Vauxhall Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Wheel Spindle, Remove and Install or Replace

Only on Models with Disc Brakes

As this operation is almost identical to the operation "Rear Wheel Hub, Replace One", in the following only the additional work required will be described.

Loosen wheel spindle retaining bolts and remove.

Note:

Use new bolts each time they are loosened.

Remove wheel spindle.

Check wheel spindle visually and check if necessary for radial and lateral runout.

See corresponding operation on page F-19 of this group.

Install wheel spindle.

Note:

Mounting surfaces and threads must be free of grease, paint and other impurities.

Tighten new retaining bolts to torque of 50 Nm/36.9 lbf. ft.

Then tighten further by 30° · 5°.

Coat wheel spindle thinly in area of anchor plate with Antifriction Bearing Grease 19 14 574 (90 001 812).