wheel MITSUBISHI SPYDER 1990 Service Manual PDF

26-6FRONT AXLE Front
FRONT HUB ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
88 Nm65
8885
Removal steps
1. Cotter pin 2. Drive shaft nut
3. Front wheel speed sensor
with 4. Caliper assembly
5. Brake disc
A l
Nut
Nm
145-188
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Caution
6. Upper
7. Front hub.
The front hub assembly not be disassembled..
REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
DRIVE SHAFT R E M O V A L .
CALIPER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
Secure the removed caliper so that it
does not fall., ,
ARM BALL JOINT AND KNUCKLE
DISCONNECTION
Caution
1.Using the tool, loosen the tie rod end mounting
nut. Only loosen the nut; do not remove it from the
joint.
2.Support the tool with a cord, etc. to prevent
it from coming off.
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FRONT AXLE Front Hub Assembly
196-255 Nm
145-188
I(2) Use the special tool to tighten the drive shaft nut.
Caution
Before securely tightening the drive shaft nuts, ma ke
sure there isno load on the wheel bearings.
(3) If the position of the cotter pin holes does no t match,
tighten the nut up to 255 Nm (188
in maximum.
(4) Install the cotter pin in the first matching ho les and bend
it securely.
INSPECTION
WHEEL BEARING BREAKAWAY TORQUE CHECK
(1) Install the special tool to the front hub assem bly and
tighten the nut to the specified torque 196-255 Nm
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(2) Use the special tool to measure the hub rotatio n break-
away torque.
Limit: 1.0 Nm (9 or less
(3) The hub rotation breakaway torque should be wit hin the
limit value range, and there should be no engagemen t
or feeling of roughness. Nm
0 0 0 0 0 3 2 0
FRONT HUB ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
Shift the knuckle to the outside in order to mainta in the clear-
ance between the front hub assembly mounting bolts and
the drive shaft.
Caution
1. Do not damage the ball joint boot.
2.For vehicles with ABS, be careful not to damage the
rotor.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
DRIVE SHAFT NUT INSTALLATION
(1) Install the drive shaft washer in the specified direction.
WHEEL BEARING END PLAY CHECK
(1) Install the special tool to the front hub assem bly and
tighten the nut to the specified torque 196-255 Nm
(2) Measure the play in the hub axial direction.
Limit: 0.05 mm
in.)
(3) If the limit value of wheel bearing end play ca nnot be
obtained, replace the front hub assembly.
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FRONT AXLE Drive Shaft
Nut
Pry bar Transaxle
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REMOVAL SERVICE
SHAFT NUT REMOVAL
‘Caution
Do not apply the vehicle weight to bearing
while loosening the drive shaft If,
weight must be the bearing moving
the temporarily secure wheel by
using the special tool,
etc.
ROD END BALL JOINT AND
KNUCKLE/LATERAL LOWER ARM BALL JOINT
AND KNUCKLE/COMPRESSION LOWER ARM
BALL JOINT AND KNUCKLE DISCONNECTION
Caution
1. Use the special tool to loosen the tie rod end
mounting nut. Only loosen the nut; do not remove
it from the ball joint.
2.Support the special tool with a cord, etc. to preve nt
it from coming off.
DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL
(1) Insert a pry bar between the transaxle case and the drive
shaft, and then pry the drive shaft from the transaxle.
Caution
1.Always use a pry bar to remove the drive shaft,
or the T.J.
be damaged.
2.Do not insert the pry bar so deep as to damage
the oil seal.
(2) Use the special tool as a cover not to let fore ign objects
get into the transaxle case.
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FRONT AXLE Drive Shaft
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INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
DRIVE NUT INSTALLATION
(1) Install the drive shaft washer in the specified
(2) Use the special tool to tighten the drive shaft nut.
Caution
Before securely tightening the drive shaft nuts, ma ke
sure there is no load on the wheel bearings.
(3) If the position of the cotter pin holes,
not match,
tighten the nut up to 255 Nm
‘in maximum.
(4) Install the cotter pin in the first matching ho les and bend
it securely.
INSPECTION
lCheck the drive shaft boot for damage or deteriorat ion.
lCheck the ball joints for wear or, operating condition.
lCheck the spline part for wear or damage.
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FRONT AXLE Drive Shaft
Ball joint
Cord
Nut
REMOVAL SERVICE
SHAFT REMOVAL
Caution
Do not apply the vehicle weight to the wheel bearin g
while loosening the drive shaft nut. If, however, the vehicle
weight must be applied to the bearing (because of m oving
the vehicle), temporarily secure the wheel bearing by
using the special tool,
etc.
ROD END BALL AND
KNUCKLE/LATERAL
ARM BALL JOINT
AND
LOWER ARM
BALL
AND KNUCKLE
Caution,
1.Use the special tool to loosen the tie rod etid
nut. Only loosen the nut; do not remove it from the
ball joint.
2.Support the special tool. with a cord, etc.’ prevent
it from coming off.
DRIVE SHAFT AND INNER
DRIVE SHAFT (R.H.) REMOVAL
(1) If the inner shaft and transaxle are tightly; j oined, tap
the center bearing bracket lightly with a plastic h ammer,
etc. to remove the drive shaft and inner shaft (L.H .) from
the transaxle.
(2) a pry bar to the
to remove the drive shaft from the. transaxle;.
NOTE
For drive shafts which have no projecting part, ref er to
26-11.
Caution
Always use a pry bar to. remove drive
the
be damaged..,
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FRONT AXLE Drive
(3)Use the toot as not to let
get into the transaxle case.
SERVICE POINT
DRIVE SHAFT NUT INSTALLATION
(1) Install the drive shaft washer in the specified direction.
(2) Use the special tool to tighten the drive shaft
Caution
Before securely tightening the drive shaft nuts,
sure there is no load on the wheel bearings.
(3) If the position of the cotter pin holes does no t match,
tighten the nut up to 255 Nm (188
in
(4) Install the cotter pin in the first and bend
it securely.
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lCheck the drive shaft boot for damage or deteriorat ion.
lCheck the ball joints for wear or operating conditi on.
l Check the
part for wear or damage.,
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R E A R A X L E
CONTENTS
DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
DRIVE SHAFT
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
GENERAL INFORMATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
KNUCKLE
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
LSD CASE ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
LUBRICANTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
REAR HUB ASSEMBLY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
SEALANTS AND ADHESIVES . . . . . . . . . . .10
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Differential Carrier Oil Seal Replacement
. . .17
Gear Oil Level Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Hub Bolt Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Limited Slip Differenital Condition Check(VCU type). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Rear Axle Total Backlash Check
. . . . . . . . . .16
Wheel Bearing End Play Check. . . . . . . . . . .17
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . .10
SPECIAL TOOLS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
TROUBLESHOOTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
KNUCKLE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
REAR HUB ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Hub Bolt Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . .4
Rear Hub Rotary-Sliding Resistance Check
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Wheel Bearing End Play Check . . . . . . . . . . .
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SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS’ . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
SPECIAL TOOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
TROUBLESHOOTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

General Information/Service Specifications/
REAR AXLE Special Tools
The rear axle consists of a knuckle, rear hub, unit
bearing and axle shaft. The unit bearing is
fitted to the rear axle shaft and bolted to the knuckle.
Also, the unit bearing utilizes the same type of
double row angular contact ball bearing as does
the front axle.
On, ABS, a ABS rotor
for detecting the speed is located on the
and sensor is located on
the knuckle.
Rear rotor
UnitOil seal
Items
Wheel bearing end play mm (in.)
Wheel bearing rotary-sliding resistance
(Ibs.) Limit
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0.05
1 8 ( 3 . 9 )
ToolTool number and name
113
Steering linkage puller
248
Inner shaft remover
Supersession Application,
Toe’ arm ball and
k n u c k l e r e m o v a l ’
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REAR AXLE . .
Symptom
Abnormal
Probable cause
Loose wheel nuts
Damaged or worn wheel
Bentordistorted brake discs
Remedy
Tighten Replace
WHEEL BEARING
1. Release the parking brake: ,
2. Remove the brake drum.
3.For vehicles with rear disc brake, caliper as-
sembly and the brake disc.
4. Check the bearing’s end
Place a dial gauge against the move
the hub in the axial
and check ‘whether or not
there is end play. .
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Limit: 0.05 mm .
5.
If the play exceeds the limit value, replace the hub
assembly.
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REAR HUB ROTARY-SLIDING RESISTANCE
CHECK27100110061
1. Release the parking brake.
2. Remove the brake drum.
3.For vehicles with rear disc brake, remove the calip er as-
sembly and the brake disc.
4. After turning the hub a few times to seat the be aring,
wind a rope around the hub bolt and turn the hub by pulling at a
angle with a spring scale. Measure to
determine whether or not the rotary-sliding resista nce
of the rear hub is at the limit value.
Limit: 18
(3.9 or less
5. If the rotary-sliding resistance exceeds the lim it value,
replace the rear hub assembly.
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REAR AXLE On-vehicle Service
HUB BOLT
1. Remove the caliper assembly and with
so that it does not fall.
2. Remove the brake drum and- brake disc.
3.For vehicles with disc brakes;’
assembly..
4. Pull the hub bolt using the special
NOTE
For vehicles with drum
near the retainer in
order to maintain
C a u t i o n
Be sure to tie the cord of a nearby
part.,
5.Use the wheel nuts to securely install the new hub bolts,
while being careful of the serrations of the hub bo lts and
hub.
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