RL V6-3.5L (2007)
12. Disconnect the knuckle ball joint from the lower arm B using the ball joint remover.
13. Remove the control arm mounting nut (A) and washer (B) from the knuckle (C), then remove the knuckle.
14. Install the knuckle in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
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Before connecting the ball joint to the knuckle and the lower arm B, degrease the threaded section and tapered portion of the ball joint pin, the
connecting hole, and the threaded section and mating surface of the castle nut.
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Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when connecting the knuckle to the lower arm B and upper arm to the knuckle.
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First install all the components and lightly tighten the bolts and nuts, then raise the suspension to load it with the vehicle's weight before fully
tightening to the specified torque values.
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Tighten all mounting hardware to the specified torque values.
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Use a new lower arm A mounting nut, the self-locking nuts, and control arm mounting nut on reassembly.
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Torque the castle nut 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 castle nut by loosening it.
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Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces on the brake disc/drum and the inside of the wheel.
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Check the wheel alignment, and adjust if necessary.
