2005 MITSUBISHI 380 Workshop Manual

FRONT AXLE HUB ASSEMBLY
FRONT AXLE26-11
<> SELF LOCKING NUT (CONNECTION FOR
LOWER ARM BALL JOINT AND TIE ROD END)
REMOVAL
Do not remove the nut from ball joint. Loosen it and use
the special tool to avoid possible damage to ball joint
threads.
Hang the special tool with cord to prevent it from fall-
ing.
1. Replace the self locking nut for lower arm ball joint with a
regular nut, because the original one is a little bit large to
install the special tool. Install special tool MB991897 as
shown in the figure.
2. Turn the bolt and knob as necessary to make the jaws of
special tool parallel, tighten the bolt by hand and confirm
that the jaws are still parallel.
NOTE: When adjusting the jaws in parallel, make sure the
knob is in the position shown in the figure.
3. Tighten the bolt with a wrench to disconnect the lower arm
ball joint, tie rod end and remove the self locking nut.
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<> FRONT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
1. Use special tools MB990242, MB990244, MB991354 and
MB990767 to push out the drive shaft from the hub and
knuckle.
2. If the front wheel hub is seized, remove the knuckle together
with front wheel hub and fix them with a vise.
3. Hang the drive shaft on the vehicle body with a rope.

FRONT AXLE HUB ASSEMBLY
FRONT AXLE26-12
4. Use special tools MB990244, MB991354 and MB990211 to
pull out the front wheel hub from the knuckle.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
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>>A< TION
Before securely tightening the drive shaft nuts, make sure
there is no load on the wheel bearings. Otherwise the
wheel bearings will be damaged.
1. Be sure to install the drive shaft washer in the specified
direction.
2. Using special tool MB990767, tighten the drive shaft nut to
the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 226
29 Nm (167 21 ft-lb)
INSPECTIONM1261001800264
WHEEL BEARING ROTATION STARTING
TORQUE AND AXIAL PLAY CHECK
Required Special Tools:
MB990998: Front Hub Remover and Installer
MB991000: Spacer
MB990326: Preload Socket
MB990685: Torque Wrench
1. Install special tools MB991000, MB990998 and tighten them
to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 226
29 Nm (167 21 ft-lb)
2. Hold front wheel hub assembly in a vice, using wooden
blocks.
3. Rotate the hub in order to seat the bearing.

DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
FRONT AXLE26-13
4. Measure the wheel bearing rotation starting torque by using
the special tools MB990326 and MB990685.
Limit: 1.4 N
m (12 in-lb)
5. If the rotation starting torque is not within the limit when the
nut is tightened to 226
29 Nm (167 21 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)
7. If the play exceeds the limit when the nut is tightened to 226
29 Nm (167 21 ft-lb), replace the front wheel hub
assembly.
DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONM1261003500429
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 wheel speed
sensor with tools during servicing work.
Pre-installation Operation
Front Under Cover, Side Under Cover Removal
Transmission Fluid Draining (Refer to GROUP
23A, On-vehicle Service
Transmission Fluid
Change P.23A-292).
Front Exhaust Pipe Removal <3.8L-RH side>
(Refer to GROUP 15, Exhaust Pipe and Muffler
P.15-14).Post-installation Operation
Front Exhaust Pipe Installation <3.8L-RH side>
(Refer to GROUP 15, Exhaust Pipe and Muffler
P.15-14).
Check the ball joint dust cover for cracks or
damage by pushing it with your finger.
Transmission Fluid Filling (Refer to GROUP
23A, On-vehicle Service
Transmission Fluid
Change P.23A-292).
Front Under Cover, Side Under Cover
Installation

DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
FRONT AXLE26-14
Required Special Tools:
MB990767: Front Hub and Flange Yoke Holder
MB991897: Ball Joint Remover
MB990242: Puller Shaft Puller
MB990244: Puller Bar
MB991354: Puller Body
MB990998: Front Hub Remover and Installer
MB991000: Spacer
REMOVAL STEPS
1. SPLIT PIN
<> >>B<<2. DRIVE SHAFT NUT
3. WASHER
4. FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
BRACKET ABS>
5. FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR

6. BRAKE HOSE BRACKET
<>7. SELF LOCKING NUT (LOWER
ARM BALL JOINT CONNECTION)
<>8. SELF LOCKING NUT (TIE ROD
END CONNECTION)
<> >>A<<9. DRIVE SHAFT
<> >>A<<10. DRIVE SHAFT AND INNER
SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH
11. CIRCLIPREMOVAL STEPS (Continued)