How to inspect and overhaul the front Steering Knuckle and Wheel Hub assembly on Mitsubishi Lancer?

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Elevate the front of the vehicle and place it securely on jackstands to inspect. Turn the wheel while listening for rumbles, indicating that the front wheel bearings are worn, and check for play in the wheel bearing. If the hub assembly is unserviceable, it should be overhauled. If the serviceability of the hub assembly is in doubt, remove the front wheel. Before the caliper assembly is removed it is necessary to check the hub end float. Remove the two brake caliper anchor plate retaining bolts and slide the caliper assembly from the disc and withdraw the brake disc from the hub. Using a dial gauge, attach the suspension unit to the plunger against the hub face. While pushing the hub towards the suspension unit, zero the dial gauge. Following this, pull the hub in an axial direction to check the hub end float. If the float at the hub end is out of specifications the drive shaft nut should be tightened to specification. If there is excessive end float despite a tight drive shaft nut, dismantle the hub assembly and replace the worn components. Renew the bearings and seals as they will be damaged during the dismantling process. You should either fit a new exchange steering knuckle or have the hub overhaul done by a front-end specialist. Lift the front side of the vehicle once more, remove the front wheel and proceed to extract the split pin from drive shaft end. With the help of the assistant applying the brakes, slacken the drive shaft nut by about one turn. Remove retaining bolts from brake caliper anchor plate, slide the assembly off the disc and suspend it from the coil spring. On CE models, loosen the nut that retains the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Next, disconnect the ball joint with a separator or hammer. On the CG and CH models, take out the ball joint pinch nut and bolt. To detach the drive shaft, disconnect the tie rod eye from the steering knuckle with the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position. Using a proper puller, press the drive shaft through the hub assembly without damaging the drive shaft joint boot. Leave drive shaft in transaxle and secure away from work area. Detach the screws and nuts that link the suspension devices to the steering knuckle and hub assembly, and then take them off the vehicle. To remove the steering knuckle and hub assembly, pry the oil seal from the inner side of the steering knuckle, remove the snap ring, and press the hub out through the steering knuckle. If required, take out the dust cover and remove the remaining part of the bearing assembly using a bearing separator. Thoroughly wash the steering knuckle and hub and check for wear, cracks and damage. Renew the bearing, seals and snap ring as required. Reversal of removal and dismantling procedure should be followed for assembly and installation. Ensure that new bearing is installed by pressing it into the steering knuckle. Apply grease on new outer oil seal and install it in noted direction. Complement the hub with press plates, seat the steering knuckle onto the hub, and press the bearing fully onto the hub. A new snap ring must be installed and the new inner oil seal greased before fitting. Make sure that the hub rotates freely in the bearings, install the steering knuckle to the suspension unit assembly and tighten the nuts and bolts. The drive shaft must be directed into the hub, with the nut positioned on the end of the drive shaft. After installing the ball joint and tie rod end, the nuts must be tightened and new split pins fitted as necessary. To finish, install the brake caliper assembly. Tighten the anchor plate bolts. Then, with someone pressing the brakes, tighten the drive shaft nut and align the hole. Install a new split pin, then fit the front wheel and let the vehicle back down to the ground.

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Mitsubishi Lancer Knuckle, Passenger Side Part Number: MR491322

Mitsubishi Lancer Knuckle, Passenger Side Part Number: 3770A010

Mitsubishi Lancer Knuckle, Passenger Side Part Number: 3870A012

Mitsubishi Lancer Knuckle, Driver Side Part Number: 3870A011

Mitsubishi Lancer Knuckle, Driver Side Part Number: 3770A009

Mitsubishi Lancer Knuckle, Passenger Side Part Number: 3870A018

Mitsubishi Lancer Knuckle, Driver Side Part Number: 3870A017

Mitsubishi Lancer Knuckle Part Number: MR403405

Mitsubishi Lancer Knuckle, Driver Side Part Number: MR403403

Mitsubishi Lancer Knuckle Part Number: MR403406

Mitsubishi Lancer Knuckle, Driver Side Part Number: MR491321

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