Removal And Installation: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
- The magnetic encoder collects metallic particles easily, because it is magnetized. Make sure that the magnetic encoder should not collect metallic particles. Check that there is not any trouble prior to reassembling it.
- When removing and installing the driveshaft assembly, make sure that the magnetic encoder (integrated with the inner oil seal) does not contact with surrounding parts to avoid damage.
- When removing and installing the front wheel speed sensor, make sure that the pole piece at the end does not contact with surrounding parts to avoid damage.
Pre-removal Operation
- Front under cover removal (Refer to UNDER COVER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
- Transmission fluid draining (Refer to TRANSMISSION OIL CHANGE ). <M/T>
- CVT fluid draining (Refer to CVT FLUID CHANGE ). <CVT>
- Lower arm assembly and Stabilizer bar Connection Removal (Refer to STABILIZER BAR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
Post-installation Operation
- Using your fingers, press the Ball Joint Dust Cover to check for a crack or damage.
- Lower arm assembly and Stabilizer bar Connection Installation (Refer to STABILIZER BAR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
- Transmission fluid refilling (Refer to TRANSMISSION OIL CHANGE ). <M/T>
- CVT fluid refilling (Refer to CVT FLUID CHANGE ). <CVT>
- Front under cover installation (Refer to UNDER COVER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
- Check the beam direction of the headlight (Low beam) (Refer to HEADLIGHT AIMING ).
Required Special Tools:
- MB992700: Lock Nut Chisel
- MB990767: Front Hub and Flange Yoke Holder
- MB991897 or MB992011: Ball Joint Remover
- MB990241: Axle Shaft Puller
- MB991000: Spacer
- MB991017: Front Hub Removal and Installer
- MB992867: Front Hub Remover and Installer Spacer