Wagon

Spindle-Wagon





Special Tool(s)

Removal

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

1. Remove the hub cap or wheel cover.





2. Measure the distance from the center of the hub to the lip of the fender with the vehicle in a level, static ground position (curb height).
3. Remove the wheel hub and bearing.





4. Remove the bolts and the disc brake shield.





5. Remove the bolt and detach the brake anti-lock sensor.
6. Position a jack stand under the lower control arm and slightly raise the suspension.





7. Remove and discard the bolt and nut. Detach the shock absorber. Remove the washer and the bushing.





8. Remove and discard the nut. Using the special tools, detach the upper arm.





9. Remove the nuts, washers and flag bolts. Remove the wheel spindle.
^ Discard the nuts and flag bolts.

Installation





1. Position the wheel spindle and install new flag bolts, the washers and new nuts.
^ Do not tighten the nuts at this time.





2. Attach the upper arm and install a new nut.

3. NOTE: The cupped side of the washer must face away from the bushing.





Attach the shock absorber and install a new bolt. Install the bushing, washer and a new nut.
4. Using the jack stand, raise the suspension to ride height.





5. Tighten the nuts.
6. Lower the suspension and remove the jack stand.





7. Attach the brake anti-lock sensor and install the bolt.





8. Position the disc brake shield and install the bolts.
9. Install the wheel hub and bearing.
10. Check the wheel alignment. Adjust as necessary.