Driveshaft Nut Installation

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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 installing the driveshaft, make sure that it does not contact with the magnetic encoder (integrated with the inner oil seal) to avoid damage.
Do not apply the vehicle weight on the wheel bearing before fully tightening the driveshaft nut. Otherwise, the wheel bearing may be broken.
Insert the driveshaft so that no hub bolt is vertically above the groove of the driveshaft assembly.

Fig 1: Identifying Wheel Bearing, Magnetic Encoder And Oil Seal

Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.

Check the hub seated surface for damage or corrosion. Whenever solvent is used for removing the corrosion, the surface should be degreased.
Check that the new driveshaft nut can be turned smoothly by hand. Then tighten it until it is seated.
Using special tool front hub and flange yoke holder (MB990767), tighten the driveshaft nut.
Tightening torque: 270 ± 27 N.m (199 ± 20 ft-lb)
After tightening to the specified torque, check that the nut is seated securely.

Fig 2: Tightening Driveshaft Nut Using Tool
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
Use the chisel and a hammer to stake the nut until the center in the staked portion reaches the shown dimension.
Finally, check that the nut is not cracked at its staked portion.

Fig 3: Checking Driveshaft Stake Nut Using Chisel And Hammer
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.