RL V6-3.5L (2007)
7. Remove the 6 mm brake disc retaining screws (A).
8. Screw two 8 x 1.25 mm bolts (B) into the disc to push it away from the hub. Turn each bolt two turns at a time to prevent cocking the disc
excessively.
9. Remove the brake disc (C) from the hub.
10. Remove the hub bearing unit mounting bolts (A).
11. Remove the hub bearing unit (B) by tapping the driveshaft end (C) with plastic hammer while drawing the hub bearing unit outward.
12. Install the hub bearing unit in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
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Tighten all mounting hardware to the specified torque values.
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Use a new spindle nut on reassembly.
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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.
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Before installing the brake disc, clean the mating surfaces of the front hub bearing unit and the inside of the brake disc.
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Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc and the inside of the wheel.
Knuckle Replacement
1. Remove the hub bearing unit.
2. Remove the splash guard (A).
