Spindle: Service and Repair

Wheel Spindle

Wheel Spindle:

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 wheel bearing and wheel hub assembly.
2. Remove the 3 brake disc shield bolts and remove the brake disc shield.
^ To install, tighten to 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.).
3. Remove the 4 wheel spindle bolts and remove the wheel spindle.
^ To install, tighten to 140 Nm (103 ft. lbs.).
4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.