Parts for your 1992 Mitsubishi Pajero-Wheel hubs

1992 Mitsubishi Pajero wheel hubs — what they do and how to look after them

Wheel hubs are absolutely used on the 1992 Mitsubishi Pajero. The Mitsubishi Pajero/Montero Factory Service Manual (1991–1996), the Mitsubishi ASA/CAPS parts catalogue (front axle and hub groups), and well-known Gregory’s and Haynes repair manuals all document the Pajero’s serviceable front wheel hubs with tapered roller bearings. Many 1992 models with Super Select 4WD use a vacuum-operated freewheel clutch in the front axle rather than manual locking hubs, but the wheel hub assemblies themselves are still very much there and serviceable.

On a 1992 Pajero, the wheel hub is the bit that ties the wheel, brake disc, and bearings to the stub axle, letting the wheel spin smoothly while carrying the vehicle’s weight. Up front, Mitsubishi uses tapered roller bearings inside a serviceable hub, which is great for bush mechanics and workshop servicing alike. Depending on spec, there’s either a fixed drive flange or a manual locking hub cap at the nose, while Super Select models handle front-axle disconnect via a vacuum freewheel clutch in the diff housing.

As part of routine servicing, it’s smart to check for play at 12 and 6 o’clock, listen for a growl or rumble that rises with road speed, and look for weeping grease or heat discolouration near the hub. If the Pajero does off-road work, tows, or sees creek crossings, schedule bearing clean-and-pack more often. Use quality high-temp wheel bearing grease, fresh hub seals, and always follow the factory adjustment procedure and torque specs from the Mitsubishi workshop manual.

When replacing or overhauling, inspect the races for pitting, the spindle for scoring, and the drive flange or locking hub splines for wear. Replace lock washers and seals as a matter of course