MKX AWD V6-3.5L (2007)
parts.
1. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
2. NOTE: Apply the brake to keep the halfshaft from rotating.
Remove the halfshaft nut, halfshaft hub seal and halfshaft washer.
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Discard the nut, seal and washer.
3. Remove the wheel speed sensor bolt and position the wheel speed sensor aside.
4. CAUTION: Do not allow the caliper and anchor plate assembly to hang from the brake hose or damage to the hose can occur.
Remove the 2 bolts and position the caliper and anchor plate assembly aside.
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Support the caliper and anchor plate assembly using mechanic's wire.
5. Remove the brake disc.
6. Using the special tool, separate the halfshaft from the wheel hub.
7. Remove and discard the tie-rod end cotter pin and nut.
8. CAUTION: Do not use a hammer to separate the tie-rod end from the wheel knuckle or damage to the wheel knuckle can result.
Using the special tool, separate the tie-rod end from the wheel knuckle.
9. Remove the shock absorber lower nuts and flag bolts.
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Discard the nuts and flag bolts.
10. Remove the lower ball joint bolt, nut and the wheel knuckle.
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Discard the bolt and nut.
Installation
1. Position the wheel knuckle and install the lower ball joint bolt and nut.
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Tighten the nut to 55 Nm (41 ft. lbs).
2. Install the shock absorber lower nuts and flag bolts.
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Tighten to 225 Nm (166 ft. lbs).
3. Position the tie-rod end and install the nut and cotter pin.
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Tighten to 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs).
4. Position the wheel speed sensor and install the bolt.
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Tighten to 7 Nm (62 inch lbs).