Mitsubishi EVO VIII 260 Service Manual page 8

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REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
<<A>> DRIVE SHAFT NUT REMOVAL
CAUTION
!
Do not apply pressure to wheel bearing by the
vehicle weight to avoid possible damage when
drive shaft nut is loosened.
Use special tool end yoke holder (MB990767) to fix
the hub and remove the drive shaft nut.
<<B>> CALIPER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
CAUTION
!
During maintenance, take care not to contact the
parts or tools to the caliper because the paint of
caliper will be scratched.
Secure the removed caliper assembly with wire, etc.
<<C>> BRAKE DISC REMOVAL
If the brake disc is seized, install a M8×1.25 mm
bolts as shown, and remove the disc by tightening
the bolts evenly and gradually.
FRONT AXLE HUB ASSEMBLY
MB990767
AC102462 AC
Bolts
(M8×1.25)
AC205799 AC
FRONT AXLE
<<D>> SELF-LOCKING NUT (TIE ROD
END CONNECTION) REMOVAL
CAUTION
!
• Do not remove the nut from ball joint. Loosen
it and use the special tool to avoid possible
damage to ball joint threads.
• Hang the special tool with cord to prevent it
from falling.
Nut
Ball joint
1. Install special tool ball joint remover (MB991897)
as shown in the figure.
Parallel
Knob
2. Turn the bolt and knob as necessary to make the
jaws of special tool parallel, tighten the bolt by
hand and confirm that the jaws are still parallel.
NOTE: When adjusting the jaws in parallel, make
sure the knob is in the position shown in the
figure.
3. Tighten the bolt with a wrench to disconnect the
tie rod end.
Cord
MB991897
Bolt
AC208247AD
Bolt
Correct
Wrong
AC106821
AD