Spindle: Service and Repair

SPINDLE ROD REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.




3. Lower the rear suspension support to gain clearance to the spindle rod to knuckle bolt. Refer to Support Replacement.

IMPORTANT: Use a transmission jack or suitable hoist stands to prop the rear suspension support.

4. Remove the bolt (1) and nut from the spindle rod and the rear suspension support.




5. Remove the spindle rod to knuckle bolt (4) and nut.
6. Push the spindle rod to knuckle bolt (4) forward enough to provide clearance for the spindle rod (5) removal.
7. Remove the spindle rod (5) from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the spindle rod (5) to the vehicle.
2. Install the spindle rod (5) to the knuckle (8).
3. Install the spindle rod to knuckle bolt (4) and nut.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 150 N.m (110 lb ft).




4. Install the spindle rod to the rear suspension support.
5. Install the bolt (1) and nut to the rear suspension support.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 140 N.m (103 lb ft).

6. Install the rear suspension support.
7. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Adjust the wheel toe angle. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications in Wheel Alignment.