Mitsubishi Outlander GS45X. Manual - part 1503

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<<D>> SELF-LOCKING NUT (TIE-ROD END 
CONNECTION) REMOVAL

CAUTION

• Loosen the self-locking nut (tie-rod end connection) 

from the ball joint, but do not remove here. Use the spe-
cial tool.

• To prevent the special tool from dropping off, suspend 

it with a cord.

1. Install special tool MB991897 or MB992011 as shown in the 

figure.

2. Turn the bolt and knob to make the special tool jaws parallel, 

then hand-tighten the bolt. After tightening, check that the 
jaws are still parallel.
NOTE: To adjust the special tool jaws to be parallel, set the 
orientation of the knob as shown in the figure.

3. Unscrew the bolt to disconnect the ball joint.

.

AC703302 AB

Cord

Bolt

MB991897
or
MB992011

Nut

Ball joint

AC703303AB

Knob

Bolt

Correct

Wrong

Parallel

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<<E>> DRIVESHAFT AND HUB KNUCKLE 
ASSEMBLY DISCONNECTION

CAUTION

• The magnetic encoder collects metallic particles easily, 

because it is magnetized. Make sure that the magnetic 
encoder does not collect metallic particles.

• When removing the driveshaft, make sure that it does 

not contact with the magnetic encoder (integrated with 
the inner oil seal) to avoid damage.

If the driveshaft is seized, use special tools MB990242 and 
MB990244, MB991354 and MB990767 to push the driveshaft 
out from the hub.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

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>>A<< STABILIZER LINK CONNECTION

Use a hexagon wrench to install the stabilizer link and strut 
connection nut as shown in the figure.

.

AC703304 AB

Oil seal

Magnetic
encoder

Wheel
bearing

AC703305 AB

MB990767

MB990242

MB991354

MB990244
(Three)

AC613526 AD

Stabilizer link

Strut assembly

Hexagon wrench

Stabilizer link and
strut connection nut

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>>B<< WASHER/DRIVESHAFT NUT 
INSTALLATION

CAUTION

• The magnetic encoder collects metallic particles easily, 

because it is magnetized. Make sure that the magnetic 
encoder should not collect metallic particles. Check 
that there is not any trouble prior to reassembling it.

• When installing the driveshaft, make sure that it does 

not contact with the magnetic encoder (integrated with 
the inner oil seal) to avoid damage.

• Do not apply the vehicle weight on the wheel bearing 

before fully tightening the driveshaft nut. Otherwise, 
the wheel bearing may be broken.

1. Be sure to install the driveshaft washer in the illustrated 

direction.

2. Use special tool MB990767 to tighten the driveshaft nuts. At 

this time, tighten the nuts within the specified torque range 
considering the final tightening.

Tightening torque: 144 

− 176 N⋅m (107 − 129 ft-lb)

3. If the pin holes do not align with the pins, tighten the 

driveshaft nut [less than 200 N

⋅m(147 ft-lb)] and find the 

nearest hole then bend the cotter pin to fit it.

INSPECTION

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• Check the hub for cracks and spline for wear.

• Check the knuckle for cracks.

• Check for defective bearing.

NOTE: If 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.

AC703304 AB

Oil seal

Magnetic
encoder

Wheel
bearing

AC703306 AB

MB990767

Washer

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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

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Required Special Tools:

• MB990326: Preload Socket

• MB990890: Rear Suspension Bushing Base

• MB990935: Installer Adapter

• MB990938: Installer Bar

• MB991000: Spacer

• MB991017: Front Hub Remover and Installer

• MB991355: Knuckle Arm Bridge 

• MB991388: Bush Remover Base

• MB991576: Base

• MB992150: Oil Seal Installer

• MB992250: Knuckle Arm Bridge Attachment

• MD999528: Adapter

• MD998801: Remover

• MD998812: Installer Cap

• MD998813: Installer

AC703307AB

N

N

4

1

5

3

2

Disassembly steps 

<<

A

>>

1.

Hub

2.

Dust shield

3.

Snap ring

<<

B

>>

4.

Wheel bearing

5.

Knuckle
Assembly steps 

5.

Knuckle

>>

A

<< 4.

Wheel bearing

3.

Snap ring

>>

B

<< 2.

Dust shield

1.

Hub

>>

C

<< •

Hub starting torque check

>>

D

<< •

Wheel bearing end play check