Swift L4-1298cc 1.3L DOHC 3 MFI 16V (1989)
Spindle: Service and Repair
Rear Wheel Hub & Knuckle
GT Models
Fig. 10 Removing Wheel Hub
Fig. 4 Confirming Rear Toe Setting
1.
Raise and support vehicle, then remove rear wheels.
2.
Remove rear caliper and disc as outlined under BRAKES/DISC AND DRUM BRAKE SYSTEM.
3.
Remove spindle cap, then spindle nut and washer.
4.
Pull wheel hub off using tools shown in Fig. 10.
5.
Disconnect brake hose bracket from knuckle.
6.
Remove brake disc dust cover and caliper carrier from knuckle.
7.
Support suspension arm with suitable jack.
8.
Confirm rear toe setting, Fig. 4. Remove nut and washer from inside of control arm.
9.
Remove control arm outside nut from knuckle stud bolt.
10.
Remove strut and knuckle lower mounting bolts.
11.
Disconnect knuckle from suspension arm, then remove knuckle from strut.
12.
Reverse procedure to install, torquing all bolts/nuts to specifications.
Except GT Models
1.
Raise and support vehicle, then remove rear wheels.
2.
Remove rear brake drum.
3.
Disconnect brake line from wheel cylinder.
4.
Remove brake backing plate from knuckle.
5.
Support suspension arm with suitable jack.
6.
Confirm rear toe setting, Fig. 4. Remove nut and washer from inside of control arm.
7.
Remove control arm outside nut from knuckle stud bolt.
8.
Remove strut and knuckle lower mounting bolts.
9.
Disconnect knuckle from suspension arm, then remove knuckle from strut.
10.
Reverse procedure to install, torquing all bolts/nuts to specifications.
