Mariner 2WD V6-3.0L VIN 1 (2006)
CAUTION: Do not damage the tie-rod end boot while installing the special tool.
Using the special tool, separate the tie-rod from the wheel knuckle.
6. Remove the lower ball Joint pinch bolt nut and the pinch bolt.
7. Remove the anti-lock brake system (ABS) wheel speed sensor bolt and position the sensor aside.
8. Separate the lower ball Joint from the wheel knuckle.
9. Remove the 2 strut-to-knuckle nuts, bolts and the wheel knuckle.
Installation
1. Position the wheel knuckle and install the 2 strut-to-knuckle bolts and nuts.
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Tighten to 115 Nm (85 ft. lbs.).
2. Position and align the ball joint stud into the wheel knuckle.
3. Install the lower ball joint pinch bolt and nut.
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Tighten to 70 Nm (52 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the ABS wheel speed sensor and the bolt.
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Tighten to 9 Nm (80 inch lbs.).
5. Position the tie-rod end into the wheel knuckle and install the tie-rod end-to-knuckle nut and a new cotter pin.
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Tighten to 55 Nm (41 ft. lbs.).
6. Using the special tool, insert the halfshaft into the wheel hub.
7. Install the wheel hub nut.
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Tighten to 300 Nm (221 ft. lbs.).
8. Install the brake disc.
9. Check and, if necessary, align the front end.
