Sable V6-183 3.0L DOHC VIN S MFI (1997)
3. Carefully align splines of front wheel driveshaft joint with splines in wheel hub and push the shaft into the wheel hub as far as possible.
4. Install a new front axle wheel hub retainer. Manually thread the front axle wheel hub retainer onto the front wheel driveshaft joint threads as far as
possible.
CAUTION: A new front axle wheel hub retainer must be installed.
5. Release Rotunda Spring Compressor 164-R3571 or equivalent while guiding lower ball joint into front suspension lower arm. Install new lower
ball joint nut. Tighten to 68-92 Nm (51-67 ft. lbs.).
6. Install stabilizer bar link to front shock absorber and install a new nut. Tighten to 77-103 Nm (57-75 ft. lbs.).
7. With steel rod inserted in front disc brake rotor, tighten front axle wheel hub retainer to 245-270 Nm (180-200 ft. lbs.).
CAUTION: Do not use power tool to tighten front axle wheel hub retainer. Use torque wrench.
