Mitsubishi 3000GT 1991, Service Manual

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FRONT AXLE
Hub and Knuckle
INSPECTION
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Check the hub for cracks and spline for wear.
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Check the oil seal for damage.
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Check the knuckle for cracks.
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Check for defective bearing.
NOTE
the meshing of the wheel bearing outer race and the
knuckle, or of the wheel bearing inner race and the hub, is
loose, replace the bearing or damaged parts.
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MEASUREMENT OF FRONT HUB UNIT BEARING ROTA-
STARTING TORQUE
(1) Set the special tool to the front hub unit bearing.
(2) Holding the special tool (bolt), tighten its nut to 200 to 260
Nm (145 to 188
(3) Turn the hub to cause grease to distribute evenly over the
bearing.
(4) Measure the rotation starting torque of the hub.
Limit: 1.8 Nm (16 or less
SERVICE POINT OF INSTALLATION
3. INSTALLATION OF DRIVE SHAFT NUT 2. COTTER PIN
Be sure to install the washer and wheel bearing nut in
the specified direction.
(2) After installing the wheel, lower the vehicle to the
ground and finally tighten the wheel bearing nut.
If the position of the cotter pin holes does not match,
tighten the nut up to 260 Nm (188 in maximum.
Install the cotter pin in the first matching holes and bend
it securely.
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