Mitsubishi 1989 Galant, Service Manual

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REAR AXLE Service Adjustment Procedures
After securing the wheel nuts, attach a spring balance and
rope to the hub bolt, and, pulling at a 90” angle from the
hub bolt, measure to determine whether or not the
sliding resistance of the rear hub is the standard value.
Standard value:
Rear hub rotary-sliding resistance
When a new bearing is used
14 (3.08 or less
When the bearing is reused
11 (2.42 or less
NOTE
If the standard value is exceeded, the lock nut should be
tightened or the bearing replaced.
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 mm in.)
12. If there is any play, the lock nut should be tightened or the
bearing replaced.
13. After checking, be sure the hub rotates smoothly and that
the cotter pin is correctly installed.
<VEHICLES WITH REAR DISC BRAKES>
Inspect the play of the bearings while the vehicle is
jacked up and resting on floor jack.
2. Remove the hub cap and then release the parking brake.
3. Remove the caliper assembly and the brake disc.
4. 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 in.) or less
NOTE
If the limit value is exceeded, the lock nut should be
tightened to the specified torque and check the end play
again.
5. Replace the rear hub bearing unit if an adjustment cannot
be made to within the limit.
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