Mariner 2WD V6-3.0L VIN 1 (2006)
6. CAUTION: Do not use a hammer to separate the outer constant velocity (CV) joint from the hub. Damage to the threads and internal CV joint
components can result.
Using the special tools, separate the outer CV joint from the wheel hub.
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7. Remove the anti-lock brake system (ABS) wheel speed sensor bolt and the 2 ABS wheel speed sensor wire bolts.
8. Remove and position the wheel speed sensor and harness aside.
9. Remove the coil spring.
10. Remove the lower ball joint nut.
11. CAUTION: The joint surfaces must be clean.
NOTE: Clean the general area of the Joint to prevent debris from entering the Joint. Clean using only mild liquids.
Reference mark the notch on the cam nut adjustment cam.
12. Remove and discard the wheel knuckle bolt.
13. Remove and discard the cam nut.
14. Remove the wheel knuckle.
Installation
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1. CAUTION: The joint area must be free of debris to make sure of correct clamping.
NOTE: The joint surfaces and the bushing sleeve serrations must be clean before assembly. Clean the joint surfaces and the bushing sleeve
serrations with a wire brush.
NOTE: Align the notch on the cam nut with the reference marks.
Position the wheel knuckle and install a new wheel knuckle bolt and cam nut.
2. Using a suitable tool, hold the cam nut stationary while tightening the wheel knuckle bolt.
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Tighten to 150 Nm (ft. lbs.).
3. Position the ABS wheel speed sensor harness and the sensor.
4. Position the lower ball Joint into the wheel knuckle and install the lower ball joint nut.
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Tighten to 63 Nm (46 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the coil spring.
6. Install the ABS wheel speed sensor bolt and the 2 ABS wheel speed sensor wire bolts.
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Tighten to 9 Nm (80 inch lbs.).
Disc brake vehicles
