MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR 2004 Service Repair Manual

Fig. 20: Removing Rear Wheel Hub

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2. Use special tools MB990244 (MB990241) MB991354 and MB990211 to pull
out the rear wheel hub from the knuckle.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT >>A< CAUTION: Before securely tightening the drive shaft nuts, make
sure there is no load on the wheel bearings.
Otherwise the wheel bearings will be damaged.

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2004 SUSPENSION Rear Axle < AWD > - Endeavor

Fig. 21: Installing Drive Shaft Nut

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2. Using special tool MB990767, tighten the drive shaft nut to the specified
torque.
Tightening torque: 236 +/- 19 N.m (174 +/- 14 ft-lb)
INSPECTION WHEEL BEARING ROTATION STARTING TORQUE AND AXIAL PLAY CHECK Required Special Tools:
MB990998, MB991017: Front Hub Remover and Installer MB990326: Preload Socket MB990685: Torque Wrench

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2004 SUSPENSION Rear Axle < AWD > - Endeavor

1. Tighten special tools MB991000 (MB990998) and MB991017 to the specified
torque.
Tightening torque: 236 +/- 19 N.m (174 +/- 14 ft-lb)
Fig. 22: Identifying Special Tools

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2. Rotate the rear hub in order to seat the bearin
g.

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2004 SUSPENSION Rear Axle < AWD > - Endeavor

Fig. 23: Rotating Rear Hub

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3. Hold the rear wheel hub assembly in a vice using wooden blocks.
4. Measure the wheel bearing rotation starting torque by using special tools
MB990326 and MB990685.
Limit: 1.4 N.m (1.03 ft-lb)
5. If the rotation starting torque is not within the limit range when the nut is
tightened to 236 +/- 19 N.m (174 +/- 14 ft-lb), replace the front wheel bearing
assembly. If there is any signs of binding or tight spots when the wheel bearing
turns, replace it.
6. Measure to determine whether the wheel bearing axial play is within the
specified limit or not.
Limit: 0.05 mm (0.002 inch)

2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS
2004 SUSPENSION Rear Axle < AWD > - Endeavor

Fig. 24: Measuring Axial Play

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7. If the play is not within the limit when the nut is tightened to 236 +/- 19 N.m
(174 +/- 14 ft-lb), replace the rear wheel hub assembly.
KNUCKLE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
CAUTION: *: Indicates parts which should be temporarily
tightened, and then fully tightened with the vehicle
on the ground in the unladen condition.

2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS
2004 SUSPENSION Rear Axle < AWD > - Endeavor

Fig. 25: Removing/InsatllingKnuckle

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Required Special Tool:
MB991897: Ball Joint Remover
REMOVAL SERVICE POINT <> SELF LOCKING NUT (TOE CONTROL ARM 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.

2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS
2004 SUSPENSION Rear Axle < AWD > - Endeavor