools:

• MB990767: End Yoke Holder

• MB991618: Hub Bolt Remover

1. Remove the caliper assembly, and suspend the caliper 

assembly with a wire and remove the brake disc.

2. Use special tool MB991618 to remove the hub bolts.

3. Install the plain washer to the new hub bolt, and install the 

bolt with a nut while holding the hub with special tool 
MB990767.

4. Install the brake disc, caliper assembly and tighten the 

caliper assembly mounting bolts to the specified torque.

Tightening torque: 60 

± 5 N⋅m (45 ± 3 ft-lb)

AC205870

AC302114

MB991618

AE

HUB BOLT

AC205872

MB990767

AB

PLAIN
WASHER

REAR AXLE HUB ASSEMBLY

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REAR AXLE

27-6

REAR AXLE HUB ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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CAUTION

• For vehicles with ABS, be careful not to strike the pole piece at the tip of the rear wheel speed sen-

sor with tools during servicing work.

• The rear hub assembly  should not be dismantled.

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

.

<<A>> CALIPER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
Secure the removed caliper assembly with wire, etc.

.

<<B>> BRAKE DISC REMOVAL
If the brake disc is seized, install M8 

× 1.25 bolts as shown, and 

remove the disc by tightening the bolts evenly and gradually.

.

AC305548

1

3

6

4

60 ± 5 N·m
45 ± 3 ft-lb

73 ± 7 N·m
54 ± 5 ft-lb

AB

5

2

REMOVAL STEPS

1.

REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR 
<VEHICLES WITH ABS>

2.

BRAKE HOSE CLAMP BOLT

<<A>>

3.

CALIPER ASSEMBLY

<<B>>

4.

BRAKE DISC

5.

PLUG

<<C>>

6.

REAR HUB ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)

AC205986

AB

BOLTS
(M8 × 1.25)

REAR AXLE HUB ASSEMBLY

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REAR AXLE

27-7

<<C>> REAR HUB ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
Insert a flat-tipped screwdriver  into the mounting holes of 
knuckle hub to prevent the rear brake shoe and backing plate 
from falling down after the rear hub assembly has been 
removed from the knuckle. 

INSPECTION

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• Check the ABS rotor for chipped teeth.

AC305547AB

SCREW-
DRIVERS

AC305554 AB

OIL SEALS

ABS ROTOR

KNUCKLE

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REAR AXLE

27-8

KNUCKLE

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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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:
MB991897: Ball Joint Remover

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

P.27-6

).

• Parking Brake Assembly Removal (Refer to GROUP 36, 

Parking Brake Lining and Drum 

P.36-8

).

Post-installation Operation
• Check the ball joint dust cover for cracks or damage by 

pushing it with your finger.

• Parking Brake Assembly Installation (Refer to GROUP 

36, Parking Brake Lining and Drum 

P.36-8

).

• Rear Axle Hub Assembly Installation (Refer to 

P.27-6

).

AC308327

N

66 ± 6 N·m
49 ± 4 ft-lb

4

2

3

5

6

1

N

N

N

113 ± 12 N·m*
83 ± 9 ft-lb*

113 ± 12 N·m*
83 ± 9 ft-lb*

113 ± 12 N·m*
83 ± 9 ft-lb*

100 ± 10 N·m
74 ± 7 ft-lb

AB

7

REMOVAL STEPS

1.

SELF LOCKING NUT (TRAILING 
ARM CONNECTION)

<<A>>

2.

SELF LOCKING NUT (TOE 
CONTROL ARM CONNECTION)

3.

SHOCK ABSORBER 
CONNECTION

4.

SELF LOCKING NUT (LOWER 
ARM CONNECTION)

5.

SELF LOCKING NUT (UPPER 
ARM CONNECTION)

6.

KNUCKLE

7.

UPPER ARM STOPPER

REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)