Sable V6-232 3.8L (1988)
5. Prior to hub/bearing/knuckle installation, replace bearing dust seal on the outboard CV joint with new seal from bearing kit.
Dust Seal Installation
6. Install new dust seal, ensuring seal flange faces outboard toward bearing. Use Drive Tube T83T-3132-A1 and Front Bearing Dust Seal Installer
T86P-1104-A4 or equivalent.
7. Suspend the hub/bearing/knuckle assembly on the vehicle with wire and attach the strut loosely to the knuckle. Lubricate the CV joint stub shaft
splines with SAE 30 weight motor oil and insert shaft into hub splines as far as possible using hand pressure only. Check that splines are properly
engaged.
8. Temporarily fasten rotor to hub with washers and two wheel lug nuts. Insert a steel rod into rotor diameter and rotate clockwise to contact knuckle.
9. Install hub nut washer and new hub nut retainer. Rotate nut clockwise to seat CV joint. Tighten nut to 245-270 NM (180-200 ft-lbs). Remove steel
rod, washers and lug nuts.
CAUTION: Do not use power or impact-type tools to tighten the hub nut.
10. Complete installation of front suspension components. See: Control Arm/Service and Repair
11. Install rotor splash shield.
