Parts for your 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero-Wheel hubs

2006 Mitsubishi Pajero wheel hubs

Wheel hubs are fitted to the 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero. This is confirmed in Mitsubishi’s Pajero/Montero Workshop Manual for the V60/V70 series (2000–2006, Chassis Groups 26 and 27 – Front and Rear Axle), which details hub and bearing construction, ABS tone rings, and service procedures. The Mitsubishi ASA/CAPS electronic parts catalogue for the V60/V70 Pajero also lists front and rear hub/bearing components for 2006 models. Independent aftermarket technical guides (e.g., Haynes Pajero/Montero/Shogun 2000–2013) and bearing manufacturer catalogues likewise specify hub/bearing units for this vehicle. Note: the Pajero’s Super Select 4WD II uses drive flanges rather than manual free-wheeling hubs, but the vehicle still has conventional wheel hubs at each corner.

The wheel hubs on a 2006 Pajero do the heavy lifting: they centre the wheel, house the wheel bearing, provide the mounting face for the brake disc, and carry the ABS tone ring. At the front, the hub is splined to the CV shaft, at the rear, it supports the axle and integrates with the disc and parking brake hardware. Because Pajero runs full-time 4WD, these hubs and bearings are always working, whether it’s the school run or a long haul across the outback.

As part of routine servicing, it’s smart to check for hub/bearing wear. A rumbling or humming that rises with road speed, play when rocking the tyre at 12 and 6 o’clock, an ABS light from a damaged tone ring, hot hubs after a drive, or uneven tyre wear are common red flags. Water crossings and corrugations can accelerate wear, so keep an ear out after tough trips.

When it’s time to replace, quality matters. Use reputable hub/bearing kits, new seals, and fresh axle nuts. Clean the knuckle and mating faces, seat the bearing square, and torque fasteners and axle nuts to spec from the Mitsubishi workshop manual. Take care with the ABS sensor and tone ring alignment, and don’t hammer on the hub—use a press or proper puller/installer tools. After refit, spin the wheel by hand for smoothness, road test for noise, and re-check wheel-nut torque after a few kilometres. If you’ve replaced front-end components, a wheel alignment is a good shout to keep tyres happy.

• Listen for speed-related humming or grinding.
• Check for play and heat at service intervals.
• Protect hubs from pressure-washing and grit around seals.
• Torque wheels correctly and avoid impact-gun overkill.

Do Pajeros have manual locking hubs in 2006?

No. The 2006 Pajero with Super Select 4WD II uses drive flanges and a constant-mesh setup rather than manual free-wheeling hubs. You still have conventional wheel hubs and bearings, just not the older-style manual lock/unlock hubs at the front.

How long do Pajero hub bearings typically last?

On-road, many see well over 150,000 km. Regular towing, heavy loads, water crossings, or corrugations can shorten that. Noise, heat, or ABS faults are your early warnings—don’t ignore them, as failed bearings can damage the hub and brakes.

Can a noisy hub damage other parts?

Yes. A failing bearing can overheat and score the hub, warp the brake disc, trigger ABS faults, and in worst cases allow the wheel to wobble and chew out tyres or CV joints. Early replacement saves money and hassle.