Mitsubishi Montero (2004+). Manual - part 454

HUB AND KNUCKLE ASSEMBLY

TSB Revision

FRONT AXLE

26-21

CAUTION

Ensure grease does not come into contact with the ball 
joint threads and tapers. Wipe off the grease if contami-
nated.
7. Install the ball joint to the dust cover.
8. Secure the dust cover with the clip ring.
9. Engage the tie rod end ball joint with the knuckle.

NOTE: The retainer is secured in a predetermined position 
by tightening the ball joint nut to the specified torque.

.

>>D<< WASHER/CASTLE NUT INSTALLATION
1. Face the flat side of a washer to a castle nut to install.

2. Tighten castle nut fully, using special tool MB990767.

CAUTION

Do not apply pressure to wheel bearing by the vehicle 
weight to avoid possible damage when castle nut is loos-
ened. 
3. If the pin holes do not align with one another, tighten the 

castle nut to find the mating hole within 30degree angle and 
then bend the split pin to fit in.

INSPECTION

M1261007400048

.

INSPECTION OF HUB ROTATION STARTING TORQUE
1. Tighten special tools in hub and knuckle assembly to the 

specified torque. 

Tightening torque: 200 

± 10 N⋅m (148 ± 7 ft-lb)

AC306264 AB

DUST COVER

CLIP RING

ACX00973AB

WASHER

ACX00974

ACX00974 AC

MB990767

200 

± 10 N

·

m

148 

± 7 ft-lb

ACX00975 AC

MB990998

BOLT

HOLD THE BOLT 
AND TIGHTEN THE 
NUT.

200 

± 10 N

·

m

148 

± 7 ft-lb

HUB AND KNUCKLE ASSEMBLY

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FRONT AXLE

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2. Measure the hub rotation starting torque with special tools.

Limit: 1.75 N

⋅m (15.48 in-lb)

3. Hub rotation starting torque must be under the limit value 

and there should be no roughness when rotating the hub. 

.

WHEEL BEARING BACKLASH CHECK
1. Secure the knuckle in a vice to measure backlash in the 

wheel bearing.

Limit: 0 mm (0 inch)

2. If the value of backlash in hub axis cannot be obtained when 

tightened to the specified torque 200 

± 10 N⋅m (148 ± 7 

ft-lb), check mounting bolt for hub and knuckle assembly. If 
no defects are found, replace hub assembly.

.

INSPECTION OF HUB ROTATION STARTING TORQUE
1. Tighten special tools MB990998 in hub and knuckle 

assembly to the specified torque. 

Tightening torque: 200 

± 10 N⋅m (148 ± 7 ft-lb)

2. Measure the hub rotation starting torque with special tools 

MB990326.

Limit: 1.75 N

⋅m (15.48 in-lb)

3. Hub rotation starting torque must be under the limit value 

and there should be no roughness when rotating the hub. 

.

ACX00976 AB

MB990326

ACX00977AD

MB990998

200 

± 10 N

·

m

148 

± 7 ft-lb

ACX00975 AC

MB990998

BOLT

HOLD THE BOLT 
AND TIGHTEN THE 
NUT.

200 

± 10 N

·

m

148 

± 7 ft-lb

ACX00976 AB

MB990326

HUB AND KNUCKLE ASSEMBLY

TSB Revision

FRONT AXLE

26-23

WHEEL BEARING PLAY CHECK
1. Secure the knuckle in a vice to measure backlash in the 

wheel bearing.

Limit: 0 mm (0 inch)

2. If the value of backlash in hub axis cannot be obtained when 

tightened to the specified torque 200 

± 10 N⋅m (148 ± 7 

ft-lb), check mounting bolt for hub and knuckle assembly. If 
no defects are found, replace hub assembly.

 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

M1261006000036

ACX00977AD

MB990998

200 

± 10 N

·

m

148 

± 7 ft-lb

ACX00978 AB

88 

± 10 N

·

m

65 

± 7 ft-lb

1

2

 

  

DISASSEMBLY 

STEPS 

 

 

1. KNUCKLE

 

 

2. 

FRONT HUB ASSEMBLY

DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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FRONT AXLE

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DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1261003500441

Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation
• Removal and Installation of Under Cover.

• Removal and Installation of Skid Plate (Refer to GROUP 

51, Front Bumper 

P.51-3

).

• Connection and Disconnection of Shock Absorber and 

Stabilizer Link in the Lower Arm Side (Refer to GROUP 

33A, Lower Arm 

P.33A-15

).

• Removal and Installation of Front Brake Assembly (Refer 

to GROUP 35A 

P.35A-143

).

• Connection and Disconnection of Knuckle and Tie Rod 

End (Refer to GROUP 37, Steering Gear Box Assembly 

P.37A-27

).

ACX00979AC

60 

± 10 N

·

m

45 

± 7  ft-lb

25 

± 4 N

·

m

18 

± 3 ft-lb

200 

± 10 N

·

m

148 

± 7 ft-lb

<RH> 7

8

<LH> 7

2

3

1

6

5

4

N

N

 

  

REMOVAL 

STEPS

 

 

1. HUB 

CAP

<<A>> >>B<< 

2. CASTLE 

NUT

 

>>B<<

3. WASHER

 

 

4. BRAKE HOSE AND VEHICLE SPEED 

SENSOR CLAMP BRACKET

 

 

5.  WHEEL SPEED SENSOR

 

 

6.  UPPER ARM AND UPPER ARM 

BALL JOINT CONNECTION

<<B>> >>A<<

7. DRIVE 

SHAFT

 

 

8. CIRCLIP 

<LH>

 

  

REMOVAL 

STEPS 

(Continued)