Focus L4-2.0L (2009)
Spindle: Service and Repair
Wheel Spindle
Removal
NOTICE: 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 correct
retention of these parts.
All vehicles
1. Remove the brake drum.
2. Disconnect the brake tube fitting from the wheel cylinder.
Vehicles with anti-lock brakes
3. Remove the wheel speed sensor bolt and position the sensor aside.
All vehicles
4. Remove the 4 wheel spindle bolts and spindle.
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Support the rear brake assembly using mechanic's wire.
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Discard the bolts.
Installation
All vehicles
1. Position the wheel spindle and install the 4 new bolts.
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Tighten to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).
Vehicles with anti-lock brakes
2. Position the wheel speed sensor and install the bolt.
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Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).