B
68
Repair and Service Manual
FRONT CV SHAFT, SUSPENSION AND STEERING
Read all of SAFETY and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
668061
FRONT SUSPENSION
NOTICE: Hardware that is removed must always be
installed in its original position unless otherwise
specified. If torque values are not specified, refer to
the Torque Specifications table. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS on page ix.
To reduce the possibility of per-
sonal injury, follow the lifting proce-
dure. See LIFTING THE VEHICLE on
page 13.
Maintenance
See RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS on
page 168.
Lubrication points can be found on the upper and lower
control arms. Use a maximum of three pumps of grease
per fitting.
Routine examination of the tires will indicate if a wheel
alignment is required.
The rod ends are sealed and do not require lubrication.
The steering unit is also sealed and requires no additional
lubrication.
Wheel Bearing Test
To check for worn wheel bearings, perform the following
procedure:
NOTICE: The axle nut must be installed at the
proper torque for the wheel bearing test to be accu-
rate.
1. Lift and support the vehicle. See LIFTING THE
VEHICLE on page 13.
2. Grasp the wheel at the top and bottom of the tire.
3. Apply firm back and forth pressure on the wheel. If
any movement is noted, the wheel bearing must be
pressed out of the spindle and replaced
Front Hub Removal
Tool List Qty.
Wheel Chocks .............................................................4
Floor Jack .................................................................... 1
Jack Stands ................................................................. 4
Plastic Hammer ........................................................... 1
Needle Nose Pliers......................................................1
Impact Wrench ............................................................1
Impact Socket, 27mm..................................................1
Torque Wrench, ft. lbs.................................................. 1
1. Lift and support the vehicle. See LIFTING THE
VEHICLE on page 13.
2. Remove front wheel. See Wheel Removal on
page 54.
3. Remove the brake calipers from the rotor. See Brake
Pad Replacement on page 60.
4. At the center of the hub, remove the cotter pin (40),
axle nut (23) and washer (24) from the axle (Ref. Fig.
2)(Ref. Fig. 3).
Fig. 2 Remove Cotter Pin
Fig. 3 Remove Axle Nut and Washers
5. Tap the hub with a plastic hammer while applying
outward pressure until the hub slides off the splines
of the axle (Ref. Fig. 4).
40
23
24
To Next Page
Loading...
