TL FWD V6-3.5L (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 or impact tools (pneumatic or electric) to remove and install the wheel bolts.
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Be careful not to damage the threads of the wheel bolts.
Front
1. Remove the front hub. See: Steering/Front Steering Knuckle/Service and Repair
2. Separate the wheel bolt (A) from the hub (B) using a hydraulic press. Support the hub with hydraulic press attachments (C) or equivalent tools.
NOTE: Before installing the new wheel bolt, clean the mating surfaces on the bolt and the hub.
3. Insert the new wheel bolt into the hub while aligning the splined surfaces on the hub hole with the wheel bolt.
NOTE:
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Degrease all around the wheel bolt.
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Make sure the wheel bolt is installed vertically in relation to the hub disc surface.
4. Install the wheel bolt using a hydraulic press until the wheel bolt shoulder is fully seated.
5. Install the front hub. See: Steering/Front Steering Knuckle/Service and Repair
NOTE: If you cannot tighten the wheel nut to the specified torque value when installing the wheel, replace the front hub as an assembly.
Rear
1. Raise the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations. See: Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair
2. Remove the rear brake disc/drum. See: Brakes and Traction Control/Disc Brake System/Brake Rotor/Disc/Service and Repair/Rear Brake Disc
Replacement
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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If the angle of the remover against the wheel bolt is not square, readjust the ball joint remover by turning the head (E) of the adjusting bolt (F).
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Before installing the new wheel bolt, clean the mating surfaces on the bolt and the hub.