MKT FWD V6-3.7L (2010)
5. Position the lower ball joint into the wheel knuckle and install the new nut.
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Tighten to 200 Nm (148 lb-ft).
6. Position the brake hose bracket and install the bolt.
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Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
7. Install the 2 scrivets in the rubber shield.
AWD vehicles
8. Install the RH brake disc. For additional information, refer to Disc Brake System.
All vehicles
9. NOTICE: Do not tighten the front 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.
Using the previously removed wheel hub nut, seat the halfshaft.
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Tighten to 350 Nm (258 lb-ft).
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Remove and discard the wheel hub nut.
10. 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.
Install a new wheel hub nut.
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Tighten to 350 Nm (258 lb-ft).
11. Install the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to Wheels and Tires.
Halfshaft - LH
