Spindle: Service and Repair
Wheel SpindleWheel 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.
All vehicles
1. Remove the wheel hub.
Vehicles with anti-lock brakes
2. Remove the wheel speed sensor bolt and position the sensor aside.
^ To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 inch lbs.).
All vehicles
3. Remove the 4 wheel spindle bolts and remove the wheel spindle.
^ To install, tighten to 70 Nm (52 ft. lbs.).
4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.