CL TYPE S V6-3.2L SOHC (2001)
Defect Code:
00504
Symptom Code:
01201
Skill Level:
Repair Technician
Out of warranty:
Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Parts and Service Manager or your Zone
Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
NOTE:
Wear eye protection during the entire procedure.
1.
Raise the vehicle on a lift, and inspect the affected ball joint for the letter "B" stamped on the base. If there is a letter "B", disregard this service
bulletin and replace the entire knuckle. If "B" is not stamped, remove the front wheels.
2.
Remove the old spindle nut.
3.
Remove the cotter pin and castle nut from the lower ball joint.
4.
Separate the lower control arm from the ball joint with the ball joint separator tool. Do not let the knuckle hang by its own weight or you may
damage the ABS sensor harness.
5.
Remove the outer CV joint shaft from the front wheel hub. If the shaft is stuck in the hub, go to step 6. If the shaft comes out easily, go to step 9.
6.
Reinstall the knuckle on the lower control arm, and loosely install the castle nut.
7.
Using a heavy-duty hub puller, free the shaft from the hub. Do not pull it all the way out.
