Spindle: Service and Repair

Wheel Spindle











Removal and Installation

CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure may result in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the same part numbers or equivalent part, if replacement is 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 correct retention of these parts.

1. Remove the brake disc.
2. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor wiring harness from the brake hose.
3. Remove the wheel speed sensor bolt and position the sensor aside.
^ To install, tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).
4. Remove the wheel speed sensor harness bracket bolt.
^ To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-inch).
5. Remove the outer tie-rod end cotter pin, retainer and nut.
^ Discard the cotter pin.
^ To install, tighten to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).
6. Using the special tool, disconnect the outer tie-rod end.





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

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