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 Notes, Cautions and Warnings.
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
Hub Assembly
(Ref Fig. 5)
Tool List
Qty.
Socket, 24 mm ............................................................ 1
Ratchet........................................................................ 1
Torque Wrench, ft. lbs. ................................................ 1
Flat Blade Screwdriver ................................................ 1
Ball Peen Hammer ...................................................... 1
Remove the front wheel(s) as described in the Wheels
and Tires section of this manual.
1. Remove the dust cap (1) by tapping around the cap
flange using a flat blade screwdriver and a ball peen
hammer.
2. Remove the lock nut (2).
Note: it is recommended
that locking nuts be replaced after a maximum of 5
removals.
3. Remove hub (3) by sliding it off of the spindle.
4. Clean spindle (4) thoroughly with solvent and inspect
spindle threads; if threads are damaged replace the
spindle.
Reassemble parts in the reverse order, replace worn
or damaged hardware as required. It is recom-
mended that locking nuts be replaced after a maxi-
mum of 5 removals
Spindle Assembly
(Ref Fig. 5)
Tool List
Qty.
Wrench, 16 mm ...........................................................1
Socket, 16 mm.............................................................1
Socket, 18 mm Deep-well............................................1
Ratchet ........................................................................1
Torque Wrench, ft. lbs..................................................1
Ball Joint Separator .....................................................1
Ball Peen Hammer.......................................................1
Remove the front wheel(s) as described in the Wheels
and Tires section of this manual.
1. Remove the hub assembly as described in the previ-
ous section.
2. Loosen the nut securing the tie rod end to the spindle
arm until it is flush with the end of the tie rod end.
3. Using a ball joint separator as a lever, apply pressure
to the ball joint and tap the spindle arm sharply with
the hammer to release the tie rod end from the spindle
arm.
4. Remove the nut and the tie rod end from the spindle
arm.
5. Remove hex nut (9) and hex head bolt (8), remove the
spindle assembly (4 & 5).
Reassemble in reverse order, replace worn or dam-
aged hardware as required. It is recommended that
all locking nuts be replaced after a maximum of 5
removals
Check hex head bolt (8) before tightening, the head
of the bolt will show the grade or class (8.8 or 10.9),
be sure to tighten to the proper torque for the bolt
grade or class. For grade and class markings see
Fig. 7 on page A-4 of this manual.
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ITEM
TORQUE SPECIFICATION
1
37 - 44 ft. lbs (50 - 60 Nm)
ITEM
TORQUE SPECIFICATION
2
90 - 96 ft. lbs (123 - 131 Nm)
ITEM
TORQUE SPECIFICATION
8 (class 8.8)
52 - 58 ft. lbs (70 - 78 Nm)
8 (class 10.9)
71 - 79 ft. lbs (96 - 107 Nm)
