VehiCROSS 4WD V6-3.5L (1999)
15. Remove needle bearing by using remover J-23907.
INSPECTION AND REPAIR
Make necessary correction or parts replacement if wear, damage, corrosion or any other abnormal conditions are found through inspection.
Check the following parts:
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Knuckle
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Knuckle arm
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Needle bearing
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Thrust washer
INSTALLATION
1. Apply appropriate amount of multi-purpose type grease to the new bearing (Approximately 5 g) and install needle bearing by using installer
J-36838 and J-8092.
2. Apply multi-purpose type grease to the thrust washer, and install washer with chamfered side facing knuckle.
3. Use a new oil seal, and apply multi-purpose type grease to the area surrounded by the lip (Approximately 2 g). Then use installer J-41468 and
J-8092 to install oil seal. After fitting the oil seal to the installer, drive it to the knuckle using a hammer or bench press until the tool front face
contacts with the thrust washer.
4. Install knuckle assembly.
5. Install upper ball joint and tighten the nut to the specified torque, with just enough additional torque to align cotter pin holes. Install new cotter
pin.
Torque: 98 Nm (72 ft. lbs.)
