Colt L4-1597cc 1.6L SOHC Turbo (1985)
Wheel Hub: Service and Repair
Assembly84 Turbo/85-88All
1. Lubricate outside surface of bearing outer races using a suitable lubricant, then install inner and outer bearing outer races into knuckle using a
suitable drift.
2. Lubricate knuckle, oil seals and bearings using a suitable lubricant, then install hub and brake disc. Torque attaching bolts to 36-43 ft. lbs.
3. Place outside bearing inner race on outer race, then install outside oil seal using seal installer tool.
4. Install inner bearing into knuckle. Torque hub and knuckle to 145-188 ft. lbs.
5. Install tool No. MB990998, then measure hub bearing starting torque. Starting torque should be 18.2 inch lbs. on 1984 models or, 11.3 or less
inch lbs. on 1985-88 models. Endplay should be .005 inch on 1984 models or .008 inch on 1985-88 models. If bearing preload or axial endplay
specifications cannot be obtained, recheck assembly of bearing, knuckle and hub.
6. Remove tool No. MB990998, then install inside oil seal.
7. Reverse removal procedure, noting the following:
a. Torque drive axle nut to 145 to 188 ft. lbs.
b. Torque knuckle to strut attaching bolts to 54 to 65 ft. lbs.
c. Torque lower arm to ball joint nut to 69 to 87 ft. lbs.
d. Torque lower arm to strut bar nut to 69 to 87 ft. lbs.
e. Torque knuckle to tie rod attaching bolts to 11 to 25 ft. lbs.
f.
Measure brake disc runout.
