Fusion FWD L4-2.3L (2008)
Spindle: Service and Repair
Wheel Spindle
Wheel Spindle
Removal and Installation
CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure may
result in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the same part numbers or equivalent part, if replacement is necessary. Do not
use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct
retention of these parts.
1. Remove the wheel bearing and wheel hub assembly. For additional information, refer to Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub.
2. Remove the 3 brake disc shield bolts and remove the brake disc shield.
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To install, tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
3. Remove the 4 wheel spindle bolts and remove the wheel spindle.
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To install, tighten to 140 Nm (103 lb-ft).
4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
