Spindle: Service and Repair

Spindle Rod Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.

Important: Use a transmission jack or suitable hoist stands to prop the rear suspension support.

3. Lower the rear suspension support to gain clearance to the spindle rod to knuckle bolt.
4. Remove the bolt (1) and nut from the spindle rod and the rear suspension support.





5. Remove the spindle rod to knuckle bolt (4) and nut.
6. Push the spindle rod to knuckle bolt (4) forward enough to provide clearance for the spindle rod (5) removal.
7. Remove the spindle rod (5) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the spindle rod (5) to the vehicle.
2. Install the spindle rod (5) to the knuckle (8).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the spindle rod to knuckle bolt (4) and nut.
^ Tighten the bolt to 150 Nm (110 ft. lbs.).





4. Install the spindle rod to the rear suspension support.
5. Install the bolt (1) and nut to the rear suspension support.
^ Tighten the bolt to 140 Nm (103 ft. lbs.).
6. Install the rear suspension support.
7. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Adjust the wheel toe angle.