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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.
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Fig. 4 Remove the Hub
6. The installation of the hub is the reverse of disas-
sembly.
7. Clean the splines of the hub and axle and apply anti-
seize before installation.
8. Tighten the hardware to the torque values specified
below:
Front Spindle Removal
Tool List Qty.
Wheel Chocks ............................................................. 4
Floor Jack.................................................................... 1
Jack Stands................................................................. 4
Plastic Hammer ........................................................... 1
Needle Nose Pliers...................................................... 1
Ratchet........................................................................ 1
17mm Socket .............................................................. 1
19mm Socket .............................................................. 1
Wrench, 17mm ............................................................ 1
Wrench, 19mm ............................................................ 1
Impact Wrench ............................................................ 1
Impact Socket, 24mm.................................................. 1
Torque Wrench, ft. lbs. ................................................ 1
1. Lift and support vehicle. See LIFTING THE VEHI-
CLE on page 13.
2. Remove the front 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 Front Hub Removal on
page 68.
5. Remove the nut (2) that secures the spindle to the
steering rack ball joint (3) (Ref. Fig. 5)(Ref. Fig. 6).
Tap the spindle assembly with a hammer to separate
it from the ball joint.
Fig. 5
Fig. 6 Rack Ball Joint
Item Torque Specification
23 181 - 199 ft. lbs. (245 - 270 Nm)
3
2
Rack Ball
Joint
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