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8. Remove the hairpin cotter and slotted hex nut from
the tie rod ball joint, and disconnect the tie rod from
the spindle
(Figure
8).
Note: Retain the hairpin cotter and slotted hex nut.
Figure 8
1. Tie rod
2. Hairpin cotter
3. Ball joint
9. Remove the hex-head bolt (1/2 x 6 inches), clip, and
locknut (1/2 inch) from the control arm, and remove
the spindle
(Figure
9).
Note: Retain the hex-head bolt (1/2 x 6 inches) and
locknut (1/2 inch).
Note: Discard the spindle.
Figure 9
1. Hex-head bolt (1/2 x 6
inches)
2. Clip
10. Repeat steps
2
through
machine.
4. Spindle
5. Slotted hex nut
3. Spindle
4. Locknut (1/2 inch)
9
on the other side of the
3
Installing the New Brake
Assembly
Parts needed for this procedure:
1
Right spindle
1
Left spindle
2
Brake-caliper assembly
4
Flange-head bolt (3/8 x 1 inch)
2
Rotor
8
Hex-socket bolt (5/16 x 3/4 inch)
1
Front brake-line assembly
4
Banjo washer
2
Banjo bolt
2
Clip
2
Bleed screw
Procedure
1. Install the front brake line to the master cylinder
(Figure
5).
2. Install the spindle assembly to the control arm using
the hex-head bolt (1/2 x 6 inches), clip, and locknut
(1/2 inch) as shown in
3. Torque the locknut (1/2 inch) to 102 to 136 N∙m (75
to 100 ft-lb).
4. Install the tie rod to the spindle assembly using the
slotted hex nut and hairpin cotter
Note: If the hole does not align to install the cotter
key, tighten only to align the slotted nut to ensure that
the hole for the hairpin cotter is visible, then install
the hairpin cotter.
5. Torque the slotted hex nut to 27 to 34 N∙m (20 to 25
ft-lb).
6. Install the rotor to the hub using 4 hex-socket bolts
(5/16 x 3/4 inch) as shown in
7. Torque the 4 hex-socket bolts (5/16 x 3/4 inch) to 12
to 15 N∙m (9 to 11 ft-lb).
4
Figure
9.
(Figure
8).
Figure
7.
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