Sable V6-3.0L VIN U (1999)
13. Press halfshaft from wheel hub. Wire halfshaft to body to maintain a level position.
14. Remove front wheel knuckle from the front shock absorber.
15. Place assembly on a bench. While using a pry bar to steady assembly, remove three retaining bolts.
16. Remove wheel hub from front wheel knuckle by prying between retainer and front wheel knuckle. Use of a slide hammer will damage bearing.
17. Remove front disc brake rotor shield. If damaged, replace.
Installation
1. Install front disc brake rotor shield using new rivets and Heavy Duty Riveter 501-D011 (D80L-23200-A) or equivalent.
2. Position wheel hub into front wheel knuckle. Install three retaining bolts, tighten to 83 - 107 Nm (61 - 78 ft. lbs.).
3. Install front wheel knuckle onto front shock absorber and loosely install a new pinch bolt in front wheel knuckle to retain front shock absorber.
4. Install front wheel knuckle and wheel hub on halfshaft.
5. Slowly release Rotunda Spring Compressor 014-00781 or equivalent while guiding lower ball joint into front suspension lower arm.
6. Remove Rotunda Spring Compressor 014-00781 or equivalent.
