Spindle Installation

Spindle Installation

Caution:
^ Always install the cotter pin into the lower ball joint castellated nut from outboard to inboard, with the fingers bent together at a right angle. Failure to do so will result in damage to the wheel and tire assembly.





1. Install the lower ball joint.
1 Install the castellated nut.
2 Install a new cotter pin.





2. Install the upper ball joint.
1 Install the ball joint into the spindle.
2 Install a new pinch bolt and nut.
3. Remove the coil spring compressor tool or equivalent.

Caution:
^ Always install the cotter pin into the tie rod castellated nut from outboard to Inboard, with the fingers bent together at a right angle. Failure to do so will result In damage to the wheel and tire assembly.





4. Install the tie rod castellated nut.
1 Install the castellated nut.
2 Install a new cotter pin.





5. Install the front shock absorber and the two lower nuts.





6. Install the upper shock absorber bushing and nut/washer assembly.
7. Install the front disc brake rotor shield.
8. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
9. Inspect and adjust the front end alignment.