Metro L3-61 1.0L (1990)
Rear Knuckle: Service and Repair
1.
Raise and support rear of vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
2.
Remove brake drum, then disconnect brake hose from rear suspension knuckle bracket.
3.
Disconnect brake line from wheel cylinder. Cap brake line and wheel cylinder fitting bore.
4.
Remove brake backing plate attaching bolts, then remove brake backing plate.
5.
Position a jack under suspension arm.
6.
Place alignment marks on control rod and control rod washer at body bracket for setting toe during installation.
7.
Remove control rod to body bracket attaching nut and washer.
8.
Remove control rod to rear suspension knuckle stud nut, then remove control rod.
9.
Remove strut to rear suspension knuckle attaching bolt.
10.
Remove strut to suspension arm attaching bolt, then separate rear suspension knuckle from suspension arm and strut. If strut is difficult to
remove, open slit on knuckle just enough to allow strut removal.
11.
Reverse procedure to install. When installing control rod to body bracket, align marks made on washer and control rod during removal. Do not
torque control rod or suspension arm attaching nuts and bolts until after vehicle has been lowered. Prior to installation, apply sealer to
mating surface of brake backing plate and rear suspension knuckle. When installing brake drum, torque wheel bearing nut to specification listed
under SPECIFICATIONS/MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS/TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS, then stake nut in place using a chisel.
After completing installation, adjust and bleed brake system, then check for proper brake operation before moving vehicle.
