Service Procedure

ILLUSTRATION # 1:

SERVICE PROCEDURE (Applies to both left and right front drive axles)

Group 1 (Eldorado KU600001 - KU602287 and Seville KU800001 - KU801689)

1. Raise car on hoist. Do not lift wheels from floor.

2. Remove front wheel cover or wheel insert.

3. Loosen drive axle nut one-sixth turn (one flat).

4. Tighten nut to original position.

5. Check and record torque to re-loosen drive axle nut.

6. Remove drive axle nut and washer and discard.

7. If torque in step 5 is below 80 N-m (60 ft. lbs.) replace hub and bearing assembly and seal per 1989 Eldorado/Seville Service Information Manual procedure, page 3C-6.

IMPORTANT: If a hub and bearing assembly is replaced, the two brake caliper bolts (P/N 22529144) MUST also be replaced (see NOTICE on page 5B3-1 of Service Manual).

For Steps 8 through 11 refer to Illustration # 1 and use Service Kit P/N 3634775

8. Install splined washer adaptor.

9. Install new washer.

10. Install new prevailing torque nut and torque to 245 N-m (180 ft. lbs.).

11. Install nut retainer over nut and be certain that the three tabs latch into the three notches in the splined washer adaptor. If tabs and notches do not align, tighten nut further to align. Do not exceed 275 N-m (200 ft. lbs.).

12. Install front wheel covers or wheel inserts.

13. Lower car.

14. Install Campaign Completion Label.

ILLUSTRATION # 2:

Group 2 (Eldorado KU602288 - KU604323 and Seville KU801690 - KU903239)

1. Raise car on hoist. Do not lift wheels from floor.

2. Remove front wheel cover or wheel insert.

3. Remove drive axle nut and washer and discard.

For Steps 4 and 5 refer to Illustration # 2

4. Install new washer (P/N 10049691).

5. Install new prevailing torque nut (P/N 14O3 5592) and torque to 245 N-m. (180 ft. lbs.).

6. Install front wheel covers or wheel inserts.

7. Lower car.

8. Install Campaign Completion Label.