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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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REAR SUSPENSION
NOTICE: Hardware that is removed must always be
installed in its original position unless otherwise
specified. If torque values are not specified. See
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS on page ix.
Maintenance
See SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE CHART on
page 166. Use only the recommended lubricants. See
RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS on
page 168.
Routine examination of the tires will indicate if an align-
ment is required.
Lubrication points are located on the upper and lower
control arms and the spindle. Use a maximum of three
pumps of grease per fitting.
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.
To reduce the possibility of per-
sonal injury, follow the lifting proce-
dure in SAFETY section of this
manual.
Hub Removal
Tool List Qty.
Wheel Chocks .............................................................4
Floor Jack .................................................................... 1
Jack Stands ................................................................. 4
Hammer, Plastic ..........................................................1
Needle Nose Pliers......................................................1
Impact Wrench ............................................................1
Impact Socket, 27mm..................................................1
Torque Wrench, ft. lbs.................................................. 1
Anti-seize Compound ............................................... AR
1. Lift and support the vehicle. See LIFTING THE
VEHICLE 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. At the center of the hub, remove the cotter pin (5),
axle nut (4) and washer (17) from the axle. (Ref. Fig.
2)(Ref. Fig. 3)
Fig. 2 Cotter Pin
Fig. 3 Axle Nut and Washer
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