2005 MITSUBISHI 380 service

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 AXLE26-15
REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
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<> DRIVE SHAFT NUT REMOVAL
Do not apply pressure to the wheel bearing by the vehicle
weight to avoid possible damage when the drive shaft nut
is loosened.
Use special tool MB990767 to fix the hub and remove the drive
shaft nut.
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<SELF LOCKING NUT ( LOWER ARM BALL
JOINT/TIE ROD END CONNECTION) 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 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 MB991897 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 tie rod end
and remove the self locking nut.
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