Taurus V6-182 3.0L FF (1995)
5. Prior to hub/bearing/knuckle installation, replace bearing dust seal on the outboard CV joint with new seal from bearing kit.
Dust Seal Installation
6. Install new dust seal, ensuring seal flange faces outboard toward front wheel bearing. Use Spindle Axle Seal Installer T83T-3132-A1 and Front
Bearing Dust Seal Installer T86P-1104-A4.
7. Suspend the hub/bearing/knuckle assembly on the vehicle with wire and attach the strut loosely to the knuckle. Lubricate the CV joint stub shaft
splines with SAE 30 weight motor oil and insert shaft into hub splines as far as possible using hand pressure only. Check that splines are properly
engaged.
8. Temporarily fasten rotor to hub with washers and two lug nuts. Insert a steel rod into rotor diameter and rotate clockwise to contact knuckle.
CAUTION: Do not use power or impact-type tools to tighten the hub nut.
9. Install hub nut washer and new hub nut retainer. Rotate nut clockwise to seat CV joint. Tighten nut to 230-275 NM (170-202 ft-lbs). Remove steel
rod, washers and lug nuts.
10. Complete installation of front suspension components as outlined.
Note: Apply a small amount of Disc Brake Caliper Slide Grease D7AZ-19590-A (ESA-M1C172-A) or equivalent to pilot diameter of rotor.
