Inspection Of Rear Wheel Bearing Nut

1. Set rear wheel bearing nut at the position shown. See Fig 1 .
2. Turn nut counterclockwise and measure the turning torque required. Measure the torque indicated between the start of turning and 2 to 3 turns.
   NOTE: The limit for the torque is 48 ft.lbs. (67.2 N.m). Be sure to measure the turning torque when loosening the nut.
3. If the measured torque does not reach the limit, replace the rear wheel bearing nut with a new one.

Fig 1: Inspection of Rear Wheel Bearing Nut

Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.