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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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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).
Fig. 4 Remove Hub
6. Clean the splines of the hub and axle and apply anti-
seize compound before installation.
7. The installation of the hub is the reverse of disas-
sembly.
8. Tighten the hardware to the torque values specified
below:
9. Install a new cotter pin through the axle nut and axle.
Bend the cotter pin (5) around the axle to secure
(See Fig. 2).
Rear Spindle Removal
Tool List Qty.
Wheel Chocks ............................................................. 4
Floor Jack.................................................................... 1
Jack Stands................................................................. 4
Hammer....................................................................... 1
Needle Nose Pliers...................................................... 1
Ratchet........................................................................ 1
Socket,17mm .............................................................. 1
Socket, 19mm ............................................................. 1
Wrench, 17mm ............................................................ 1
Wrench, 19mm ............................................................ 1
Torque Wrench, ft. lbs. ................................................ 1
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 caliper from the rotor. See Brake
Pad Replacement on page 60.
4. Remove the hub. See Hub Removal on page 86.
Fig. 5 Spindle
5. Remove the bolt (8) and nut (20) that secure the
spindle (40) to the upper control arm (1) (Ref. Fig.
1)(Ref. Fig. 5).
6. Remove the bolt (8) and nut (20) that secure the
spindle (40) to the lower control arm (2) (See Fig. 1)
(Ref. Fig. 6). Slide the spindle assembly off the CV
axle splines.
Item Torque Specification
4 180 - 199 ft. lbs. (245 - 270 Nm)
8
20
40
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