Flex FWD V6-3.5L (2010)
1. NOTICE: The circlips are unique in size and shape for each shaft. Make sure to use the specified circlip for the application or vehicle
damage may occur.
Install the correct new circlip on the inboard stub shaft.
2. NOTE: After insertion, pull the halfshaft inner end to make sure the circlip is locked.
Push the stub shaft into the transmission so the circlip locks into the differential side gear.
3. Rotate the wheel knuckle into position and insert the halfshaft into the wheel hub.
4. Position the lower ball joint into the wheel knuckle and install the new nut.
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Tighten the new nut to 200 Nm (148 lb-ft).
5. NOTICE: Do not tighten the wheel hub nut with the vehicle on the ground. The nut must be tightened to specification before the vehicle
is lowered onto the wheels. Wheel bearing damage will occur if the wheel bearing is loaded with the weight of the vehicle applied.
NOTE: Apply the brake to keep the halfshaft from rotating.
Using the previously removed wheel hub nut, seat the halfshaft.
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Tighten to 350 Nm (258 lb-ft).
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Remove and discard the wheel hub nut.
6. NOTICE: The wheel hub nut contains a one-time locking chemical that is activated by the heat created when it is tightened. Install and
tighten the new wheel hub nut to specification within 5 minutes of starting it on the threads. Always install a new wheel hub nut after
loosening or when not tightened within the specified time or damage to the components can occur.
NOTE: Apply the brake to keep the halfshaft from rotating.
Install a new wheel hub nut.
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Tighten to 350 Nm (258 lb-ft).
7. Install the front wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to Wheels and Tires.