174
PR377B
11. Secure the hub nut (from step 9) to the shaft/axle.
Tighten to 200 ft-lb.
12. Install a new cotter pin and spread the pin to secure the
nut.
NOTE: If the cotter pin cannot be inserted due to
misalignment of the hole in the axle and the slots in
the nut, tighten the nut until properly aligned.
PR260
13. Install the wheel; then using a crisscross pattern,
tighten the wheel nuts in 27 N-m (20 ft-lb) incre-
ments to the final torque shown in the table below.
14. Remove the vehicle from the support stand.
Rear A-Arms
REMOVING
1. Secure the vehicle on a support stand to elevate the
wheels
.
2. Place the transmission in park.
3. Remove the wheel.
4. Remove the cotter pin securing the hex nut; then
remove the hex nut.
5. Remove the cap screws and lock nut securing the
shock absorber to the frame and lo wer A-arm; then
remove the shock absorber.
6. Remove the cap screws securing the boot guard to the
lo wer A-arm.
AF934
7. Slide the axle out of the knuckle and set aside.
8. Remove the cap screws and lock nuts securing the
knuckle to the A-arms. Discard the lock nuts.
PR220A
NOTE: Never reuse a lock nut. Once a lock nut has
been removed, it must be replaced with a new lock
nut.
9. Remove the cap screws and lock nuts securing the A-
arms to the frame; then remove the A-arms.
CLEANING AND INSPECTING
1. Clean all A-arm components in parts-cleaning solvent.
2. Inspect the A-arm for bends, cracks, and worn bush-
ings.
3. Inspect the frame mounts for signs of damage, wear,
or weldment damage.
INSTALLING
1. Install the A-arm assemblies into the frame mounts
and secure with the cap screws and new lock nuts.
Finger-tighten only at this time.
Steel Wheel 54 N-m (40 ft-lb)
Aluminum Wheel (Black Nuts) 80 N-m (60 ft-lb)
Aluminum Wheel (Chrome Nuts) 108 N-m (80 ft-lb)
! WARNING
Make sure the vehicle is solidly supported on the sup-
port stand to avoid injury.
To Next Page
Loading...
