Mitsubishi MOTORS Space Runner 1999 Workshop Manual Supplement page 708

MB991113 or
MB990635
Ball joint
Nut
MB990767
MB990241
216 – 255 Nm
MB990767
FRONT AXLE –
AB
Caution
Do not apply the vehicle weight to the wheel bearing while
loosening the drive shaft nut. Otherwise wheel bearing
will be damaged.
MB990767
AC
Caution
1. Loosen the nut only; do not remove it from the ball
Cord
joint. Otherwise ball joint thread will be damaged.
2. The special tool should be suspended by a cord to
prevent it from coming off.
AD
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
Washer
AA DRIVE SHAFT NUT INSTALLATION
1. Be sure to install the drive shaft washer in the specified
direction.
2. Using the special tool, tighten the drive shaft nut.
Caution
Before securely tightening the drive shaft nuts, make
sure there is no load on the wheel bearings. Otherwise
wheel bearing will be damaged.
INSPECTION
D
Check the hub for cracks and spline for wear.
D
Check the oil seal for damage.
D
Check the knuckle for cracks.
D
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.
Axle Hub
DRIVE SHAFT NUT REMOVAL
LOWER ARM BALL JOINT/TIE ROD END
DISCONNECTION
DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL
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