Mitsubishi Eclipse / Eclipse Spyder (2000-2002). Service and repair manual — part 545

SPECIAL TOOLS

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SYMPTOM PROCEDURES

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INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1: Abnormal Noise

DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Check the wheel nut for looseness.

Q: Are the wheel nuts loosened?

YES :

Tighten the nuts, then go to Step3.

NO :

Go to Step 2.

STEP 2. Check the wheel bearing for wear or
damage.

Q: Is the wheel bearing in good condition?

YES :

Go to step 3.

NO :

Replace the part, then go to Step 4.

STEP 3. Check the brake disc for bent or
distortion.

Q: Is the brake disc in good condition?

YES :

Go to Step 4.

NO :

Replace the part, then go to Step 4.

STEP 4. Check trouble symptoms.

Q: Are any noises generated?

YES :

Return to Step 1.

NO :

This diagnosis is complete.

SPECIA L TO O LS

M1271000600064

TOOL

TOOL NUMBER AND
NAME

SUPERSESSION

APPLICATION

MB990767
End yoke holder

MB990767-1

Hub fixing

MB991618
Hub bolt remover

General service tool

Hub bolt removal

MB991248
Inner shaft remover

Tool not available

ABS rotor removal

MB990635 or MB991113
Steering linkage puller

MB991113-1, MB990635-
01 or General service tool

Ball joint disconnection

MB990767

MB991618

MB991248

MB990635

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

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O N -VEH IC LE SERVIC E

WHEEL BEARING END PLAY CHECK

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1. For vehicles with rear disc brakes, remove the caliper

assembly, suspend the caliper assembly with a wire and
remove the brake disc.

2. For vehicles with rear drum brakes, remove the brake drum.

3. 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)

4. If the play exceeds the limit value, replace the rear hub

assembly.

REAR HUB ROTARY-SLIDING RESISTANCE
CHECK

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1. For vehicles with rear disc brakes, remove the caliper

assembly, suspend the caliper assembly with a wire and
remove the brake disc.

2. For vehicles with rear drum brakes, remove the brake drum.

3. 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
degree angle with a spring scale. Measure to determine
whether or not the rotary-sliding resistance of the rear hub is
at the limit value.

Limit: 18 N

⋅

m (13 ft-lb)

4. If the rotary-sliding resistance exceeds the limit value,

replace the rear hub assembly.

HUB BOLT REPLACEMENT

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Required Special Tools:

•

MB990767: End Yoke Holder

•

MB991618: Hub Bolt Remover

1. For vehicles with rear disc brakes, remove the caliper

assembly, suspend the caliper assembly with a wire and
remove the brake disc.

2. For vehicles with rear drum brake, remove the brake drum.
3. Pull the hub bolt out using special tools MB990767 and

MB991618.

NOTE: For vehicles with drum brakes, the hub bolts should
be removed near the retainer spring installation position in
order to maintain enough clearance for removal.

AC001180

AC001181

AC001182

MB990767

AB

MB991618

REAR AXLE HUB ASSEMBLY

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4. Install the plain washer to the new hub bolt, and install the

bolt with a nut.

REA R A XLE H U B A SSEM B LY

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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CAUTION

The rear hub unit bearing should not be dismantled.

AC001183

MB990767

AB

PLAIN
WASHER

AC000977

<VEHICLES WITH REAR DRUM BRAKE>

<VEHICLES WITH REAR DISC BRAKE>

81 ± 7 N·m
60 ± 5 ft-lb

81 ± 7 N·m
60 ± 5 ft-lb

55 ± 5 N·m
41 ± 3 ft-lb

60 ± 5 N·m
45 ± 3 ft-lb

1

8

7

6

5

3

1

8

7

6

4

2

AD

REAR AXLE HUB ASSEMBLY

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Required Special Tool:

•

MB991248: Inner Shaft Remover

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

<<A>> CALIPER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
Remove the caliper assembly and suspend it with a wire.
<<B>> ABS ROTOR REMOVAL
Use special tool MB991248 to remove the ABS rotor.

<<C>> BACKING PLATE REMOVAL
Remove the backing plate and suspend it.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

>>A<< ABS ROTOR INSTALLATION
Install the ABS rotor as shown in the illustration.

INSPECTION

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•

Check the oil seal for crack or damage.

•

Check the ABS rotor for chipped teeth.

REMOVAL STEPS

1.

REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
<VEHICLES WITH ABS> (REFER
TO GROUP 35B

P.35B-53

.)

<<A>>

2.

CALIPER ASSEMBLY

3.

BRAKE DRUM

4.

BRAKE DISC

5.

BRAKE HOSE INSTALLATION
BRACKET

6.

REAR HUB ASSEMBLY

<<B>> >>A<<

7.

ABS ROTOR <VEHICLES WITH
ABS>

<<C>>

8.

BACKING PLATE

REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)

AC001185

SOCKET

AB

MB991248

AC001186 AB

ABS ROTOR

SOCKET