Mitsubishi Outlander GS45X. Manual - part 1511

SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS

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REAR AXLE <FWD>

27A-3

SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS

M1271000300955

AC700442

AC608247

AD

Ball bearing

Rear hub

Oil seal

Magnetic
encoder

Rear sensor cover

Rear hub

<Vehicles with 2.4L Engine: 7 persons seat,
3.0L Engine>

Item

Limit

Wheel bearing end play mm (in)

0.05 (0.002)

Rear hub rotary-sliding resistance N (lb)

2.4L Engine: 5 
persons seat

19.2 (4.32)

2.4L Engine: 7 
persons seat, 3.0L 
Engine

24.5 (5.51)

REAR AXLE DIAGNOSIS

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REAR AXLE <FWD>

27A-4

REAR AXLE DIAGNOSIS

INTRODUCTION TO REAR AXLE DIAGNOSIS

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Noise from the rear axle may be caused by defects in 
the components.

REAR AXLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLESHOOTING STRATEGY

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Use these steps to plan your diagnostic strategy. If 
you follow them carefully, you will be sure that you 
have exhausted most of the possible ways to find a 
rear axle fault.
1. Gather information from the customer.

2. Verify that the condition described by the 

customer exists.

3. Find the malfunction by following the Symptom 

Chart.

4. Verify malfunction is eliminated.

SYMPTOM CHART

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SYMPTOM PROCEDURES

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1: Abnormal Noise

DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Check the rear hub assembly installation bolts for 
looseness.
Q: Are the rear hub assembly installation bolts loosened?

YES : Tighten the rear hub assembly installation bolts to the 

specified torque 95 

± 14 N⋅m (70 ± 10 ft-lb). Then go 

to Step 3.

NO :  Go to Step 2.

STEP 2. Check the wheel bearing end play.
(1) Remove the caliper assembly, and suspend the caliper 

assembly with a wire and remove the brake disk.

(2) Check the bearing's end play. Place a dial gauge against 

the hub surface, then move the hub in the axial direction 
and check whether or not there is end play.

Limit: 0.05 mm (0.002 inch)

Q: Is the wheel bearing end play within the limit?

YES : Go to Step 3.
NO :  Replace the rear hub assembly, then go to Step 4.

Symptom

Inspection procedure

Reference page

Abnormal noise

1

P.27A-4

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SPECIAL TOOLS

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REAR AXLE <FWD>

27A-5

STEP 3. Check the rear hub rotary-sliding resistance.
(1) Remove the caliper assembly, and suspend the caliper 

assembly with a wire and remove the brake disk.

(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 at the limit value.

Limit: 19.2 N (4.32 lb) <2.4L Engine: 5 persons 
seat>
Limit: 24.5 N (5.51 lb) <2.4L Engine: 7 persons seat, 
3.0L Engine>

Q: Is the rear hub rotary-sliding resistance within the limit?

YES : Go to Step 4.
NO :   Replace the rear hub assembly if an adjustment 

cannot be made to within the limit. Then go to Step 4.

STEP 4. Retest the systems.
Q: Are abnormal noises generated?

YES : Return to Step 1.
NO :  The procedure is complete.

SPECIAL TOOLS

M1271000600967

AC703429AB

Tool

Tool number and name Supersession

Application

MB990767
Front hub and flange 
yoke holder

MB990767-01

Hub fixing

MB991618
Hub bolt remover

General service tool

Hub bolt removal

B990767

MB991618

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

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REAR AXLE <FWD>

27A-6

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

WHEEL BEARING END PLAY CHECK

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1. Remove the caliper assembly and the brake disc. Retain the 

caliper assembly with a wire and the like to prevent from 
falling.

2. Check the bearing's end play. Place a dial gauge against the 

hub surface; then move the hub in the axial direction and 
check whether or not there is end play.

Limit: 0.05 mm (0.002 inch)

3. Replace the rear hub assembly if an adjustment cannot be 

made to within the limit.

4. After checking, install the brake disc and the caliper 

assembly, and tighten the caliper mounting bolt to the 
specified torque (Refer to 

P.27A-8

).

REAR HUB ROTARY-SLIDING RESISTANCE 
CHECK

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1. Remove the caliper assembly and the brake disk. Retain the 

caliper assembly with a wire and the like to prevent from 
falling.

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 at the limit value.

Limit: 19.2 N (4.32 lb) <2.4L Engine: 5 persons seat>
Limit: 24.5 N (5.51 lb) <2.4L Engine: 7 persons seat, 
3.0L Engine>

4. Replace the rear hub assembly if the rotary-sliding 

resistance cannot be made to within the limit.

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

caliper assembly and tighten the caliper assembly mounting 
bolts to the specified torque (Refer to 

P.27A-8

).

AC703428 AB

AC703429AB