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/drum (C).
10. Remove the hub bearing unit (A).
11. 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/drum, clean the mating surfaces of the hub bearing unit and the inside of the brake disc/drum.
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Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc/drum and the inside of the wheel.
Knuckle Replacement
1. Remove the hub bearing unit.
2. Remove the lower arm A mounting nut (B), washers (C), and mounting bolt (D) from the knuckle side.
