Index Chrysler Chrysler 300M / Concorde / Interpid / LHS, Dodge Interpid - service repair manual 2000-2004 year
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(8) Tighten lateral arm to spindle attaching bolt and nut to 135 N·m (100 ft. lbs.). (9) Check and reset rear wheel toe to specifications if required. SPINDLE DESCRIPTION A forged rear spindle is mounted to each side of the rear suspension (Fig. 1). The top attaches to the OPERATION The spindle moves up and down with the tire and wheel under jounce and rebound conditions. The lat- The spindle acts as a mount for the rear hub and bearing, tire and wheel, and rear brakes. DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - SPINDLE The rear suspension spindle is not a repairable component of the rear suspension, If it is determined REMOVAL - SPINDLE (1) Raise vehicle on jackstands or centered on a frame contact type hoist. See Hoisting in Lubrication (2) Remove the rear wheel and tire assembly from the vehicle. (3) Remove the rear caliper assembly from the adapter. Refer to Brakes/Disc Brake Caliper. After (4) Remove rear braking disc from hub. (5) Remove rear hub and bearing assembly cotter pin and nut retainer (Fig. 7). Remove the hub and Fig. 6 Storing Caliper 1 - FLEX HOSE Fig. 7 Hub And Bearing Retaining Nut and Washer 1 - HUB RETAINING NUT LH REAR SUSPENSION 2 - 37 LATERAL LINK (Continued) |