TL FWD V6-3.5L (2009)
13. Remove the cotter pin (A) from the upper arm ball joint, then remove the castle nut (B).
NOTE: During installation, insert the new cotter pin into the ball joint pin hole from the front to the rear of the vehicle, and bend its end as shown.
Check the ball joint pin hole direction before connecting the ball joint.
14. Disconnect the upper arm ball joint from the knuckle using the ball joint thread protector and the ball joint remover. See: Ball Joint/Service and
Repair/Ball Joint Removal
15. Remove the driveshaft outboard joint (A) from the knuckle (B) by tapping the driveshaft end (C) with a soft face hammer while drawing the hub
outward, then remove the knuckle/hub.
NOTE:
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Do not pull the driveshaft end outward. The driveshaft inboard joint may come apart.
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During installation, apply grease to the mating surfaces of the wheel bearing and the driveshaft outboard joint. See: Transmission and
Drivetrain/Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints/Axle Shaft Assembly/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Front Driveshaft Installation
16. Install the knuckle/hub in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
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First install all of the components, and lightly tighten the bolts and the nuts, then raise the suspension to load it with the vehicle's weight before
fully tightening to the specified torque values. Do not place the jack against the ball joint pin of the knuckle.
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Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when connecting the knuckle.
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Before connecting the ball joint, degrease the threaded section and the tapered portion of the ball joint pin, the ball joint connecting hole, the
threaded section, and the mating surfaces of the castle nut.
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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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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 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.
