Mitsubishi 3000GT Service Manual page 676

FRONT AXLE
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
INSTALLATION
(1) 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.
(3) If the position of the cotter pin holes does not match,
tighten the nut up to 260 Nm (188 ftlbs.) in maximum.
(4) Install the cotter pin in the first matching holes and bend
it securely.
INSPECTION
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.
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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.
MEASUREMENT OF FRONT HUB UNIT BEARING
ROTATION 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 ftlbs.).
(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 in.lbs.) or less
(5) The starting torque must be within the limit and, in addition,
the bearing must not feel rough when rotated.
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