2004 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR Ball joint nut

MB991897: Ball Joint Remover
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 wheel bearing by the
vehicle weight to avoid possible damage when drive
shaft nut is loosened.

2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS
2004 DRIVELINE/AXLES Front Axle Hub & Axle Shafts - Endeavor

Fig. 3: Installing M8 X 1.25 mm Bolts In Brake Disc

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<< D>> SELF LOCKING NUT (CONNECTION FOR TIE ROD END) 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.

2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS
2004 DRIVELINE/AXLES Front Axle Hub & Axle Shafts - Endeavor

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.

2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS
2004 DRIVELINE/AXLES Front Axle Hub & Axle Shafts - Endeavor

A. Using End Yoke Holder (MB990767), fix the hub, and remove the axle shaft
nut.
B. Install Ball Joint Remover (MB991897) as shown. See Fig. 6
. Turn the bolt
and knob as necessary to make the jaws of Ball Joint Remover (MB991897)
parallel. See Fig. 7
. Tighten the bolt by hand and confirm that the jaws are still
in parallel. Tighten the bolt to disconnect the tie rod end and remove the self-
locking nut. CAUTION: DO NOT apply pressure (by vehicle weight) to the
wheel bearing when the axle shaft nut is
loosened.
CAUTION: DO NOT remove the self-locking but from the ball
joint. Loosen the nut and use Ball Joint Remover
(MB991897) to avoid possible damage to ball
joint threads. Hang Ball Joint Remover
(MB991897) with a cord to prevent it from falling.
NOTE: When adjusting the jaws of Ball Joint Remover
(MB991897) in parallel, make sure the knob is in the
position shown. See Fig. 7
.
CAUTION: DO NOT pull on the axle shaft. Be sure to use a
pry bar. When pulling the axle shaft out from the
transaxle, be careful that the splined part of the
axle shaft does not damage the oil seal.
CAUTION: DO NOT apply pressure (by vehicle weight) to the
wheel bearing when the axle shaft is removed. If,
however, vehicle weight must be applied to the
bearing to more the vehicle, temporarily secure
the wheel bearing by using Spacer (MB991000 or
MB990998) and Front Hub Remover and Installer
(MB991017). See Fig. 5
.

2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS
2004 DRIVE AXLES Axle Shafts - Front - Endeavor

Fig. 6: Removing Lower Arm Ball Joint
-To
-Tie Rod End Self
-Locking Nut (1
Of 2)

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2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS
2004 DRIVE AXLES Axle Shafts - Front - Endeavor

Fig. 7:
Removing Lower Arm Ball Joint
-To
-Tie Rod End Self
-Locking Nut (2
Of 2)

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2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS
2004 DRIVE AXLES Axle Shafts - Front - Endeavor

Fig. 11: Adjusting Camber

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3. Tighten the nuts to 305 +/- 25 N.m (225 +/- 18 ft-lb).
4. Recheck the camber.
LOWER ARM BALL JOINT END PLAY CHECK 1. Raise the vehicle.
2. Move the lower arm up and down with your hands to check for an excessive
play in the axial direction of the ball joint. If there is an excessive play, replace
the lower arm assembly. BALL JOINT DUST COVER CHECK 1. Press the dust cover with your finger to check that there are no cracks or
damage in the dust cover.
2. If the dust cover is cracked or damaged, replace the lower arm assembly. STRUT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
NOTE: If the dust cover is cracked or damaged, it is possible
that there may also be damage to the ball joint.

2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS 2004 SUSPENSION Front - Endeavor

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.
Required Special Tool:
MB991897: Ball Joint Remover
REMOVAL SERVICE POINT <> TIE ROD END AND KNUCKLE DISCONNECTION 1. Install special tool MB991897 as shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
Do not remove the nut from ball joint. Loosen it
and use special tool MB991897 to avoid possible
damage to ball joint threads. Hang special tool MB991897 with a cord to
prevent it from falling.

2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS 2004 SUSPENSION Front - Endeavor