3.2TL TYPE S V6-3.2L SOHC (2002)
25. Install the snap ring (A) securely in the knuckle (B).
26. Install the splash guard (C), and tighten the screws (D).
27. Install the hub (A) on the knuckle (B) using the special tools shown and a hydraulic press. Be careful not to distort the splash guard (C).
28. Install the knuckle in the reverse order of removal, and pay particular attention to the following items:
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Be careful not to damage the ball joint boots when installing the knuckle.
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Torque all mounting hardware to the specified torque values.
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Torque the castle nuts to the lower torque specifications, then tighten them only far enough to align the slot with the pin hole. Do not align the
castle nut by loosening.
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Install new cotter pins on the castle nuts after torquing. Raise the locking tab on the spindle nut (C), then remove the nut.
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Before installing the brake disc, clean the mating surface of the front hub and the inside of the brake disc.
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Before installing the spindle nut, apply a small amount of engine oil to the seating surface of the nut. After tightening, use a drift to stake the
spindle nut shoulder against the driveshaft. Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surface of the brake disc and the inside of the wheel.
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Check the front wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary.
