Control Arm: Service and Repair

Axle

Axle:

Removal

CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure may result in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the same part numbers or 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 make sure correct retention of these parts.

1. Remove the wheel spindle.
2. Remove the radius arm.

3. NOTE: In order to obtain clearance for the pivot bolt removal when servicing the RH front axle, it may be necessary to raise the LH side of the vehicle to relieve the weight on the suspension.

Remove and discard the axle pivot nut and bolt and remove the axle.

Installation

1. NOTE: Do not tighten the nut at this time.

Position the axle and install a new axle pivot bolt and nut.
2. Install the radius arm.
3. Install the wheel spindle.
4. With the weight of the vehicle on the wheels, tighten the axle pivot nut to 175 Nm (129 lb-ft).
5. Check and, if necessary, align the front end.