Spindle: Service and Repair

Front

Wheel Spindle

Special Tool(s):

Removal and Installation

CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital parts and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A new part with the same part number must be installed if installation becomes necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.

1. Remove the brake disc.
2. Disconnect the speed sensor wiring from the front brake hose.





3. Remove the 2 wheel speed sensor nuts and position the sensor aside.
^ To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 inch lbs.)





4. Remove and discard the tie-rod end cotter pin and nut.
^ To install, tighten to 103 Nm (76 ft. lbs.)
5. Using the special tool, disconnect the tie-rod end.





6. Remove and discard the upper ball joint pinch bolt.
^ To install, tighten to 103 Nm (76 ft. lbs.)
7. Remove and discard the lower ball joint cotter pin and nut.
^ To install, tighten to 175 Nm (129 ft. lbs.)

8. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the ball joint boot and socket, do not use a pickle fork-type remover to loosen the ball joints.

Remove the front wheel spindle.
1 Strike the lower end of the front axle to loosen the ball joint.
2 Remove the front wheel spindle.
9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
10. Check and, if necessary, align the front end.