RL V6-3.7L (2009)
Wheel Fastener: Service and Repair
Wheel Bolt Replacement
Special Tools Required
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Ball joint remover, 28 mm 07MAC-SL0A202
NOTICE
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Do not use a hammer, air, or electric impact tools to remove and install the wheel bolts.
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Be careful not to damage the threads of the wheel bolts.
1. Raise the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations. See: Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair
2. Remove the brake disc or disc/drum: front, See: Wheel Bearing/Service and Repair/Knuckle/Hub Bearing Unit Replacement rear. See:
Suspension/Rear Knuckle Alignment Link/Service and Repair
3. Separate the wheel bolt (A) from the hub (B) using the ball joint remover (C), and keep the jaw (D) of ball joint remover vertical against the wheel
bolt. See: Suspension/Ball Joint/Service and Repair/Ball Joint Removal
NOTE:
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Adjust the jaws of the ball joint remover so that they are parallel to each other when applying pressure to the wheel bolt. With each adjustment,
return the head (E) of the adjusting bolt (F) to the position shown before applying pressure.
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Before installing the new wheel bolt, clean the mating surface on the bolt and the hub.
4. Insert the new wheel bolt (A) into the hub (B) while aligning the splined surfaces (C) on the hub hole with the wheel bolt. Adjust the measurement
(D) with washers (P/N 94101-14800 or equivalent) (E), then install a nut (P/N 90304-SHJ-A91 or equivalent) (F) hand-tight.
NOTE:
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Degrease all around the wheel bolt and the threaded section of the nut.
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Make sure the wheel bolt is installed vertically in relation to the hub disc surface.
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Do not install the nut and washers that have been used as tools on a vehicle.
5. Tighten the nut until the wheel bolt is drawn fully into the hub. Do not exceed the maximum torque limit. Make sure there is no gap (G) between
the bolt and the hub.
6. Install the brake disc or disc/drum: front, See: Wheel Bearing/Service and Repair/Knuckle/Hub Bearing Unit Replacement rear. See:
Suspension/Rear Knuckle Alignment Link/Service and Repair
NOTE:
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If you cannot tighten the wheel nut to the specified torque value when installing the wheel, replace the hub bearing unit as an assembly.
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Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc and the inside of the wheel.
