Removal And Installation: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

CAUTION: When removing and installing the rear wheel speed sensor, make sure that its sensor head does not contact with surrounding parts to avoid damage.

Pre-removal operation

Parking brake rear cable connection (Rear brake caliper side) Removal and Installation (Refer to PARKING BRAKES ).
Drain differential gear oil.
Rear height sensor and control link disconnection (Refer to CONTROL LINK, UPPER ARM AND LOWER ARM ).
Disconnect joints between the lower arm, trailing arm, shock absorber, and stabilizer link. (Refer to CONTROL LINK, UPPER ARM AND LOWER ARM ).
Disconnect joint between the upper arm and the trailing arm. (Refer to CONTROL LINK, UPPER ARM AND LOWER ARM ).

Post-installation operation

Connect the upper arm and the trailing arm. (Refer to CONTROL LINK, UPPER ARM AND LOWER ARM ).
Connect the lower arm, trailing arm, shock absorber, and stabilizer link. (Refer to CONTROL LINK, UPPER ARM AND LOWER ARM ).
Fill the differential gear oil.
Rear height sensor and control link connection (Refer to CONTROL LINK, UPPER ARM AND LOWER ARM ).
Wheel alignment check and adjustment (Refer to REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT ).
Check the beam direction of the headlight (Low beam) (Refer to HEADLIGHT AIMING ).
Parking brake rear cable connection (Rear brake caliper side) Removal and Installation (Refer to PARKING BRAKES ).

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Driveshaft Assembly Components With Torque Specification

Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.

Required Special Tools:

MB990242: Puller Shaft
MB990244: Puller Bar
MB990767: Front Hub and Flange Yoke Holder
MB990998: Front Hub Remover and Installer
MB991000: Spacer
MB991354: Puller Body
MB992700: Lock Nut Chisel