Rear Spindle - Removal

REMOVAL






NOTE: Before proceeding, Rear Suspension Warnings And Cautions .

1. Raise and support the vehicle Maintenance.
2. Remove the wheel mounting bolts (1), then the rear tire and wheel assembly.





3. Remove the hub and bearing dust cap (2).
4. Remove the rotor mounting pins (1).





5. Remove the caliper adapter bracket mounting bolts (7), then remove the disc brake caliper (6) and adapter as an assembly.
6. Hang the caliper (6) out of the way using a wire hanger or bungee cord. Do not allow the caliper to hang by the flex hose; damage to the hose may occur.
7. Remove the brake rotor (3).
8. Remove the hub nut (1) and washer (2), then slide the hub and bearing (4) from the spindle (5).





9. On vehicles equipped with antilock brakes, remove the screw (2) securing the antilock brake wheel speed sensor to the hub. Remove the sensor head from the hub.
10. Remove the four bolts (1) securing the spindle to the axle and remove the spindle from the axle.