MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR 2004 Service Repair Manual

torque.
Tightening torque: 236 +/- 19 N.m (174 +/- 14 ft-lb)
2. Hold front wheel hub assembly in a vice, using wooden blocks.
3. Rotate the hub in order to seat the bearing.
Fig. 9: Identifying Special Tools MB991000 And MB991017

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4. Measure the wheel bearing rotation starting torque by using the special tools
MB990326 and MB990685.
Limit: 1.8 N.m (16 in-lb)
5. If the rotation starting torque is not within the limit when the nut is tightened to
236 +
/- 19 N.m
(174 +
/- 14 f
t-lb
), re
place the front wheel bearin
g assembl
y. If

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there is any signs of binding or tight spots when the wheel bearing turns,
replace it.
Fig. 10: Measuring Wheel Bearing Rotation Starting Torque By Using Special Tools

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6. Measure to determine whether the wheel bearing axial play is within the
specified limit or not.
Limit: 0.05 mm (0.002 inch)
7. If the play is not within the limit when the nut is tightened to 236 +/- 19 N.m
(174 +
/- 14 f
t-lb), replace the front wheel hub assembly.

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Fig. 11: Measuring Wheel Bearing Axial Play

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DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
For vehicles with ABS, do not strike the ABS
rotors installed to the BJ outer race of drive shaft
against other parts when removing or installing
the drive shaft. Otherwise the ABS rotors will be
damaged. For vehicles with ABS, be careful not to strike the
pole piece at the tip of the front ABS sensor with
tools during servicing work.

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Fig. 12: Pre Installation Operation Chart

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Fig. 13: Removing Drive Shaft Assembly (FWD)

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Fig. 14: Removing Drive Shaft Assembly (AWD)

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REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS << A>> DRIVE SHAFT NUT REMOVAL Use special tool MB990767 to fix the hub and remove the drive shaft nut.
CAUTION: Do not apply pressure to the wheel bearing by the
vehicle weight to avoid possible damage when the
drive shaft nut is loosened.

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Fig. 15: Removing Drive Shaft Nut Using Special Tool MB990767

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<< B>> SELF LOCKING NUT (TIE ROD END CONNECTION) REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Do not remove the nut from the ball joint. Loosen
it and use the special tool to avoid possible
damage to ball joint threads. Hang the special tool with a cord to prevent from
falling.

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1. Install special tool MB991897 as shown in the figure.
Fig. 16: Installing Special Tool MB991897

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2. Turn the bolt and knob as necessary to make the jaws of special tool
MB991897 parallel, tighten the bolt by hand and confirm that the jaws are still
parallel.
3. Tighten the bolt with a wrench to disconnect the tie rod end and remove the
self lockin
g nut.
NOTE: When adjusting the jaws in parallel, make sure the knob
is in the position shown in the figure.

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Fig. 17: Identifying Knob Position For Removing Self Locking Nut

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<< C>> DRIVE SHAFT/DRIVE SHAFT AND INNER SHAFT ASSEMBLY < FWD-RH> REMOVAL 1. Use special tools MB990242, MB990244, MB991354 and MB990767 to push
out the drive shaft or the drive shaft and inner shaft assembl
y from the hub.

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Fig. 18: Pushing Out Drive Shaft And Inner Shaft Assembly From Hub Using Special Tools

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2. Remove the drive shaft from the hub by pulling the bottom of the brake disc
towards
you.

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Fig. 19: Removing Drive Shaft From Hub

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CAUTION:
Do not pull on the drive shaft; doing so will
damage the PTJ < FWD>, TJ/DOJ < AWD>; be
sure to use the pry bar. When pulling the drive shaft out from the
transaxle, be careful that the spline part of
the drive shaft does not damage the oil seal.

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