Spindle R & I: Installation
- Ensure upper and lower ball joint seals are in place. Install spindle and ball joints in axle. Install camber adjuster in upper spindle over upper ball joint stud. Ensure slot of adjuster aligns with axle. See Fig 1.
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- If camber adjustment is required, special adapters must be installed. Install and tighten lower ball joint nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS TABLE at end of article. Continue tightening castellated nut until it lines up with hole in stud. Install cotter pin.
- Install axle clamp bolt and tighten to specification. Install dust shield. Pack wheel bearings with bearing grease. Install hub and rotor on spindle. Install outer bearing, washer and nut.
- Adjust wheel bearings. See WHEEL BEARING ADJUSTMENT. Install brake caliper. Connect tie rod end to spindle and tighten nut to specification.