89montero
Rock Warrior
Reged: 05/28/06
Posts: 704
Loc: WA
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is there any maintenance that needs to be done to the stock auto hubs, like grease? There wasn't anything about it in the FSM.
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1989 Montero 4dr V6 3.0l
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MarkG
Body Damage is Cool
Reged: 02/01/01
Posts: 2228
Loc: Scaly Mountain, NC, USA
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IIRC - The auto hubs need cleaned and greased. Not too much grease, as too much seems to make them slow to disengage. I like to add some 30w oil to keep them operating in cold weather.
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89 6G72 Raider 2dr, ARB Bullbar, Warn Winch, Aisin Hubs, 31x10.5, Cobra CB, Hella Fogs, Bilsteins, PAJERO Badges, Misc AU Parts
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89montero
Rock Warrior
Reged: 05/28/06
Posts: 704
Loc: WA
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any tips on getting the covers off? I don't have any tool with an opening that big????
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1989 Montero 4dr V6 3.0l
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off-roader
Mitsubishi Forum Moderator
Reged: 01/16/00
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Loc: Bay Area, CA
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any tips on getting the covers off? I don't have any tool with an opening that big????
Large channel wrench was what I used. Doesn't have to be a name brand. A cheap Harbor Freight one would probably be fine. I dont recommend tightening by hand or you'll probably loose your covers. 
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CapnCrunch
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Reged: 12/18/04
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Loc: Crawlorado
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any tips on getting the covers off? I don't have any tool with an opening that big????
If you don't have large channel locks or a pipe wrench, you can try an old belt or strip of webbing material wrapped around the cover with smaller vice grips or other pliers clenched on both sides of the straps close to the cover.
Kind of like this (please forgive my hasty drawing):
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52degrees
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The best auto hubs maintenance advice I can offer is this:
Remove them and replace with manual hubs.
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1990 Montero RS (In pieces... for now)
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CapnCrunch
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Reged: 12/18/04
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Loc: Crawlorado
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The best auto hubs maintenance advice I can offer is this:
Remove them and replace with manual hubs.
Actually, forget what I wrote. What Clay said. That's really your best course of action on many levels.
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89montero
Rock Warrior
Reged: 05/28/06
Posts: 704
Loc: WA
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nah, I like my autos, stay in my heated cab and just throw the shifter into 4.  I know the manuals are stronger but for my kind of 4 wheelin these work best for me.
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1989 Montero 4dr V6 3.0l
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2323162
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fasteddy
Web Wheeler
Reged: 01/30/01
Posts: 12745
Loc: Flat Creek, GA
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I'd be real sure the axle stub needle bearings in the hub are good, and that the back side hub seal is tight. Water is not friendly to hub guts and axle splines...
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cmonty72
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Reged: 03/12/06
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Loc: Carmichael California
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any tips on getting the covers off? I don't have any tool with an opening that big????
oil filter wrench? 
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96 Montero LS 24V DOHC 3.0L.
98 Montero 24v SOHC 3.5L, factory rear locker, Winter/tow package.
63 Jaguar XKE 3.8L FHC
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