Mitsubishi Stealth 1994 Import Service Manual page 75

FRONT SUSPENSION
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 ROTA-
TION 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.
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(4) Using the special tool, 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.
SERVICE POINT OF INSTALLATION
3. INSTALLATION OF DRIVE SHAFT NUT / 2. COTTER PIN
(1) Be sure to install the washer and wheel bearing nut in
(2) After installing the wheel, lower the vehicle to the
(3) If the position of the cotter pin holes does not match,
(4) Install the cotter pin in the first matching holes and bend
the specified direction.
ground and finally tighten the wheel bearing nut.
tighten the nut up to 260 Nm (188 ft.lbs.) in maximum.
it securely.