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Axle Hub Assembly: Installation

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  1. Install hub and knuckle. See Figure .
  2. Install front strut-to-hub and knuckle bolt and nut.
  3. Install axle shaft.
  4. Reconnect tie rod end to knuckle.
  5. Reconnect lower arm ball joint to knuckle.
  6. Install stabilizer bar so that the protruding length of the stabilizer bar mounting bolt is as shown. See Fig 1 .
  7. Be sure to install the axle shaft washer as shown. See Fig 2 .
  8. NOTE: Before securely tightening the axle shaft nuts, make sure there is no load on the wheel bearings.
  9. Using End Yoke Holder (MB990767), tighten the axle shaft nut. See Fig 2 .
  10. Install brake disc. See Figure .
  11. Install caliper assembly.
  12. For vehicle with ABS, install front ABS speed sensor. See Figure .
  13. Check ball joint dust cover. See BALL JOINT DUST COVER CHECK  under ADJUSTMENTS & INSPECTION.
  14. For all vehicles, tighten all bolts and nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
Fig 1: Installing Lower Arm Self-Locking Nut
G00324268Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
Fig 2: Installing Axle Shaft Nut
G00324269Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.