LR3 (LA) V6-4.0L (2006)
9. Using the special tool, remove the lower arm ball joint.
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Support the wheel knuckle to give access to the lower ball joint.
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Remove and discard the snap ring.
Installation
1. CAUTION: If the push in force is less than 17 kN the wheel knuckle must be replaced.
CAUTION: Make sure the ball joint in installed from the chamfered side of the wheel knuckle.
Using the special tool, install the lower arm ball joint.
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Install the snap ring.
2. Using the special tools, install the halfshaft in the wheel hub.
3. CAUTION: Ensure the ball joint seal is not damaged. A damaged seal will lead to the premature failure of the joint.
Connect the lower arm to the wheel knuckle.
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Tighten the bolt to 175 Nm (129 ft. lbs.).
4. Install a new halfshaft retaining nut and lightly tighten.
5. Secure the parking brake cable.
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CAUTION: Do not use a bolt that has been installed more than 5 times. Check the bolt head for center punch marks. A bolt head with 4 center
punch marks indicates the bolt has been installed 5 times and must be replaced.
Connect the toe link.
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Tighten the bolt to 175 Nm (129 ft. lbs.).
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Mark the bolt head with a center punch, to indicate the number of times it has been used.
7. Tighten the halfshaft retaining nut to 350 Nm (258 ft. lbs.).
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Stake the nut to the halfshaft.