RL V6-3.7L (2009)
9. Remove the hub bearing unit (B) by tapping the driveshaft end (C) with a plastic hammer while drawing the hub bearing unit outward.
10. Install the hub bearing unit in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
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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).
3. Remove the wheel speed sensor (A) from the knuckle. Do not disconnect the wheel speed sensor connector.
NOTE: Use a new wheel speed sensor bracket (B) and new clips (C) on reassembly.
4. Remove the cotter pin (A) from the tie-rod end ball joint, then loosen the nut (B).
NOTE: During installation, install the new cotter pin after tightening the nut, and bend its end as shown.
5. Disconnect the tie-rod end ball joint from the knuckle using the ball joint remover. See: Suspension/Ball Joint/Service and Repair/Ball Joint
