FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING
Page F-3
Repair and Service Manual
Read all of Section B and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
B
B
6. To adjust the wheel alignment, loosen the tie rod jam
nut (1) and turn the tie rods and equal number of turns
until the correct alignment is achieved.
Failure to turn
both tie rods the same number of turns will result
in poor turning radius.
7. Tighten the tie rod jam nuts (1) and torque as speci-
fied.
Fig. 4 Tie Rod Jam Nut
Wheel Bearing Inspection
Lift the front of the vehicle and support on jack stands;
follow the lifting procedure in Section B of this manual.
Rotate the front wheel and feel for any roughness. While
holding the spindle with one hand, grasp the bottom of
the tire with the other hand and rock the tire back and
forth on the spindle.
Some minor rocking movement of the tire is normal.
If excess movement is detected, the wheel bearing may
require repacking and adjusting or replacement. See
’Wheel Bearing Packing’ section for complete instruc-
tions. If the wheel bearing is in satisfactory condition , a
worn spindle bearing is indicated. The spindle bearing is
not a serviceable item, the rotor and hub assembly must
be replaced. See Rotor and Hub section for complete
instructions.
Rotor and Hub Assembly
(Ref Fig. 5)
Tool List
Qty.
Socket, 1 1/2" .............................................................. 1
Ratchet........................................................................ 1
Torque Wrench, ft. lbs..................................................1
Flat Blade Screwdriver.................................................1
Needle Nose Pliers......................................................1
Ball Peen Hammer.......................................................1
Fig. 5 Rotor and Hub
Remove the front wheel(s) as described in the Wheels
and Tires section of this manual.
REMOVAL
1. Remove the brake caliper assembly, see the Brakes
section for detailed instructions on the removal and
replacement of the brake caliper.
2. Remove the dust cap (1) by tapping around the cap
flange using a flat blade screwdriver and a ball peen
hammer.
3. Remove cotter pin(2) and slotted hex nut (3).
4. Remove the outer wheel bearing and race (4).
5. Remove rotor and hub assembly (5) that includes the
inner wheel bearing and race (6) and the grease seal
(7) by sliding them off of the spindle (8).
6. Clean spindle (8) thoroughly with solvent and inspect
spindle threads; if threads are damaged replace the
spindle. Inspect the wheel bearings (4 & 6) and
grease seal (7), replace if damaged or worn.
INSTALLATION
1. Pack bearings with grease. See Wheel Bearing Pack-
ing in this section of the manual.
2. Apply a light coat of grease to the inner race and place
the inner wheel bearing and race (6) into the rotor and
hub assembly (5).
3. Orient the new grease seal (7) with the flange side of
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TORQUE SPECIFICATION
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37 - 44 ft. lbs (50 - 60 Nm)
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