TL FWD V6-3.5L (2009)
11. Install the damper fork (A) over the driveshaft and onto the lower arm. Install the damper in the damper fork so the aligning tab (B) is aligned with
the slot in the damper fork. Loosely install the damper pinch bolt (C).
12. Loosely install a new flange bolt (D) and a new damper fork mounting nut (E).
13. Connect the front stabilizer link (A) to the lower arm, and loosely install the flange nut. Hold the stabilizer link ball joint pin (B) using a hex
wrench (C), and tighten the flange nut (D).
14. Place a floor jack under the lower arm, and raise the suspension to load it with the vehicle's weight.
NOTE: Do not put the floor jack under the ball joint.
15. Tighten the damper pinch bolt and the damper fork mounting nut while holding the flange bolt to the specified torque values, then remove the floor
jack.
16. Apply a small amount of engine oil to the seating surface of a new spindle nut (A).
17. Install the spindle nut, then tighten it. After tightening, use a drift to stake the spindle nut shoulder (B) against the driveshaft.
18. Clean the mating surfaces of the brake discs and the wheels, then install the front wheels.
