Mariner 2WD V6-3.0L (2008)
8. Using the special tools, remove the front drive halfshaft from the differential.
Installation
1. Position the special tool over the halfshaft oil seal.
2. NOTE: When seated correctly, the front drive halfshaft bearing retainer circlip can be felt as it snaps into the differential side gear groove.
Position the front drive halfshaft so the splines line up with the differential side gear splines. Push the front drive halfshaft into the differential side
gear.
3. Using the special tool, install the front drive halfshaft into the front wheel hub.
4. Position the lower arm into the front wheel knuckle.
5. Install the lower arm pinch bolt and nut.
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Tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).
6. Install the ABS wheel speed sensor and bolt.
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Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
7. CAUTION: 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.
