Mitsubishi Montero (2002-2004). Manual - part 220

REAR AXLE HUB ASSEMBLY

TSB Revision

REAR AXLE

27-13

2. Fit the dial gauge as shown in the diagram and move the 

hub in the axial direction to measure the play.

Limit: 0 mm (0 inch)

3. If the play exceeds the limit, replace the rear hub assembly.

REAR AXLE HUB ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1271002000217

ACX01084

Post-installation Operation
Parking Brake Lever Stroke Adjustment (Refer to GROUP 
36, On-vehicle Service

P.36-4

.)

ACX01085 AC

152 

± 

25 N·m

113 

±

 18 ft-lb

255 

± 

29 N·m

188 

±

 21 ft-lb

100 

± 

10 N·m

74 

±

 7 ft-lb

113 

± 

14 N·m

84 

±

 10 ft-lb

8

133 

± 

14 N·m

98 

±

 10 ft-lb

7

11

5

2

1

3

10

4

6

9

N

REMOVAL STEPS

1. HUB CAP

<<A>> >>B<<

2. DRIVE SHAFT NUT

<<B>>

3. REAR BRAKE CALIPER
4. REAR BRAKE DISC
5. PARKING BRAKE SHOE AND 

LINING ASSEMBLY (REFER TO 
GROUP 36, PARKING BRAKE 
DRUM 

P.36-8

.)

6. COMPANION SHAFT AND DRIVE 

SHAFT CONNECTION

<<C>> >>A<<

7. LOWER ARM AND KNUCKLE 

CONNECTION

8. REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
9. ABS ROTOR PROTECTOR
10. REAR HUB ASSEMBLY
11. BACKING PLATE

REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)

REAR AXLE HUB ASSEMBLY

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REAR AXLE

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Required Special Tools:

• MB990767: End Yoke Holder

• MB990998: Front Hub Remover and Installer

• MB990326: Preload Socket

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

.

<<A>> DRIVE SHAFT NUT REMOVAL

CAUTION

Do not apply pressure to wheel bearing by the vehicle 
weight to avoid possible damage to wheel bearing before 
tightening drive shaft nut fully.

.

<<B>> REAR BRAKE CALIPER REMOVAL
Suspend the rear brake caliper from the body with wire, etc. to 
prevent it from falling.

.

<<C>> LOWER ARM AND KNUCKLE DISCONNECTION
Position a wooden block to the lower arm as shown in the illus-
tration and use the floor jack to remove the lower arm mounting 
bolt by compressing the coil spring.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

.

>>A<< LOWER ARM AND KNUCKLE CONNECTION
Position a wooden block to the lower arm as shown in the illus-
tration and use the floor jack to install the lower arm mounting 
bolt by compressing the coil spring.

.

ACX00972

MB990767

AC

ACX01086 AB

WOODEN 
BLOCK

ACX01086 AB

WOODEN 
BLOCK

REAR AXLE HUB ASSEMBLY

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REAR AXLE

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>>B<< DRIVE SHAFT NUT INSTALLATION
1. Assemble the drive shaft washer in the illustrated direction.

CAUTION

Do not apply pressure to wheel bearing by the vehicle 
weight to avoid possible damage to wheel bearing before 
tightening drive shaft nut fully.
2. Tighten the drive shaft nut fully with special tool MB990767.
3. If the pin hole does not align with another, tighten the drive 

shaft nut [less than 284 N

⋅m (209 ft-lb)] and find the nearest 

hole then bend the split pin to fit in.

INSPECTION

M1271002100098

WHEEL BEARING ROTATION STARTING 
TORQUE CHECK

1. Tighten special tool MB990998 in rear hub assembly to the 

specified torque.

2. Hold the rear hub assembly in a vice using of wood blocks.
3. Measure the wheel bearing rotation torque with special tool 

MB990326.

Limit: 1.76 N

⋅m (15.6 in-lb)

4. Hub rotation starting torque must be under the limit value 

and the hub should rotate smoothly.

WHEEL BEARING AXIAL PLAY CHECK

1. Check the wheel bearing axial play.

Limit: 0 mm (0 inch)

2. If the wheel bearing axial play exceeds the limit value at the 

specified torque of [255 

± 29 N⋅m (188 ± 21ft-lb)], replace 

the rear hub assembly.

ACX01087AB

MB990767

WASHER

255 ± 29 N·m
188 ± 21 ft-lb

ACX01088AB

MB990998

MB990998

255 

± 

29 N·m

188 

± 

21 ft-lb

MB990326

WOODEN BLOCK

ACX01089AB

WOODEN BLOCK

WOODEN 
BLOCK

KNUCKLE

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REAR AXLE

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KNUCKLE

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1271003000146

Required Special Tool:
MB991897:Ball Joint Remover 

Pre-removal Operation
Rear Hub Assembly Removal (Refer to 

P.27-13

.)

Post-installation Operation
• Check the Dust Cover for Cracks or Damage by Pushing 

it with Finger.

• Rear Hub Assembly Installation (Refer to 

P.27-13

.)

ACX01090 AB

231 

± 

34 N·m

170 

±

 25 ft-lb

67 

± 

7 N·m

50 

±

 5 ft-lb

150 

± 

30 N·m

111 

±

 22 ft-lb

3

5

1

4

2

N

N

REMOVAL STEPS

1. VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR

<<A>>

2. KNUCKLE AND TOE-CONTROL 

ARM CONNECTION

3. KNUCKLE AND TRAILING ARM 

CONNECTION

<<A>>

4. KNUCKLE AND UPPER ARM 

CONNECTION

5. KNUCKLE ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)