Removal (Eclipse, Galant, Mirage & Montero Sport - RWD)

1. With disc or drum removed, disconnect brake line from caliper or wheel cylinder. Disconnect parking brake cable end, and remove cable attaching bolts. Remove brake backing plate, bearing case and axle shaft as an assembly. If axle shaft binds, use slide hammer and puller to remove.
2. Remove shims, "O" ring and snap ring. Retain shims for installation. Secure axle shaft assembly in a vise, and remove one retainer bolt from backing plate. Push bearing case completely to side of dust cover. Place adhesive tape around edge of bearing case at retainer bolt hole to prevent damage.
   CAUTION: DO NOT damage bearing case or axle shaft when grinding or chiseling retainer ring.
3. Secure axle shaft, and grind retainer ring until retainer ring wall thickness is 0.04-0.08" (1.0-2.0 mm) on axle shaft side and 0.08" (2.0 mm) on bearing side (FIRST CUT). See Fig 1.
4. Change angle of grind, and remove remaining 0.08" (2.0 mm) of retainer ring wall on bearing side (SECOND CUT). Using a chisel, cut retainer ring. Remove ring. DO NOT damage axle shaft.
5. Install Puller (MB990787-01) to remove bearing case from axle shaft. Rotate nuts with equal force to remove wheel bearing. Remove bearing outer race using a hammer and drift. Remove oil seal from axle housing using a slide hammer and hook.

Fig 1: Grinding Bearing Retainer Ring (Montero Sport)

Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.