Mitsubishi Eclipse. Manual - part 903

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

TSB Revision

REAR AXLE

27-5

3. Pull the hub bolt out using special tools MB990767 and 

MB991618.
NOTE: For vehicles with drum brakes, the hub bolts should 
be removed near the retainer spring installation position in 
order to maintain enough clearance for removal.

4. Install the plain washer to the new hub bolt, and install the 

bolt with a nut.

AC001182

MB990767

AB

MB991618

AC001183

MB990767

AB

PLAIN
WASHER

REAR AXLE HUB ASSEMBLY

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REAR AXLE

27-6

REAR AXLE HUB ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1271002000154

CAUTION

The rear hub unit bearing should not be dismantled.

Required Special Tool:

• MB991248: Inner Shaft Remover

AC000977

9

2

3

<VEHICLES WITH REAR DRUM BRAKE>

<VEHICLES WITH REAR DISC BRAKE>

71 ± 7 N·m
53 ± 5 ft-lb

71 ± 7 N·m
53 ± 5 ft-lb

55 ± 5 N·m
41 ± 3 ft-lb

60 ± 5 N·m
45 ± 3 ft-lb

1

8

7

5

1

8

7

6

4

2

AF

9

N

N

REMOVAL STEPS

1.

REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR 
<VEHICLES WITH ABS> (REFER 
TO GROUP 35B, WHEEL SPEED 
SENSOR 

P.35B-55

.)

2.

O-RING

<<A>>

3.

CALIPER ASSEMBLY

4.

BRAKE DRUM

5.

BRAKE DISC

6.

BRAKE HOSE INSTALLATION 
BRACKET

7.

REAR HUB ASSEMBLY

<<B>> >>A<<

8.

ABS ROTOR <VEHICLES WITH 
ABS>

<<C>>

9.

BACKING PLATE

REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)

REAR AXLE HUB ASSEMBLY

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REAR AXLE

27-7

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

.

<<A>> CALIPER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
Remove the caliper assembly and suspend it with a wire.

.

<<B>> ABS ROTOR REMOVAL
Use special tool MB991248 to remove the ABS rotor.

.

<<C>> BACKING PLATE REMOVAL
Remove the backing plate and suspend it.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

.

>>A<< ABS ROTOR INSTALLATION
Install the ABS rotor as shown in the illustration.

INSPECTION

M1271002100139

• Check the oil seal for crack or damage.

• Check the ABS rotor for chipped teeth.

AC001185

SOCKET

AB

MB991248

AC001186 AB

ABS ROTOR

SOCKET

KNUCKLE

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REAR AXLE

27-8

KNUCKLE

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1271003000209

CAUTION

*

: Indicates parts which should be temporarily tightened, and then fully tightened with the vehicle on 

the ground in the unladen condition.

Required Special Tool:

• MB991113 or MB990635: Steering Linkage Puller

Pre-removal Operation
Rear Axle Hub Assembly Removal (Refer to 

P.27-6

.)

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

it with Finger.

• Rear Axle Hub Assembly Installation (Refer to 

P.27-6

.)

AC001187

128 ± 9 N·m*
94 ± 7 ft-lb*

29 ± 4 N·m
21 ± 4 ft-lb

108 ± 10 N·m*
80 ± 7 ft-lb*

98 ± 10 N·m*
73 ± 7 ft-lb*

1

7

6

5

4

3

2

AB

98 ± 10 N·m
73 ± 7 ft-lb

REMOVAL STEPS

1.

TRAILING ARM CONNECTION

2.

LOWER ARM CONNECTION

<<A>>

3.

TOE CONTROL ARM 
CONNECTION

4.

SHOCK ABSORBER 
CONNECTION

5.

UPPER ARM CONNECTION

6.

HUB CAP

7.

KNUCKLE

REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)