B
88
Repair and Service Manual
REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSION
Read all of SAFETY and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
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Fig. 6 Remove Spindle
7. Remove the spindle assembly from the vehicle.
8. The installation of the spindle assembly is the
reverse of disassembly.
9. Tighten the hardware to the torque values specified
below:
CV Shaft Replacement
Tool List Qty.
Pry Bar......................................................................... 1
Drain Pan..................................................................... 1
Anti-seize Compound ............................................... AR
NOTICE: Inspect the axle (shaft) for contamination,
especially if the CV boots are torn. Replace the rear
axle if any contamination is found.
1. Lift and support vehicle. See LIFTING THE VEHI-
CLE on page 13.
2. Remove the rear wheel. See Wheel Removal on
page 54.
3. Remove the brake calipers from the rotor. See Brake
Pad Replacement on page 60.
4. Remove the hub. See Hub Removal on page 86.
5. Remove the spindle assembly. See Rear Spindle
Removal on page 87.
6. Remove the CV shaft from the differential using a pry
bar. Make sure that the hog ring is in place on the CV
shaft splines (Ref. Fig. 7).
Fig. 7 Hog Ring
7. Apply anti-seize compound to the splines of the
replacement CV shaft prior to installation.
CV Joint Boot Replacement
Tool List Qty.
Needle Nose Pliers ......................................................1
Wire Cutters.................................................................1
1. Remove the rear axle assembly. See CV Shaft
Replacement on page 88.
2. Inspect the inner and outer CV joint boots (28) for
damage.
3. Cut the CV joint boot clamps (29) and (30).
4. Remove the CV joint boot (28).
5. Replace the new boot and clamps in the reverse
order of removal (Ref. Fig. 8).
Fig. 8 CV Boot Replacement
Item Torque Specification
8, 20 40 - 44 ft. lbs. (54 - 60 Nm)
Hog Ring
28
29
30
CV Shaft
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