Knuckle/Wheel Bearing Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the remaining grease, anti-corrosion oil and foreign material from the inner circumference of the knuckle.
Apply the specified grease to the inner circumference of the knuckle evenly as shown. {The application width should be approx. 10 to 20 mm (0.4 to 0.8 in).}
Specified grease: Dowcorning/Molykote BR2 Plus

Amount to use: as required {0.5 - 1.5 g (0.02 - 0.05 oz)}

Fig 1: Identifying Grease Applying Dimension On Knuckle
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
CAUTION:
- The magnetic encoder is integrated into the wheel bearing. Make sure that the wheel bearing is installed as shown in the illustration.
- Press the outer race when pressing-in the wheel bearing. Otherwise the wheel bearing will be damaged.
Fig 2: Identifying Magnetic Encoder, Drive Shaft, Hub And Oil Seal
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
Use the following special tools to press-fit the wheel bearing to the knuckle.
- Ball joint A remover and installer (MB990799)
- Installer cap (MD998812)
- Installer 100 (MD998813)
- Installer adapter (MD998815)
  
  Fig 3: Installing Wheel Bearing To Knuckle Using Tool
  Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.