Rear Axle - Except Evolution: Other Mitsubishi Lancer IX

WHEEL BEARING END PLAY CHECK

1. Remove the hub cap and brake drum.
2. Check the bearing's end play. Place a dial gauge against the hub surface; then move the hub in the axial direction and check whether or not there is end play. Limit: 0.05 mm (0.002 inch)
3. If the play exceeds the limit, the self-locking nut should be tightened to the specified torque 25 +/- 175 N.m (18 +/- 130 ft-lb) and check the end play again.
4. Replace the rear hub assembly if an adjustment cannot be made to within the limit.

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REAR HUB ROTARY-SLIDING RESISTANCE CHECK

1. Remove the brake drum.
2. After turning the hub a few times to seat the bearing, wind a rope around the hub bolt and turn the hub by pulling at a 90° angle with a spring balance. Measure to determine whether or not the rotary-sliding resistance of the rear hub is at the limit value. Limit: 22 N.m (16 ft-lb)
3. If limit value is exceeded, loosen the self-locking nut and then tighten it to the specified torque 25 +/- 175 N.m (18 +/- 130 ft-lb) and check the rear hub rotary sliding resistance again.
4. Replace the rear hub assembly if an adjustment cannot be made to within the limit.