Spindle Removal

Spindle Removal
1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
3. Remove the front disc brake rotor shield.





4. Use suitable jack to support the front suspension lower arm.

Caution:
^ Do not allow the shaft to turn while removing the nut. Hold the flats using a suitable wrench or damage to the shock can result.





5. Remove the upper shock absorber nut/washer assembly and bushing.





6. Remove the upper ball joint retaining nut and pinch bolt.





7. Separate the ball joint from the front wheel spindle.





8. Remove the front shock absorber.
1 Remove the two nuts.
2 Remove the front shock absorber.





9. Remove the tie rod castellated nut.
1 Remove the coffer pin.
2 Remove the castellated nut.
10. Use Pitman Arm Puller or equivalent to separate the tie rod end from the front wheel spindle.





11. Use a coil spring compressor or equivalent to compress the coil spring.





12. Remove the lower ball joint castellated nut.
1 Remove the cotter pin.
2 Remove the castellated nut.





13. Use the Pitman Arm Puller or equivalent to separate the lower ball joint from the front wheel spindle.
14. Remove the front wheel spindle.