Flex FWD V6-3.5L (2010)
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Tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
98. Position the RH brake hose bracket and install the bolt.
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Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
99. Position the rubber shield and install the 2 lower scrivets.
100. NOTICE: Do not tighten the wheel hub nut with the vehicle on the ground. The nut must be tightened to specification before the vehicle
is lowered onto the wheels. Wheel bearing damage will occur if the wheel bearing is loaded with the weight of the vehicle applied.
NOTE: Apply the brake to keep the halfshaft from rotating.
NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
Using the previously removed RH and LH wheel hub nuts, seat the halfshaft.
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Tighten to 350 Nm (258 lb-ft).
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Remove and discard the wheel hub nuts.
101. NOTICE: The wheel hub nut contains a one-time locking chemical that is activated by the heat created when it is tightened. Install and
tighten the new wheel hub nut to specification within 5 minutes of starting it on the threads. Always install a new wheel hub nut after
loosening or when not tightened within the specified time or damage to the components can occur.
NOTE: Apply the brake to keep the halfshaft from rotating.
NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
Install a new RH and LH wheel hub nut.
