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Removal & Installation: Spindle: Removal

  1. Raise vehicle on hoist. Lower control arm must be raised to curb height. Remove wheel, tire, brake drum and wheel bearings. Remove brake backing plate from spindle.
  2. Remove tie rod retaining nut and washer. Remove nuts and bolts retaining strut to spindle. Remove nut and bolt retaining lower control arm to spindle and remove spindle.
    NOTE: Bushings in spindle can be popped out with a screwdriver, and replaced by pushing in by hand.