1. Vehicle Preparation:
- Park your Mitsubishi L200 on a level surface.
- Apply the parking brake and engage the gear.
2. Jack Up and Secure the Vehicle:
- Use a suitable jack and jack stands to safely raise the front end of the vehicle.
- Make sure to follow proper jacking and safety procedures.
3. Remove the Wheel:
- Use a lug wrench to loosen and remove the lug nuts.
- Slide off the wheel and set it aside.
4. Remove the Brake Caliper:
- Locate the bolts that hold the brake caliper in place.
- Use an appropriate wrench to remove these bolts and detach the caliper.
- Suspend the caliper with a piece of wire to prevent it from hanging by the brake hose.
5. Remove the Brake Rotor:
- Check if your L200 has a brake disc retaining screw or bolt. If it does, remove it.
- Once removed, use a pry tool to gently release and remove the brake rotor.
6. Remove the Dust Shield (Optional):
- Some L200 models may have a dust shield behind the brake rotor. If equipped, remove it as well.
7. Remove the Wheel Hub Assembly:
- Locate the bolts that connect the wheel hub to the steering knuckle.
- Use a wrench to remove these bolts.
- Gently tap on the hub with a rubber mallet or pry tool to loosen it.
- Once loose, slide off the wheel hub assembly from the splines of the axle.
8. Remove the Worn Bearing:
- You may find a large, snap-ring-type seal inside the wheel hub. Remove it.
- Pry out the old bearing from its hub seat.
9. Install the New Bearing:
- Compare the new bearing with the old one to make sure they're the same size.
- Gently press the new bearing into the wheel hub seat. You can use a bearing press or a hammer and a bearing race installer tool.
10. Reinstall the Wheel Hub Assembly:
- Slide the wheel hub assembly back onto the splines of the axle.
- Reinstall and tighten the bolts that connect the hub to the steering knuckle.
11. Reinstall the Brake Rotor and Dust Shield (if applicable):
- Reinstall the brake rotor and secure it with the retaining screw or bolt if applicable.
- If equipped, reinstall the dust shield behind the brake rotor.
12. Reattach the Brake Caliper:
- Reinstall the brake caliper and secure it with the bolts you removed earlier.
13. Reinstall the Wheel and Lower the Vehicle:
- Slide the wheel back onto the hub and secure it with the lug nuts. Tighten the lug nuts by hand.
- Lower the vehicle using the jack.
- Double-check the lug nuts once the vehicle is on the ground.
14. Test Drive:
- Start your vehicle and take it for a short test drive to ensure that everything is working properly and there are no unusual sounds.
Remember, replacing a wheel bearing requires a proper understanding of automotive components and procedures. If you're not comfortable performing this task, consider seeking professional assistance from a mechanic.
