Mitsubishi Outlander (2003+). Manual - part 227

FRONT AXLE HUB ASSEMBLY

FRONT AXLE

26-13

CAUTION

When removing the inner race (outside) from the 
hub, be careful not to let the hub drop.

2. Remove the wheel bearing inner race (outside) 

from the front hub by using special tool side 
bearing puller (MB990810).

3. Install the inner race (outside) that was removed 

from the hub to the wheel bearing, and then use 
the following special tools to remove the wheel 
bearing.

•

Installer bar (MB990938)

•

Installer adapter (MB990935)

•

Knuckle arm bridge (MB991056 or MB991355)

REASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS

>>A<< WHEEL BEARING INSTALLATION
1. Fill the wheel bearing with multipurpose grease.
2. Apply a thin coating of multipurpose grease to the 

knuckle and bearing contact surfaces.

CAUTION

Press the outer race when pressing-in the wheel 
bearing. Otherwise the wheel bearing will be 
damaged.

3. Press-in the bearing by using the following special 

tools.

•

Rear suspension bushing arbor (MB990833)

•

Rear suspension bushing base (MB990890)

>>B<< HUB STARTING TORQUE CHECK

1. Tighten the following special tools to the specified 

torque, and then press-in the hub into the knuckle.

•

Front hub remover and installer (MB991017)

•

Spacer (MB991000)

2. Rotate the hub in order to seat the bearing.

3. Measure the hub starting torque by using the 

following special tools.

•

Torque wrench (MB990685)

•

Preload socket (MB990326)

Limit: 1.8 N

⋅

m

AC102509

MB990810

Inner race
(outside)

AC

AC102510 AC

MB990938

MB990935

MB991056 or MB991355

Inner race
(outside)

AC102511

MB990883

MB990890

AC

AC210929 AC

MB991000

MB991017

245 ± 29 N·m

Tighten the nut
with the bolt secured

AC100136

MB990685

MB990326

AB

FRONT AXLE HUB ASSEMBLY

FRONT AXLE

26-14

4. The starting torque must be within the limit and 

the hub rotation must be smooth.

>>C<< WHEEL BEARING AXIAL PLAY CHECK

1. Measure to determine whether the wheel bearing 

axial play is within the limit or not by using the 
following special tools.

•

Front hub remover and installer (MB991017)

•

Spacer (MB991000)

Limit: 0.05 mm

2. If the play is not within the limit range while the nut 

is tightened to 245 

±

 29 N

⋅

m, the bearing, hub 

and/or knuckle have probably not been installed 
correctly. Replace the bearing and re-install.

INSPECTION

M1261002000067

•

Check the front hub and brake disc mounting 
surfaces for galling and contamination.

•

Check the knuckle inner surface for galling and 
cracks.

AC100137

MB991000

MB991017

245 ± 29 N·m

AB

Tighten the nut
with the bolt
secured

DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

FRONT AXLE

26-15

DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1261003500474

CAUTION

•

Do not strike the ABS rotors installed to the BJ outer race of drive shaft against other parts when 
removing or installing the drive shaft. Otherwise the ABS rotors will be damaged.

•

Be careful not to strike the pole piece at the tip of the front ABS sensor with tools during servicing 
work.

Pre-installation Operation

•

Transmission Fluid Draining (Refer to GROUP 
22A and 23A, On-vehicle Service 

−

 

Transmission Oil Replacement 

P.22A-8

, 

P.23A-144

).

•

Transfer Oil Draining <4WD>
 (Refer to GROUP 22A and 23A, On-vehicle 
Service 

−

 Transfer Oil Replacement 

P.22A-8

, 

P.23A-147

).

•

Front Exhaust Pipe Removal (Refer to GROUP 
15, Exhaust Pipe and Muffler 

P.15-13

).

Post-installation Operation

•

Front Exhaust Pipe Installation (Refer to 
GROUP 15, Exhaust Pipe and Muffler 

P.15-13

).

•

Check the Ball Joint Dust Cover for cracks or 
damage by pushing it with your finger.

•

Transfer Oil Filling<4WD> (Refer to GROUP 
22A and 23A, On-vehicle Service 

−

 Transfer Oil 

Replacement 

P.22A-8

, 

P.23A-147

).

•

Transmission Fluid Filling (Refer to GROUP 
22A and 23A, On-vehicle Service 

−

 

Transmission Oil Replacement 

P.22A-8

, 

P.23A-144

).

AC107141

8

N

N

N

N

9

6

14

4

3

2

1

25 ± 5 N·m

245 ± 29 N·m

108 ± 10 N·m

41 ± 4 N·m

<2WD>

<LH>

<RH>

7

39 ± 5 N·m

10

11

12

AB

7

5

DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

FRONT AXLE

26-16

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

<<A>> DRIVE SHAFT NUT REMOVAL

CAUTION

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

Use special tool end yoke holder (MB990767) to fix 
the hub and remove the drive shaft nut.

AC107142

10

N

N

N

13

14

14

3

2

1

<4WD>

N

11

9

4

5

AB

25 ± 5 N·m

245 ± 29 N·m

108 ± 10 N·m

N

8

6

7

39 ± 5 N·m

Removal steps

<<A>>

>>C<<

1.

Drive shaft nut

>>C<<

2.

Washer

3.

Front ABS sensor

4.

Front ABS sensor bracket

5.

Brake hose bracket

>>B<<

6.

Self-locking nut

7.

Stabilizer rubber

8.

Stabilizer link assembly

9.

Lower arm ball joint connection

<<B>>

10. Self-locking nut (tie rod end 

connection)

<<C>>

>>A<<

11. Drive shaft

<<C>>

>>A<<

12. Drive shaft and inner shaft 

assembly <2WD-RH>

<<D>>

>>A<<

13. Output shaft <4WD>
14. Circlip

AC102462

AC

MB990767