Wheel Spindle - F-250, F-350: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford Pickup, 2005 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2005 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2005 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
- Remove the wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
- Remove the disc brake caliper and the front disc brake hub and brake disc. For additional information, refer to BRAKE DISC .
- Remove the front brake disc shield.
- If equipped, remove the ABS sensor retaining bolt, ABS sensor harness retaining bolt and the ABS sensor. Position out of the way.
- Disconnect the tie rod end.
- Remove and discard the cotter pin.
- Remove the castellated nut.
- Using the Pitman Arm Puller, remove the tie rod end.
- Remove the pinch bolt.
- Remove the camber adjuster.
- Remove the front wheel spindle.
- Remove and discard the cotter pin.
- Loosen, but do not remove, the castellated nut.
- Strike the lower end of the front axle to loosen the ball joint.
- Remove the castellated nut and the front wheel spindle.
CAUTION:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. They must be replaced with the same part number or an equivalent part if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to ensure proper retention of these parts.
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to the ball joint seal and the ball joint socket, do not use a pickle fork-type remover to loosen the ball joints.