CL TYPE S V6-3.2L SOHC (2001)
15.
Install the special tools on the ball joint and the knuckle.
16.
Tighten the C-frame, and press the ball joint into the knuckle.
17.
Apply wheel bearing grease to the outer CV joint shaft splines.
18.
Remove the wooden block, then install the outer CV joint shaft into the hub. To avoid damaging the ABS sensor harness, do not let the knuckle
hang by its own weight.
19.
Distribute the grease inside the new ball joint by moving the ball joint stud left to right and back and forth about 10 times. Then rotate the stud in a
circle several times.
20.
Install the lower control arm to the ball joint.
21.
Install the ball joint castle nut. Torque the nut to 49-59 N.m (36-43 lb-ft). Tighten it to the lower torque specification, then tighten it only far
enough to align the slot with the ball joint pin hole. Do not align the nut by loosening it. Install the new cotter pin.
22.
Apply oil to the threads and flange of the new spindle nut, and torque it to 245 N.m (181 lb-ft).
23.
Stake the spindle nut.
24.
Repeat steps 2 thru 23 on the other side if necessary.
25.
Reinstall the front wheels. Before installing the wheels, clean the mating surface of the brake disc and the inside of the wheel. Torque the wheel
nuts to 108 N.m (80 lb-ft).
26.
Lower the vehicle.
Disclaimer
